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Prevalence and factors associated with depression symptoms among school‑going adolescents in Central Uganda
(Bio Med Central, 2016)
Background: Depression in adolescents constitutes a global public health concern. However, data on its prevalence
and associated factors are limited in low income countries like Uganda.
Methods: Using a cross-sectional ...
Influence of boarding secondary school environment on HIV positive students in South Western Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2021-02-09)
Abstract
Background: The number of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive adolescents in secondary school has increased over the years. Little is known on how the students cope to the pressures and demands of their ...
Using blood pressure height index to define hypertension among secondary school adolescents in southwestern Uganda
(Journal of Human Hypertension, 2020)
Hypertension is the number one risk factor for cardiovascular diseases worldwide and yet its diagnosis among adolescents, based on blood pressure percentiles which are age, height, and sex-specific, is complex. Our study ...
Psychoactive Substance Use and School Performance among Adolescents in Public Secondary Schools in Uganda
(Higher Education Studies, 2014)
Introduction: Psychoactive substance use among adolescents influences behavioral and cognitive processes and is associated with adolescents’ performance in school. We therefore sought to investigate association of PASU ...
Factors influencing psychoactive substance use among adolescents in public secondary schools in Uganda
(International Journal of Alcohol and Drug Research, 2017)
Introduction: Studies exploring psychoactive substance use (PASU) among adolescents report a variety of both intrapersonal and interpersonal negatively and positively reinforcing factors. While existing studies have looked ...
Perspectives About Transition Readiness Among Adolescents and Young People Living With Perinatally Acquired HIV in Rural, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Study
(Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 2022)
Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy, treatment outcomes are worse among adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV (AYLPHIV). These disparities are magnified during the transition from ...
Challenges and Fears of Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV Facing Transition to Adult HIV Care
(AIDS and Behavior, 2022)
Adolescents and young adults living with perinatally-acquired HIV (AYLPHIV) have poor outcomes along each step of the HIV care continuum due to challenges in seeking care and advocating for themselves. The transition from ...
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the associated factors among children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment in Uganda
(European journal of psychotraumatology, 2022)
Worldwide, children who grow up under adverse conditions risk the development of mental health problems. However, reliable data on the estimated magnitude of mental disorders of PTSD, depression and their associated factors ...
Cell phone usage among adolescents in Uganda: acceptability for relaying health information
(HEALTH EDUCATION RESEARCH, 2011-03-15)
The increase in cell phone use has manifested a growing interest in using this technology for health promotion. The portability and ‘always on’ features of the cell phone, along with increasing capability for the devices ...
Psychological distress in adolescents: prevalence and its relation to high‑risk behaviors among secondary school students in Mbarara Municipality, Uganda
(BMC psychology, 2023)
Background: Psychological distress among adolescents negatively affects their academic performance, relationships with family and friends, and ability to participate fully in the community. Stressful life events in low-income ...