A5015602334- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Parasitic Diseases Research and Treatment
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Family Support in Illness
- Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders
Makerere University
2015-2025
Busitema University
2025
Mulago Hospital
2014-2023
The AIDS Support Organization
2021
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
2014-2020
University of Cape Town
2014-2020
Gulu University
2016
University of Bahrain
2012-2013
Ministry of Health
2013
Karolinska Institutet
2008-2009
Background : The WHO estimates that more than 80% of African populations attend traditional healers for health reasons and 40%–60% these have some kind mental illness. However, little is known about the profiles outcome this approach to treatment. Objective purpose study was describe healing practices severe illnesses in Jinja Iganga districts Busoga region Eastern Uganda. Methods Four studies were conducted. Study I used focus group discussions (FGDs) with case vignettes local community...
BackgroundNodding syndrome is a poorly understood neurological disorder that predominantly occurs in Africa. We hypothesised nodding neuroinflammatory disorder, induced by antibodies to Onchocerca volvulus or its Wolbachia symbiont, cross-reacting with host neuronal proteins (HNPs), and doxycycline can be used as treatment.MethodsIn this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial, we recruited participants from districts affected northern Uganda. included children...
In case of a disease, the family system can function as burden or resource and support system. The genogram (a visual depiction patient’s relationships other relevant information) helps doctor to get clear understanding symptoms, life events, diseases across three generations. different phases dialogue are: joining, context mission clarification, questions about dynamics psychological resources challanges, treatment planning, conclusion interview. following communication techniques proof be...
Child and adolescent anxiety disorders are the most prevalent form of childhood psychopathology. Research on child has predominantly been done in westernized societies. There is a paucity data prevalence, comorbidity, predictors children adolescents non-western societies including those sub-Saharan Africa. This paper investigates north-eastern Uganda. To determine prevalence DSM-IV disorders, as well comorbidity patterns aged 3 to 19 years Four districts (Lira, Tororo, Kaberamaido Gulu)...
Millions of African children are having to grow up under harsh and adverse psychosocial conditions but it's not fully understood how this negative environment is affecting their mental health. This paper examines the prevalence risk factors depression in childhood adolescence as seen a community sample derived from four disadvantaged districts north-eastern Uganda.1587 were assessed using structured instrument administered by trained psychiatric nurses collect data on disorders (DSM IV...
Objectives Nodding syndrome (NS) is a poorly understood neurological disorder affecting thousands of children in Africa. In March 2012, we introduced treatment intervention that aimed to provide symptomatic relief. This included sodium valproate for seizures, management behaviour and emotional difficulties, nutritional therapy physical rehabilitation. We assessed the clinical functional outcomes this after 12 months implementation. Design was cross-sectional study cohort patients with NS...
Nodding Syndrome is a poorly understood neurologic disorder of unknown aetiology that affects children and adolescents in Africa. Recent studies have suggested the head nods are due to atonic seizures may be classified as probably symptomatic generalised epilepsy. As part Ugandan Ministry Health clinical managementresponse, multidisciplinary team developed manual guide training health workers with knowledge skills manage patients. In absence known cause, it was decided offer care. The...
There is a widening mental health treatment gap for children and adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. The region has few economic or human resources dedicated to the of young people. World Health Organization's Mental Gap Action Plan push be included Millennium Development Goals have raised profile child but comparatively studies estimated prevalence rates assessed needs tested interventions African countries. In most countries there no clear pathway access treatment, especially in-patient...
The prevalence and factors associated with major depressive disorder (MDD) among adults cancer have been documented in the scientific literature. However, this data is limited children adolescents cancer; especially low resource settings such as Uganda. We assessed MDD attending Uganda institute out-patient clinic.This was a cross-sectional study which three hundred fifty-two any diagnosis were screened for depression using Child Depression Inventory (CDI) evaluated mini neuropsychiatric...
During adolescence, a critical developmental phase, cognitive, psychological, and social states interact with the environment to influence behaviors like decision-making interactions. Depressive symptoms are more prevalent in adolescents than other age groups which may affect socio-emotional behavioral development including academic achievement. Here, we determined association between depression symptom severity impairment among enrolled secondary schools of Eastern Central Uganda. This...
Mental health problems are a major public concern worldwide. Evidence shows that African communities, including Uganda, use both modern and traditional healing systems. There is limited literature about the magnitude of psychological distress associated factors among attendees practices. This study aimed to determine prevalence practices in two districts Uganda. Face-to-face interviews with Lusoga version Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) were carried out 400 patients over age 18 years...
1) To determine the nature and extent of alcohol substance use 2) describe relationship between psychosocial competence among secondary school youths in Northern Central Uganda.
Background: Suicidal behavior in adolescence is a public health concern and has serious consequences for adolescents their families. There is, however, paucity of data on this subject from sub-Saharan Africa, hence the need study. Aims: A cross-sectional multistage survey to investigate adolescent suicidality among other things was undertaken rural northeastern Uganda. Methods: structured protocol administered by trained psychiatric nurses collected information sociodemographics, mental...
Sleep plays a prominent role in the growth and development of children. Children with cerebral palsy (CP) are more prone to sleep disorders (SDs) than their peers. CP, have higher prevalence involving; initiation maintenance sleep, sleep-wake transition, excessive sleepiness arousal. These impact on quality life these Despite, having high CP Uganda, there is paucity data that focuses including lack estimates breathing disorder (SBD) CP. Understanding within this population would help advise...
To determine the naturalistic outcome of treatment psychosis by traditional healers in Jinja and Iganga districts Eastern Uganda.A cohort patients with receiving from healers' shrines were recruited between January March 2008 followed up at three six months. The Mini International Neuropsychiatry Interview (MINI Plus) was used for making specific diagnosis point contact. For symptoms, Positive Negative Symptom Scale (PANSS), Young Mania Rating (YMRS) Montgomery Asberg Depression (MADRS) to...
Background: Nodding Syndrome is a debilitating disorder of yet unknown etiology that has affected children and adolescents aged 3 – 18 years in parts sub Saharan African countries including Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania Liberia.Objective: To identify stereotypes negative attitudes held by primary care health workers about nodding syndrome. Method: Of one hundred invited the Uganda Ministry Health for training on syndrome from three most districts Pader, Lamwo Kitgum forty were interviewed...