Browsing by Author "Abbo, Catherine"
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Education choices for children with Autism spectrum disorder in a clinical setting: Facilitators and barriers
Nabitaka, Irene; Kitaka, Sabrina; Abbo, Catherine; Siu, Godfrey (Makerere University, 2022-11)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasingly being diagnosed in low income countries. The global mean prevalence of 62/10 000 which translates into one child out of 160 with ASD. Unlike children with ASD in high income ... -
Mental health literacy among secondary school students in North and Central Uganda: a qualitative study
Okello, Elialilia S.; Abbo, Catherine; Muhwezi, Wilson W.; Akello, Grace; Ovuga, Emilio (WCPRR, 2014)Objectives There has been limited effort to explore young people’s perceptions about mental illness in Uganda. For mental health programs targeting young people to succeed, it is important to incorporate their understanding ... -
Profiles and outcome of traditional healing practices for severe mental illnesses in two districts of Eastern Uganda.
Abbo, Catherine (Makerere University, 2010-01)Background: The WHO estimates that more than 80% of African populations attend traditional healers for health reasons. However, little is known about the profiles and outcome of this traditional approach to treatment of ...