Browsing School of Psychology (SPsy.) Collections by Subject "Depression"
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Acculturation, subjective well-being and depression among South Sudan Refugees in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Upon migrating into a new country, refugees are faced with the challenge of acculturating to a new culture.Failure to adjust to the new culture has been associated with low levels of subjective wellbeing and depression. ... -
Bullying victimization, depression and substance use among lower secondary school adolescents
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Introduction: For years, school going adolescents have been involved with bullying behaviors including perpetration and victimization. However, recent studies suggest that bullying victimization may be associated with ... -
Burden of care, subjective wellbeing and depression among caregivers of mentally ill patients in Butabika and Mulago Hospitals
(Makerere University, 2014)This study examined the association between burden of care, subjective wellbeing and depression among caregivers of mentally ill patients in Butabika and Mulago hospitals. A descriptive cross-section study design with ... -
Cancer progression, caregiver burden and depression; a case study of female family caregivers at Uganda Cancer Institute, Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-05)Cancer is one of the leading causes of death globally. It is known to have a poor prognosis and treatments that are not only expensive, but may prove ineffective especially for cancer that has progressed to advanced stages. ... -
Deafness, parental bonding, self-esteem and depression among adolescents.
(Makerere University, 2009)The study compared the quality of perceived maternal bonding style, level of self esteem and depression in deaf and hearing adolescents, and also examined the relationship between perceived maternal bonding, self esteem ... -
Depression and non-adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: The Moderational role of stress
(Makerere University, 2022-04)Stress and Depression continue to be significant comorbidities for people living with HIV/AIDS. Yet, few studies have identified factors associated with changes in adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Therefore, ... -
Depression, adherence to antiretroviral therapy, and the physical health of people living with HIV/AIDS
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Despite the availability of freely prescribed antiretroviral therapy (ART), the Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is still among the leading causes morbidity and mortality in Uganda. The World Health Organization ... -
Efficacy of group interpersonal psychotherapy for depression among urban women in Uganda : a case study of Kyebando Ward-Kawempe Division
(Makerere University, 2019)The study examined the efficacy of Group Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Depression among urban women in Uganda; a case study of Kyebando Ward-Kawempe Division within Kampala City. The researchers set out to answer questions ... -
Emotional expressivity of university health science students: role of depression and quality of life
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)This study investigated how emotional expressivity of undergraduate students of health sciences is predicted by depression and quality of life in two purposively selected universities with health science related courses ... -
Parental acceptance, self-concept, and depression among early adolescents in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-13)Parental acceptance forms early in an adolescent’s psychological growth. Early adolescents have been found to generally react to their views of acceptance or rejection from their parents in particular ways. Those who ... -
Parental monitoring, depression and risky sexual behaviors among adolescents living in slum areas
(Makerere University, 2018-10)The study investigated the relationship between parental monitoring, depression and risky sexual behaviors among adolescents living in slums of Kampala district. A sample of 269 eligible adolescents participated in the ... -
Personality traits, depression and coping strategies among Female victims of sexual violence in Goma (Province of North-Kivu/DRC)
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The study aimed to investigate the relationship between personality traits, depression and coping strategies among sexual violence victims. A quantitative approach and a correlational research design were used in this ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and Phantom limb pain among Amputees
(Makerere University, 2023-01-16)Phantom limb pain affects close to 80% of all amputees and is one of the heavily studied areas in orthopaedics globally. Phantom limb pain is a result of either traumatic or non traumatic amputations. However, the ... -
Resilience, self-esteem and depression among adolescents in Makerere Kikoni Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-04)The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between resilience, self-esteem and depression among adolescents in Omuntu Wo’munda Child Development Centre Makerere Kikoni Kampala. Out of total population of 280 ... -
Self-esteem, coping strategies and depression of student teachers at Bushenyi Core Primary Teachers College, Bushenyi Municipality
(Makerere University, 2022)The aim of this research was to establish the relationship self-esteem, coping strategies and depression, of student teachers of Bushenyi primary teachers’ college. Data was collected from the college and the sample comprised ... -
Social Media Addiction, Sleep Deprivation, and Depression among Undergraduate Makerere University Students
(Makerere University, 2023-12-14)Social media addiction is one of the newest addictions in the world today. Social media is designed in an addictive manner that it has resulted into notable negative consequences, such as, poor sleep, low academic performance, ... -
Stigmatization, Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) and depression among epileptic adolescents
(Makerere University, 2023-11-13)Adolescent is a developmental stage that poses more challenges. This study aims to address the gap in existing literature by investigating the association between stigmatization, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and ... -
Stressors, coping strategies, anxiety and depression among mental health proffessionals
(2006-07-30)The study examined stressors, coping strategies, anxiety and depreesion among mental health professionals. Eighty mental health professionals from Butabika hospital participated in the study. The majority were female, ...