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The study aimed to identify factors associated with puerperal sepsis among postnatal mothers in Hoima RegionalReferal Hospital, Hoima district. The major socioeconomic factors included low education levels (40%), weakfinancial backbone (53.3%), and living in a semi-urban area (43.3%). Health-related factors included birth bycaesarean section (80%), frequent vaginal examinations (56.7%), and limited hospital staff (53.3%). The majority ofrespondents had given birth by cesarean section, and the expectant mother had to buy her own gloves for the midwifeto wear during delivery. Prevention measures for puerperal sepsis included education of mothers about the condition(66.7%), training of community workers to identify mothers with the condition for early treatment, management ofpuerperal sepsis at larger hospitals (63.3%), and improving home hygiene to prevent bacteria (100%). Thesemeasures aim to ensure women can safely plan for pregnancies, have normal deliveries, and maintain a healthylifestyle for at least six weeks after delivery.