Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Pregnant Women towards Obstetric Ultrasound at Mulago Hospital: A Cross-sectional Survey

Introduction: Obstetric ultrasonography in antenatal care (ANC) is globally recognized as one of the ways through which maternal mortality can be reduced. Pregnant women’s knowledge, perceptions, and attitudes are thought to influence their response towards obstetric ultrasonography. This study was conducted assess attitudes, practices pregnant women sonography at Mulago hospital. Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional that involved 300 who reported for hospital Kampala, Uganda. Consecutive sampling technique used recruit participants into study. The data collected using interviewer-administered questionnaires analyzed quantitatively statistical tables, percentages graphs Statistical Package Social Scientists (SPSS) version 25.0 software. Results: had rate 100%. Most good knowledge ultrasound scan. However, there misconception has harmful effects. Generally, positive attitude but poor Long waiting time lack privacy were by most leading factors contributed practices. Conclusion: shows good. poor. concerns need addressed order improve include patient’s privacy, regarding safety it cause cancer