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Research Square (Research Square), Feb 28, 2022
Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the ... more Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the adult population in three sub-counties in Mbarara district. Depression is a common mental disorder which presents with a wide array of symptoms including loss of energy, poor sleep, poor eating habits, fatigue, irritability and social withdrawal. The main objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression and to identify measures that can be implemented to reduce risk factors of the disease among adults in Nyamitanga, Rugando and Rwanyamahembe sub-counties in Mbarara district. Methods. A cross-sectional design was used to capture data from a study sample size of 383 participants who were involved in completion of screening tests for depression. Scores from a 7-item version of Hopkins Symptom Checklist for Depression were averaged and the probable depression determined for each participant using a cutoff of 1.75. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine associations between depression outcomes and socio-demographic, behavioural and medical history variables. Results.
Legacies of the Magdalen Laundries, 2021
Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the ... more Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the adult population in three sub-counties in Mbarara district. Depression is a common mental disorder which presents with a wide array of symptoms including loss of energy, poor sleep, poor eating habits, fatigue, irritability and social withdrawal. The main objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression and to identify measures that can be implemented to reduce risk factors of the disease among adults in Nyamitanga, Rugando and Rwanyamahembe sub-counties in Mbarara district. Methods. A cross-sectional design was used to capture data from a study sample size of 383 participants who were involved in completion of screening tests for depression. Scores from a 7-item version of Hopkins Symptom Checklist for Depression were averaged and the probable depression determined for each participant using a cut-off of 1.75. Logistic regression anal...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH, 2019
This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and develo... more This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and development in Nyagatare District as a case of study. The study was carried out in Nyagatare District and its objective are as follows: To Examine the functioning of Mutual health insurance scheme in Nyagatare District; to find out the impact of improved health status of the people on Economic development in Nyagatare District, to identify the challenges encountered by both mutual health officials and the beneficiaries of mutual health insurance in Nyagatare District. In order to arrive to the findings, the researcher used structured questionnaires and the interview guide to collect data. The population of the study was comprised both beneficiaries of mutual health insurance and staffs at the sector and cell levels in Nyagatare District. These questionnaires were given to 30 respondents including fourteen questionnaires (14) which include six heads of households (6); six agents (6) of mutual health insurance and two patients (2) in health centre of Biguhu. Sixteen questionnaires (16) designed to the staffs at sector and cell levels and two nurses (2). A sample of 30 respondents was randomly selected. Findings revealed that Mutual health insurance plays a big role in the economic development process of the beneficiaries in Nyagatare District through real costs of healthcare services costs minimization. Hence new ventures were to be born through good management of mutual health insurance contributions. At the end of the study, several suggestions were given to the officials and beneficiaries of this policy of MHI scheme and even suggestion for further research was proposed.
This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and develo... more This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and development in Nyagatare District as a case of study. The study was carried out in Nyagatare District and its objective are as follows: To Examine the functioning of Mutual health insurance scheme in Nyagatare District; to find out the impact of improved health status of the people on Economic development in Nyagatare District, to identify the challenges encountered by both mutual health officials and the beneficiaries of mutual health insurance in Nyagatare District. In order to arrive to the findings, the researcher used structured questionnaires and the interview guide to collect data. The population of the study was comprised both beneficiaries of mutual health insurance and staffs at the sector and cell levels in Nyagatare District. These questionnaires were given to 30 respondents including fourteen questionnaires (14) which include six heads of households (6); six agents (6) of mutual health insurance and two patients (2) in health centre of Biguhu. Sixteen questionnaires (16) designed to the staffs at sector and cell levels and two nurses (2). A sample of 30 respondents was randomly selected. Findings revealed that Mutual health insurance plays a big role in the economic development process of the beneficiaries in Nyagatare District through real costs of healthcare services costs minimization. Hence new ventures were to be born through good management of mutual health insurance contributions. At the end of the study, several suggestions were given to the officials and beneficiaries of this policy of MHI scheme and even suggestion for further research was proposed.
