Background: There is high inter-dependency and link of mental health disorders and HIV/AIDS as reported from different studies. Thus, this study assessed the chronological onset of HIV/AIDS and mental disorders, adherence ...

Introduction: Although both survivors and perpetrators of the 1994 Tutsi genocide in Rwanda continue to experience the impacts of this tragedy and its aftermath, a number of health measures have been implemented to lessen ...

BACKROUND: Burn injuries cause loss of 18 million of days adjusted life years (DALYs) and 180 thousand deaths per year. In developing countries, the inevitable complications of post burn scarring are associated with added ...

Background Objectives: to demonstrate the prevalence of psychopathologies like depression and anxiety in children and their parents and to explore correlates of ego resilience Methods: The participants have been ...

Adolescent sexual abuse has a harmful impact on identity development and various aspects of life. Objective: This study aimed to identify statuses and dimensions of Rwandan adolescents ‘girls and examine the association ...

Background Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide. If diagnosed and treated early, the survival rate is fair even in resource-poor settings like Rwanda. We aimed to study the health-related quality ...

Background: It is globally estimated that 20 % of adolescents suffer from one or more behavioural problems. Different studies showed that this problem is associated with various factors including poor academic performance, ...

Nyiragongo and Nyamuragira volcanoes of the East African Rift are among the most active sulfur dioxide (SO2) emitters on Earth. Considering the environmental and health impacts of volcanic SO2, understanding its dispersion ...

This research aims to advance the quantum dynamics simulation of van der Waals molec ular clusters, including H2O–H2O, H2O–HCN, and N2O–CO, which are formed with abundant molecules in the interstellar medium (ISM) such ...

Urban climate resilience has become a global critical issue as cities face increasing challenges from climate change impacts. As Rwanda aspires to be a developed nation with urbanization as a key factor for the development, ...