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Ebola Epidemic Preventive Practices: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Community Members in High-Risk Districts of Uganda
(Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medicine, 2023)
Background: As part of the country's ongoing EVD outbreak preparedness activities in Uganda, our goal was to evaluate community knowledge
and attitudes and preventive practices linked to the disease.
Methods: This study ...
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of depression among breast cancer patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
(Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psycho Physiology, 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 ...
Chronic stress and its correlates among nurses: A case of Central Uganda
(Avicenna J Neuro Psycho Physiology, 2023)
Background: Despite an overwhelming disease burden, nursing shortages are evident in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the potential for significant healthcare crises. Nurses face increased work demands and chronic stress due to a ...
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. ...
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 ...