Dr. S.Udho

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Scholarly works

Peer-reviewed research in maternal health, sexual and reproductive health, and nursing science.

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9Publication years
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2026
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Association between intimate partner violence and utilization of antenatal care services among women in suburbs of Kampala, Uganda

A Nalubuuka, E Ekung, C Nekesa, PG Atim, S Udho

Discover Public Health 23 (1), 734, 20262026other

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Adherence to Nevirapine Prophylaxis and Its Predictors Among HIV-Exposed Infants Aged 0 to 6 months in Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

P Amumpaire, M Tugume, S Udho, M Asiimwe, C Rugumayo, P Irumba, ...

Sage Open Pediatrics 13, 30502225261427566, 20262026other

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Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda Amir Kabunga 1, Halimah Namata2, Eustes Kigongo 3, Marvin Musinguzi4 …

AG Auma, J Nabaziwa, EM Shikanga, P Okalo, V Nalwoga, S Udho

2026other

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HIV. S405393

C Miyingo, T Mpayenda, R Nyole, J Ayinembabazi, M Ssepuuya, ...

2026other

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PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA AMONG STUDENTS AT LIRA UNIVERSITY IN NORTHERN UGANDA: SYMPTOMS PRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT-A QUANTITATIVE STUDY.

H Beja, EA Ikwara, H Atwijukiire, S Udho, JD Opii, F Apili

2026other

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Maximizing our circle of influence to defend midwifery care services amidst COVID-19: Uganda’s Perspective

S Udho, YM Leader-ICM

2026other

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2025
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Person-centered maternity care and satisfaction with post-abortion care: A facility-based cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda

First author

Udho, S., Ekung, E., Namutebi, D. A., Aryek-Kwe, J., Rubaihayo, A., Musinguzi, M., Kigongo, E., Penduka, A., Nsaba Uwera, Y. D., Opio, B., Ogwal-Okeng, J.

Women's Health2025journal

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Person-centered maternity care and satisfaction with post-abortion care: A facility-based cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda

S Udho, E Ekung, DA Namutebi, J Aryek-Kwe, A Rubaihayo, M Musinguzi, ...

Women's Health 21, 17455057251318897, 20252025other3 citations

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Perspectives of health workers on the facilitators and barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence following intensive adherence counseling in Northern Uganda

H Beja, D Nakayiwa, IO Owachgiu, MT Edek, V Kobusinge, O Akaki, ...

Frontiers in health services 5, 1387823, 20252025other3 citations

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Healthcare Experiences and Service Delivery Gaps for Pregnant Women Living with HIV in Kiryandongo Settlement Camp, Northern Uganda

Second author

Kabunga, A., Udho, S., Anyolitho, M. K., Musinguzi, M., Auma, A. G., Nalwoga, V., Kigongo, E.

HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care2025journal2 citations

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Compassion fatigue and coping strategies among healthcare providers in Central Uganda: a facility-based cross-sectional study

A Kabunga, E Kigongo, S Udho, AG Auma, R Tumwesigye, M Musinguzi, ...

BMJ open 15 (8), e102203, 20252025other2 citations

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Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding intention among pregnant working-class women in Wakiso District, central Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Last author

Nekesa, C., Ekung, E., Nalubuuka, A., Atim, P. G., Nakafeero, G., Udho, S.

International Breastfeeding Journal2025journal1 citations

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Ubuntu in Exile: Indigenous Notions of Community and Social Justice among Adolescent Refugees in Northern Uganda

A Kabunga, MK Anyolitho, V Nalwoga, S Udho, M Musinguzi, AG Auma, ...

Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 1-10, 20252025journal1 citations

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Drivers of Uptake of Immediate Postpartum Modern Contraceptives by Postpartum Women in Lira City, Northern Uganda: A Qualitative Inquiry

E Ekung, S Udho, F Apili, E Madira, B Namukwana, VC Achayo, P Akello, ...

Open Access Journal of Contraception, 147-157, 20252025journal

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Adolescents' experiences of care during childbirth in health facilities in rural Northern Uganda: a mixed-methods study

S Udho

2025other

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Perspectives of health workers on the facilitators and barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence following intensive adherence counseling in Northern Uganda

Last author

Beja, H., Nakayiwa, D., Owachgiu, I. O., Edek, M. T., Kobusinge, V., Akaki, O., Udho, S.

Frontiers in Health Services2025journal

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2024
17

Experiences, prevalence and drivers of disrespect and abuse of adolescents during facility-based childbirth in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol

First author

Udho, S., Clow, S. E.

BMJ Open2024journal

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Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda

Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Okalo, P., Udho, S., Grace, A. A., Tumwesigye, R., Akello, A. R., Musinguzi, M., Acup, W., Nabaziwa, J., Shikanga, E. M.

Frontiers in Psychiatry2024journal26 citations

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Burnout and quality of life among healthcare workers in central Uganda

A Kabunga, E Kigongo, P Okalo, S Udho, AA Grace, R Tumwesigye, ...

