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Prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with diabetes mellitus among mothers in public health facilities in Mbarara, Southwestern Uganda
(Psychology, Health & Medicine, 2024)Postpartum Depression (PPD) is a major health challenge with potentially devastating maternal and physical health outcomes. Development of diabetes mellitus has been hypothesized as one of the potential adverse effects of ... -
Self-Management Intervention for Reducing Epilepsy Burden Among Adult Ugandans with Epilepsy (SMART-U): Randomised Clinical Trial Protocol
(Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2024)Background: People of all ages are affected by epilepsy, a prevalent chronic brain illness that is primarily found in underdeveloped nations. It is very necessary to implement epilepsy self-management techniques to support ... -
Administration patterns of magnesium sulphate for women with preeclampsia and immediate newborn outcomes in Kawempe National Referral Hospital-Uganda: a cohort study
(BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2024)Background: Preeclampsia is the second leading cause of maternal death in Uganda. WHO recommends using magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) to prevent and treat preeclampsia with severe features (PEC) and eclampsia. MgSO4 is used ... -
Fostering Professional Identity Formation and Motivation for Joining Nursing and Midwifery Programmes among Undergraduate Nursing/ Midwifery Students and Recent Graduates in Uganda
(Annals of Global Health, 2024)Introduction: The development of a strong professional identity is influenced by the motivation behind enrolling in a nursing or midwifery programme. Professional identity is a driving force that sustains the commitment ... -
Nurse education in Mbarara, Uganda
(Journal of Advanced Nursing, 2001)Aim: To describe the establishment of a professional development programme for qualified nurses at Mbarara University Teaching Hospital, Uganda. Background: Between 1997 and 1999, a group of hospital-based nurses and ... -
Healthcare Workers’ Perspectives on the Utilization of the International HIV Dementia Scale for the Screening HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders: A Qualitative Study at TASO Centres in Central and Southwestern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Introduction: HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) are becoming a significant public health concern in the continuum of human immune virus (HIV) treatment. These disorders range from subtle cognitive impairments ... -
HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains ... -
Evidence-Supported Interventions for Reducing Secondary Stroke Risk in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
(Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2023)The study set out to perform a systematic literature review of evidence-based interventions that target the reduction of secondary stroke risk in Africa. The review analyzed longitudinal intervention studies conducted in ... -
Reducing stroke burden through a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in high-risk Ugandans: A protocol for a randomized controlled trial
(Plos one, 2021)Introduction: Stroke burden is rapidly increasing globally. Modifiable risk factors offer an opportunity to intervene, and targeting hypertension is a key actionable target for stroke risk reduction in sub-Saharan Africa. ... -
Estimating prognosis for traumatic brain injury patients in a low-resource setting: how do providers compare to the CRASH risk calculator?
(Journal of neurosurgery, 2020)Objective: Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a burgeoning global health concern, is one condition that could benefit from prognostic modeling. Risk stratification of TBI patients on presentation to a health facility can support ... -
Global health electives: Ethical engagement in building global health capacity
(Medical Teacher, 2020)Purpose: Little is known about the impact medical trainees undertaking global health electives (GHEs) have on host institutions and their communities in low-and middle-income countries. The goal of this study was to explore ... -
Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda
(HIV/AIDS-Research and Palliative Care, 2024)Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as ... -
Access to family planning services and associated factors among young people in Lira city northern Uganda
(BMC Public Health, 2024)Background: Access to family planning services among young people is crucial for reproductive health. This study explores the access and associated factors among young people in Lira City, Northern Uganda. Methods and ... -
Stroke Recurrence Rate and Risk Factors Among Stroke Survivors in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Systematic Review
(Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 2024)Purpose: Evidence supporting secondary stroke in sub-Saharan Africa is scarce. This study describes the incidence of stroke recurrence and associated risk factors in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods and Materials: Scientific ... -
Understanding and barriers of professional identity formation among current students and recent graduates in nursing and midwifery in low resource settings in two universities: a qualitative study
(BMC nursing, 2024)Introduction: in the changing healthcare landscape, a strong professional identity serves as a cornerstone for nurses. Therefore, transformative educational approaches that include professional judgement, reasoning, ... -
Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication: An Interview Analysis of Southwest Ugandan Patients’ Perspectives
(Annals of Global Health, 2020)Background: Hypertension is a significant cardiovascular disease (CVD) and driver to CVD disorders in sub-Saharan Africa. It is a major independent risk factor for heart failure, stroke, and kidney failure. Persons living ... -
A survey of the knowledge and practices of nursing students of Mbarara University of Science and Technology around Monitoring Fluid Requirements for burns patients on surgical ward at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
(BMC nursing, 2022)Background: There is a high mortality of burns especially in low- and middle-income countries which already have less developed healthcare systems. Besides, little is known about nursing students’ knowledge and practices ... -
Factors Associated with High Rates of Caesarean Deliveries: A Cross Sectional Study Classifying Deliveries According to Robson in Mengo Hospital Kampala
(Risk Management and Healthcare Policy, 2023)Introduction: The number of caesarean section (CS) continues to rise worldwide. CS can improve outcomes in infants and mothers. However, if used improperly, the potential harm can outweigh the potential benefits. Aim: The ... -
Validating the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Against the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition for Use in Ugand
(International Journal of Women's Health, 2023)Background: The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a widely acknowledged screening tool for postpartum depression (PPD) globally, but its validation in Uganda has been lacking. This study aimed to assess the ... -
Knowledge and Practices of Post Cesarean Section Mothers Towards Self-Care After Delivery at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
(Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2021)Background: It is recommended to all mothers to undergo post-cesarean section self-care after delivery up to six weeks. However, many mothers return to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital as a result of getting some ...
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