AUTHOR'S PROFILE

Akena Dickens D

Publications (43)

Phenotype harmonization and analysis for The Populations Underrepresented in Mental illness Association Studies (the PUMAS Project).

Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ramirez-Diaz Ana M AM Diaz-Zuluaga Ana M AM Stroud Rocky E RE Vreeker Annabel A Bitta Mary M Ivankovic Franjo F Wootton Olivia O Whiteman Cole A CA Mountcastle Hayden H Jha Shaili C SC

Exploring psychotic symptoms among substance-naïve individuals and recent abstainers without a psychosis diagnosis: A cross-country study across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and South Africa.

Journal: Psychiatry research

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Authors & Co-authors:  Kisiang'ani Isaac Babu IB Aden Mohammed M Mwangi Henry R HR Akena Dickens D Alemayehu Melkam M Barasa Julius J Gelaye Bizu B Gichuru Stella S Kariuki Symon M SM Kwobah Edith Kamaru EK

A blended genome and exome sequencing method captures genetic variation in an unbiased, high-quality, and cost-effective manner.

Journal: bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology

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Authors & Co-authors:  Boltz Toni A TA Chu Benjamin B BB Liao Calwing C Sealock Julia M JM Ye Robert R Majara Lerato L Fu Jack M JM Service Susan S Zhan Lingyu L Medland Sarah E SE

Differences in Mental Illness Stigma by Disorder and Gender: Population-Based Vignette Randomized Experiment in Rural Uganda.

Journal: PLOS mental health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Lee Yang Jae YJ Christ Ryan R Mbabazi Rita R Dabagia Jackson J Prendergast Alison A Wykoff Jason J Dasari Samhitha S Safai Dylan D Nakaweesi Shakira S Aturinde Swaib Rashid SR

Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the UBACC questionnaire in a multi-country psychiatric study in Africa.

Journal: Comprehensive psychiatry

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Authors & Co-authors:  Kipkemoi Patricia P Mufford Mary S MS Akena Dickens D Alemayehu Melkam M Atwoli Lukoye L Chibnik Lori B LB Gelaye Bizu B Gichuru Stella S Kariuki Symon M SM Koenen Karestan C KC

Effects of M-DEPTH Model of Depression Care on Maternal Functioning and Infant Developmental Outcomes in the Six Months Post Delivery: Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Journal: Women's reproductive health (Philadelphia, Pa.)

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Authors & Co-authors:  Wagner Glenn J GJ Ghosh-Dastidar Bonnie B Faherty Laura L Beyeza-Kashesya Jolly J Nakku Juliet J Nabitaka Linda Kisaakye LK Akena Dickens D Nakigudde Janet J Ngo Victoria V McBain Ryan R

Use of computer-assisted self-interview in detection of and referral for depression among adolescents living with HIV at an urban HIV treatment clinic in Uganda: a quasi-experimental study.

Journal: BMJ paediatrics open

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Alinaitwe Racheal R Elyanu Peter James PJ Kanywa Jacqueline Balungi JB Akena Dickens D

Relationships between trauma types and psychotic symptoms: A network analysis of patients with psychotic disorders in a large, multi-country study in East Africa.

Journal: Comprehensive psychiatry

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Stevenson Anne A Misra Supriya S Girma Engida E Isvoranu Adela-Maria AM Akena Dickens D Alemayehu Melkam M Atwoli Lukoye L Gelaye Bizu B Gichuru Stella S Kariuki Symon M SM

Comparison of scores on Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and Hospital Anxiety and Depression - Depression subscale scores by administration mode: An individual participant data differential item functioning meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

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Authors & Co-authors:  Harel Daphna D Wu Yin Y Levis Brooke B Fan Suiqiong S Sun Ying Y Xu Mingyao M Rice Danielle B DB Boruff Jill J Markham Sarah S Ioannidis John P A JPA

Cross-cultural equivalence of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) across four African countries in a multi-national study of adults.

Journal: SSM. Mental health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ametaj Amantia A AA Denckla Christy A CA Stevenson Anne A Stroud Rocky E RE Hall Jasmine J Ongeri Linnet L Milkias Barkot B Hoffman Jacob J Naisanga Molly M Akena Dickens D

Qualitative study of the influence of antidepressants on the psychological health of patients on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda.

