Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) by Subject "Northern Uganda"
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High burden of hepatitis B infection in Northern Uganda: results of a population-based survey.
(BMC Public Health, 2013-08)Background: Worldwide 2 billion people are exposed to hepatitis B infection, 350 million have chronic infection, 65 million in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is highly endemic with 10% national prevalence of hepatitis B ... -
Mind the gaps: A qualitative study of perceptions of healthcare professionals on challenges and proposed remedies for cervical cancer help-seeking in post conflict Northern Uganda.
(BioMed Central, 2013)Abstract Background: There are limited data on perceptions of health professionals on challenges faced by cervical cancer patients seeking healthcare in the developing countries. We explored the views of operational level ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with condom use for dual protection among young people (18-24 years) in Oyam District, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Introduction: Globally, the burden of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains a high public health concern. It is estimated that more than 1 million STIs are acquired every day worldwide, the majority of which are ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with posttraumatic stress disorder seven years after the conflict in three districts in Northern Uganda (The Wayo-Nero Study)
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background: Research on the prevalence of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is still limited in low income countries yet PTSD can be a public health problem in post conflict areas. In order to respond to the burden of ...