Depictions of Human Trafficking and Exploitation in Contemporary Africa Using Akachi Adimora Ezeigbo’s Trafficked and Apio Eunice Otuku’s Zura Maids by Johnson, Ocan, Denis, Sekiwu, Charles Nelson, Okumu

“…This article examines how human trafficking and exploitation impacts on young girls from developing countries using Akachi Dimora Ezeig’s novel; ‘Trafficked’ and Apio Eunice Otuku’s ‘Zura Maids’. …”
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The Correctness and Completeness of Documentation of Parameters on the Partographs used by Midwives in Primary Healthcare Facilities in Midwestern Uganda: A retrospective Descriptive Study by Archbald, Bahiz, Clement, Munguiko, Enos Mirembe, Masereka

“…Methods: We included 365 partographs of deliveries conducted from January 1st to October 31st 2019. Data were collected using a checklist and analysed descriptively. The study based on 13 partograph parameters. …”
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Factors Influencing the Uptake and Sustainable Use of Soil and Water Conservation Measures in Bubaare Micro-Catchment, Kabale District, South Western Uganda by Willbroad, Byamukama, Ssemakula, E, Kalibwani, R

“…In Uganda, this has been attributed to poor land use practices with inadequate SWC measures and persistent nutrient mining of the soils with little or no replenishment. …”
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Modelling and Analysis of Bioretention Systems for Removal of Stormwater Pollutants by Nuwagaba, Emmanuel, Abdulkadir, Taofeeq Sholagberu, Agwe, Michael Tobby, Philip, Tibenderana, Ako, Terseer, Moses N., Twesigye-omwe

“…More so, applicability of bio retention systems has not been introduced and implemented in Uganda. Thus, this study is aimed at investigating the efficiency of bio retention system in the removal of storm water pollutants using local plant, Dracaena, popularly known as Song of India Plants). …”
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Enhancing HIV Prevention: social support, access to, and use of HIV testing, treatment, and Care Services in fishing Communities around Lake Victoria, Uganda. by Christopher, Tumwine, Peter, Aggleton, Stephen, Bell

“…In-depth interviews were conducted with 42 HIV-positive fisherfolk and 15 health care providers to identify experiences of social support and its influence on access to and use of HIV testing, treatment, and care. Fisherfolk participants reported receiving support at some point. …”
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Factors Influencing the Timing of the First HIV Virological Test for HIV Exposed Infants; A Cross Sectional Descriptive Study of HIV Positive Breastfeeding Mothers and their Infants in 10 Selected High-Volume Health Facilities in a Rural District in Western Uganda by Enos Mirembe, Masereka, Edson Musungu, Bwambale, Edson, Katsomyo, Clement, Munguiko

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High-Prevalence Stunting in Preschool Children (1–5 Years) Attending Selected Health Centers in a Food Rich Area-Bushenyi District Southwestern Uganda by Douglas, Mugarura, Herbert Izo, Ninsiima, Hellen, Kinyi, Ejike, Daniel Eze, Sam, Tumwesigire, Andrew, Ndamira

“…Most of the children were female, with a median age of 2.1 years and resided in semiurban areas of Bushenyi with their parents. …”
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