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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 ...
The mediating role of self-control on the relations between adverse childhood experiences and substance use among adolescents in Uganda
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2024)
Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are established risk factors
for undesirable consequences in adolescence and early adulthood, including
substance use and a lack of self-control. Based on the Social Bonds ...