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Maneuvering through E-Learning Platform: An Evaluation of Open Distance and E-learning in Higher Education Institutions in Uganda

Pan-African Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 2023
To foster the continuity of learning for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Uganda National Council of Higher Education approved Emergency Open Distance and eLearning (ODeL).
Florence Wamuyu Githinji, Alimah Komuhangi, Rose Clarke Nanyonga   +2 more
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Implementation and refinement of a community health nurse model of support for people experiencing homelessness in Australia: a collaborative approach

BMJ Open, 2019
Objective To implement, refine and evaluate an assertive community health nurse (CHN) model of support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness that aims to improve their access to health and social care services.Methods Participants were ...
Rajna Ogrin, Dianne Goeman, Jane Howard
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Using co‐creation and multi‐criteria decision analysis to close service gaps for underserved populations

Health Expectations, 2019
Background Navigating treatment pathways remains a challenge for populations with complex needs due to bottlenecks, service gaps and access barriers. The application of novel methods may be required to identify and remedy such problems.
Duncan Mortimer, Angelo Iezzi, Marissa Dickins, Georgina Johnstone, Judy Lowthian, Joanne Enticott, Rajna Ogrin   +6 more
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A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICE TOWARDS FEMALE CONDOM USE AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS ATTENDING NAGURU TEENAGE INFORMATION AND HEALTH CENTRE, KAMPALA DISTRICT.

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023
Objective:  This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of female condom use among adolescents and young adults attending Naguru Teenage Information and Health Centre, Kampala district in July 2021.
Sharon Nakirijja , Florence Nabushawo Okecho   +1 more
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COMMUNITY-RELATED FACTORS INFLUENCING GENDER INEQUALITY IN NURSING PROFESSION, A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY AMONG NURSES AND STUDENT NURSES FROM SELECTED HOSPITALS AND NURSES TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN NORTHERN UGANDA.

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023
Introduction: The striking level of gender inequality (GI) in the nursing profession (NP) is also influenced by community-related factors. 81.3% of preferences and choices for NP were determined by gender roles.
Lilly Grace Lalam, Florence Nabushawo Oketcho   +1 more
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Individual-related factors influencing the striking gender inequality in the nursing profession. A cross sectional study among nurses and student nurses from selected Hospitals and Nurses Training Institutions in the Northern Cities of Uganda.

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2022
Background: The striking level of gender inequality (GI) in the nursing profession (NP), is partially influenced by some individual related factors. The 26.4% male, mostly suffers psychological abuse and discrimination for being academic failures but ...
Lilly Grace Lalam, Florence Nabushawo Oketcho   +1 more
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Quality of Life among Obstetric Fistula Patients at Kitovu Mission Hospital: A Health Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Masaka District, Uganda

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2020
Background. Obstetric fistula (OF) remains a silent neglected maternal challenge associated with devastating life consequences. Living with OF presents far-reaching physical, social, psychosocial, and emotional concerns, which negatively impact a woman’s
Samuel Kakembo, Christine Atuhairwe, Ivan Mugisha Taremwa   +2 more
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Cessation of breastfeeding and associated factors in the era of elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV at Ndejje health center, Uganda: a retrospective cohort study

International Breastfeeding Journal, 2020
Background Breastfeeding an infant exposed to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) carries the risk of HIV acquisition whilst not breastfeeding poses a higher risk of death from malnutrition, diarrhea, and pneumonia.
Jackslina Gaaniri Ngbapai, Jonathan Izudi, Stephen Okoboi   +2 more
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The ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE AMONG PEOPLE RESIDING IN NAMUWONGO, MAKINDYE EAST DIVISION KAMPALA, UGANDA, A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY.

Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023
Background: There is an increasing global concern about Antibiotic resistance causing a serious threat to public health with estimated 700,000 deaths per year and it’s estimated to increase to about 10 million deaths by 2050.
daniel safari, Emilly Faith Atim, Brenda Ann Nalubwama, Isaac Ogwal, Bashir Mwambi   +4 more
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Laboratory assessment of SD Bioline HIV/Syphilis Duo Kit among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic Mayuge Health Center III, East central Uganda

BMC Research Notes, 2019
Objective Efforts to dual eradication of mother-to-child transmission of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis have improved in the previous decades. This has however been hindered by limited validation studies.
Ivan Mugisha Taremwa, Alupakusadi Twelwanike, Bashir Mwambi, Christine Atuhairwe   +3 more
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