The effect of HIV infection on maternal mortality among pregnant women at Mukono General Hospital, Mukono Church of Uganda Hospital, Mukono District
| dc.contributor.author | Sylvia Ajonye Solo | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-09-02T06:12:29Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-09-02T06:12:29Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2026-06-10 | |
| dc.description | Undergraduate | |
| dc.description.abstract | The study examined the effect of HIV infection on maternal mortality among pregnant women at Mukono General Hospital and Mukono Church of Uganda Hospital in Mukono District. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to find out the effect of viral load levels on maternal mortality among HIV-positive pregnant women, to examine the influence of access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) on maternal and infant health outcomes, and to assess the effect of HIV infection status on maternal mortality among pregnant women. A sample size of 44 respondents was used, and data were collected using questionnaires and interview guides, then analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that viral load levels significantly influence maternal outcomes, with 54% of respondents agreeing that high viral load increases opportunistic infections and maternal mortality, 62% agreeing that suppressed viral load reduces pregnancy-related complications, and 61% indicating that high viral load weakens response to obstetric emergencies. Regarding access to ART, 56% of respondents agreed that ART improves maternal immune function and reduces complications, 80% confirmed that it lowers mother-to- child transmission, and 57% indicated that consistent ART use improves survival, although only 20% acknowledged the benefits of early initiation of therapy. On HIV infection status, only 29% agreed that HIV-positive women have a higher risk of maternal mortality, while 60% disagreed, indicating gaps in awareness despite evidence of indirect effects such as weakened immunity and increased complications. The study generally concludes that HIV infection significantly contributes to maternal mortality through high viral load, limited access to ART, and weakened immunity, despite existing interventions. The study recommends that the government should strengthen integrated maternal and HIV healthcare services by improving access to ART, enhancing viral load monitoring, and increasing awareness programs to promote early treatment and adherence in order to reduce maternal mortality among HIV-positive pregnant women. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3591 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian University | |
| dc.title | The effect of HIV infection on maternal mortality among pregnant women at Mukono General Hospital, Mukono Church of Uganda Hospital, Mukono District | |
| dc.type | Dissertation |