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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine April 2023 Perspectives Reports from the Field Highlights Reflections Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Hispanic/Latinx Community Ugandan Voices Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Video of the Month Announcement New Publications Article of the Month Welcome Among the Letters Congratulations Photo News Una Voz y un Voto! A Voice and a Vote! Written by Jason Nova The Latino population in the United States has been increasing continuously, resulting in shaping the cultural landscape of the United States. From entertainment to cuisine, the culture is interwoven into the fabric of American life. Most recently, the influence of the Latino vote in particular, has been picking up the attention from prominent political parties, and for good reason. According to the United States Census Bureau’s National Population Projections, the Latino population in the United States is expected to reach about 76 million by 2040, accounting for 23.2% of the overall population. This being a significant increase from the almost 60 million Latinos that lived in the United States in 2018. This growth in demographic means that the Latino vote continues to gain the ability to influence elections in the United States, most recently playing a significant role in the outcomes of elections in key battleground states. The growing Latino population in the United States presents significant opportunities to influence policy and participate actively in politics. With the potential to shift the political landscape through active participation, Latinos can influence policy decisions on key issues like immigration, education, and healthcare. Additionally, Latinos can play an active role in shaping the future of the United States by being involved in community-based organizations, participating in political campaigns, or even running for office. With around 6,600 of them holding elected office across the country at all levels. The power of the Latino vote in the United States cannot continue to be underestimated. With a growing demographic, a strong cultural influence, and significant political opportunities for the future, the Latino community has the potential to shape federal and state policies for generations to come. As more Latinos become eligible to vote, it is essential that they register and exercise that right to vote. Making their voices heard and ensuring that their diverse priorities are being represented in government. Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine 18
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Health eMagazine April 2023 Perspectives Reports from the Field Highlights Reflections Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Hispanic/Latinx Community Ugandan Voices Innovation and Technology Our Beautiful Planet Art to Remind Us of Who We Can Be Video of the Month Announcement New Publications Article of the Month Welcome Among the Letters Congratulations Photo News Calendar Global Health Family Resources Previous Issues of the eMagazine The Voice of Ugandan Students Section Editor: Joshua Matusuko Mental Health in Uganda Written by Joshua Matusuko Medical student at MaKCHS A middle aged woman is admitted to the A&E ward of Mulago National Referral Hospital with complaints of abdominal pain, non-bilious vomiting, and progressive weight loss. This is not the first time she is presenting with similar presentations to the A&E ward of the Hospital. In 2021, she presented with similar presentations after multiple admissions in different private hospitals. Then, several investigations were first done with inconclusive results. Upper GI endoscopy revealed multiple foreign bodies in the stomach causing gastric outlet obstruction and an erect abdominal x-ray was then done to rule out distal gastrointestinal involvement and/or perforation. Her uncle reported that most of these objects she could have picked from his store at home since he is an electrician. Her past psychiatric history as per the 2021 admission revealed a diagnosis of schizophrenia which was made 4 years before this admission from Butabika National Referral Hospital where she was managed as an Out-Patient on antipsychotics for six weeks. Unfortunately, documents detailing this were not carried along with the patient and therefore, we couldn’t ascertain the antipsychotics she was given. However, it was reported that following the initiation of this therapy relatives noted that she spent most of her time sleeping and showed no improvement. For this reason, they sought a second opinion from a family friend, a Psychologist who upon the patient’s reassessment advised discontinuation of antipsychotics. He, however, recommended patient counseling which they did but was not helpful. Unfortunately, no further interventions have been tried since then. She had normal developmental milestones and started school at the age of 5 years. However, in her primary 2 and 4, she lost her mother and father respectively. Since then, she has lived in different homes including her grandparents’, her uncle’s in Uganda, and her aunt’s in Kenya. An emergency laparotomy was performed and over 170 different metallic objects of varying sizes were evacuated. 19 Ugandan Voices continued on next page >>
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