Dr. Brenda Ainomugisha, a P4 PhD Scholar, continues to make strong progress on her study at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) assessing how point-of-care contraceptive provision influences postpartum uptake among women delivering by cesarean section.
Study Objectives:
- To explore barriers and facilitators to point-of-care contraceptive provision on immediate postpartum uptake.
- To describe postpartum contraceptive uptake among women up to one year after point-of-care provision.
Study Site: Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH)
Activities Undertaken:
- Research Assistant Training: Conducted a training session for two research assistants on qualitative interviewing techniques, informed consent processes, and data confidentiality.
- Participant Recruitment: Recruited eligible postpartum women who delivered by cesarean section and received point-of-care contraceptive counseling, using purposive sampling.
- Data Collection: Conducted in-depth interviews with participants during their hospital stay and scheduled follow-up visits. All interviews were audio-recorded with participant consent.
Left, Dr. Brenda Ainomugisha interviewing midwives during her data collection activities
Data Management: Safely stored audio recordings and developed verbatim English transcripts. Regular reviews ensured accuracy and completeness.
Supervision and Quality Control: Held daily review meetings with research assistants to monitor progress, discuss challenges, and maintain interview quality.
Challenges Encountered:
- Difficulty in scheduling follow-up interviews due to participant availability and communication issues.
- Some participants were hesitant to discuss sensitive contraceptive experiences immediately after delivery.
Next Steps:
- Complete transcription of remaining interviews.
- Begin qualitative coding and thematic analysis.
- Continue follow-up interviews where applicable and prepare for internal reporting.
Compiled by,
Brenda Ainomugisha
P4 PhD Scholar
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