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ArticleAutism : the international journal of research and practice2026

Community Perceptions of the Causes of Autism and Help-Seeking Responses: A Multi-Site Qualitative Study Across Northern Uganda.

Jonathan Vincent, Diana Kajjumba, Richard Amone, Edward John Estlin, Kennedy Kosko Okello, Franceska Akello, James Okello, Richard Idro, Catherine Abbo, Simple Ouma

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Jonathan VincentLancaster University, UK.ORCID 0000-0001-6278-4670
Diana KajjumbaGlobal Health Uganda, Uganda.
Richard AmoneGlobal Health Uganda, Uganda.
Edward John EstlinBradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK.
Kennedy Kosko OkelloWomen and Children Agenda, Uganda.
Franceska AkelloGulu University, Uganda.
James OkelloGulu University, Uganda.
Richard IdroGlobal Health Uganda, Uganda.
Catherine AbboMakerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda.
Simple OumaGlobal Health Uganda, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0002-4510-6736

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Understanding the causes of autism in sub-Saharan Africa remains limited, contributing to stigma and delayed identification. This multi-site qualitative study examined community explanatory models of autism and related help-seeking practices in Northern Uganda. Data were generated through 25 semi-structured interviews and 4 focus group discussions (

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Autistic DisorderHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticePatient Acceptance of Health CareAdolescentAdultChildFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleQualitative ResearchRural PopulationSocial StigmaUgandaYoung AdultAfricaautismcausesdisabilityqualitative researchUganda

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PMID42017844
PMCPMC13187212

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