Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Psychological distress"
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A comparison of the behavioral and emotional disorders of primary school-going orphans and non-orphans in Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2007)Background: This study investigated the emotional and behavioral problems of orphans in Rakai District, Uganda, and to suggest interventions. Studies, elsewhere, have shown orphans to have high levels of psychological ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with depression among women seeking post-abortion care services at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Literature has shown that women experiencing an abortion have psychological distress and some are consequently diagnosed with affective disorders including depression. However, despite the many women with ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among women attending postnatal and infant vaccination clinics at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Disorders of mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth is a global problem. Postnatal psychological distress is a higher burden in low and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Psychological distress and coping mechanisms of women with sexual dysfunction using hormonal contraceptives at Kawempe Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Sexual dysfunction is very distressing to women, especially if maladaptive coping is at play. The occurrence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) varies across African regions and is highly associated with hormonal ...