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2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 44-51
This study aimed to assess the prevalence and impact of Tuberculosis (TB) among HIVinfectedpatients receiving care at the Itojo Hospital HIV Clinic in Ntungamo District. Utilizinga cross-sectional research design, data from 252 respondents, collected throughq...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACY | Pp. 18-25
The prevalent practice of vending sliced pineapple and various fruits on the streets of Nigeria due to costconstraints among buyers has raised concerns regarding potential contaminations and subsequent health risks toconsumers. This study procured sixty sampl...
2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 76-90
This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding exclusivebreastfeeding (EBF) among mothers attending vaccination and pediatric inpatient services atKampala International Teaching Hospital. Additionally, it sought to identify inf...
2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 91-99
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) develops when the pancreas fails to produce adequate insulin orwhen the body can't efficiently utilize the insulin produced. Insulin, a hormone from thepancreas, aids glucose in leaving the bloodstream and entering cells for energy. Thi...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 17-25
Pregnancy represents a physiological state characterized by increased metabolic demands and heightened oxidativestress, posing potential risks to both maternal health and fetal development. Oxidative stress, resulting from animbalance between reactive oxygen...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES | Pp. 32-38
This investigation aimed to evaluate the antibiotic susceptibility profiles of Salmonella species and Escherichia coliisolated from 100 garden egg samples obtained from diverse vendors in Abakaliki. Samples were transported tothe Department of Applied Microbi...
2023 | IAA Journal of Applied Sciences | Pp. 32-45
This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the prevalence of anemia and identify associatedfactors among pregnant women attending antenatal care at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital.Employing a quantitative approach, a systematic random sampling method recruit...
2023 | IDOSR JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | Pp. 20-28
Malaria, transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes and caused by plasmodium, manifestsin symptoms like fever, chills, vomiting, and anemia, posing heightened risks to pregnantwomen and young children. This study investigated malaria prevalence and contributi...
2023 | IAA Journal of Education | Pp. 1-7
The study sought to establish the effects of workplace conflicts on teachers’ performance inthe government –aided secondary schools in Bukonzo County, Kasese District. It focused onestablishing the categories, causes and the effects of workplace conflicts on...
2023 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 1-4
This paper delves into the urgent need for restructuring Nigeria's political framework, emphasizing inclusivityacross its diverse geopolitical zones. Examining the historical backdrop and inherent imbalances stemming fromthe colonial legacy, it scrutinizes th...