Unsafe abortion remains a significant contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality, especially morbidity and mortality, especially in low-resource and conflict settings like South Sudan. This study assessed the knowledge, ...

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the factors contributing to the high prevalence of malaria among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at Lubya Health Centre III, Lubya Town Council, Buvuma District Islands ...

Malnutrition is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children in Sub Saharan Africa. The prevalence of malnutrition is high in Uganda with 32.5% of the children under-fives stunted, 29% and 3.5 % wasted. (UN, ...

Title: Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Rural Secondary School Students: A Case Study of St. Joseph’s Secondary School Kakindu Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented disruptions in ...

Introduction: Management of solid waste is still a challenge facing urban authorities in Uganda and Budaka Town council is no exception. The town council has been beset with difficulties associated with indiscriminate solid ...

ABSTRACT This study examined the predictors of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and its impact on health outcomes among older adults living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda. Guided by the biopsychosocial model, the study ...

Family planning plays an important role in reducing maternal and child health risks and helps couples plan the number and spacing of their children. Despite efforts to promote family planning in Tanzania, contraceptive use ...

BACKGROUND A high rate of adherence to ART (Antiretroviral therapy) is needed in PLWHIV (people living with HIV) to have a viral suppression for them to live a healthy and prolonged life. The goal of ART is to have optimum ...

Worldwide, around 45% of deaths among children less than five years of age are linked to under nutrition and in Africa. This research attempts to assess factors contributing to malnutrition among children under-five years ...

Background: Consistent condom use remains a critical strategy in reducing HIV transmission, particularly among vulnerable populations such as Female Commercial Sex Workers (FCSWs). This study sought to examine the predictive ...