Browsing Journal Articles (Medical School) by Subject "Civil conflict"
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Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty? A Qualitative Exploration on Treatment Practices and Perceived Barriers to Biomedical Care for Patients With Nodding Syndrome in Post-Conflict Northern Uganda
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2015-08-29)Background Nodding syndrome has increasingly become an issue of public health concern internationally. The etiology of the disorder is still unknown and there are yet no curative treatments. We explored perceptions about ... -
Understanding Cervical Cancer: An Exploration of Lay Perceptions, Beliefs and Knowledge About Cervical Cancer Among the Acholi in Northern Uganda
(Springer Nature, 2014-07-15)Background: Cervical cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in Uganda; yet community understanding of the disease is limited. We explored community perceptions, beliefs and knowledge about the local names, causes, ...