2 research outputs found
UTILIZATION OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES AMONG REFUGEE TEENAGE MOTHERS AT NAKIVALE REFUGEE SETTLEMENT IN WESTERN UGANDA. A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY.
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Antenatal care is crucial for positive pregnancy outcomes and is dependent on the timing and quality of care. It promotes health education and helps identify and manage maternal complications and risk factors. In Sub-Saharan Africa, pregnancy complications and childbirth are the leading cause of death for women aged 10-19. This study examined teenage mothers' experiences and perceptions of accessing and utilizing antenatal care services in the Nakivale refugee settlement, Isingiro district.
Methodology:
A phenomenological study was conducted on teenage mothers in Nakivale, using a snowball sampling method. Key informant interviews were conducted, lasting 45 minutes -1 hour. Ethical clearance was obtained from Bishop Stuart University REC and informed consent was obtained from participants. Data was analyzed thematically using Nvivo version 12.
Results:
Teenage mothers face challenges utilizing antenatal care services including negative treatment from family and community members. However, positive feelings of responsibility alleviate stress, making early mothers more resilient.
Conclusions:
Access to ANC services is closely linked to its utilization, but societal discrimination against teenage mothers affects ANC utilization. Teenage-friendly spaces in Nakivale significantly influenced access and utilization of ANC services.
Recommendations:
The study suggests establishing customized ANC services for teenage mothers in the Nakivale refugee settlement, Isingiro district, to enhance access and utilization of ANC
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL ATTENDANCE AMONG PUPIL REFUGEES IN RWAMWANJA REFUGEE SETTLEMENT IN KAMWENGE DISTRICT; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.
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The study aimed to investigate the correlation between psychological factors and school attendance among primary school-going refugee pupils in the Rwamwanja refugee settlement, Kamwenge District.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study involving 205 respondents assessed the impact of psychological factors like depression, anxiety, and stress on school attendance using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress method.
Results
The response rate for the survey was 95.1%, with 195 out of 205 surveys completed, surpassing the recommended 70% threshold for data collection (Amin, 2006). A majority of the survey respondents were female (56%), and most of them (67%) fell within the 13-15 age group. Participants hailed from four different countries, with the Democratic Republic of Congo being the most represented (45%), followed by Rwanda (41%), Burundi (8%), and South Sudan (7%). The analysis of psychological factors indicated average scores of 6.7 for depression, 5.9 for anxiety, and 6.2 for stress, with slight variations between those who attended low and high school.
The data analysis indicated a strong connection between depression and school attendance, as higher depression scores were correlated with increased attendance (cOR = 1.57, 95% CI = 1.31–1.88, p<0.001). Conversely, anxiety and stress did not exhibit a notable correlation with attendance. Through multivariate regression analysis, accounting for sociodemographic variables such as age, sex, and country of origin, it was confirmed that depression remained significantly linked to school attendance (aOR = 1.59, 95% CI = 1.33–1.91, p<0.001), while anxiety and stress still demonstrated no significant impact.
Conclusion
The study concluded that psychological factors are crucial in influencing school attendance among refugee pupils, while socio-demographic factors were insignificant.
Recommendations
The study suggests that interventions focusing on psychological support and addressing socio-economic barriers can improve school attendance among refugee pupils, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to address their educational needs
