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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 ... -
Socio-Economic Factors that Influence Adherence to ARVS Among HIV Infected Pregnant Mothers in Health Facilities in Mbarara City, Western Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023-09)Globally, poor adherence to ART is a challenge among pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS. This study assessed the factors affecting adherence to ARVs among HIV pregnant mothers in health facilities in Mbarara City. ... -
Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude, and Perception of Human Papillomavirus Vaccination among Parents of Young Girls (Aged 8 – 12) In Mbarara City; a Cross-Sectional Study
(Student’s Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023)Introduction: To reduce the cervical cancer burden, many governments have emphasized the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine as an important prevention strategy. Despite its effectiveness in preventing human papillomavirus ... -
Assessing the Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Health Workers on Rotavirus Diarrhoea Prevention in Rukiga District
(European Journal of Health Sciences, 2023)Purpose: Rotavirus has been identified as the most common pathogen associated with severe diarrhoea. Rotavirus infection is the leading cause of diarrhea in children under five and it is highly contagious. It poses an ... -
Determinants for Effective Nutritional Counselling on Prognosis of Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Paediatric HIV/AIDS Positive Patients Conducted at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(East African Journal of Health and Science, 2023)This study evaluated the determinants of effective nutritional counselling on the prognosis of moderate acute malnutrition in Paediatric HIV/AIDS patients at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. This study used pre- and ... -
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)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 ... -
Determinants for Effective Nutritional Counselling on Prognosis of Moderate Acute Malnutrition in Paediatric HIV/AIDS Positive Patients Conducted at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(East African Journal of Health and Science, 2023)This study evaluated the determinants of effective nutritional counselling on the prognosis of moderate acute malnutrition in Paediatric HIV/AIDS patients at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. This study used pre- and ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
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 ... -
ECONOMIC IMPACT OF LACOR HOSPITAL ON THE SURROUNDING AREA
(2003)The health care industry is an important contributor to the economy, especially to that of the area surrounding health institutions. This effect is even more marked in the case of rural facilities. At national level, ... -
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 ... -
Child Maltreatment Increases the Risk of Self-esteem Impairment
(East African Journal of Health and Science, 2023)Child maltreatment exposes children to developmental risks pertaining to internalizing problems both in early and later life. However, research on this phenomenon in low- and middle-income countries is scanty. Our study ... -
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 ... -
Caregiving burden and mental health problems among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda
(Cambridge University Press, 2020)Background. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias are associated with increasing health burden in low- and middle-income countries. Less well-recognized is the potential health bur den experienced by other affected ... -
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DISCHARGE AGAINST MEDICAL ADVICE AMONG CHILDREN UNDER 6 MONTHS ADMITTED WITH INFECTIONS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL AND HOLY INNOCENTS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022-12)Introduction: Discharge against medical advice (DAMA) occurs when a patient /care giver in case of a child leaves a clinical setting before the end of treatment, and against medical recommendation by the medical team. ...