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2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 1-19
The provision and utilization of Family Planning (FP) services play a pivotal role in not onlysafeguarding women's health but also significantly enhancing the overall well-being of theirpartners, children, and the wider societal fabric. Studies have estimated...
2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 100-113
Teenage pregnancy remains a pressing global concern, impacting public health anddevelopment on multiple fronts. This study focused on probing the specific factorscontributing to teenage pregnancy in Kirumya sub-county, Bundibugyo District, in westernUganda. I...
2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 114-121
Undernutrition remains a significant contributor to child mortality globally, accounting forover 50% of annual deaths among children under five. This study aimed to assess theprevalence, clinical patterns, and determinants of undernutrition in children under...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 10-19
Inflammation, orchestrated by immune cells like neutrophils, plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis andprotecting against pathogens. However, during pregnancy, the delicate balance of immune responses is paramountto support fetal development while sa...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 20-29
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a hereditary blood disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin,leading to the deformation of red blood cells and subsequent health complications. While much research has focusedon the clinical aspects of SCA, this...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-9
Medicinal plants have long been recognized for their therapeutic potential and serve as valuable alternatives topharmacological agents in managing various health conditions, including anaemia. This paperaims to elucidate thediverse array of medicinal plants e...
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 1-14
This study aimed to analyze the determinants impacting diarrhea incidence among childrenunder five at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Western Uganda. Through a cross-sectionalinvestigation, quantitative data was collected via self-administered and investiga...
2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 46-59
This cross-sectional study aimed to identify and analyze the determinants affecting theutilization of Iron/Folic Acid Supplements (IFAS) among women attending antenatal care(ANC) at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital (HRRH) in Hoima City, Western Uganda. Conduc...
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 28-43
Socioeconomic, cultural, and gender dynamics continue to impede women's autonomy inhealthcare decision-making. Men often wield control over financial resources, timeallocation, and access to medical services, creating disparities in women's health choices.Thi...
2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 60-75
This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, andpractices regarding exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) among mothers attending the Maternal andChild Health Clinic at Moroto Regional Referral Hospital. The study was conducted bet...