An assessment of the necessity of sexual education for adolescents
2023 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 5-8
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Academic Journal Writing and Types of Journals
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 205-213
Academic journal writing serves as the lifeblood of scholarly communication, fostering thedissemination of knowledge and innovation within various academic disciplines. Thisseminar paper provides a comprehensive exploration of the significance of academic jou...
A Comparative Study on the Interplay between Women and Food Security in Developing Nations
2023 | EURASIAN EXPERIMENT JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 23-28
Food security is defined as having physical and economic access to enough, safe, and nutritious food to suit allpeople's dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life at all times. In Sub-Saharan Africa,women produce 70% to 80% of househol...
Understanding Women's Awareness of Cervical Cancer at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in the Kasese District, Uganda
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 23-32
The investigation aimed to evaluate the level of awareness and understanding concerningcervical cancer among female attendees of the gynecology clinic at St. Mary’s Hospital in theDiocese of Kasese (DOK), Uganda. Utilizing a cross-sectional approach, data was...
Understanding the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Mothers/Caretakers Regarding Complementary Feeding in Children Aged 6 Months to 2 Years Attending the Pediatrics Outpatient Department at Ishaka Adventist Hospital
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 42-67
This research aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices amongmothers caring for children aged 6 months to 2 years regarding ComplementaryFeeding (CF). Conducted over a one-month period from October to November 2020, thisdescriptive cross-secti...
Understanding the Drivers Behind Neonatal Sepsis Rates among Immunized and Outpatient Neonates at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital, Western Uganda
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 1-22
Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of neonatal mortality in developing countries, accountingfor a significant portion of annual infant deaths. This study investigated the determinantsinfluencing the occurrence of neonatal sepsis among infants at Hoima Regional...
Understanding Female Patients' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Cervical Cancer Screening at Comboni Hospital
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 194-204
Cervical cancer stands as the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women inUganda, with a prevalence rate of 48/100,000, one of the world's highest. Tragically, over80% of cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage, limiting treatment options. Early det...
Ugandan Pregnant and New Mothers’ Perceptions, Knowledge, and Information Sources on COVID-19 at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 147-157
COVID-19, caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), hasposed a global challenge since December 2019. This study aimed to explore riskperceptions, knowledge, and information sources among prenatal and postnatal women atJinja Regio...
The Occurrence and Correlating Elements of Newborn Mortality in Jinja District, Uganda
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 33-41
In Uganda, the neonatal mortality rate remains high, standing at 27 deaths per 1000 livebirths. However, there's a lack of comprehensive data concerning the prevalence andfactors associated with neonatal mortality in Jinja district, Uganda. This study aimed t...
The Impact of Inadequate Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients at the Diabetic Clinic of Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in Hoima City
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 93-103
Per the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Diabetes, theprevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors has been on a steady rise, currentlystanding at 2.7% for males and 3.0% for females. Overweight individuals make up about18.6% of adu...