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2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Prevalence and Socio-demographic Characteristics of Malaria in Pregnancy among Women Attending Antenatal Care in Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda

Ijo Moses

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 49-55,

Malaria infection during pregnancy poses significant risks to both maternal and fetal health, particularly inregions with high transmission rates such as sub-Saharan Africa. This study, conducted at Fort Portal RegionalReferral Hospital in Uganda, aimed to co...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Prevalence and Factors Associated with Surgical Site Infection in Post Caesarean Mothers

Nambajjo Angel

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 1-10,

Post-cesarean surgical site infection after cesarean delivery is a surgical problem that significantly contributes tomaternal morbidity and mortality. In Uganda, admissions due to surgical site infection following cesarean sectionhave been constant activities...

2024 College of Humanities and Social Sciences

The role of Mass Media in combating HIV/AIDs in Uganda: A case study of Uganda Broadcasting Corporation

Babirye Winnie and Joel Isabirye

2024 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LAW, COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES

This research investigates the role of mass media in combating HIV/AIDS in Uganda, focusing on the case study ofUganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC). The study is situated within the global Africa East African, and Ugandancontexts to provide a comprehensive...

2024 Faculty of Education

Impact of Digital Governance on Public Service Delivery in East Africa

1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 2Ugwuanyi Ifeoma Perpetua, 3Asuma Mariita Nchaga, 4Tushabe Hadijah, 5Eric Mabonga and 4Tom Ongesa Nyamboga

2024 | IAA Journal of Arts and Humanities | Pp. 18-29

This article explored the transformative role of digital governance in East Africa, examining its diverseimplications on public service delivery. It outlines the region's initiatives aimed at harnessing digital technologiesto streamline administrative process...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Factors Influencing Maternal Health Service Utilization among Pregnant Mothers: A Cross- Sectional Study in Western Uganda

Tusiime Aggrey Tumuhairwe

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 11-18

Maternal health services (MHS) play a critical role in preventing maternal health-related complications and reducingmortality rates globally. However, despite concerted efforts to improve access to and utilization of these services,many pregnant women, partic...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Factors Influencing Antenatal Care Service Utilization among Pregnant Mothers: A Study at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District

Tukamuhebwa Josa

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 19-24

Antenatal care (ANC) services play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of pregnant women and their unbornchildren, yet disparities exist in their utilization globally. This study investigates the factors influencing ANC serviceutilization among pregnant...

2024 Faculty of Education

Cybersecurity Measures in East African EGovernment Systems

1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 2Ugwuanyi Ifeoma Perpetua, 3Asuma Mariita Nchaga, 4Tushabe Hadijah, 5Eric Mabonga and 4Tom Ongesa Nyamboga

2024 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 12-24

This paper provides a comprehensive examination of cybersecurity measures within e-government systems in EastAfrica. It begins with an overview of the importance of cybersecurity in e-government, emphasizing the need toprotect sensitive data and ensure the in...

2024 Faculty of Biomedical Sciences

Comprehensive Assessment of Hygiene Factors Contributing to Poor Healthcare Facility Conditions in South Sudan: Implications for Public Health

Tap John Puol and Israel O. Obaroh

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 61-71

Poor hygiene practices in healthcare facilities contribute significantly to the spread of diseases and compromisepublic health outcomes, especially in resource-limited settings like South Sudan. This study presents acomprehensive assessment of the multifacete...

2024 Faculty of Education

Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Open Government Data Initiatives in East Africa

1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 2Ugwuanyi Ifeoma Perpetua, 3Asuma Mariita Nchaga, 4Tushabe Hadijah, 5Eric Mabonga and 4Tom Ongesa Nyamboga

2024 | IAA JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-11

Open Government Data (OGD) initiatives in East Africa represent a transformative approach to governance,aiming to promote transparency, accountability, citizen engagement, innovation, and economic development.These initiatives seek to make government data ope...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices on HIV/AIDS Patient Care among Clinical Medical Students at KIUTH

Ihato Ivor Twirire

2024 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 39-48,

Globally, HIV-related deaths have fallen, most likely due to the intervention of Highly Active Anti-RetroviralTherapy (HAART). New HIV infections have fallen by about 35% since 2016, with approximately 180 000 newlyinfected in 2021, compared to approximately...