Purpose: To describe the self-perceived occupational gaps among a sample of general
population of English speaking in Uganda, and to explore the differences in perceived
occupational gaps to those of a sample from Swedish general population.
Design: Cross-sectional study.
Method: 252 individuals were recruited from 4 districts in Uganda. The data was collected
using Occupational Gaps Questionnaire to assess occupational gaps among participants.
Results: Occupational gaps were reported by 91% of participants. The mean number of gaps per
person was 5.8 (SD = 3.9). Gaps were more common, and number of gaps per person was higher,
than in samples of general population, and even some patient groups in Sweden. The most
common gaps were perceived in working (42%), studying (37%) and hobbies (35%). There was
no significant difference in number of gaps depending on sex, vocation or living environment,
but younger participants perceived more gaps compared to older.