Self-Care Practices and the Associated Socio-Demographic Variables of Persons With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2dm) in Southeast, Nigeria. by Okafor, Christiana Nkiru, Okonkwo, Uchenna Prosper, Ani, Kenneth Umezulike, Onuora, Ethel Ogoemeka, Nwokike, Mathew, Turyasingura, Jane Byabagambi, Munezero, Tamu JohnBosco, Mfitumukiza1, Valence, Nwankwo, Mercy Chinenye, Tumusiime, Alex

“…Age, gender, marital status, educational level, and occupation significantly influenced self-management practices. Hence nurses and health educators should take diabetes self-management education very seriously to help diabetes sufferers improve their self-management behavior.…”
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The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. by Kyambade, Robert, Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy, Tamu, Munezero J.B., Okafor, Christiana

“…OBJECTIVE: The study investigated the factors influencing utilization SRH among Batwa minority adolescents in Kisoro district. …”
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The Factors Associated with Utilization of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Batwa Adolescents in Kisoro District Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study. by Kyambade, Robert, Nwankwo, Chinenye Mercy, Tamu, Munezero J.B., Okafor, Christiana

“…Objective: The study investigated the factors influencing the utilization of SRH among Batwa minority adolescents in the Kisoro district. …”
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Analyzing the Effect of Organic Manure in Comparison With NPK on Cabbage Growth and Yield. by Ainomugisha, Rabecca

“…This study examines the effects of organic manure and chemical fertilizers, specifically NPK, on cabbage growth and yields, aiming to provide insight into their influence on cabbage cultivation. Organic manure comprises natural materials such as animal waste, compost, and green manure. …”
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Effect of Sand Mining on River System: A Case Study of River Rwabakazi Kabale Municipality.. by Kamagara, Denis

“…The correlation coefficient of 0.530** further highlights the strength of this relationship, implying that changes in one part of the river have a noticeable influence on the overall health and integrity of the ecosystem…”
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Effect of Government Agricultural Extension Services on Farm Income Among Banana Farmers in Kashenshero Town Council Mitooma District. by Aijuka, Bright

“…Qualitative insights further elucidated the pathways through which extension services influence farm income, including improved adoption of agricultural technologies, enhanced crop productivity, and access to market information. …”
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Pupil Leadership and Discipline Maintenance Among Pupils’ in Primary Schools of Muko Sub-County Rubanda District. by Twegarukemu, Patrick

“…In addition, pupils' age and developmental differences, lack of understanding of consequences, home environment and background, inconsistency in applying disciplinary measures, limited resources and support in the school, lack of parental involvement, and negative influences from peers as challenges faced in discipline maintenance among pupils. …”
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Tea Growing and Socio-Economic Development of Small Holder Farmers: A Case Study of Rushoroza Kabale District. by Byamukama, Hillary

“…The recommendations for the study include there need for the involvement of extension workers in decision-making and consultation on policies regarding agricultural and rural development and their ability to influence these decisions and there should be training, workshops, and seminars regarding potential tea farmers on how they affect the society on agricultural development programs.…”
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Role of Media in Promoting Civil Education and Awareness of Government Programs: A Case Study of Buyanja Sub-County Rukungiri District. by Ahumuza, Charity

“…The findings from the study revealed that effective communication through media channels influences behavior change among the population. For instance, public service announcements aired on radio or television can educate citizens about the importance of certain health practices like immunization or family planning. …”
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Savings and Credit Co-Operative Societies (Saccos) and Poverty Reduction in Kabale District. by Anita, Kamagara

“…It was also found out that majority of the respondents (81%) agreed that SACCOs influence the level of income in Rural Households while the minority (19%) disagreed. …”
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Information Communication Technology and Employees’ Performance: A case Study of Faculty of Science at Mbarara University of Science and Technology. by Mackline, Atuhaire

“…There was a positive and significant influence of ICT on employees’ performance in Faculty of Science in Mbarara University of Science and Technology. …”
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Revenue Management and Health Service Delivery in a Decentralised Framework of Ntungamo Municipality, Ntungamo District, Western Uganda by Sakina, Ampaire

