Department of Psychiatry: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ...