Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Adolescents"
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Assessing the prevalence and associated factors of premenstrual syndrome in adolescents in Jinja District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021)Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a collection of physical, cognitive, affective and behavioral cyclically occurring symptoms during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. The signs and symptoms which include; headache, ... -
The awareness and use of post exposure prophylaxis among adolescents and young adults seeking services at naguru teenage information and health center
(Makerere university, 2023-08)HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) refers to the use of Anti Retro Viral medications for 28 days to prevent HIV infection after high-risk exposure, has long been available, and it is recommended in WHO guidelines.The use ... -
Knowledge, attitudes & challenges concerning menstrual hygiene management among highschool adolescent females in Kabong Town Council, Kabong District.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)Background: Lack of menstrual knowledge, poor attitudes towards menstrual hygiene management, and the challenges faced by adolescent girls in school can make it difficult for girls to attend and remain in school. Menstrual ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on drug use among the Makerere University undergraduate students of the College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
(2017-05-01)Introduction and Background: Students of higher educational institutions like Universities are at high risk of drug use which is accompanied with physical and /or mental health complications/consequences. Currently, ...