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Family history, stress and alcohol use: a case of gender differences
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Alcohol use is a significant public health concern, with contributing factors such as family history and stress, and research often shows that men and women experience stress and alcohol use differently due to biological, ... -
Aitururu (Sadness): variation of idioms of distress among the Iteso
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Distress in local words, is often polysomic and dynamic, with continuous transformation due to historical and cultural processes. Aitururu, a term from the Iteso community in Uganda can be used to show how deep-seated the ... -
Lived experiences of caregivers for individuals with serious mental illness in Butambala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)More than ten million Ugandans are living with serious mental illness, with the highest burden in rural areas leading to continued economic burden and productivity at the individual and national levels. Serious Mental ... -
Peer influence, alcohol use and risky sexual behaviors among Makerere University students
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Many university students engage in risky sexual behaviors, which increase the risk of exposure to infectious diseases, and hence, a public health concern. This study investigated the relationships between peer influence, ... -
Atrophic vaginitis, anxiety and painful sexual intercourse among lactating mothers in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Atrophic vaginitis and painful sexual intercourse are common problems among romantic partners, significantly affecting psychological wellbeing and relationship quality. Painful sexual intercourse, clinically known as ... -
Atrophic vaginitis, anxiety and painful sexual intercourse among lactating mothers in Kampala City
(Makererre university, 2024-11-29)Atrophic vaginitis and painful sexual intercourse are common problems among romantic partners, significantly affecting psychological wellbeing and relationship quality. Painful sexual intercourse, clinically known as ... -
Socialization, employee engagement and innovation in organizations
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Socialization (On-Boarding), Employee Engagement and Innovation in Organizations. Today innovation has become a great strategic device and key to organizational survival as companies are increasingly becoming wiped out by ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees in Kyaka II Settlement Camp, Kyegegwa District.
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study aimed to examine the relationship between Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression, and coping strategies among refugees. The objectives of the study were (a) to examine the relationship between PTSD and coping ... -
Childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school going adolescents in Mukono District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Traumatic life experiences are major public health problem with significant correlations to substance use. This study explored the interplay between childhood trauma, resilience, and substance use among school-going ... -
Experiences of multiple substance use, treatment and relapse amongst patients admitted to the alcohol and drug unit in Butabika National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Approximately 250 million people worldwide use addictive substances annually, with nearly 30 million suffering from substance use disorders (SUDs). Only one in six individuals with SUDs enter psychosocial treatment, and ... -
Work stress, psychological inflexibility and burn out among nurses
(Makererre university, 2023-12)Nurses play a critical role in delivering quality healthcare but they frequently experience high levels of work stress, which can eventually lead to burnout. Psychological inflexibility, the inability to adapt to changing ... -
Trauma exposure, resilience, posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth among Refugees in Kyaka II Settlement in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Refugees experience or witness various traumatic events and these events can have a negative impact on their wellbeing. Whereas some refugees may go on to experience positive outcomes and become more resilient after being ... -
Career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11-15)The study examined the relationship of career knowledge, self-awareness and career decision making among advanced level secondary school students in Kawempe Division, Kampala District. It was guided by four objectives; to ... -
Self-esteem, peer relations and depression among school going adolescents In Rubaga Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2024-11)This study investigated the relationship betweenself-esteem, peer relations and depression amon school going adolescents in Rubaga Division, Kampala District. A correlation research design was used to conduct the study, ... -
Antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school going adolescents In Lubaga Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between antisocial behaviours, peer influence and depression among school-going adolescents. Adolescence is a developmental stage characterized by many challenges ... -
Institutional care conditions, common mental disorders and academic performance among the children of music, life skills, and destitution alleviation (M-LISADA) organization in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-10)The present study sought to examine the relationship between institutional care conditions, common mental disorders and academic performance of children in the “Music, Life Skills, and Destitution Alleviation” (M-LISADA) ... -
Psychological distress, social support and depression among caregivers of substance abusers in rehabilitation centers in Kampala Metropolitan District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Substance abuse greatly affects the individuals, but the repercussions extend beyond the user and have a significant impact on the caregiver's mental health (Groenewald & Bhana, 2018; Smith & Estefan, 2014). However, ... -
Understanding mental health resources, barriers, and intervention needs among the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF)
(Makerere University, 2024-09)This study aimed to investigate the mental health resources, barriers, and intervention needs within the Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF). The study draws upon a diverse range of sources, including interviews, surveys, ... -
Intimate partner violence, social support and depression amongst women living with HIV/AIDS at Wakiso Health Centre IV in Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2024-10)Intimate partner violence (IPV) exacerbates mental health challenges among women living with HIV/AIDS, with depression often being a significant outcome. However, social support networks can serve as crucial buffers against ... -
Socioeconomic Status, Parenting Styles and Alcohol Use among Adolescents in Bishop Cyprian Secondary School in Nakawa Division, Kampala
(Makerere University, 2024-10-23)The study examined the relationship between Social Economic Status, Parenting Styles and alcohol Use among school going adolescents. A correlational study design with quantitative data collection methods were used to assess ...
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