HIV self-testing and HIV nondisclosure to male sexual partners among adolescent girls and young women living with HIV in semi-rural northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Background: The burden of HIV remains disproportionally high among the adolescent girls and young women. This is often coupled with nondisclosure of HIV status partly due to delayed knowledge of HIV status which affects entry into HIV prevention interventions. HIV self-testing which provides instant knowledge of HIV status is being promoted to enable early disclosure.

Teenage Pregnancy and Its Associated Factors Among Girls Aged 13-19 Years in Apac District, Uganda: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: This study examined teenage pregnancy among girls aged 13-19 years in Apac District, Uganda, focusing on socioeconomic, cultural, and behavioral factors. It aimed to identify prevalence and key contributors to inform targeted interventions and improve adolescent reproductive health.

Methods: This study employed a descriptive cross-sectional design in Apac District, Uganda.

Person-centered maternity care and satisfaction with post-abortion care: A facility-based cross-sectional survey in Northern Uganda.

Background: The experience of post-abortion care (PAC) is crucial to the quality of PAC services. However, there is limited literature on women's experience with PAC, particularly the aspects of person-centered maternity care (PCMC) and satisfaction with PAC services.

Objective: To examine the relationship between PCMC and satisfaction with PAC services.

Perspectives of Pediatric Vaccination Among the Batwa Community in Western Uganda: A Qualitative Study.

. Vaccine-preventable diseases contribute significantly to under-five deaths, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Uganda, immunization coverage disparities persist among marginalized communities like the Batwa.

Factors associated with utilization of oral health services among adults aged 18-70 years in Lira district, Northern Uganda: a community based cross-sectional study.

Background: Utilization of oral health services is a global public health challenge. Low- and middle-income countries are disproportionately affected. Uganda is one of the low- and middle-income countries where only 4% of the population has access to oral health services.

Factors associated with teenage pregnancy among refugees in Palabek refugee settlement, Northern Uganda.

Background: Globally, teenage pregnancy is a public health problem. Low- and middle-income countries in the Sub-Saharan region are more affected with teenage pregnancy. It is worse with teenage girls who have other vulnerabilities like living in refugee camps.

Level of burnout and associated factors among healthcare workers in central Uganda: A facility-based cross-sectional study.

Background: Burnout among healthcare workers is a global concern with significant implications for both the well-being of the workforce and the quality of patient care. This facility-based cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors associated with burnout among healthcare workers in central Uganda.

Methods: The study, conducted between June and July 2023, utilized a cross-sectional design involving physicians, nurses, and technicians.

Burnout and quality of life among healthcare workers in central Uganda.

Background: The widespread problem of burnout among healthcare workers is not only common but also a significant concern that impacts the entire healthcare system in Uganda. It is essential to understand the connection between burnout and quality of life among healthcare workers in the specific context of central Uganda, where healthcare professionals face high patient volumes, limited resources, exposure to infectious diseases, and socioeconomic challenges. This study examined the relationship between burnout and quality of life among healthcare workers in central Uganda.

Systematic review and meta-analysis of postpartum depression and its associated factors among women before and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.

Objective: This meta-analysis aimed to estimate the national prevalence of postpartum depression (PPD) in Uganda and identify predictors in both pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 eras.

Design: Used a systematic review and meta-analysis methodology.

Data Sources: Reviewed papers were sourced from Medline/PubMed, PsycINFO, CINAHL/EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect and African Journals Online.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Compassion fatigue is a significant concern globally, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing challenges, placing unprecedented strain on healthcare professionals. This study systematically estimated the prevalence of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa. A systematic review was conducted using keywords in PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and grey literature, covering all literature published between 2012 and December 30, 2023.

Community readiness and acceptance for the implementation of a novel malaria vaccine among at-risk children in sub-saharan Africa: a systematic review protocol.

