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Caretaker knowledge and factors associated with Human Papilloma Virus vaccine completion among adolescent girls in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-07)
Background: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), a group of over 200 viruses, cause more than 99% of the cervical cancer cases of which HPV sub types 16 and 18 contribute 70% of the cases. HPV vaccination prevents cervical cancer ...
Factors associated with depression symptoms among pregnant adolescent girls and young women at Kawempe National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Depression symptoms are among the most prevalent mental health problems that occur during pregnancy, affecting about one in four women worldwide. Maternal depression symptoms is of public health concern among ...
Acceptability of SMS reminders as an HIV PREP adherence support tool and associated factors among adolescent girls and young women in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Background: Young Women in Uganda contributed 29% of new HIV infections despite representing only 10% of the total population and are priority beneficiaries of PrEP, yet they have been found to have low adherence. SMS ...