Research articles: Recent submissions
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Neuroendocrine- induced hyponatremia in patients with traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta- analysis of the epidemiology, factors and prognosis
(Journal of Surgical Protocols and Research Methodologies, 2023)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common brain dysfunction due to an external force as opposed to disease-induced brain damage. TBI is a leading global cause of high morbidity and mortality rates in the neurosurgical ... -
Prevalence of Alcohol Consumption and Alcohol Use Disorder among Adolescents in Ibanda District, South Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Open Journal of Social Sciences, 2023)Background: Alcohol use disorder ranks as the most prevalent mental disorder globally. However, studies on alcohol use disorder among adolescents in rural areas in sub-Saharan Africa are scarce. Despite having public health ... -
The opioid crisis fuelled by health systems: how will future physicians fare?
(BJPsych International, 2023)The opioid crisis continues to affect many areas worldwide, raising questions regarding prescribing indications. There is no consensus on negotiating the need for pain relief and the potential for medically prescribed ... -
Depression in Ugandan caregivers of cancer patients: The role of coping strategies and social support
(Psycho‐Oncology, 2023)Background: Palliative care services involve the psychological care of the caregivers of cancer patients. Psychological conditions, especially depression among caregivers, distort caregiving roles; thus, it can increase a ... -
Prevalence of dementia and its association with central nervous system infections among older persons in northern Uganda: crosssectional community-based study
(BMC geriatrics, 2023-09)Background: Dementia is a condition in which there is deterioration in cognitive function beyond what might be expected from the usual consequence of biological aging. Few studies have been conducted on the prevalence of ... -
Treatment outcomes of alcohol use disorder by traditional medicine practitioners using plant derivatives in southwestern Uganda: findings from in-depth interviews
(Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2023-08-31)Background: Globally, 5.1% of the global burden of disease and injury is attributable to alcohol in addition to its significant negative socio-economic impact. Uganda is ranked among the highest alcohol consuming countries ... -
Gender differences in substance use and associated factors among urban refugees in Uganda
(European Journal of Psychotraumatology, 2023)Background: Alcohol and other substances use related problems among refugees is a global public health concern. Although there is substantial research on the use of alcohol and other substances among the refugees, little ... -
Burden of care and coping strategies among informal caregivers of people with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in rural south-western Uganda
(BMC Geriatrics, 2023)Background: Caregiving is a draining role that inflicts a significant level of burden upon caregivers for older people with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD). Caregiver burden is associated with poor ... -
Psychiatric comorbidities of epilepsy and treatment gap among children and adolescents at Butabika National Referral Psychiatric Hospital of Uganda
(One Health, 2023)Introduction: psychiatric comorbidities of epilepsy are common. In order to improve the overall quality of life of the affected individuals it is imperative for clinicians to screen and treat these conditions early. We ... -
Opportunities to Harness Technology to Deliver HIV Prevention / Healthy Sexuality Programming to Sexual and Gender Minority Adults Living in East Africa
(AIDS and Behavior, 2021)Because of stigmatization of and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual and gender minority (SGM) people in East Africa, there is paucity of SGM-focused sexual health research. ... -
Physical and psychiatric comorbidities among patients with severe mental illness as seen in Uganda
(European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience, 2023)While psychiatric and physical comorbidities in severe mental illness (SMI) have been associated with increased mortality and poor clinical outcomes, problem has received little attention in low- and middle-income countries ... -
Suicidal behavior among inpatients with severe mental conditions in a public mental health hospital in Uganda
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: Suicidal behaviors are prevalent among inpatients with severe mental conditions and may result in many dying by suicide. Few studies have focused on the burden of suicidal behaviors among these inpatients in ... -
Quality of life and relapse of Opioid Use Disorder: a scoping review protocol
(BMJ open, 2023)Introduction: Quality of life (QoL) greatly influences the outcomes of patients with mental illnesses and there is evidence that there is an association between QoL and the relapse of Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). However, ... -
Gambling Prevalence and Factors Associated with Gambling Participation among University Students in Uganda
(Qeios, 2023)This paper examines the prevalence of gambling for gain among university students and to gain a theory-based understanding and knowledge of the influence factors of this gambling behavior based on the University Student ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among students taking university entrance tests: revisited and a study based on Geographic Information System data
(BJPsych Open, 2023)Background: A previous study identified students taking Bangladeshi university entrance tests as a vulnerable group at a higher risk of suicidal behaviours before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the impact of the pandemic ... -
Depression in Ugandan caregivers of cancer patients: The role of coping strategies and social support
(Psycho‐Oncology, 2023)Background: Palliative care services involve the psychological care of the caregivers of cancer patients. Psychological conditions, especially depression among caregivers, distort caregiving roles; thus, it can increase a ... -
Alcohol use disorder among healthcare professional students: a structural equation model describing its effect on depression, anxiety, and risky sexual behavior
(BMC Psychiatry, 2022)Background: Mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and alcohol use disorders are among the leading causes of disability worldwide. Among university students, alcohol use and poor mental health are associated ... -
The opioid crisis fuelled by health systems: how will future physicians fare?
(Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists., 2023)The opioid crisis continues to affect many areas worldwide, raising questions regarding prescribing indications. There is no consensus on negotiating the need for pain relief and the potential for medically prescribed ... -
Readmission and associated clinical factors among individuals admitted with bipolar affective disorder at a psychiatry facility in Uganda
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: Bipolar affective disorder (BAD) is a common severe mental health condition with a relapsing course that may include periods of hospital re-admissions. With recurrent relapses and admissions, the course, ... -
Maternal adverse childhood experiences, child mental health, and the mediating effect of maternal depression: A cross-sectional, population-based study in rural, southwestern Uganda
(American Journal of Biological Anthropology, 2023-05-08)Objectives: This study aimed to examine the intergenerational effects of maternal adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and child mental health outcomes in rural Uganda, as well as the potentially mediating role of maternal ...
