Browsing School of Public Health (Public-Health) Collections by Subject "Adolescents"
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Association of dietary intake and socio-demographic factors with nutritional status of HIV-infected adolescents at Reach out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative
(Makerere University, 2017)Introduction: Malnutrition is a common problem occurring among HIV-infected individuals worldwide. In Uganda, 36.2% of the adolescents living with HIV are stunted and 18% are wasted. In order to prevent or recover from ... -
Factors affecting utilization of HIV/AIDS services among adolescents 10-19 years Kisenyi parish, Kampala, Uganda
(2016-08)Background Human Immune Deficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a growing epidemic among adolescents, especially in low and middle income countries including Uganda. Adolescents are now a ... -
Factors associated with clinic non-attendance among HIV infected adolescents at the Mildmay Centre in Wakiso District Uganda
(2009-10)Health seeking behaviour among adolescents is poor yet they face many health challenges including unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV infection. The Mildmay Centre currently provides care ... -
Factors associated with retention-in-care of adolescents aged 10-19 years living with sickle cell disease in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala-Uganda. A Cross sectional study
(2018-11-13)ABSTRACT Factors Associated with Retention-In-Care of Adolescents Aged 10-19 Years Living with Sickle Cell Disease in Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala-Uganda: A Cross Sectional Study Authors: Patience Birungi ... -
Factors associated with unsuppressed viral load among adolescents on antiretroviral therapy at The AIDS Support Organization, Jinja District
(Makerere University, 2018-08)Introduction: The percentage of unsuppressed viral load among adolescents is higher than the acceptable UNAIDS 10% globally yet the associated factors are poorly understood. Objectives: To determine the factors associated ... -
Prevalence, factors associated with adolescent pregnancy by young men (15-24 years) in Kampala and their life experiences of early fatherhood
(Makerere University, 2023)Background: About 21 million adolescent girls still become pregnant each year despite the ongoing interventions focusing on the girl child. In Uganda, 25% of the teenagers experience pregnancy by the age of 19 despite ... -
Psychosocial well-being of adolescents during Covid-19 Lockdowns in Kahoora Division of Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Background: In Uganda, thousands of adolescents were forced to stay home during the COVID-19 lockdowns. However, it is not known how their psycho-social wellbeing was affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns. The present study ... -
Utilisation of postnatal care services among adolescent mothers in Hoima District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Introduction and background: The postnatal period is critical in the lives of newly delivered mothers and their babies, especially for adolescents since the majority of the maternal and neonatal deaths occur during this ... -
Utilization of HIV counseling and testing services among adolescents in Arua Municipality, Arua district: a case control study
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Introduction and Background: An estimated 35 million people were living with HIV worldwide in 2012. Almost 40% of the 6,800 new HIV infections each day are among adolescents. HIV counseling and testing remains low as only ... -
Viral load suppression among aAdolescents in HIV Care within primary health care facilities in Lubaga Division, Kampala Capital City Authority
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Background: Adolescents on ART should virally suppress within six months to live longer, boost immune system and reduce risk of HIV transmission . This study investigated VLS among adolescents in HIV care in primary ...