Journal: African journal of AIDS research : AJAR

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors:  Okello Elialilia S ES Ngo Victoria K VK Ryan Gerry G Musisi Seggane S Akena Dickens D Nakasujja Noeline N Wagner Glenn G

The role of depression in work-related outcomes of HIV treatment in Uganda.

Journal: International journal of behavioral medicine

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors:  Wagner Glenn J GJ Ghosh-Dastidar Bonnie B Slaughter Mary M Akena Dickens D Nakasujja Noeline N Okello Elialilia E Musisi Seggane S

INtegration of DEPression Treatment into HIV Care in Uganda (INDEPTH-Uganda): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Trials

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors:  Wagner Glenn J GJ Ngo Victoria V Glick Peter P Obuku Ekwaro A EA Musisi Seggane S Akena Dickens D

Giving "Sadness" a Name: The Need for Integrating Depression Treatment into HIV Care in Uganda.

Journal: Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors:  Odokonyero Raymond R Wagner Glenn G Ngo Victoria V Nakasujja Noeline N Musisi Seggane S Akena Dickens D

A Structured Protocol Model of Depression Care versus Clinical Acumen: A Cluster Randomized Trial of the Effects on Depression Screening, Diagnostic Evaluation, and Treatment Uptake in Ugandan HIV Clinics.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors:  Wagner Glenn J GJ Ngo Victoria V Goutam Prodyumna P Glick Peter P Musisi Seggane S Akena Dickens D

Barriers and facilitators to the integration of mental health services into primary health care: a systematic review protocol.

Journal: Systematic reviews

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors:  Wakida Edith K EK Akena Dickens D Okello Elialilia S ES Kinengyere Alison A Kamoga Ronald R Mindra Arnold A Obua Celestino C Talib Zohray M ZM

Barriers and facilitators to the integration of mental health services into primary health care: a systematic review.

Journal: Systematic reviews

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors:  Wakida Edith K EK Talib Zohray M ZM Akena Dickens D Okello Elialilia S ES Kinengyere Alison A Mindra Arnold A Obua Celestino C

Development and validation of a 20-item screening scale to detect major depressive disorder among adolescents with HIV in rural Uganda: A mixed-methods study.

Journal: SSM - population health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ashaba Scholastic S Cooper-Vince Christine C Vořechovská Dagmar D Maling Samuel S Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Akena Dickens D Tsai Alexander C AC

Health system constraints in integrating mental health services into primary healthcare in rural Uganda: perspectives of primary care providers.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Wakida Edith K EK Okello Elialilia S ES Rukundo Godfrey Z GZ Akena Dickens D Alele Paul E PE Talib Zohray M ZM Obua Celestino C

Community beliefs, HIV stigma, and depression among adolescents living with HIV in rural Uganda.

Journal: African journal of AIDS research : AJAR

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors:  Ashaba Scholastic S Cooper-Vince Christine E CE Vořechovská Dagmar D Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Maling Samuel S Akena Dickens D Tsai Alexander C AC

Implementing clinical guidelines to promote integration of mental health services in primary health care: a qualitative study of a systems policy intervention in Uganda.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Wakida Edith K EK Obua Celestino C Musisi Seggane S Rukundo Godfrey Z GZ Ssebutinde Peter P Talib Zohray M ZM Akena Dickens D Okello Elialilia S ES

The development and tailoring of a peer support program for patients with diabetes mellitus and depression in a primary health care setting in Central Uganda.

Journal: BMC health services research

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Okello Elialilia S ES Simoni Jane J Wagner Glenn G

Clinical outcomes among individuals with a first episode psychosis attending Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital in Uganda: a longitudinal cohort study. A study protocol for a longitudinal cohort study.

Journal: BMJ open

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Semeere Aggrey A Kadama Philippa P Mwesiga Emanuel E Basangwa David D Nakku Juliet J Nakasujja Noeline N

Feasibility, experiences and outcomes of using DIALOG+ in primary care to improve quality of life and mental distress of patients with chronic conditions: an exploratory non-controlled trial in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda.

