Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pregnant Women towards Obstetric Ultrasound at Mulago Hospital: A Cross-sectional Survey

Authors

  • Janvier Maniragena Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
  • Derrick Kasozi Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
  • Gonzaga Mubuuke Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
  • Eric Murachi Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda

Keywords:

Knowledge, Attitude, Practices, Pregnant women, Obstetric ultrasound

Abstract

Obstetric ultrasonography in antenatal care (ANC) is globally recognized as one of the ways through which maternal mortality can be reduced. Pregnant women’s knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes are thought to influence their response towards obstetric ultrasonography. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of pregnant women towards obstetric sonography at Mulago hospital.
A questionnaire survey was conducted among 300 pregnant women who reported for obstetric ultrasound at Mulago hospital.  Data was collected using interviewer-administered and was analyzed quantitatively.
Results showed that the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women towards obstetric ultrasound scan in Mulago hospital were good. However, their practices were poor. The concerns that need to be addressed in order to improve their practices include patient’s privacy, waiting time and the misconception regarding the safety of ultrasound that it can cause cancer.

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2021-12-17

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Maniragena, J., Derrick Kasozi, Gonzaga Mubuuke, & Eric Murachi. (2021). Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pregnant Women towards Obstetric Ultrasound at Mulago Hospital: A Cross-sectional Survey. International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 60(5), 78–92. Retrieved from https://www.gssrr.org/index.php/JournalOfBasicAndApplied/article/view/13535

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