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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Depression among Out-Of-School Adolescents in Ayere Village, Northern Uganda
(International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 2021)
Globally mental health conditions account for 16% of the global burden of disease to adolescents aged 10-19 years with depression ranking as one of the leading causes of illness and disability among this age group and the ...
Factors Associated with Utilization of HIV Testing Services among Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years in Lira District, Northern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Hindawi BioMed Research International, 2021-08-12)
Background. HIV testing remains a problem among adolescents in low- and middle-income countries, and yet, HIV testing is a cornerstone in the fight against HIV. However, there is scanty literature on the utilization of HIV ...
Prevalence and factors associated with Modern Contraceptive use among adolescent girls aged 15 to 19 years in Pagirinya Refugee Settlement, Northern Uganda
(Lira University, 2023)
Background: World Health Organization revealed that about 23 million adolescents have their
modern contraceptive needs not yet met. In Uganda, 12% of the adolescents in this age group
are using modern contraceptives, ...
Community and Health System Factors Associated with Parental Readiness for Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination Uptake Among Adolescents in Lira District
(Lira University, 2023)
Background: High vaccination rates against Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is a milestone in
primary prevention of cervical cancer. With an increasing number of cases and deaths in the
country among women hover, like many ...