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Uptake and Associated Factors of Male Contraceptive Method Use: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Uganda
(Open Access Journal of Contraception, 2023)
Background: Uganda has one of the highest fertility rates in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Improving contraceptive uptake in all
genders, including males, may be critical to meeting family planning goals in such a setting. ...
The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale: Cross-National Measurement Invariance and Convergent Validity Evidence
(American Psychological Association, 2023)
Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) is a widely used measure that captures somatic symptoms of coronavirusrelated
anxiety. In a large-scale collaboration spanning 60 countries (Ntotal = 21,513), we examined the
CAS’s measurement ...
Factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City, Northern Uganda: a facility-based cross- sectional study
(BMJ, 2023)
Objective This study aimed at assessing factors
associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance
within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira
City.
Design A cross-sectional study.
Settings The study was ...
Prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(PLOS ONE, 2023)
Background
The COVID-19 vaccination is regarded as an effective intervention for controlling the pan demic. However, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is hampering efforts geared towards reduc ing the burden of the pandemic. ...
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Prevalence of Depression among Breast Cancer Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Avicenna Journal of Neuropsychophysiology, 2023)
Background: Breast cancer is linked to neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly depression, which lowers life expectancy. Studies from Sub-Saharan Africa, however, have revealed conflicting prevalence rates of ...