Browsing by Subject "Psychological distress"
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A comparison of the behavioral and emotional disorders of primary school-going orphans and non-orphans in Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2007)Background: This study investigated the emotional and behavioral problems of orphans in Rakai District, Uganda, and to suggest interventions. Studies, elsewhere, have shown orphans to have high levels of psychological ... -
Disclosure of HIV diagnosis, psychological distress and adherence to medical regimens in HIV–infected children
(Makerere University, 2009-11)The study set out to investigate disclosure of HIV diagnosis, psychological distress and adherence to medical regimens in HIV-infected children. A total of 120 HIV-infected children both males and females were enrolled in ... -
Global attributional style, perceived professional support and psychological distress among parents of children with physical disabilities
(Makerere University, 2021-01)Parents of children with physical disabilities are at risk of developing psychological distress but few studies have been found in this area. The purpose of this study was to establish the association between global ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with depression among women seeking post-abortion care services at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction: Literature has shown that women experiencing an abortion have psychological distress and some are consequently diagnosed with affective disorders including depression. However, despite the many women with ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among women attending postnatal and infant vaccination clinics at Kawempe National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Introduction: Disorders of mental health during pregnancy and after childbirth is a global problem. Postnatal psychological distress is a higher burden in low and middle-income countries compared to high-income countries. ... -
Psychological distress and coping mechanisms of women with sexual dysfunction using hormonal contraceptives at Kawempe Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022)Background: Sexual dysfunction is very distressing to women, especially if maladaptive coping is at play. The occurrence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) varies across African regions and is highly associated with hormonal ... -
Psychological distress, help seeking behavior and suicidal ideation among school going teenagers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship psychological distress, help seeking behavior and suicidal ideation among school going teenagers in Uganda. The study was quantitative in nature and used a ...