Browsing Department of Peadiatrics and Child Health by Subject "Adolescents"
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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 ... -
Examining the Applicability of the IMB Model in Predicting Condom Use Among Sexually Active Secondary School Students in Mbarara, Uganda
(AIDS and Behavior, 2012-02-15)The applicability of the IMB model in predicting condom use was tested among 390 sexually active secondary school students in Mbarara, Uganda. Adolescents across five secondary schools completed a self-report survey about ... -
Internet Use among Ugandan Adolescents: Implications for HIV Intervention
(PLoS Medicine, 2006-11-07)Background: The Internet is fast gaining recognition as a powerful, low-cost method to deliver health intervention and prevention programs to large numbers of young people across diverse geographic regions. The feasibility ... -
Prevalence rates of sexual coercion victimization and perpetration among Uganda adolescents
(AIDS Care, 2012-11)Coercion is consistently reported as a risk factor for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Because of the gendered nature of previous research, however, little is known about male victims or female perpetrators. To address ...