Use of photovoice to explore the potential role of youth in contributing to maternal health in rural Wakiso district, Uganda

Figures & data

Table 1. Participant demographics

Participant code	Village	Sex	Age	Highest education level attained	Occupation	Marital status
1.	Lukose	F	20	S.2^a	Hairdresser	Single, 1 child
2.	Lukose	M	25	S.4	Farmer	Single, no child
3.	Bulwanyi	F	23	S.4	Teacher	Single, 1 child
4.	Bulwanyi	M	24	S.6	Student	Single, no child
5.	Kaama II	M	26	S.6	Business	Married, 1 child
6.	Kaama II	F	25	S.4	Farmer	Married, 4 children
7.	Kaama I	F	24	S.3	Farmer	Married, 4 children
8.	Kaama I	M	19	S.4	Mechanic	Single, no child
9.	Bumpenje	M	29	S.2	Self-employed	Married, 4 children
10	Bumpenje	F	20	S.4	Hairdresser	Single, no child

^a S – Secondary.

Photo 1. A pregnant woman holds cassava while from the garden. The youth emphasised the need to educate the population on the importance of pregnant women having a diet made up of various food nutrients including carbohydrates such as from cassava.

Photo 2. A pregnant woman at a health facility after travelling a long distance from her home to reach there. The youth said they could be involved in advocating for taking services nearer to the communities for example through establishing more health centres.

Photo 3. A youth demonstrates to women how to make a drying rack that can be used at households for placing utensils as part of voluntary work in the community.

Photo 4. A youth donating blood during a community blood donation campaign.

Photo 5. A drama group performing in the community. The youth identified drama as an avenue they could use to carry out education on maternal and other health issues affecting their communities.