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    Impact of Social Support Groups on the Mentally Ill Children With Autism, a Case Study of Kabbubbu Health Center IV, Manyangwa Village, Wakiso District
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-05-28) Hope Eleanor Mukisa
    Mental disorders affect approximately one in seven children and adolescents aged 10-19. Among this age group, anxiety disorders affect 27.5% and depression affects 12.7% of children, with these conditions often occurring together (UNICEF 2021). According to Newton (2016), globally, the prevalence of ASD is approximately 1 in 160 children. According to the New Hope Uganda report 2017, Autistic children are at risk of accidents and injuries due to their impaired judgment. As a result, many caregivers keep these children confined at home for protection. The stigma around autism and lack of willing caregivers contribute to parents isolating their autistic children from the community (New Hope Uganda report 2017). Manyabgwa Village is a rural community in Uganda with limited access to healthcare services. Kabbubbu Health Center IV, located in this village, provides a range of medical services, including mental health support. The center has established social support groups for health workers to share experiences, coping strategies, and provide emotional assistance for autistic members in the community.