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2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Understanding Women's Awareness of Cervical Cancer at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in the Kasese District, Uganda

Musoki Joan Asiimwe

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 23-32

The investigation aimed to evaluate the level of awareness and understanding concerningcervical cancer among female attendees of the gynecology clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital in theDiocese of Kasese (DOK), Uganda. Utilizing a cross-sectional approach, data was...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Understanding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Mothers/Caretakers Regarding Complementary Feeding in Children Aged 6 Months to 2 Years Attending the Pediatrics Outpatient Department at Ishaka Adventist Hospital

Akankwatsa Sandrah

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 42-67

This research aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices amongmothers caring for children aged 6 months to 2 years regarding ComplementaryFeeding (CF). Conducted over a one-month period from October to November 2020, thisdescriptive cross-secti...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Understanding the Drivers Behind Neonatal Sepsis Rates among Immunized and Outpatient Neonates at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Western Uganda

Mpanga Derick Denis

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 1-22

Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of neonatal mortality in developing countries, accountingfor a significant portion of annual infant deaths. This study investigated the determinantsinfluencing the occurrence of neonatal sepsis among infants at Hoima Regional...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Understanding Female Patients' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer Screening at Comboni Hospital

Rwahwire David Julius

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 194-204

Cervical cancer stands as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women inUganda, with a prevalence rate of 48/100,000, one of the world's highest. Tragically, over80% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, limiting treatment options. Early det...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Ugandan Pregnant and New Mothers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Information Sources on COVID-19 at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital

Niwampeire Maria Prima

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 147-157

COVID-19, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), hasposed a global challenge since December 2019. This study aimed to explore riskperceptions, knowledge, and information sources among prenatal and postnatal women atJinja Regio...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

The Occurrence and Correlating Elements of Newborn Mortality in Jinja District, Uganda

Mbito Chindoro Mongo

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 33-41

In Uganda, the neonatal mortality rate remains high, standing at 27 deaths per 1000 livebirths. However, there's a lack of comprehensive data concerning the prevalence andfactors associated with neonatal mortality in Jinja district, Uganda. This study aimed t...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

The Impact of Inadequate Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at the Diabetic Clinic of Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in Hoima City

Ecagu Morris

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 93-103

Per the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Diabetes, theprevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors has been on a steady rise, currentlystanding at 2.7% for males and 3.0% for females. Overweight individuals make up about18.6% of adu...

2023 Faculty of Business and Management

Strategic Development and Brand Establishment in the Insurance Sector of Rwanda: A Case Study of Soras Insurance Company

Mujawase Jackline and 2David Nyambane

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 7-26

Organizations are understandably concerned with managing their "Corporate Image." This research on corporatestrategy and building of corporate image is integrated to create a framework which identifies the factors thatinfluence insurance Companies in corporat...

2023 Faculty of Education

Redefining Academic Performance Metrics: Evaluating the Excellence of Researchers, Academics, and Scholars

Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima, 1Ugwu Jovita Nnenna, 1Alum Esther Ugo, 1Obeagu Emmanuel. I., 1Val Hyginus Udoka Eze, 2Asiati Mbabazi, 1Ugwu Chinyere N., 1Okon Micheal. B., 1Ogenyi Fabian Chukwudi, 2Chidinma Esther Eze, 1Obeagu Getrude Uzoma and 1Aleke Jude U.

2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 36-42

The Redefining Academic Performance Metrics: Evaluating the Excellence of Researchers, Academics, and Scholarsexplores the evolving landscape of academia, focusing on the shift from traditional metrics like publication andcitation counts to a more inclusive,...

2023 Faculty of Clinical Medicine and Dentistry

Occurrence of Iron Deficiency Anemia and Its Correlating Factors among Female Undergraduate Medical Students at Kampala International University in Western Uganda

Iwumbwe Emmanuel

2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 78-92

This research aimed to evaluate the prevalence and factors contributing to iron deficiencyanemia among undergraduate female medical students at Kampala International UniversityWestern Campus (KIU-WC). Employing a cross-sectional study design, data was collect...