Research articles: Recent submissions
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Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda: Prevalence and associated factors
(PLOS Global Public Health, 2023)Background: As the burden of dementia continues to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to develop an evidence base for potentially modifiable risk factors such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Cognitive impairment ... -
Involvement and burden of informal caregivers of patients with mental illness: the mediating role of affiliated stigma
(BMC psychiatry, 2023)Background: The fear and lack of understanding of mental illness can lead to stigma. The stigma of mental illness affects not only individuals who suffer from it, but also the caregivers. Stigma among caregivers can lead ... -
Suicide related to the COVID‑19 pandemic in India: A systematic review
(Discover Psychology, 2023)Background: The suicide rate has increased during the pandemic in India. Moreover, several studies, especially pressmedia reporting suicide studies have been conducted but no systematic review has been attempted in this ... -
Psychological distress and associated factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 lockdown – A multicentre study
(Heliyon, 2022)Objective: To assess the prevalence of psychological distress (PD), and its associated demographic, psychosocial, hospital and health-related factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 related lockdown. Methods: ... -
Challenges and Fears of Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV Facing Transition to Adult HIV Care
(AIDS and Behavior, 2022)Adolescents and young adults living with perinatally-acquired HIV (AYLPHIV) have poor outcomes along each step of the HIV care continuum due to challenges in seeking care and advocating for themselves. The transition from ... -
Perspectives About Transition Readiness Among Adolescents and Young People Living With Perinatally Acquired HIV in Rural, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Study
(Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 2022)Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy, treatment outcomes are worse among adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV (AYLPHIV). These disparities are magnified during the transition from ... -
Patient Satisfaction and Perceptions Regarding Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Services in Rural Southwestern Uganda
(J AIDS HIV Treat, 2022)Background: Patient satisfaction and perception of the healthcare services received contribute to compliance with treatment guidelines, retention in care, and adherence to recommendations. This is especially so in the ... -
Exploring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Ugandan university students: its associations with academic performance, depression, and suicidal ideations
(BMC Psychology, 2023)Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among university students have been linked to a variety of factors and have been shown to have a dose–response relationship with adult health and behavior. Objective: To ... -
Refugee Stigma and Its Association with Depression Symptom Severity: Findings from Urban Refugees Living in Mbarara City, Southwestern Uganda
(Open Journal of Psychiatry, 2022)Introduction: Refugees in urban areas often face acculturation challenges, stigma, and stereotypes that impact their mental well-being. The aim of the present study was to examine the prevalence of stigma and its association ... -
Personality and psychological well-being among cancer caregivers at the uganda cancer institute and mbarara regional referral hospital
(African Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Research, 2022)To assess the relationship between personality and psychological wellbeing among caregivers of patients with cancer in central and southwestern Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among adult caregivers ... -
Mental disorders and lack of social support among refugees and Ugandan nationals screening for HIV at health centers in Nakivale refugee settlement in southwestern Uganda
(Journal of Global Health Reports, 2022)Background Exposure to potentially traumatic events and daily stressors in humanitarian settings puts refugees and asylum seekers (henceforth collectively referred to as refugees) at increased risk for mental disorders. ... -
Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries among people on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a cross sectional study
(BMC Oral Health, 2022)Background: Oral diseases are estimated to affect half of people living with HIV in the western world, and are often marked by pain, discomfort, disfigurement and reduced quality of life. Both HIV-specific and antiretroviral ... -
Prevalence of depression in Uganda: A systematic review and meta-analysis
(Plos one, 2022-10-20)Background Depression is one of the most studied mental health disorders, with varying prevalence rates reported across study populations in Uganda. A systematic review and meta-analysis was carried out to determine the ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and experiences in suicide assessment and management: a qualitative study among primary health care workers in southwestern Uganda
(BMC psychiatry, 2022)Background: Suicide is one of the leading causes of death globally, with over 75% of all suicides occurring in low and middle-income Countries. Although 25% of people have contact with their health care workers before ... -
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. ... -
Prevalence, correlates and treatment needs of dental caries among people on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: a cross sectional study
(BMC Oral Health, 2022)Background: Oral diseases are estimated to affect half of people living with HIV in the western world, and are often marked by pain, discomfort, disfigurement and reduced quality of life. Both HIV-specific and antiretroviral ... -
Intrapersonal predictors of internalized stigma among school going adolescents living with HIV in southwestern Uganda.
(Kirabira, J., Ashaba, S., Favina, A., Maling, S., Nansera, D., & Zanoni, B. C. (2022). Intrapersonal predictors of internalized stigma among school going adolescents living with HIV in southwestern Uganda.medRxiv ., 2022-06-02)Background: HIV is one of the most stigmatized conditions globally significantly affecting the quality of life of people living with HIV. Stigma particularly affects adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) due to challenges ... -
Length of stay of hospitalized patients at tertiary psychiatry facilities in Uganda: the role of caregiver’s presence
(Discover Mental Health, 2022-07-04)Background: Whether the presence of caregivers during the hospital stay of patients with mental illness affects the length of hospital stay (LoS) remains inconclusive. Aims (1) To determine the average LoS and the associated ... -
Psychosocial supports utilized by caregivers of patients with dementia in South western Uganda: A qualitative investigation
(Research square, 2019)Background: Patients with dementia experience problems ranging from mild to severe impairments in daily life activities. In Uganda, like in most other low and middle-income countries, families are a cornerstone in providing ... -
Psychological correlates of suicidality in HIV/AIDS in semi-urban south-western Uganda
(Tropical Doctor, 2016)There is a paucity of data on the prevalence of suicidality in HIV/AIDS, and associated psychological factors in sub- Saharan Africa, shown to be high in Uganda. Yet, the region accounts for over 70% of the world HIV burden. ...
