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Utilization of modern contraceptives among female health care workers at Gulu university teaching hospitals in Northern Uganda
BackgroundThe global high rate of unintended pregnancy is a direct result of underutilization of contraceptives methods. Healthcare workers (HCWs)...
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Prevalence of dementia and its association with central nervous system infections among older persons in northern Uganda: cross-sectional community-based study
BackgroundDementia is a condition in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequence of...
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Ethnobotanical study of nutraceutical plants used to manage opportunistic infections associated with HIV/AIDS in Acholi sub-region, Northern Uganda
BackgroundNutraceutical plants play a potential role as supportive treatment with antiretroviral drugs in the management of opportunistic infections...
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Status of household dietary diversity and associated factors among rural and urban households of Northern Uganda
BackgroundIn Northern Uganda, 21 and 52.4% of children under five are underweight and stunted, respectively while 32.9% of pregnant women are anemic....
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Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda
BackgroundAccess to family planning services among young people is crucial for reproductive health. This study explores the access and associated...
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Medicinal plants of the upper Aswa River catchment of northern Uganda - a cultural crossroads
BackgroundThis paper presents a comparative inventory of medicinal plant taxa and their uses by smallholder farming communities of four cultures in...
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Factors associated with uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine among school girls aged 9–14 years in Lira City northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundCervical cancer is the most common Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)-related disease among women. Since 2008, HPV vaccination has been routinely...
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Feasibility, acceptability and preliminary effect of a community-led HIV self-testing model among adolescent girls and young women in Rural Northern Uganda: a quasi-experimental study protocol
BackgroundAdolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa face a disproportionately higher HIV/AIDS burden despite the global decline...
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Adolescent mental health in post-conflict communities: results from a cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda
PurposeThis study evaluated adolescents' mental health their knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about mental health conditions, and their access to...
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Prediction of stillbirth low resource setting in Northern Uganda
BackgroundWomen of Afro-Caribbean and Asian origin are more at risk of stillbirths. However, there are limited tools built for risk-prediction models...
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Factors associated with retention of health workers in remote public health centers in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundHealth worker retention in remote and hard-to-reach areas remains a threat in most low- and middle-income countries, and this negatively...
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Effect of COVID-19 lock down on teenage pregnancies in Northern Uganda: an interrupted time series analysis
BackgroundPregnancy and childbirth complications are the leading cause of death among girls aged 15–19 years globally, with low- and middle-income...
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Attitudes of female market vendors of reproductive age towards use of mobile phones and access to family planning self-care interventions in Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
BackgroundMobile phones are potential digital technologies for accessing family planning self-care interventions. However, their utilization could be...
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Caregiver’s perspectives on the Central Nervous System infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in Northern Uganda—a qualitative community-based study
BackgroundFew studies have explored the Central Nervous System (CNS) infection illness trajectory among older persons with dementia in sub-Saharan...
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Molecular characterization of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv) identified from slaughtered pigs in northern Uganda
BackgroundA cross sectional study was conducted to detect and characterize species of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSv)...
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The enduring consequences of conflict-related sexual violence: a qualitative study of women survivors in northern Uganda
BackgroundOne in three women in northern Uganda report having suffered from conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), including forced marriage and...
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Cultural beliefs and practices on perinatal death: a qualitative study among the Lango community in Northern Uganda
BackgroundPerinatal death has profound psychosocial effects on women and their families. Sociocultural contexts influence the burden, rituals and...
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“Your heart keeps bleeding”: lived experiences of parents with a perinatal death in Northern Uganda
BackgroundWorldwide, two million babies are stillborn and 1.8 million babies die before completing seven days of life. Approximately 4% of pregnant...
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Trusted sources of information on COVID-19 vaccine in Uganda
BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted communities worldwide, particularly in develo** countries. To successfully control the...
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Use of mobile phones for rehabilitative services among prosthetics users in rural Acholi sub-region of northern Uganda: findings from a qualitative study
BackgroundDigital technologies such as mobile phones have shown potential as vital tools for use in healthcare and related services. However, little...