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Wildlife Authority Revenue sharing Scheme and Women Empowerment; A Case Study of Mghahinga Conservation area Kisoro District, Uganda by Iradunkunda, Sam, Moses, Agaba

“…The barriers to empowerment include corruption by local councils and government officials who handle the revenue, political influence, gender bias towards women and lack of involvement in decision making as well as weak revenue sharing policy and other institutions to cater for women as a marginalized group of people in the community. …”
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Correlates of Family Size and Household Farm Units in Kisoro District, Uganda by Ainembabazi, Ealyne

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Community Drivers Affecting Adherence to WHO Guidelines Against COVID-19 Amongst Rural Ugandan Market Vendors. by Usman, Ibe Michael, Ssempijja, Fred, Ssebuufu, Robinson, Lemuel, Ann Monima, Archibong, Victor Bassey, Ayikobua, Emmanuel Tiyo, Aruwa, Joshua Ojodale, Kembabazi, Stellamaris, Kegoye, Eric Simidi, Ayuba, John Tabakwot, Okeniran, Olatayo Segun, Echoru, Isaac, Adeoye, Azeez, Mujinya, Regan, Nankya, Viola, Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…The study aimed to assess the role of information sources, education level, and phone internet connectivity in influencing COVID-19 knowledge among the rural market vendors; and the relationship existing between knowledge, attitude, and practices among them. …”
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Magnesium in pain control - mechanisms of action in perioperative pain, neuropathic pain and migraine by Anna Konarska, Artur Fabijański, Adriana Dukacz, Wojciech Firlej, Joanna Rychlewska-Duda, Justyna Lisiecka, Michał Nowak, Mateusz Janik, Barbara Ufnalska, Anna Machowiak

“…Aim of study This review aims to present the state of knowledge about magnesium’s possible role in pain control and present mechanism of its influence on the nociceptive stimuli reception. …”
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Community perceptions and determinants of obstetric fistula across gender lines by Wagaye Fentahun Chanie, Aster Berhe, Ambaye Dejen Tilahun, Bikis Liyew, Chernet Baye, Tarekegn Asemaw Akalie, Destaye Shiferaw Alemu, Miteku Andualem Limenih

“…A community-based study was conducted from February 1 to April 26, 2024, among 640 women and men to assess attitudes and influencing factors. Participants were selected using a multistage sampling. …”
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Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter components with obesity in children and adolescents in China: The age-sex disparities and key effect modifiers by Jinling Wang, Xinyi Li, Guannan Bai, Rachel Huxley, Kejia Hu, Jinna Yuan, Xuelian Zhou, Xiaochi Zhang, Ke Huang, Guanping Dong, Wei Wu, Bingyan Cao, Rongxiu Zheng, Chunlin Wang, Haiyan Wei, Yan Liang, Hui Yao, Feihong Luo, Pin Li, Zhe Su, Ruimin Chen, Shaoke Chen, Jingsi Luo, Hongwei Du, Mireguli. Maimaiti, Jianwei Zhang, Yu Yang, Min Zhu, Qi Zhao, Junfen Fu

“…Our findings emphasize that the influence of exposure to PM2.5 and its components on risk of obesity in children and adolescents should be considered comprehensively in developing adequate obesity prevention strategies.…”
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Metabolic syndrome and pancreatic lesions by O. S. Shifrin, I. A. Sokolina, A. E. Leonovich, M. A. Ashitko, T. L. Lemina, A. V. Korolyov

“…Steatosis of the pancreas can be considered as diffuse development of fatty tissue in all parts of the organ, developing mainly on the background of metabolic syndrome and combined to smoldering pancreatic inflammation under influence of pancreatoxic factors – alcohol, gallstone disease. …”
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Radiation-induced rescue effect on human breast carcinoma cells is regulated by macrophages by Spoorthy Pathikonda, Li Tian, Clement Manohar Arava, Shuk Han Cheng, Yun Wah Lam

“…The susceptibility of cancer cells to DNA damages is influenced by their microenvironment. For example, unirradiated neighbors of irradiated cells can produce signals that reduce DNA damages. …”
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