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Factors associated with HIV viral suppression among adolescents in Kabale district, South Western Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2022-08-18)Background The goal of antiretroviral therapy is to achieve sustained human immune deficiency virus (HIV) viral suppression. However, research on factors associated with viral load suppres sion among adolescents in low ... -
Factors associated with the utilization of inactivated polio vaccine among children aged 12 to 23 months in Kalungu District, Uganda
(2020-08-12)Uganda officially introduced the inactivated polio vaccine (IPV) in May 2016 as part of the polio eradication strategy and integrated it into its routine immunization programme in addition to the oral polio vaccine. The ... -
Factors Associated with Treatment Adherence of Patients on Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs Following Covid-19 Pandemic at Health Facilities of Masaka City, Uganda
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2022)Purpose: To examine factors associated with adherence of patients on Anti-tuberculosis treatment in Health facilities at Masaka City. Specifically the study was guided by four objectives; to establish the current level ... -
FACTORS HINDERING UTILIZATION OF INSECTICIDE TREATED NETS IN HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE IN RWENTUHA TOWN COUNCIL,BUSHENYI DISTRICT
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022)Introduction: Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) arethe powerful toolsused in prevention of malaria and this has attracted Government of Uganda todistribute free ITNs at household level using its village health facilities. ... -
Factors Influencing Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care in Rubanda District, South Western-Uganda
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2022)Purpose: Globally, about 40% of pregnant women have anemia. Pregnant women are at high risk of iron and folic acid deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient requirement during pregnancy. Iron/folic acid supplementation ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING ADHERENCE TO IRON AND FOLIC ACID SUPPLEMENTATION BY PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATALCARE IN RUBANDA DISTRICT, SOUTH WESTERN-UGANDA.
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023-02)Background: Globally, about 40% of pregnant women have anaemia. Pregnant women are at high risk of iron and folic acid deficiency anaemia due to increased nutrient requirement during pregnancy. Iron/folic acid ... -
Factors that influence transition to advanced roles by RN to BSN nurses, in three selected hospitals of Central-Uganda
(BMC Nursing, 2019)Background: Despite the global rise in the number of nurses upgrading from Registered Nursing (RN) to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), studies have indicated that successful role transition is difficult once the ... -
First Hour Initiation of Breast Feeding & Associated Factors, among Mothers at Post Natal Ward in Fort Portal Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Science Research Publishing, 2021)Background: Breast milk is recommended as the best feeding option to neo nates and infants for it confers immunological benefits that help to reduce neonatal and infant morbidities and mortalities. WHO recommends that ... -
Gardening activity and its relationship to mental health:
(Elsevier, 2022)There is increasing awareness among researchers and health practitioners from high income countries about the potential mental health benefits of participating in gardening activities and spending substantial time in ... -
The impact of an exercise training intervention on cortisol levels and posttraumatic stress disorder in juveniles from an Ugandan refugee settlement: study protocol for a randomized control trial
(http://crossmark.crossref.org/dialog/?doi=10.1186/s13063-018-2753-x&domain=pdf, 2018-03-15)Background: Latest research demonstrates a significant improvement in stress-related symptoms in psychological disorders as a result of exercise training (ET). Controlled clinical trials further validate the significance ... -
In vitro Antibacterial Efficacy of Bidens pilosa, Ageratum conyzoides and Ocimum suave Extracts against HIV/AIDS Patients’ Oral Bacteria in South-Western Uganda
(Science Research Publishing, 2017-09-29)The objective of the study was to determine the antibacterial efficacy of Bidens pilosa Aqueous (BPA), Bidens pilosa Ethanolic (BPE), Ageratum conyzoides Aqueous (ACA), Ageratum conyzoides Ethanolic (ACE), Ocimum suave ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES OF NURSING STUDENTS TOWARDS KANGAROO MOTHER CARE (KMC) AMONG TWO SELECTED NURSING INSTITUTIONS IN MBARARA MUNICIPALITY. A CROSS-SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY.
(Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023-06)Background: Globally 25 million infants (17%) are born with a low birth weight (LBW) and most of these occur in low-income countries. LBW infants suffer from high rates of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, low-income ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF NURSING STUDENTS TOWARDS COVID-19 VACCINATION AT BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY. A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
(SJ Nursing and Midwifery Africa, 2024-03)Background: The study aims to document the Knowledge of Nursing students about COVID-19 vaccination at Bishop Stuart University. Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional design and used quantitative data collection ... -
Medicinal plant species used in the treatment of skin diseases in Katabi Sub- County, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Natural Chemotherapeutics Research Institute, 2019-06-23)Background: The use of medicinal plants in primary healthcare is central among rural communities in Uganda due to the expensive and often inaccessible conventional health care. Skin diseases pose a serious health risk given ... -
Medicinal plant species used in the treatment of skin diseases in Katabi Sub- County, Wakiso District, Uganda
(Ethnobotany Research and Applications, 2014-06-23)Background: The use of medicinal plants in primary healthcare is central among rural communities in Uganda due to the expensive and often inaccessible conventional healthcare. Skin diseases pose a serious health risk given ... -
Medicinal plants of Otwal and Ngai Sub Counties in Oyam District, Northern Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2011)Background An ethnobotanical study was carried out in four parishes in the Ngai and Otwal Sub Counties in Oyam district, Northern Uganda, where insurgency has been prevalent for the past 20 years. Documenting medicinal ... -
Medicinal Plants used during Antenatal Care by Pregnant Women in Eastern Uganda
(JOSTOR, 2017-04-21)Plants are commonly used during the antenatal stage in pregnancy to manage different ailments in Africa. In Uganda, both medicinal and food plants are used to handle common pregnancy related conditions. An ethnobotanical ... -
Medicinal Plants Used in Paediatric Health Care in Namungalwe Sub County, Iganga District, Uganda
(Nova Explore Publications, 2014)Background: An ethnobotanical study was carried out in Namungalwe Sub County, Iganga District Eastern Uganda, to document medicinal plant species used in disease management among children. Methods: Ethnobotanical data ... -
Medicinal plants used to induce labour during childbirth in western Uganda
(Elsevier, 2006-06-07)Traditional medicine usage in rural Ugandan population for day-to-day health care needs is close to 90%. Women and children form the bulk of the people reliant on herbal medicine. This study was undertaken to document how ... -
Microgeographical and tribal variations in water contact and Schistosoma mansoni exposure within a Ugandan fishing community
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2007)objective To explore patterns of water contact and Schistosoma mansoni exposure by age, sex, tribe and space within a single village. methods For 10 months, we systematically observed water contacts made by the 800 ...