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Factors affecting male involvement in the uptake of maternal and child health services in Ndorwa County West, Kabale district
(Medip Academy, 2022-02-18)
Background: Maternal and Child Health care involves reproductive goals of; preventing unwanted pregnancies, decreasing high risk pregnancies, reducing morbidity and mortality and increasing accessibility to family planning ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the associated factors among children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment in Uganda
(EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY, 2022)
Worldwide, children who grow up under adverse conditions risk the development of mental health problems. However, reliable data on the estimated magnitude of mental disorders of PTSD, depression and their associated factors ...
Community Perceptions on the use of Traditional Medicine among People experiencing Sexual Dysfunctions in Greater Mbarara, western Uganda.
(Kyokusiima Naome Kapere, 2022)
In Uganda, studies have indicated that up to 52% of the sexually active population aged 18 to 70yrs experience different sexual dysfunctions and it is predicted that the prevalence of dysfunctions will increase dramatically ...
Factors Associated with Treatment Adherence of Patients on Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs Following Covid-19 Pandemic at Health Facilities of Masaka City, Uganda
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2022)
Purpose: To examine factors associated with adherence of patients on Anti-tuberculosis
treatment in Health facilities at Masaka City. Specifically the study was guided by four
objectives; to establish the current level ...
Trends in inequality in maternal and child health and health care in Uganda
(BMC Health Services Research, 2022)
Background Uganda has made great strides in improving maternal and child health. However, little is known
about how this improvement has been distributed across diferent socioeconomic categories, and how the
health ...
Factors Influencing Adherence to Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation among Pregnant Women attending Antenatal Care in Rubanda District, South Western-Uganda
(American Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing Practice, 2022)
Purpose: Globally, about 40% of pregnant women have anemia. Pregnant women are at high
risk of iron and folic acid deficiency anemia due to increased nutrient requirement during
pregnancy. Iron/folic acid supplementation ...
Gardening activity and its relationship to mental health:
(Elsevier, 2022)
There is increasing awareness among researchers and health practitioners from high income countries about the
potential mental health benefits of participating in gardening activities and spending substantial time in ...
Utilization of health insurance by patients with diabetes or hypertension in urban hospitals in Mbarara, Uganda
(Bishop Stuart University, 2022-04-28)
Diabetes and hypertension are among the leading contributors to global mortality and require life-long medical care. However, many patients cannot access quality healthcare due to high out-of-pocket expenditures, thus ...
Exploring parental understanding of child sexual abuse and prevention as a measure for HIV prevention in Rwampara district
(PLOS ONE, 2022-06-30)
Background
Worldwide, more than 95 million children are sexually abused each year with children in
sub-Saharan Africa experiencing sexual assault at higher rates than those in more devel oped areas. In Uganda, 20% of ...
Efficacy of career guidance and counselling among secondary schools in Uganda
(AOSIS, 2022-09-22)
Background: In Uganda, students face difficulty during career transition between different
levels of education and employment despite government policies about implementation of
career guidance and counselling services. ...