PloS one 19 (8), e0305713, 20242024other23 citations

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa

A Kabunga, E Kigongo, R Tumwesigye, S Udho, M Musinguzi, W Acup, ...

PLOS Global Public Health 4 (6), e0003388, 20242024other21 citations

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HIV-related stigma among pregnant adolescents: a qualitative study of patient perspectives in Southwestern Uganda

A Kabunga, CK Nabasirye, E Kigingo, H Namata, EM Shikanga, S Udho, ...

HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 217-227, 20242024other16 citations

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Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda

Kigongo, E., Tumwesigye, R., Anyolitho, M. K., Musinguzi, M., Kwizera, G., Achan, E., Nabasirye, C. K., Udho, S., Kabunga, A., Omech, B.

BMC Public Health2024journal14 citations

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Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda

Last author

Kabunga, A., Namata, H., Kigongo, E., Musinguzi, M., Tumwesigye, R., Auma, A. G., Nabaziwa, J., Shikanga, E. M., Okalo, P., Nalwoga, V., Udho, S.

HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care2024journal13 citations

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An analysis of Post-Traumatic stress disorder and quality of life among adults living with HIV in Western Uganda

A Kabunga, E Kigongo, S Udho, AG Auma, R Tumwesigye, M Musinguzi, ...

HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 73-82, 20242024other5 citations

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Experiences, prevalence and drivers of disrespect and abuse of adolescents during facility-based childbirth in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol

S Udho, SE Clow

BMJ open 14 (3), e078912, 20242024other5 citations

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HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda [Corrigendum]

A Kabunga, CK Nabasirye, E Kigingo, H Namata, EM Shikanga, S Udho, ...

HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care 16, 379-380, 20242024other

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa. PLOS Glob Public Health 4 (6): e0003388

A Kabunga, E Kigongo, R Tumwesigye, S Udho, M Musinguzi, W Acup

2024other

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A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa

Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Tumwesigye, R., Udho, S., Musinguzi, M., Acup, W., Auma, A. G., Akello, A. R., Okalo, P., Nabaziwa, J., Shikanga, E. M.

PLOS Global Public Health2024journal

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2023
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Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition2023journal

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Factors Influencing the Status of Adherence to Second Clinic Visit Among Clients Newly Diagnosed with HIV in Northern Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care2023journal

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Phenomenology of Induced Abortion in Northern Uganda Among HIV-Positive Women Following an Unintended Pregnancy

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

Open Access Journal of Contraception2023journal

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HIV Treatment and Care of Adolescents: Perspectives of Adolescents on Community-Based Models in Northern Uganda

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care2023journal

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Factors associated with uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine among school girls aged 9–14 years in Lira City northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Nakayita, R. M., Benyumiza, D., Nekesa, C., Misuk, I., Kyeswa, J., Nalubuuka, A., Murungi, T., Udho, S., Kumakech, E.

BMC Women's Health2023journal26 citations

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Prevalence of anaemia in pregnancy and associated factors in northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

First author

Udho, S., Nankumbi, J., Namutebi, M., Mukunya, D., Ndeezi, G., Tumwine, J. K.

South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition2023journal14 citations

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HIV treatment and care of adolescents: perspectives of adolescents on community-based models in northern Uganda

C Miyingo, T Mpayenda, R Nyole, J Ayinembabazi, M Ssepuuya, ...

HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 105-114, 20232023other12 citations

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Chronic stress and coping mechanisms among nurses in Lango sub‐region, northern Uganda

A Kabunga, E Kigongo, S Udho, AG Auma, P Okalo, B Apili, N Halimah, ...

Nursing Open 10 (9), 6101-6107, 20232023other12 citations

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Phenomenology of Induced Abortion in Northern Uganda Among HIV-Positive Women Following an Unintended Pregnancy

Last author

Kabunga, A., Acanga, A., Akello Abal, J., Kambugu Nabasirye, C., Namata, H., Mwesigwa, D., Udho, S.

Open Access Journal of Contraception2023journal9 citations

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Factors Influencing the Status of Adherence to Second Clinic Visit Among Clients Newly Diagnosed with HIV in Northern Uganda: A Mixed-Methods Study

Last author

Nakate, M. G., Omech, B., Kwagala, C., Gimbo, I., Bulitya, A., Kyeswa, J., Katuwere, E., Kabunga, A., Udho, S.

HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care2023journal1 citations

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Chronic stress and its correlates among nurses: A case of Central Uganda

A Kabunga, E Kigongo, S Udho, M Musinguzi, R Tumwesigye, W Acup

Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psycho Physiology 10 (1), 28-33, 20232023journal1 citations

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Primary dysmenorrhea among University students in Northern Uganda: symptoms manifestation, and management

H Beja, JD Opii, F Apilli, S Udho

2023other

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Prevalence and factors associated with Modern Contraceptive use among adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years in Pagirinya Refugee Settlement, Northern Uganda

SS Amony, S Udho, F Apili

Lira University, 20232023other

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Chronic stress and coping mechanisms among nurses in Lango sub-region, northern Uganda

Kabunga, A., Kigongo, E., Udho, S., Auma, A. G., Okalo, P., Apili, B., Halimah, N., Nalwoga, V.

