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Patient Satisfaction and Perceptions Regarding Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Services in Rural Southwestern Uganda
(Scientific Archives, 2022)
Background: Patient satisfaction and perception of the healthcare services received contribute to compliance with treatment guidelines,
retention in care, and adherence to recommendations. This is especially so in the ...
Enrollment and retention of female sex workers in HIV care in health facilities in Mbarara city
(2023)
Background: Sex work is a global driver of the HIV epidemic, and the risk of
acquiring HIV is 13 times higher for female sex workers (FSWs) compared to the
general population. The enrollment and retention of FSWs in HIV ...
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 ...
Predictors of in-hospital mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition in South-Western Uganda
(PLOS ONE, 2020)
Background
Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) affects about 13 million under-five children (U5), with an
estimated one million dying every year. In this study we aimed at determining the in hospital
mortality and its ...
Factors Affecting Acceptability of Blood Donation Exercises in Rural Areas Compared to Urban Centers in Mbarara District
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023-09)
Introduction:The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that blood donation by 1% of the total
population is generally the minimum needed to meet a nation’s most basic blood requirements The study
was about the ...
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 ...
WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS FROM GENDER PERSPECTIVE AMONG STAFF OF BISHOP STUART UNIVERSITY
(Bishop Stuart University, 2023)
In this work, various work-related musculoskeletal disorders were
conscientiously studied from a gender perspective among the staff
of Bishop Stuart University. A total of 112 staff members consented
to participate ...
An Assessment of the Factors Affecting Utilization of Focused Antenatal Care at Mbaare Health Centre III, Isingiro District
(Bishop Stuart University, 2021-09)
Background: Focused Antenatal care is an effective health intervention for averting maternal
morbidity and mortality. Although there has been progressed improvement in antenatal care and
access in Uganda, the use of ...
An Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Maltreated Children and Caregivers in Southwestern Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2023-11)
Background: Child maltreatment poses a great danger to the lives of child ren. This is because its impacts do not only stop in their childhood but also
later into adulthood. Child maltreatment has been generally known ...
Depression and Suicidal Ideations among Older Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Mbarara City, Southwest Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2023)
Background: Due to the increase in longevity and use of antiretroviral treat ment, Uganda has had a growing population of older persons living with
HIV/AIDS. However, there is a paucity of information on the mental health ...