A5066709717- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Disaster Response and Management
- Resilience and Mental Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Hospital Admissions and Outcomes
Busitema University
2023-2025
Hope Foundation
2025
World Health Organization - Uganda
2023-2024
In recent years, Ugandan universities have faced a rising incidence of mental health issues among students, with prevalence rates disorders reaching up to 60% undergraduates. These challenges significantly impact both academic performance and social interactions. This study aimed investigate the coping mechanisms students at Busitema University. We conducted 42 key informant interviews diagnosed disorders, as determined by Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. Interviews were guided...
Background: Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) have long played a critical role in maternal healthcare globally, particularly rural regions of sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. These individuals, who often possess skills passed down through generations, provide essential and neonatal care areas with limited access to formal services. Despite their significant contributions, TBAs face challenges managing obstetric complications ensuring optimal health outcomes due the absence medical...
<strong>Background:</strong> Maternal and newborn health outcomes in Uganda have remained poor. The major challenge affecting the implementation of maternal interventions includes a shortage skilled midwives. In 2013, Lira University, Ugandan Public partnership with Seed Global Health, started first Bachelor Science Midwifery (BScM) vision to develop Master (MScM) future. <strong>Objective:</strong> Evaluate results University's Bachelors program help inform development Masters program,...
A robust emergency care system is a cost-effective method of reducing preventable death and disability, especially in low-and middle-income countries. To scale expertise across the country, Uganda Ministry Health Seed Global established Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ECHO program. We describe process establishing program resource-limited setting, best practices, lessons learned Uganda. Investigators conducted mixed-methods evaluation to assess initial 4 months' implementation EMS ECHO....
Abstract Objective: This article aims to disseminate evidence-based continuous quality improvement (CQI) information about global health, focusing on low-middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods: The objective is achieved by examining several topics, such as the interplay between knowledge dissemination and translating into practice, known "translational gap." By reviewing important foundational historical markers for CQI major health influencers disseminators of CQI, this paper seeks...
Abstract Background Proper and complete clerkships for patients have long been shown to contribute correct diagnosis improved patient care. All sections clerkship must be carefully fully completed guide the plan of management; moreover, one section guides next. Failure perform a has lead misdiagnosis due its unpleasant outcomes, such as delayed recovery, prolonged inpatient stay, high cost care and, at worst, death. Objective The objectives study were determine gap in clerkship, impact...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly infectious hemorrhagic fever disease. Four of the 6 known species can cause human Since 1976, EVD outbreaks have been recorded sporadically in East, Central, West Africa. Uganda has experienced documented since 2000 that be attributed to 3 viruses (Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo). Despite substantial advances clinical management, case fatality ratio for remains high, reaching more than 60% Zaire...
Background Pre-eclampsia and related hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are the second leading cause maternal mortality globally, with 95% burden in low middle countries. In Uganda, these conditions account for 16% deaths. Pre-eclampsia, which affects 2-8% pregnancies worldwide, significantly impacts both perinatal health due to complications iatrogenic preterm delivery. Effective management hinges on understanding condition, early symptom recognition, timely healthcare seeking. However,...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>Depression is the most prevalent psychiatric disorder in Uganda and strongly associated with suicide which an important cause of death among people aged 15–29 years. Among University students, depression affects social academic performance limits capabilities this potentially productive population. Additionally, many students display suicidal behaviour commonly a manifestation severe hence need for evaluation both suicidality bid to address...
Abstract Background Over the past years, Ugandan universities have been grappling with mental health issues among students. The prevalence of disorders was up to 60% undergraduate students in Uganda. This trend has observed at many as pose significant academic and social problems for study aimed explore coping mechanisms used by Busitema University. Methods Forty-two key informant interviews were conducted diagnosed based on Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview. All followed a...
Abstract Introduction Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a severe hemorrhagic caused by the Virus. The EVD highly infectious with high fatality rate. Uganda has experienced multiple outbreaks. To address need for renewed engagement between government and community, this study aimed to assess knowledge, attitudes, preventive practices towards in different regions of Uganda. Objectives determine level attitude prevention Virus Methods A descriptive community-based cross-sectional design was...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>: Proper and complete clerkship of patients has long been shown to contribute correct diagnosis improved care patients. All sections for must be carefully completely done, guide the plan management; moreover, one section guides next. Failure perform a lead misdiagnoses with its unpleasant outcomes like delayed recovery, prolonged inpatient stay, high cost at worst death. <bold>Objective: </bold>The objectives study are; determine gap in...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background</bold>: Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a rare and deadly infectious hemorrhagic fever disease. Four of the 6 known species can cause human Since 1976, EVD outbreaks have been recorded sporadically in East, Central, West Africa. Uganda has experienced documented since 2000 that be attributed to 3 viruses (Zaire, Sudan, Bundibugyo). Despite substantial advances clinical management, case fatality ratio for remains high, reaching more than 60% Zaire...
Abstract Introduction: Maternal and newborn care has seen significant advancements through evidence-based guidelines, including the labour guide introduced by World Health Organization (WHO). However, successful implementation of these guidelines relies on analysing level effective utilization tools such as partogram. In this study, we aim to assess effects a QI project aimed at improving partogram, current its Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, identify possible challenges in use...
Background: Epidemics are devastating as they cause mortality, and morbidity associated with a lot of stigma. Uganda experienced an outbreak Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) for 4 months from September 2022 to January 2023. Virus, the filoviridae family, is highly contagious viral hemorrhagic infection mortality rate up 90%. Of 164 cases, 18 were health workers, whom 7 died. Health professions students formed part these frontline providers in managing epidemics through community interventions such...