Browsing Reseach articles by Subject "Adolescents"
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Barriers and strategies needed to improve maternal health services among pregnant adolescents in Uganda: a qualitative study
(Global Health Action, 2022)Background: In Uganda, the uptake of maternal health services is very low, with only 41.1% of pregnant adolescent girls attending the eight antenatal visits that are recommended by the World Health Organisation. Uptake ... -
Factors associated with postpartum depression among adolescents in Uganda
(The Pan African Medical Journal, 2018)Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common and disabling public health complication of the postpartum period in women. It is believed to occur three times more commonly in developing countries than in the developed world and ... -
HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains ... -
Knowledge, attitude, and preferred strategies towards HIV/AIDS prevention among adolescents attending secondary schools in South Western Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2021-09)Background: Globally, HIV/AIDS continues to rise among adolescents. Ugandan studies have examined knowledge and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS among adult populations. This study specifically paid attention to this particular ...
