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Lived Experiences of Prostate Cancer Patients Below 55 Years of Age: A Phenomenological Study of Outpatients Receiving Treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute
(African Journals Online, 2020-10-06)
Cancer of the prostate is globally the second commonest cancer among men. Its incidence in Uganda is rising and is currently reported at 5.2%. It is responsible for about 25% of cancer deaths among male Ugandans. The ...
Cancer Risk Studies and Priority Areas for Cancer Risk Appraisal in Uganda
(Annals of Global Health, 2020)
Research into aetiologies and prevention of the commonest cancers and implementation of
primary and secondary prevention can reduce cancer risk and improve quality of life. Moreover, monitoring the prevalence of cancer ...
Influence of parent-teacher interactions on the initiation of sexual practices among teenagers: A qualitative study of Kawuku Secondary School, Mukono District, Uganda
(Journal of Applied Learning & Teaching, 2020-11-12)
Introduction: Several studies recommend a multisectoral approach
to promote positive sexual behaviors among young people. Minimal
literature exists on the influence of parent-teacher interaction on sexual
behaviors of ...
Maternal Health Care Seeking Behavior of Peri-Urban Women With Disability in Busiro South, Wakiso District, Uganda: a Community Based Study
(Research Square, 2020-08-10)
In Uganda women with disabilities attend antenatal care (ANC) while pregnant, however, majority of these deliver from the hands of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) due to due to fear of being mistreated by skilled birth ...
Involvement of Parents in Sexuality and Reproductive Health Education of Adolescents and Associated Factors in Hoima Municipality, Uganda
(Texila American University,, 2020)
Many adolescents often lack strong and stable relationships with their parents to
openly discuss reproductive health concerns. Parents often have the power to guide children’s
development in sexual health matters, ...
The Prevalence and Determinants of Stunting among Children 6 - 59 Months of Age in One of the Sub-Counties in the Rwenzori Sub-Region, Western Uganda
(Scientific Research Publishing Inc, 2020-03-24)
Introduction: Despite being referred to as one of the country’s “food baskets”, 41% of children, 6 - 59 months of age in the Rwenzori sub-region, Western Uganda are stunted. Stunting is a form of chronic malnutrition in ...
Factors that Led to Third Delays in the Management of Obstetric Emergencies in Midigo Health Centre IV - Yumbe District, Uganda
(Texila American University,, 2020)
The third delay is the delay in receiving adequate and appropriate treatment at the
healthcare facility by mothers during and after pregnancy. A number of factors are attributable to this
delay. The aim of this study was ...
Uganda’s experience in Ebola virus disease outbreak preparedness, 2018–2019
(BMC, 2020)
Since the declaration of the 10th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in DRC on 1st Aug 2018, several
neighboring countries have been developing and implementing preparedness efforts to prevent EVD cross-border
transmission ...
Challenges to Ebola preparedness during an ongoing outbreak: An analysis of borderland livelihoods and trust in Uganda
(PLoS ONE, 2020-03-26)
Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was declared a public
health emergency of international concern on July 17, 2019. The first case to cross the border into Uganda in June 2019 demonstrates the ...
Barriers and motivators to participation in hand washing promotion programs at household level among refugees in Rhino Settlement, Arua District - Uganda
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-05)
Introduction: The major aim of hand washing promotion programs is to persuade people to change their behaviour to reduce high-risk hygiene practices and use. Unfortunately, in a refugee setting, there is a dearth of ...