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2024 | International Journal of Current Research in Medical Sciences | Pp. 24-37
Climate change and HIV/AIDS represent two interconnected global challenges with profound implications for humanhealth and well-being. While the impacts of climate change on physical health and infectious diseases are increasinglyrecognized, the intersection b...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 17-25
Cesarean section (CS) delivery rates have been rising globally, presenting both benefits and risks to maternal andneonatal health. This study aims to explore the determinants, indications, and associated complications of CSdeliveries at Jinja Regional Referra...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH | Pp. 63-74
Prostatectomy is a globally known treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer whichinvolves surgically removing the prostate gland. Although the indications include leftover urine with documentation,recurrent infections, and urinary r...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH | Pp. 103-113
Hormonal contraceptives play a significant role in family planning and reproductive health. Understanding thepatterns of use, knowledge levels, and attitudes towards hormonal contraceptives among women of reproductiveage is crucial for effective healthcare pr...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND APPLIED RESEARCH | Pp. 42-48
Undernourished children in low-income nations continue to be a major public health problem, especially in areaslike Jinja District in southeast Uganda. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association betweenmalnutrition and socioeconomic and demogra...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 47-61
This cross-sectional study aimed to assess sildenafil as a potential drug of abuse among sexually active men aged18-45 years in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, Western Uganda. Both qualitative and quantitative data werecollected through questionnaires from sele...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (EEJBS) ISSN: | Pp. 105-115
Using data from Kiryandongo General Hospital, this study examines patient knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours relatedto Coronavirus disease 2019. To effectively implement public health interventions throughout the worldwide pandemic, itis imperative to compr...
2024 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (EEJBS) ISSN | Pp. 35-46
The inappropriate use of pharmaceuticals is a growing concern worldwide due to associated health risksand economic costs. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates over half of all medicines areprescribed, dispensed, or used irrationally. This study aimed...
2024 | Elite Journal of HIV | Pp. 54-71
HIV-related anemia represents a significant hematologic complication of HIV infection, contributing to morbidity and mortality in affected individuals. Erythropoietin (EPO) signaling, a critical regulator of erythropoiesis, plays a pivotal role in the pathoge...
2024 | Elite Journal of Medical Sciences | Pp. 45-63
Hematological complications, including thrombosis and bleeding disorders, are significant contributors to morbidity and mortality in individuals living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection. Dysregulation of the coagulation cascade plays a pivotal...