ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2022
Experiences of mothers and significant others in accessing comprehensive healthcare in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during COVID-19 in rural Uganda.
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- Impact of COVID-19 on Maternal Health Service Uptake and Perinatal Outcomes in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Pooled it
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- Home-based newborn care program braving the brunt of COVID-19 pandemic: A mixed-method study.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2025Article
- Maternal and child health services during the COVID-19 pandemic in India: an interrupted time-series analysis.Frontiers in global women's health · 2025Article
- The COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to maternal and child health services in public primary care Malaysia: a retrospective time-series analysis.BMJ global health · 2023Article
- Outborn newborns drive birth asphyxia mortality rates-An 8 year analysis at a rural level two nursery in Uganda.PLOS global public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundCOVID-19 presented an unprecedented global public health challenge because of its rapid and relentless spread, and many countries instituted lockdowns to prevent the spread of infection. Although this strategy may have been appropriate to reduce infection, it presented unintended difficulties in rural Uganda, especially in maternal and born newborn care. For example, some services were suspended, meaning the nearest health facility was at a considerable distance. This study explored the experiences of mothers and their significant others of comprehensive care in the first 1000 days of life post-conception during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bunghokho-Mutoto sub-county, Mbale District, Uganda.
methodsA qualitative exploratory descriptive design was used with data collected in semi-structured interviews. Mothers (pregnant or with a child under 2 years) and their significant others were purposively recruited for this study. The sample size (N = 14) was determined by data saturation. DATA: were analysed using thematic analysis.
resultsOne theme emerged "Increasing barriers to healthcare", which encompassed six sub-themes: accessing healthcare, distressing situations, living in fear, making forced choices, navigating the gatekeepers, and 'coping with increased poverty.
conclusionThis study found that the COVID-19 pandemic increased barriers to accessing healthcare services in the region. Participants' narratives emphasised the lack of access to expert care and the shortage of skilled health workers, especially midwives.
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