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2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 190-200
Pregnancy and lactation are crucial periods for a woman's health, as they require increased nutrient intake to meet theirneeds. This study aimed to identify factors associated with undernutrition among pregnant mothers at MubendeRegional Referral Hospital. A...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 109-119
The HIV/AIDS epidemic remains a global and national concern, and there is a need to focus on HIV prevention,especially in high-risk groups. A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the factors influencing theutilization of HIV/AIDS prevention methods a...
2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 167-175
The study aimed to identify factors influencing exclusive breastfeeding among infants atJinja regional referral hospital. Results showed that 37.3% of lactating mothers attendedimmunization clinics exclusively breastfeed. Socio-demographic factors such as mot...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 165-177
Uganda has the highest incidence of cervical cancer, with over 65% of those diagnosed dying fromit. This research report aims to educate women on cervical cancer prevention, diagnosis, andmanagement protocols to improve their health status at HRRH. A descript...
2023 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 132-145
The Ministry of Health in Uganda has raised awareness about the dangers of analgesic selfmedication,but many Ugandans still use painkillers alongside antibiotics without aprescription. A study conducted at Bweramule Health Center III, Ntoroko District, found...
2023 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 241-250
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards hand hygieneamong Kampala International University Medical Students at Fort Portal Regional ReferralHospital. The study involved 171 students who agreed to participate. The data wascol...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN MEDICAL SCIENCES | Pp. 120-130
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a group of inherited haemoglobin disorders with abnormal sickle haemoglobin in redblood cells. Sickle cell anemia, the most common and severe form, results from homozygous inheritance of sicklehaemoglobin from both parents. A stud...
2023 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 178-188
The World Health Organization estimates that globally, 1.62 billion people are anemic, withthe highest prevalence of anemia (47.4%) among preschool-aged children. A study wasconducted at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital (KIU TH) Bushenyi dis...
2023 | INOSR APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 168-177
Uganda is making significant progress towards achieving the 1st 90:90:90 target, with 89%of HIV patients aware of their status, 94% on HIV treatment, and 90% virally suppressed. Astudy at Naama Health Centre III found that adherence to HAART among HIV patient...
2023 | J Pub Health Nutri | Pp. 138
In pregnancy, anaemia is when haemoglobin concentration is less than 11 g/dL in the first andthe third trimester or a haemoglobin concentration of less than 10.5 g/dL in the second trimester.Globally, anaemia is public health problem since ancient years. Duri...