Browsing by Subject "Adolescents"
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Leisure-time sedentary behavior and suicide attempt among 126,392 adolescents in 43 countries
(Elsevier: Journal of Affective Disorders, 2019-05-01)Adolescent suicide is a major global mental health problem. Exploring variables associated with suicide attempts is important for the development of targeted interventions. The aim of the current study was to explore ... -
The mediating role of self-control on the relations between adverse childhood experiences and substance use among adolescents in Uganda
(Frontiers in Psychology, 2024-05-14)Objective: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are established risk factors for undesirable consequences in adolescence and early adulthood, including substance use and a lack of self-control. Based on the Social Bonds ... -
Misinformation, indigenous health information and HIV prevention among in- school adolescents, Uganda
(DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2021-06)HIV/AIDS is still a major killer disease among adolescents in sub- Saharan Africa and Uganda in particular. There are many factors attributed to high HIV infections among young people in Uganda such as, multiple ... -
Prevalence of behavioral disorders and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder among school going children in Southwestern Uganda
(Springer Nature: BMC Psychiatry volume, 2019-04-03)Disruptive Behavioral Disorders (DBDs) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are chronic, impairing, and costly child and adolescent mental health challenges which, when untreated, can result in disruptions ...