Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation

Validity of the center for epidemiological studies depression (CES-D) scale for depression screening in postpartum adolescents in Uganda

In Uganda, 25% of pregnancies occur among teenagers and an estimated 20.7% have postpartum depression. Postpartum depression is often underdiagnosed due to insufficient mental health resources and few validated screening tools for adolescent mothers. Addressing this gap, psychome...

Nutrient profiles and labelling practices of marketed packaged processed and ultra-processed foods in Uganda

The consumption of processed and ultra-processed foods is increasing globally and has been associated with an increased risk of diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs), partly due to their adverse nutrient profiles. In Uganda, there is limited evidence on whether these prod...