Research articles: Recent submissions
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Editorial: Hopelessness and suicide among children and adolescents in low and middle income countries
(Frontiers in Sociology, 2023-06-01)Although suicide is a potentially preventable condition, it has remained global leading cause of death. The factors associated with death by suicide are similar to those identified in persons with suicidal ideation and ... -
Depression among Bangladeshi diabetic patients: a cross-sectional, systematic review, and meta-analysis study
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Abstract: Aim This study aims to assess the prevalence and associated factors of depression among diabetic patients in a cross-sectional sample and perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the extant studies to ... -
Problematic use of the internet, smartphones, and social media among medical students and relationship with depression: An exploratory study
(Plos one, 2023)Background: Students in sub-Saharan African countries experienced online classes for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic. For some individuals, greater online engagement can lead to online dependency, which can ... -
Depression, suicidality, substance-use and associated factors among people living with HIV the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda
(Plos one, 2023)Background: Mental disorders are common in people living with HIV (PLHIV) but they are often unrecognized and untreated. Furthermore, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the already limited mental health services in low ... -
Absconding among admitted patients with bipolar affective disorder diagnosis in Uganda
(BMC Psychiatry, 2023)Background: Hospitalization is often necessary for individuals with Bipolar affective Disorder (BAD) during severe manic or depressive episodes, as well as for stabilizing treatment regimens. However, a significant proportion ... -
Perceived norms about male circumcision and personal circumcision status: a crosssectional, population-based study in rural Uganda
(medRxiv, 2023)Introduction: Over the past decade, 15 high-priority countries in eastern and southern Africa have promoted voluntary medical male circucmsion for HIV and STI prevention. Despite male circumcision prevalence in Uganda ... -
Childhood trauma among adult patients with mental illness in south-western Uganda: A hospital-based study
(SSM-Mental Health, 2023)Introduction: Childhood trauma plays a central role in the long-term outcomes and quality of life of adults with mental disorders. Its burden among patients receiving mental health care in rural health facilities has not ... -
Caregiver preferences for physically harsh discipline of children in rural Uganda
(Journal of Family Violence, 2023)Purpose: Physically harsh discipline is associated with poor developmental outcomes among children. These practices are more prevalent in areas experiencing poverty and resource scarcity, including in low- and middle-income ... -
Prevalence of violence towards men living with HIV/AIDS in rural communities of SouthWestern Uganda
(African Health Sciences, 2022)Background: Violence towards HIV positive men is one of the silent barriers to utilization of HIV care services. HIV positive men are potential victims of violence from other people including women, and violence may interfere ... -
The Relationship Between Peer Influence and Alcohol Use Among School-Going Adolescents in Kasese Municipality, Uganda
(Journal of Advanced Research and Multidisciplinary Studies, 2023)Peer influence is a major contributing factor to the upsurge in risky alcohol behaviors among school-going adolescents. This trend has become a public health concern in many parts of the world. Debate continues as to whether ... -
Psychosocial Challenges of the Coronavirus Disease-2019 Pandemic Among Frontline Health Care Providers and Their Coping Mechanisms at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Southwestern Uganda
(Psychology Research and Behavior Management,, 2023)Background: As a novel global health pandemic, Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-2019) has posed various challenges to frontline healthcare providers (FHCPs). This study explored the social and psychological challenges of ... -
Teachers’ Professional Development and Job Performance in Selected Secondary Schools in Ibanda Municipality Uganda
(East African Journal of Education Studies, 2023)The study examined the relationship between teachers’ professional development and teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Ibanda Municipality. A cross-sectional descriptive survey design using a quantitative ... -
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 ... -
Labia minora elongation: a neglected formof genital mutilation with mental and sexual health concerns
(eClinicalMedicine, 2023)Labia minora elongation (LME) is a form of female genital mutilation (FGM) that involves the elongation of the inner lips of the female external genitalia or labia minora with the use of herbs (i.e., Solanum aculeastrum, ... -
Adherence to Typical Antipsychotics among Patients with Schizophrenia in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
(Schizophrenia Research and Treatment, 2023)Background: There has been a recent transition from typical to atypical antipsychotics in managing schizophrenia. This has been attributed to the acute side effects experienced by patients on typical antipsychotics that ... -
Perspectives on mental health services for medical students at a Ugandan medical school
(BMC Medical Education, 2022)Background: University-based mental health services for medical students remain a challenge, particularly in lowincome countries, due to poor service availability. Prior studies have explored the availability of mental ... -
Enhancing the Capacity of Providers in Mental Health Integration (ECaP-MHI) in Rural Uganda: The Adaptation Process
(Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2023)Purpose: Uganda adopted the World Health Organization (WHO) model of creating district health management teams (DHMT) comprised of public health officials and administrators to supervise health service delivery at the ... -
Informal Support for People With Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in Rural Uganda: A Qualitative Study
(International journal of mental health systems, 2020)Background: The generation of people getting older has become a public health concern worldwide. People aged 65 and above are the most at risk for Alzheimer’s disease which is associated with physical and behavioral changes. ... -
Factors associated with elder abuse and neglect in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional study of community older adults attending an outpatient clinic
(PLoS ON, 2023)Background: Elderlies are vulnerable to abuse, and evidence suggests that one in three elderlies experience abuse. Abuse can impact the well-being of older persons, decreasing their quality of life, leading to mental health ... -
Risky sexual behaviours among Ugandan university students: A pilot study exploring the role of adverse childhood experiences, substance use history, and family environment
(PLoS one, 2022)Background: University students are known to have risky sexual behaviours (RSBs). The severity of the RSB is influenced by many factors, including the family environment, exposure to adverse childhood events (ACEs), and ...
