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Empowering communities through citizen science and participatory action research: implementation of a schistosomiasis communication campaign in Uganda
(Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 2024)
Schistosomiasis is a water-related disease strongly linked with high-risk water and sanitation
practices perpetuating disease transmission. In Uganda, despite health education and sensitisation efforts through communication ...
Qualitative study on stigma as a barrier to emergency contraceptive pill use among university students in the Lango subregion, Uganda
(BMJ Open, 2024)
Objective The aim of the current study was twofold: to
understand the nature and extent of stigma and to learn
the reasons behind the decision not to use emergency
contraceptive pills among university students in the ...
An Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life Among Adults Living with HIV in Western Uganda
(HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative, 2024)
Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global public health issue, profoundly impacting infected individuals. Living with HIV
involves complex mental health dynamics, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being ...
Prevalence of malaria in children under five and associated knowledge, attitude, and practices of prevention among caregivers in Amolatar district.
(Lira University., 2024)
Background: Despite improvement in prevention and control programs over time, malaria remains a significant public heath burden in Uganda, contributing considerably to hospitalization and fatalities. This study determined ...
The Lived Experiences of Individuals and Coping Strategies in the Context of Internet Gaming Disorder: A Qualitative Study Within Higher Education Setting in Uganda
(Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2024)
Background: Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD), recognized as a mental disorder in both the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM5) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11), poses significant threats to physical, ...
Reproductive Concerns and Associated Factors Among Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors in Uganda: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study
(Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology., 2024)
Purpose: Reproductive health (RH) is a critical issue among cancer survivors worldwide. However, in
developing countries where RH services for patients with cancer are often lacking, reproductive concerns among
adolescent ...
Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda
(Psychiatry, 2024)
Background: The escalating global prevalence of burnout among healthcare
professionals poses a serious health concern. Recent studies focus on
prevalence and predictors of burnout among healthcare providers, emphasizing
the ...
Bridewealth in Northern and Eastern Uganda: Transformations of generosity between partners and generations
(IMAGENU, 2024)
Bridewealth – in different forms of gifts and services – constitutes social and economic
exchange and cohesion between families and generations that can serve to express, confirm
and acknowledge partners’ and generations’ ...
Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2024)
Background Access to family planning services among young people is crucial for reproductive health. This study
explores the access and associated factors among young people in Lira City, Northern Uganda.
Methods and ...
Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2024)
Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals
gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as ...