Research Square (Research Square), Feb 28, 2022
Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the ... more Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the adult population in three sub-counties in Mbarara district. Depression is a common mental disorder which presents with a wide array of symptoms including loss of energy, poor sleep, poor eating habits, fatigue, irritability and social withdrawal. The main objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression and to identify measures that can be implemented to reduce risk factors of the disease among adults in Nyamitanga, Rugando and Rwanyamahembe sub-counties in Mbarara district. Methods. A cross-sectional design was used to capture data from a study sample size of 383 participants who were involved in completion of screening tests for depression. Scores from a 7-item version of Hopkins Symptom Checklist for Depression were averaged and the probable depression determined for each participant using a cutoff of 1.75. Logistic regression analyses were used to examine associations between depression outcomes and socio-demographic, behavioural and medical history variables. Results.
Legacies of the Magdalen Laundries, 2021
Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the ... more Background. This study concerns the prevalence, risk factors and prevention of depression in the adult population in three sub-counties in Mbarara district. Depression is a common mental disorder which presents with a wide array of symptoms including loss of energy, poor sleep, poor eating habits, fatigue, irritability and social withdrawal. The main objective of the present study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with depression and to identify measures that can be implemented to reduce risk factors of the disease among adults in Nyamitanga, Rugando and Rwanyamahembe sub-counties in Mbarara district. Methods. A cross-sectional design was used to capture data from a study sample size of 383 participants who were involved in completion of screening tests for depression. Scores from a 7-item version of Hopkins Symptom Checklist for Depression were averaged and the probable depression determined for each participant using a cut-off of 1.75. Logistic regression anal...
INTERNATIONAL JOURNALS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH, 2019
This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and develo... more This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and development in Nyagatare District as a case of study. The study was carried out in Nyagatare District and its objective are as follows: To Examine the functioning of Mutual health insurance scheme in Nyagatare District; to find out the impact of improved health status of the people on Economic development in Nyagatare District, to identify the challenges encountered by both mutual health officials and the beneficiaries of mutual health insurance in Nyagatare District. In order to arrive to the findings, the researcher used structured questionnaires and the interview guide to collect data. The population of the study was comprised both beneficiaries of mutual health insurance and staffs at the sector and cell levels in Nyagatare District. These questionnaires were given to 30 respondents including fourteen questionnaires (14) which include six heads of households (6); six agents (6) of mutual health insurance and two patients (2) in health centre of Biguhu. Sixteen questionnaires (16) designed to the staffs at sector and cell levels and two nurses (2). A sample of 30 respondents was randomly selected. Findings revealed that Mutual health insurance plays a big role in the economic development process of the beneficiaries in Nyagatare District through real costs of healthcare services costs minimization. Hence new ventures were to be born through good management of mutual health insurance contributions. At the end of the study, several suggestions were given to the officials and beneficiaries of this policy of MHI scheme and even suggestion for further research was proposed.
This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and develo... more This study is about the contribution of Mutual Health Insurance on the economic growth and development in Nyagatare District as a case of study. The study was carried out in Nyagatare District and its objective are as follows: To Examine the functioning of Mutual health insurance scheme in Nyagatare District; to find out the impact of improved health status of the people on Economic development in Nyagatare District, to identify the challenges encountered by both mutual health officials and the beneficiaries of mutual health insurance in Nyagatare District. In order to arrive to the findings, the researcher used structured questionnaires and the interview guide to collect data. The population of the study was comprised both beneficiaries of mutual health insurance and staffs at the sector and cell levels in Nyagatare District. These questionnaires were given to 30 respondents including fourteen questionnaires (14) which include six heads of households (6); six agents (6) of mutual health insurance and two patients (2) in health centre of Biguhu. Sixteen questionnaires (16) designed to the staffs at sector and cell levels and two nurses (2). A sample of 30 respondents was randomly selected. Findings revealed that Mutual health insurance plays a big role in the economic development process of the beneficiaries in Nyagatare District through real costs of healthcare services costs minimization. Hence new ventures were to be born through good management of mutual health insurance contributions. At the end of the study, several suggestions were given to the officials and beneficiaries of this policy of MHI scheme and even suggestion for further research was proposed.