Pregnancy and Childbirth (Uganda)

Pregnancy and Childbirth (Uganda) Priority Setting Partnership

The PSP will work with patients, carers, clinicians and health workers in Eastern Uganda to identify uncertainties about all aspects of care during pregnancy, childbirth and the management of complications that arise during this period. 

This will include women who are trying for pregnancy, those who have experienced pregnancy-related conditions and their associated complications (including early pregnancy and miscarriage), childbirth and up to 6 weeks into the postpartum period. It will include carers of these women and clinicians/health workers who offer clinical and supportive care to these women.

Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia accounted for approximately 86% of the estimated global maternal deaths in 2017. Sub-Saharan Africa alone accounted for roughly two-thirds of maternal deaths, while Southern Asia accounted for nearly one-fifth.

The PSP is being led by the Sanyu Research Unit and sponsored by the University of Liverpool.