Background: The World Health Organization novel malaria vaccine for at-risk children has the potential to greatly reduce the current malaria burden in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most studies have reported contradictory findings regarding community willingness for the vaccine, which could easily undermine the expected benefits of the vaccine. This study aims to ascertain the current state of community readiness and acceptance for the implementation of a novel malaria vaccine (RTS,S/ASO1) among at-risk children in sub-Saharan Africa, based on available evidence.

Prevalence of diarrhea and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) associated factors among children under five years in Lira City Northern Uganda: Community based study.

Background: Children under the age of five experience a significant disease burden from diarrheal illnesses. This poses a severe public health risk as the second leading cause of infant death worldwide, after pneumonia. Lira City in Uganda is one of the developing urban areas with limited information about the diarrheal disease among children under the age of 5 years.

HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda.

Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains prevalent, particularly among pregnant adolescents. This qualitative study explores the perspectives of adolescents living with HIV in southwestern Uganda, seeking to understand the nature of HIV-related stigma in this context.

Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda.

Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as historical conflict, stigma, and limited resources pose potential barriers.

Material And Methods: This qualitative study, conducted between October and November 2023, employed a phenomenological design.

Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda.

Background: The escalating global prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals poses a serious health concern. Recent studies focus on prevalence and predictors of burnout among healthcare providers, emphasizing the need for well-being interventions. This study investigates burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda, addressing the dearth of knowledge about coping strategies specific to the region.

Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda.

Background: Access to family planning services among young people is crucial for reproductive health. This study explores the access and associated factors among young people in Lira City, Northern Uganda.

Methods And Materials: A mixed-methods study was conducted in March to April 2022.

An Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life Among Adults Living with HIV in Western Uganda.

Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global public health issue, profoundly impacting infected individuals. Living with HIV involves complex mental health dynamics, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being a prevalent challenge. This study aims to examine the correlation between PTSD and quality of life among HIV-positive individuals in western Uganda.

Qualitative study on stigma as a barrier to emergency contraceptive pill use among university students in the Lango subregion, Uganda.

Objective: The aim of the current study was twofold: to understand the nature and extent of stigma and to learn the reasons behind the decision not to use emergency contraceptive pills among university students in the Lango subregion of Uganda.

Design: An exploratory qualitative study design.

Setting: The study was carried out among university students in Lango subregion of Uganda.

Female-controlled dual protection methods: Prevalence, predictors, experiences and perceptions among young women living with HIV in northern Uganda-A mixed-method study protocol.

Study Background: The use of dual protection methods among young women living with HIV (YWLHIV) aged 15-24 years in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is poorly researched despite the double risk of unintended pregnancy and HIV. Even more scanty is literature on the use of female-controlled dual protection methods. We propose to determine the female-controlled dual protection prevalence, and the predictors among YWLHIV in northern Uganda.

Factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City, Northern Uganda: a facility-based cross-sectional study.

Objective: This study aimed at assessing factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Settings: The study was conducted in health facilities offering ANC services in Lira City, Northern Uganda.

Prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: The COVID-19 vaccination is regarded as an effective intervention for controlling the pandemic. However, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is hampering efforts geared towards reducing the burden of the pandemic. Therefore, examining COVID-19 hesitancy and its predictors among healthcare workers is essential to improving COVID-19 uptake.

Uptake and Associated Factors of Male Contraceptive Method Use: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Northern Uganda.

Background: Uganda has one of the highest fertility rates in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Improving contraceptive uptake in all genders, including males, may be critical to meeting family planning goals in such a setting. Yet, data on male contraception uptake and associated factors in SSA, including Uganda, are limited.

Prevalence and correlates of teenage pregnancy among in-school teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Hoima district western Uganda-A cross sectional community-based study.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic related restrictions and lockdown measures had compromised the routine delivery and access of sexual and reproductive health and rights services to the population including the teenage girls. However, the teenage pregnancy rates during COVID-19 pandemic period were poorly documented. This study aimed at determining the prevalence and the factors associated with teenage pregnancy among in-school teenage girls during the COVID-19 pandemic period in Hoima District Uganda.