Community awareness, perceptions, and management practices related to pre-eclampsia: An exploratory qualitative study in Mbale City, Eastern Uganda
There was a critical gap in accurate knowledge and awareness of pre-eclampsia among women in Mbale City. Misconceptions and reliance on traditional remedies contribute to delayed care-seeking. Targeted, culturally appropriate educational interventions are urgently needed to improve early recognition, promote biomedical care, and enhance maternal and newborn outcomes.
Authors
- Kenneth Mugabe
- K. Ronald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5265-4549)
- Allan Nsubuga
- Moses Adroma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4795-1159)
- Violet Chemutai
- Jackline Akello (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5760-9031)
- Paul J. Waako (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8964-8775)
- Faith Nyangoma
- Jesca Atugonza
- Elizabeth Ajalo
- Betty Nakawuka
- Prossy Nakattudde
- Grace Mbabazi Atwakire
- Sheilla Mbanago
- Joshua Mugabi
- Byron Jonathan Ewaala
- Chrispus Gidudu
- Milton Musaba
- Lawrence Arach
- Enid Kawala Kagoya
- Francis Okello
- Julius Wandabwa
- Irene Atuhairwe
- Andrew Twineamatsiko
- Catherine Asiimwe
- Richard Mugahi
Institutions
- Busitema University (UG)
- Ministry of Health (UG)
- World Health Organization - Uganda (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2026-03-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0314674
- Primary Topic
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00