Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Young adults"
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Determinants of utilization of a no-cost HIV transition clinic: A cross-sectional study of young adults living with HIV/AIDS
(Adolescent Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2014)There is minimal research that has been conducted among young adults to understand the determinants of the utilization of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) health services in this population. The purpose of this study was ... -
Determinants of utilization of HIV transition clinic services by young adults at the Infectious Disease Institute, Kampala, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2013-09)Introduction: Though there are established HIV transition programmes including the Transition Clinic of Infectious Diseases Institute (TC-IDI), Kampala, Uganda providing HIV health care management, support groups and STIs ... -
Factors influencing alcohol abuse among young adults in Kakira subcounty, Jinja district, Uganda
(2007-06)INTRODUCTION: Alcohol has been part of human civilization for thousands of years. The WHO (2004) noted that 2 billion people consume alcohol worldwide. Young adults (18-25 years) usually engage in risky ventures including ... -
Forensic age estimation based on third molar eruption and development for Ugandan adolescents and young adults
(Makerere University, 2022-07-22)Background: Forensic age estimation is critical for the Ugandan setting due to the increasing crime rates in the country among juveniles as reported by the Uganda Annual Police Report of 2017. In addition, currently ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with depression among young adults living with HIV attending the Infectious Diseases Institute
(Makerere University, 2023-09-20)Introduction: Depression among young adults living with HIV increases their risk of complications from HIV and has been consistently associated with disruption of the important developmental process, subsequently leading ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Peripheral Neuropathy among adolescents and young adults with diabetes mellitus at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction Adolescents and young adults have poor adherence to diabetes treatment and recommendations which predispose them to diabetic complications. Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication which can progress ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with viral suppression among HIV positive young adults receiving antiretroviral therapy in KCCA Clinics
(Makerere University, 2019-10)Introduction: Over 30% of all new HIV infections globally are estimated to occur among young adults aged 15 to 24 years. Despite improving access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), young adults have been reported to have low ... -
Prevalence of risky sexual behavior and associated factors among young adults in rural Mwanza Region
(Makerere University, 2009-06)Introduction: HIV/AIDS is a global challenge which has been termed a development crisis as well as a health crisis. Risky sexual behavior in rural communities puts young adults into the risk of acquiring STIs/HIV. Hence, ... -
Stroke characteristics and 30-day mortality among young adults in Kiruddu and Mulago Hospitals
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Background The incidence of stroke in young adults over the past decades has increased, and two million young adults suffer a stroke each year. This trend may reflect the various risk factors among young adults. Stroke ...