The Women’s Inclusive Services for Health (WISH) study project aims to study and analyse the availability and access to HIV and maternal healthcare services and quality for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers with disabilities in Uganda.

 

There is a compelling need to address the inequities faced by women with disabilities (WWDs)

in accessing maternal healthcare services in Uganda by exploring the experiences of pregnant

women with disabilities in Uganda, identifying the gaps in service delivery, and proposing

actionable solutions to improve their access to quality maternal healthcare.

 

Objectives

 

1. To identify and understand the existing disparities in the HIV and maternal healthcare system affecting pregnant and breastfeeding women living with disabilities

2. To explore the perceptions and experiences of people with disabilities that affect their health-seeking behaviour, especially for HIV and maternal healthcare services.

3. To promote awareness and education among women about their healthcare rights and available services.

4. To collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations, to implement sustainable changes.

 

By understanding these barriers, we can develop and implement interventions to increase equitable access to respectful maternal care, ultimately contributing to better health outcomes for women with disabilities and their infants. Additionally, the findings of this study will provide valuable insights for policymakers, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement inclusive healthcare policies and practices that cater to the needs of WWDs. This research will also contribute to the broader goal of achieving health equity and improving maternal and child health outcomes in Uganda and similar LMICs