A5079026027- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Research
- Child Abuse and Trauma
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Gender, Security, and Conflict
- Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
Kyambogo University
2022-2025
University of Southern California
2023
William & Mary
2023
Williams (United States)
2023
Lira Hospital
2023
University of the Witwatersrand
2019-2020
University of the Humanities
2020
University of Botswana
2014-2018
University of Southern Denmark
2018
Antrim Area Hospital
2008-2016
To explore the potential role of uncoupling protein (UCP) family in human obesity and diabetes, we have used reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction to quantify UCP mRNA expression skeletal muscle. Levels for UCP2, both short (UCP3S) long (UCP3L) forms UCP3, were highly correlated individuals, indicating that gene transcription these UCPs may be coordinately regulated by common mechanisms. In normal glucose-tolerant muscle UCP2 levels positively with percentage body fat BMI (r = 0.6...
Depression represents a significant mental health problem (MHP) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially among early adults. Nevertheless, most adults with depression do not seek treatment. Failure to recognize knowledge about literacy (MHL) may contribute poor help-seeking behavior. This study assessed MHL, access barriers care for Uganda.Data were collected from students two of the largest universities Uganda. Participants completed questionnaires on depression, sources...
<h3>Background</h3> Familial risk factors have been implicated in the development of mental health problems adolescents. Whether associations between parental loading, as assessed by lifetime psychopathology, and offspring internalising externalising were moderated family socioeconomic position (SEP) was investigated. Two hypotheses moderation tested: (1) "social push" hypothesis which loading effects are stronger contexts with low environmental risks (2) "vulnerability" high-risk...
This was a cross-sectional study designed to assess the validity of Finnish Diabetes Risk Score for detecting undiagnosed type 2 diabetes among general medical outpatients in Botswana. Participants aged ≥20 years without previously diagnosed were screened by (1) an 8-item risk assessment questionnaire and (2) Haemoglobin A1c test. Data from 291 participants analyzed (74.2% females). The mean age 50.1 (SD = ±11) years, prevalence 42 (14.4%) with no significant differences between gender (20%...
Abstract War experiences are associated with the risk of long-term mental health problems. The War-affected Youths (WAYS) Study comprises a cohort 539 youths (61% male) aged between 18 to 25 (at baseline) randomly sampled from population war-affected in northern Uganda. study aims chart trajectory consequences war and roles individual, family, community contextual protective factors influencing course using Social Ecology Model, thus, addressing both individual its social ecology. Knowledge...
Background War experiences (WE) and postwar environments (PWE) are associated with mental ill-health. The present study aims to investigate the pathways from WE PWE ill-health define opportunities for intervention through analysis of war-affected youths (WAYS) cohort study. Method WAYS is an ongoing a large former child soldiers being conducted in Uganda. Mental health problems, subjective contexts were assessed by local adaptations internationally developed measures use at least 6 years...
Although sexual violence in war is associated with long-term mental health problems, little known about its association general functioning and the factors that explain this association. This study aims to illuminate path from poor functioning. The prevalence of among formerly abducted girls Northern Uganda was assessed as well extent which stigma community relations between In a cross-sectional analysis using data WAYS (N = 210, baseline age 22.06, SD 2.06, minimum-maximum 18–25), mediation...
The objective of this study is to investigate the effects sexual violence on odds different psychosocial outcomes (depression, psychotic symptoms, somatic complaints, conduct problems, daily functioning, community relations, and stigma) among formerly abducted girls in Uganda. Data from an on-going War-Affected Youth Study (WAYS) Uganda was used compute prevalence problems (scores ≥ 75th percentile) three categories (1) no history without children, 2) a 3) with children as consequence) 210...
BackgroundExposure to war is associated with considerable risks for long-term mental health problems (MHP) and poor functioning. Yet little known about functioning service (MHS) use among former child soldiers (FCS). We assessed whether different categories of experiences predict perceived need for, sources barriers MHS FCS.
Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are associated with severe life-long negative outcomes, including depression. Particularly in low- and middle-income countries, few studies have been conducted to assess the impact of ACEs. Aim: To influence ACEs on depression among young adults. Setting: Participants were students at a large university Gaborone, Botswana. Methods: Using cross-sectional design, we investigated associations between adults Botswana ( n = 392, mean age 22.2, ±...
In this qualitative study of 134 formerly abducted adolescent boys at four rehabilitation centres in Northern Uganda, the described their lives rebel captivity and coping strategies suggested ways reintegration. They witnessed, endured participated hideous atrocities while captivity. Vigilance, absolute obedience, cooperation with captors; prayer hope; denial, blaming others, constant preparedness to flee; use traditional medicine; resilience perseverance, were some they employed during...
Depression is common among university students and often impacts their career development health. Stressful life events might be associated with depression but remain to studied young adults, especially in non-Western settings. stressful were assessed 304 at a Botswana ( M = 21.56, standard deviation 1.86) using the 21-item Beck’s Inventory (BDI) 26-Item Social Readjustment Rating Scale. Regression models fitted study associations between while one-way between-subjects analysis of variance...
Previous studies have mainly considered war-affected youth as a homogenous group yet several subpopulations of youth, such survivors sexual violence, exist with unique mental health problems and treatment needs. This study aimed to assess posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perceptions meaning illness, access barriers care among violence.Data were collected from violence during war (N = 181) who are participants in the longitudinal War-Affected Youth Survey (WAYS) Northern Uganda....
Africa is witnessing rapid changes in family structure with noticeable absence and non-involvement of fathers child-rearing. This study investigated the influence father involvement child care on emotional well-being young adult offspring a cross-sectional survey 375 students (age: M = 21.05 ± 1.94) at university Botswana. The Positive Affect Negative Scale Perception Father Involvement were used to assess fathers’ involvement, respectively. T-tests, analyses variance, regression compute...