Nursing Open2023journal

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2022
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Barriers and Facilitators to Successful Intensive Adherence Counseling in Rural Northern Uganda: An Exploratory Interview with HIV-Positive Clients Using the COM-B Framework

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care2022journal

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HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies among pregnant women in rural Uganda: A qualitative descriptive study

Last author

Jolle, J., Kabunga, A., Okello, T. O., Kadito, E. O., Aloka, J., Otiti, G., Aluku, A. A., Kumakech, E., Udho, S.

PLOS One2022journal

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Low partograph completion in a public health facility in northern Uganda: a retrospective review of maternity records

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health2022journal

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A call for critical midwifery studies: Confronting systemic injustice in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

Birth2022journal

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Burnout and Associated Factors among Hospital‐Based Nurses in Northern Uganda: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

BioMed Research International2022journal

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Burnout and Associated Factors Among Hospital‐Based Nurses in Northern Uganda: A Cross‐Sectional Survey

S Udho, A Kabunga

BioMed Research International 2022 (1), 8231564, 20222022other47 citations

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A call for critical midwifery studies: confronting systemic injustice in sexual, reproductive, maternal, and newborn care: critical midwifery collective writing group

R Ashley, B Goodarzi, A Horn, H de Klerk, SE Ku, JK Marcus, K Mayra, ...

Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) 49 (3), 355, 20222022other38 citations

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HIV-related stigma experiences and coping strategies among pregnant women in rural Uganda: a qualitative descriptive study

J Jolle, A Kabunga, TO Okello, EO Kadito, J Aloka, G Otiti, AA Aluku, ...

PLoS One 17 (10), e0272931, 20222022other32 citations

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Barriers and facilitators to successful intensive adherence counseling in Rural Northern Uganda: an exploratory interview with HIV-positive clients using the COM-B framework

H Beja, N Daisy, MT Edek, V Kobusinge, O Akaki, IO Owachgiu, S Udho

HIV/AIDS (Auckland, NZ) 14, 553, 20222022other13 citations

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Low partograph completion in a public health facility in northern Uganda: a retrospective review of maternity records

Second authorLast author

Nassaka, L., Udho, S.

African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health2022journal7 citations

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Burnout and Associated Factors among Hospital-Based Nurses in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey. BioMed Research International. 2022; 2022

S Udho, A Kabunga

IDOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences 7 (1), 113-124, 20222022journal6 citations

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Research Article Burnout and Associated Factors among Hospital-Based Nurses in Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Survey

S Udho, A Kabunga

2022other3 citations

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Partograph Documentation: Barriers and Faciltators Among Skilled Health Personnel in Lamwo District, Northern Uganda

PP Lokwang, S Udho, AG Auma

Lira University, 20222022other

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2021
56

Prevalence and contextual factors associated with compassion fatigue among nurses in northern Uganda

Last author

Kabunga, A., Anyayo, L. G., Okalo, P., Apili, B., Nalwoga, V., Udho, S.

PLOS One2021journal

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Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10‐19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

BioMed Research International2021journal

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Prevalence and contextual factors associated with compassion fatigue among nurses in northern Uganda

A Kabunga, LG Anyayo, P Okalo, B Apili, V Nalwoga, S Udho

PloS one 16 (9), e0257833, 20212021other41 citations

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Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10‐19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A Cross‐Sectional Study

D Benyumiza, JF Amongin, I Ochaba, M Adupa, N Abuch, CB Banula, ...

BioMed Research International 2021 (1), 9568148, 20212021other18 citations

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Research Article Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study

D Benyumiza, JF Amongin, I Ochaba, M Adupa, N Abuch, CB Banula, ...

2021other

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Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: a Cross-Sectional Study

Last author

Benyumiza, D., Amongin, J. F., Ochaba, I., Adupa, M., Abuch, N., Banula, C. B., Udho, S.

BioMed Research International2021journal

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2020
62

Graduate Midwifery Education in Uganda Aiming to Improve Maternal and Newborn Health Outcomes

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

Annals of Global Health2020journal

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Graduate midwifery education in Uganda aiming to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes

Kumakech, E., Anathan, J., Udho, S., Auma, A. G., Atuhaire, I., Nsubuga, A. G., Ahaisibwe, B.

Annals of Global Health2020journal26 citations

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2019
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Iron deficiency among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

2019other

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Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda

Dr. Samson Udho et al.

African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health2019journal

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Intimate partner violence among pregnant women in Uganda

Second author

Epuitai, J., Udho, S., Auma, A. G., Nabirye, R. C.

African Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health2019journal26 citations

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Iron deficiency among pregnant women attending an antenatal clinic in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study

S Udho, J Nankumbi, M Namutebi, G Ndeezi, J Epuitai, JK Tumwine

2019other

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2018
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Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic at Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda

S Udho

Makerere University, 20182018other

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