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2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 172-180
Globally, the surge in medical and healthcare waste is evident, primarily driven bypopulation growth, expanding healthcare facilities, and increased usage of disposablemedical products. This study employed qualitative data collection methods, utilizing direct...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 48-52
The ever-rising numbers of multidrug resistant, MDR bacteria in healthcare facilities globally has correspondinglyled to a rapid escalation in the use of disinfectants, antiseptics or biocides which reached unprecedented levels duringthe COVID-19 pandemic. Th...
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 158-171
Pre-eclampsia stands as a major contributor to maternal mortality, perinatal complications,preterm births, and restricted fetal growth. Globally, it ranks among the top three causes ofmaternal mortality and affects 6-8% of pregnancies, contributing to approxi...
2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 9-18
This study aimed to explore the factors influencing the utilization of family planningservices among women of reproductive age at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital inKabarole, Uganda. Employing a descriptive cross-sectional hospital-based design and asim...
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 104-118
The primary objective of this investigation was to identify the factors influencing the usageof antibiotics among patients seeking care at the Dental Clinic within Kampala InternationalUniversity Teaching Hospital, situated in Bushenyi-Ishaka Municipality, We...
2023 | INOSR Experimental Sciences | Pp. 132-146
This research delved into the critical role of infection prevention and control in enhancinghospital care quality, particularly at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.The primary aim was twofold: to identify risk factors associated with inadequ...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES | Pp. 43-47
Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is associated with a variety of side effects, ranging from mild intolerance to lifethreateningside effects. Short-term adverse reactions include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, hypersensitivityreactions, urticarial reactions, er...
2023 | INOSR ARTS AND HUMANITIES | Pp. 26-31
This review article discusses the impact of school leadership on students’ academicperformance. School leadership is one of the most important factors in determiningacademic performance. Students’ academic performance has been a concern of all nationsincludin...
2023 | IAA Journal of Biological Sciences | Pp. 252-262
Postnatal Care (PNC) is known to significantly reduce maternal and infant morbidities andmortalities, yet its utilization remains suboptimal. Recent data shows that only 54.3% ofwomen in Uganda receive PNC services from skilled healthcare providers. Factorsin...
2023 | NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CURRENT RESEARCH IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | Pp. 59-64
This study aimed at investigating Decentralisation policy implementation and quality of maternal health services inKihiihi Town Council and Nyanga Sub county-Kanungu District. It was guided by three objectives namely. Theobjectives were; to determine the rela...