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2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Factors Influencing Utilisation of Family Planning Services at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Kabarole District in Western Uganda

Nabunya Cynthia

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 30-41

Family Planning was defined by the World Health Organization as a voluntary and informed decisionby an individual or couple on the number of children to have and when to have them. According to the2013 WHO facts sheet on Family Planning, “it was achieved main...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Factors Associated with Low Hepatitis B Vaccination Turn-Up Among Students at KIU-WC Bushenyi District

Nakate Maria Theresa

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 42-49

Globally, it was estimated that more than 2 billion people are infected with HBV. Of these, 350 million people arechronically infected and more than 500,000 people die each year of hepatitis-B-related diseases. The study assessedfactors associated with low he...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Factors Affecting Quality of Health Care Services in Government Facilities in Kakindo Health Centre IV in Kakumiro District

Semambo Nathan

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 50-68

This study aimed to examine the factors that affect quality of health services in Kakindo Health Center IV inKakumiro District. The study used a cross-sectional design using a quantitative approach on the population whichwas under study. Data was collected us...

2024 Faculty of Business and Management

Exploring the Digital Cognitive Landscape: Theoretical Underpinnings of Internet Use in Children and Teenagers

Mark Uchenna Favour

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH | Pp. 11-14

In the context of the new digital era, children and teenagers have gained an access to the Internet which isbecoming their everyday reality affecting their cognition. The research focuses on the theoretical underpinnings ofInternet use. The areas of language...

2024 Faculty of Education

Enhancing Reading Culture among School Learners in Kitagata Sub-County School Sheema District: A Multifaceted Approach

Ruth Kanyesigye

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF ARTS AND MANAGEMENT | Pp. 25-31

Reading is a fundamental skill that plays a crucial role in the educational and social development of individuals. Thispaper delves into the multifaceted nature of reading, exploring its definitions, types, and importance in education. Itinvestigates the chal...

2024 Faculty of Education

Combatting Fake News in Nigeria: A Multifaceted Approach for Information Integrity and Societal Resilience

1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna and 2Ugwuanyi, Ifeoma Perpetua

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH | Pp. 5-7

In the digital era, 'fake news' is no longer limited to local stories, but this has become a global threat, that isundermining the credibility of information and distorting societies worldwide. This article uncovers theconvoluted terrain of fake news that dra...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Barriers to Early Treatment Seeking among Patients with Sexually Transmitted Infections in a Rural Community Setting at Kaproron Health Centre IV

Kwemboi Brian

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-15

Our study aimed to establish barriers to early treatment seeking among patients with sexually transmittedinfections at Kaproron Health Centre IV. This was a facility-based cross-sectional survey employing quantitativemethods. The study enrolled a total of 122...

2024 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Assessment of the Prevalence and Factors Associated with Post-Caesarean Surgical Site Infections among Patients in Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital

Anyaja Joseph Jacob

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 15-25

The global incidence of cesarean section deliveries has significantly increased, resulting in a rise in postcesareansurgical site infections (SSIs). These infections pose a notable threat to maternal health, oftenleading to prolonged hospital stays, elevated...

2024 Faculty of Education

Addressing the Escalating Threat of Cybercrime in African Nations: Strategies for Legislation, Governance, and Capacity Building

1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna and 2Ugwuanyi Ifeoma Perpetua1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna and 2Ugwuanyi Ifeoma Perpetua

2024 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATION AND ENGLISH | Pp. 8-10

This overall assessment considers the intricate terrain of cyber-threats in African countries in depth, showing howvaried it is, what its economic consequences are, and why the appropriate countermeasures are needed. Cybercrimeis a comprehensive threat that i...

2024 School of Allied Health Sciences

Unraveling the Molecular Complexity of Eosinophil Dynamics in Sickle Cell Anemia: An Overview of the Literature

Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1* and Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2

2024 | Public Health Open Access | Pp. 1-9

Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA) is a genetic disorder characterized by abnormal hemoglobin, leading to distorted red blood cellsand a myriad of clinical complications. Recent research has highlighted the role of eosinophils in the pathophysiology of SCA,emphasizing...