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Exploring the extent of mental health practice: content and cluster analysis of techniques used in HIV testing and counselling sessions in Uganda
Seeley J, Birungi J, Martin F, Clowes E, Nalukenge W, Clark C, Lazarus O
DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2022.2077909

There is an urgent need for greater provision of mental health services to people living with HIV. HIV testing and counselling (HTC) sessions diagnose HIV and offer appropriate psychosocial support …

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Youth, Sexual Risk-Taking Behavior, and Mental Health: a Study of University Students in Uganda
Agardh A, Ostergren PO, Cantor-Graae E
2012
DOI: 10.1007/s12529-011-9159-4

Background Little focus has been paid to the role of mental health among young people with regard to risky sexual behavior and HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa. The aim of …

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STAKEHOLDER MAPPING AND ANALYSIS REPORT ON SELF CARE IN UGANDA
CEHURD
2021

BACKGROUNDSelf-care is defined by the WHO as âthe ability for individuals, families and communities to promote, maintain health, prevent disease and cope with illness with or without the support of …

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Anti-inflammatory; Antipyretic and Antioxidant Properties of a hydroalcoholic Leaf Extract of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum. (Commelinaceae)
Abotsi Wonder K. M, Ainooson George K, Boakye-Gyasi Eric
2012

Background: Leaves of Palisota hirsuta K. Schum. (Commelinaceae) have been used to relieve inflammation andrheumatism in Ghanaian and West African traditional medicine. Nevertheless, scientific information regardingthis species is scarce.Objectives: This …

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Heavy drinking and problem drinking among youth in Uganda: A structural equation model of alcohol marketing, advertisement perceptions and social norms
Tumwesigye NM, Kasirye R, Swahn MH, Culbreth R, Fodeman A, Cottrell-Daniels C, Jernigan DH, Obot I
DOI: 10.1111/dar.13497

Introduction To determine the role of alcohol marketing, perceptions of marketing and social norms on heavy alcohol use and problem drinking among vulnerable youth in Uganda. Methods The Kampala Youth …

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Predictors of non-adherence to medication and time to default from treatment on HIV infected patients under HAART: a comparison of joint and separate models
Abebe K.B., Tegegne A.S.
2022
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v22i1.53

Back ground: Ethiopia is one of the Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest number of people living with HIV. Amhara region is one of the regions in the country in which …

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High prevalence of non-dipping patterns among black Africans with uncontrolled hypertension: A secondary analysis of the CREOLE trial
Ingabire P.M., Ojji D.B., Rayner B., Ogola E., Damasceno A., Erika J., Dzudie A., Ogah O., Poulter N., Sani M.U., Barasa F., Shedul G., Mukisa J., Mukunya D., Mondo C.K.
2021
DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehab724.2360

Background: Dipping of blood pressure (BP) at night is a normal physiological phenomenon. However, a non-dipping pattern is associated with hypertension mediated organ damage, secondary forms of hypertension and poorer …

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The association between dietary diversity and development among children under 24 months in rural Uganda: analysis of a cluster-randomised maternal education trial
Kakwangire P, Iversen PO, Westerberg AC, Muhoozi G, Atukunda P, Moss C, Matovu N
2021
DOI: 10.1017/S136898002100077X

Objective: To assess the association between dietary diversity and development among children under 24 months in rural Uganda and to establish other factors that could be associated with development among …

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Apabetalone downregulates fibrotic, inflammatory and calcific processes in renal mesangial cells which may contribute to reduced cardiac events observed in ckd patients
Gilham D., Fu L., Rakai B., Wasiak S., Tsujikawa L., Halliday C., Sarsons C., Stotz S., Jahagirdar R., Johansson J., Sweeney M., Wong N., Kalantar-Zadeh K., Kulikowski E.
2021
DOI: 10.1093/ndt/gfab078.008

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Major adverse cardiac events (MACE) remain a leading cause of mortality in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Apabetalone is an orally available inhibitor of bromodomain & extraterminal (BET) …

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