Obstetrics in Uganda

Scotland, W. H. D (1960) Obstetrics in Uganda. MD thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

This thesis presents a study of the obstetric characteristics of the Baganda, a Bantu race with a low protein diet and evidence of disordered oestrogen metabolism. Disproportion, the most important obstetrical problem among these patients, has been investigated and evidence is shown that it is mainly due to prolongation of pregnancy, a condition which, when recognised, can effectively be dealt with as described with considerable reduction in foetal and maternal death rates. The work described also throws some light on the factors controlling pelvic shape, the onset of labour and foetal growth. The rarity of incoordinate uterine action, toxaemia of pregnancy and uterine prolapse among these patients has also been investigated and the probability that this is related to their oestrogen metabolism discussed. A strong plea is made for endocrine investigations, which have yet to be undertaken in East Africa. Apart from being of obvious benefit to the African patient, these might well elucidate some of the most important etiological and prophylactic problems among the white races at the present time.

• Item Type: Thesis (MD)
• Qualification Level: Doctoral
• Keywords: Medicine, Obstetrics, Sub Saharan Africa studies
• Date of Award: 1960
• Depositing User: Enlighten Team
• Unique ID: glathesis:1960-79372
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 05 Mar 2020 10:33
• Last Modified: 05 Mar 2020 10:33
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/79372