Research articles: Recent submissions
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Coping and Caregiving-Satisfaction among Caregivers of Patients with Cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda
(Open Journal of Medical Psychology, 2022)This study aimed at investigating the relationship between coping and caregiving satisfaction among informal cancer caregivers in Ugandan referral hospitals. A convenient sample of 436 consenting informal care givers aged ... -
Sexual violence amongst rural women living with HIV: prevalence, forms and lived experiences at health facilities in southwestern Uganda
(Pan African Medical Journal One Health, 2022)Introduction: sexual violence exists in different forms and contexts. It has different consequences including HIV/AIDS. There is limited information on the adoption of services to the victims. In this study, we investigated ... -
Gardening activity and its relationship to mental health: Understudied and untapped in low-and middle-income countries
(Preventive Medicine Reports, 2022)There is increasing awareness among researchers and health practitioners from high income countries about the potential mental health benefits of participating in gardening activities and spending substantial time in green ... -
A qualitative analysis of self-management needs of adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV in rural, southwestern Uganda
(PLOS Glob Public Health, 2024)The number of adolescents living with HIV remains high in sub-Saharan Africa with poorer HIV treatment outcomes among adolescents and young adults compared to individuals in other age groups. For adolescents and young ... -
Mental Health Challenges Among Children and Adolescents Associated With HIV Status Disclosure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocol
(Qeios, 2024)Background: Prenatally acquired HIV is highly prevalent among children and adolescents globally. HIV status disclosure to children is recommended to start from 8 years and older and has shown several benefits. However, HIV ... -
A ‘hidden problem’: Nature, prevalence and factors associated with sexual dysfunction in persons living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
(Plos one, 2024)Background: We conducted a clinic-based cross-sectional survey among 710 people living with HIV/ AIDS in stable ‘sexual’ relationships in central and southwestern Uganda. Although sexual function is rarely discussed due ... -
Development and evaluation of a mobile application trauma registry for use in low- and middle-income countries
(Trauma, 2024)Introduction: Trauma registries are a means for improving trauma care in low- and middle-income countries, though a number of challenges for the sustainability of these trauma registries exist. Mobile health applications ... -
Declining Prevalence of Probable Depression Among Patients Presenting for Antiretroviral Therapy in Rural Uganda: The Role of Early Treatment Initiation
(AIDS and Behavior, 2015)Little is known about trends in depression at antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in low- and middle-income countries. We used data from an ongoing cohort of treatment-naıve PLHIV ... -
Dual harm among patients attending a mental health unit in Uganda: a hospital based retrospective study
(BMC Psychiatry, 2024)Background: Dual harm encompasses the complex interplay of the co-occurrence of self-harm and aggression. Individuals with dual harm may display a more hazardous pattern of harmful behaviors like homicide-suicide compared ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with psychological distress among pregnant and non-pregnant youth living with HIV in rural Uganda: A comparative study
(Psychology, Health & Medicine, 2023)Youth living with HIV (YLHIV) are prone to psychological distress, which may have detrimental effects on health outcomes. Pregnant youth have poor access to HIV care increasing the risk of vertical transmission of HIV to ... -
Level of Knowledge on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights Among the Teenage Mothers and Their Parents in Rwanda: A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
(Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2024)Background: Parents are the primary caregivers and influential figures in adolescents’ lives. They play a crucial role in shaping their children’s attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors regarding sexual reproductive health. A ... -
Depression and Suicidal Ideations among Older Persons Living with HIV/AIDS in Mbarara City, Southwest Uganda
(Open Journal of Psychiatry, 2023)Background: Due to the increase in longevity and use of antiretroviral treatment, Uganda has had a growing population of older persons living with HIV/AIDS. However, there is a paucity of information on the mental health ... -
The Relationship between Age at Initiation of Regular Drinking of Alcohol and Viral Suppression Status, and Depression Symptoms Among People Living with HIV in South-Western Uganda
(AIDS and Behavior, 2023)Alcohol use is an important factor in achieving and maintaining viral suppression and optimal mental health among persons with HIV (PWH), however, the effect of age at first regular drinking on viral suppression and ... -
Electroretinography and suicidal behaviors: a systematic review
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: Electroretinogram (ERG) is one of the tools used to investigate the electrophysiological underpinnings of mental health illnesses and major clinical phenomena (e.g., suicide) to improve their diagnosis and care. ... -
Effectiveness of Behavioral Family Therapy in reducing depressive symptoms among older persons living with HIV/AIDS in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda
(International Journal of Scientific Research and Engineering Development, 2023-10)Background: Behavioral Family Therapy (BFT) is a type of psychotherapy designed to identify family patterns that contribute to a behavioral disorder or mental illness and, helps family members to break habits. Studies in ... -
Firearm-related suicides, homicides, and homicide-suicides involving security officers in two East African Countries: a press media revie
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: Firearm violence is a growing public health problem causing death globally. With easy accessibility to firearms, suicides, homicides, and homicide-suicides have increased among security officers, especially in ... -
Improved documentation following the implementation of a trauma registry: A means of sustainability for trauma registries in low- and middle-income countries
(Injury, 2021)Introduction: Trauma registries in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are critical for improv- ing trauma care; however, while some registries have been established in low-income settings, few are sustained due to a ... -
HIV awareness campaigns, Knowledge and practices among pregnant women living with HIV in northern Uganda
(PAMJ One Health, 2023)Introduction: despite significant progress made in HIV care and research, there are still many misconceptions on acquisition, treatment and progress of HIV especially in rural communities. Different strategies have been ... -
Cognitive impairment and the associated factors among women with a history of pregnancy complications in rural southwestern Uganda
(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 ... -
Burnout and Associated Factors Among Medical Students in a Public University in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Advances in Medical Education and Practice, 2021)Background: Burnout is a well-recognized phenomenon that may manifest with feelings of stress, fatigue, or exhaustion. It is a common and emerging problem among healthcare workers. Medical students may be at increased risk ...
