Browsing Department of Psychiatry by Author "Ainamani, Herbert E."
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Child maltreatment, cognitive functions and the mediating role of mental health problems among maltreated children and adolescents in Uganda
Ainamani, Herbert E.; Rukundo, Godfrey Zari; Nduhukire, Timothy; Ndyareba, Eunice; Hecker, Tobias (Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health, 2021)Background: Child maltreatment poses high risks to the mental health and cognitive functioning of children not only in childhood but also in later life. However, it remains unclear whether child maltreatment is directly ... -
Cognitive impairment and the associated factors among women with a history of pregnancy complications in rural southwestern Uganda
Kihumuro, Raymond Bernard; Kellen, Peace; Chun, Sarah; Wakida, Edith K.; Obua, Celestino; Ainamani, Herbert E. (PLoS ONE, 2023)Background: Worldwide, there is a growing concern about the rising number of people with declining cognitive functioning. However, findings on this phenomenon are inconclusive. Our study aimed to assess the prevalence of ... -
Fruit and vegetable intake and mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in Uganda
Ainamani, Herbert E.; Bamwerinde, Wilson M.; Rukundo, Godfrey Zari; Tumwesigire, Sam; Mfitumukiza, Valence; Bikaitwoha, Everd M.; Tsai, Alexander C. (Mental Health & Prevention, 2021)Consumption of fruits and vegetables is correlated with improved mental wellbeing. Although this growing body of research has been recognized by researchers and clinicians in high-income countries, fewer studies examining ... -
Mental Health Problems Related to COVID-19: A Call for Psychosocial Interventions in Uganda
Ainamani, Herbert E.; Gumisiriza, Nolbert; Rukundo, Godfrey Zari (Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, 2020)As different countries grapple with COVID-19, stringent measures aimed at controlling its spread have been put in place. However, these preventive measures coupled with the fear of contracting the disease are likely to ... -
Participation in gardening activity and its association with improved mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda
Ainamani, Herbert E.; Bamwerinde, Wilson M.; Rukundo, Godfrey Zari; Tumwesigire, Sam; Kalibwani, Rebecca M.; Bikaitwaho, Evard M.; Tsai, Alexander C. (Preventive Medicine Reports, 2021)Evidence from high-income settings suggests that gardening is associated with reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress. The benefits of gardening are less well understood by mental health practitioners and researchers ...