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A Study of the Viability of Implementing a Child Development CounsellingProgrammefor Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)Aged 0–3 Yearsin Uganda (2023)
Thesis
Namukwaya, C. (2023). A Study of the Viability of Implementing a Child Development CounsellingProgrammefor Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)Aged 0–3 Yearsin Uganda. (Thesis). University of salford

Development remains an immediate problem of health concern in Uganda for children who are of lower economic status. Approximately 15,000 babies are born with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Uganda every year. Children with SCD have special healthcare n... Read More about A Study of the Viability of Implementing a Child Development CounsellingProgrammefor Caregivers of Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)Aged 0–3 Yearsin Uganda.

A qualitative exploration of factors that influenced health literacy among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya during their cancer journey (2023)
Thesis
Kassaman, D. (2023). A qualitative exploration of factors that influenced health literacy among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya during their cancer journey. (Thesis). The University Of Salford

Background In Kenya, there are approximately 6,000 new breast cancer (BC) cases annually and 2,550 deaths. Approximately 80% of patients are diagnosed at advanced stages (III–IV), contributing to the high death rate. Research has shown that BC can b... Read More about A qualitative exploration of factors that influenced health literacy among women diagnosed with breast cancer in Kenya during their cancer journey.

Developing digital applications in healthcare: toolkit (2023)
Report
Brettle, A., Hepburn, P., Chapman, C., & Rog, D. (2023). Developing digital applications in healthcare: toolkit. Salford: Salford Integrated Care Service

The purpose of this toolkit is to provide a ‘how to’ manual for projects which aim to engage patients in co-creating and implementing Apps for the self-management of long-term conditions. The toolkit is based on experience gained together wi... Read More about Developing digital applications in healthcare: toolkit.

Exploring psychological distress and expressive writing in Chinese breast cancer patients (2023)
Thesis
Wu, Y. (2023). Exploring psychological distress and expressive writing in Chinese breast cancer patients. (Thesis). University of Salford

Breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy experience intense psychological distress and emotional suppression, which lowers the survivors’ quality of life and impacts their adherence to treatment. Given the insufficient identification and interv... Read More about Exploring psychological distress and expressive writing in Chinese breast cancer patients.

Male Clients' Perspective Of Their Experience Of Counselling In Prisons Stephen Brian Fauguel (2023)
Thesis
Fauguel, S. (2023). Male Clients' Perspective Of Their Experience Of Counselling In Prisons Stephen Brian Fauguel. (Thesis). University of Salford

The use of psycho-therapeutic interventions within prisons in recent years has been widespread. In order to improve the results of therapy, it is necessary to measure the effectiveness of the outcome (Castonguay, 2013). However, the measureme... Read More about Male Clients' Perspective Of Their Experience Of Counselling In Prisons Stephen Brian Fauguel.

Cultural Beliefs and Practices Influencing the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women During Pregnancy in Ota, Southwest Nigeria (2021)
Thesis
Adeosun, A. Cultural Beliefs and Practices Influencing the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women During Pregnancy in Ota, Southwest Nigeria. (Thesis). University of Salford

Maternal mortality is a global health challenge affecting women within the reproductive age group. The main causes of maternal death in low and middle- income countries are infections, obstructed labour, eclampsia, haemorrhage, and unsafe abortion. S... Read More about Cultural Beliefs and Practices Influencing the Health Seeking Behaviour of Women During Pregnancy in Ota, Southwest Nigeria.