Journal: Pilot and feasibility studies

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Authors & Co-authors:  van Loggerenberg Francois F McGrath Michael M Akena Dickens D Birabwa-Oketcho Harriet H Méndez Camilo Andrés Cabarique CAC Gómez-Restrepo Carlos C Džubur Kulenoviĉ Alma A Muhić Maja M Sewankambo Nelson K NK Sikira Hana H

Childhood trauma, major depressive disorder, suicidality, and the modifying role of social support among adolescents living with HIV in rural Uganda.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders reports

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Ashaba Scholastic S Cooper-Vince Christine C Maling Samuel S Satinsky Emily N EN Baguma Charles C Akena Dickens D Nansera Denis D Bajunirwe Francis F Tsai Alexander C AC

Construct validity and factor structure of the K-10 among Ugandan adults.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Naisanga Molly M Ametaj Amantia A Kim Hannah H HH Newman Carter C Stroud Rocky R Gelaye Bizu B Akena Dickens D

The association of cognitive impairment with quality of life and functional impairment in Ugandan first-episode psychosis patients: a cross sectional study.

Journal: Health and quality of life outcomes

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Mwesiga Emmanuel K EK Ssemata Andrew S AS Gumikiriza Joy J Nanteza Angel A Nakitende Anne Jacqueline AJ Nakku Juliet J Akena Dickens D Nakasujja Noeline N

Feasibility of conducting a pilot randomized control trial of a psycho-education intervention in patients with a first episode psychosis in Uganda-A study protocol.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Semeere Aggrey A Kadama Philippa P Mwesiga Emmanuel K EK Nakku Juliet J Nakasujja Noeline N

Effects of M-DEPTH Model of Depression Care on Maternal HIV Viral Suppression and Adherence to the PMTCT Care Continuum Among HIV-Infected Pregnant Women in Uganda: Results from a Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial at Pregnancy Completion.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Wagner Glenn J GJ Gwokyalya Violet V Faherty Laura L Akena Dickens D Nakigudde Janet J Ngo Victoria V McBain Ryan R Ghosh-Dastidar Bonnie B Beyeza-Kashesya Jolly J Nakku Juliet J

Feasibility and outcomes of using DIALOG+ in primary care to improve quality of life and mental distress of patients with long-term physical conditions: an exploratory non-controlled study in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia and Uganda.

Journal: BMC primary care

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  van Loggerenberg Francois F Akena Dickens D Alinaitwe Racheal R Birabwa-Oketcho Harriet H Méndez Camilo Andrés Cabarique CAC Gómez-Restrepo Carlos C Kulenović Alma Džubur AD Selak Nejra N Kiseljaković Meliha M Musisi Seggane S

Sensitivity and specificity of a visual depression screening instrument among HIV-positive individuals in Uganda, an area with low literacy.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Joska John J Musisi Seggane S Stein Dan J DJ

Comparing the accuracy of brief versus long depression screening instruments which have been validated in low and middle income countries: a systematic review.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Joska John J Obuku Ekwaro A EA Amos Taryn T Musisi Seggane S Stein Dan J DJ

The association between aids related stigma and major depressive disorder among HIV-positive individuals in Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Musisi Seggane S Joska John J Stein Dan J DJ

Does screening HIV-positive individuals in Uganda for major depressive disorder improve case detection rates and antidepressant prescription?

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Stein Dan J DJ Joska John J

Sensitivity and specificity of clinician administered screening instruments in detecting depression among HIV-positive individuals in Uganda.

Journal: AIDS care

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Joska John J Obuku Ekwaro A EA Stein Dan J DJ

Sensitivity and specificity of the Akena Visual Depression Inventory (AViDI-18) in Kampala (Uganda) and Cape Town (South Africa).

Journal: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors:  Akena Dickens D Joska John J Stein Dan J DJ

One year prevalence of psychotic disorders among first treatment contact patients at the National Psychiatric Referral and Teaching Hospital in Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Mwesiga Emmanuel Kiiza EK Nakasujja Noeline N Nakku Juliet J Nanyonga Annet A Gumikiriza Joy Louise JL Bangirana Paul P Akena Dickens D Musisi Seggane S

A systematic review of research on neuropsychological measures in psychotic disorders from low and middle-income countries: The question of clinical utility.

Journal: Schizophrenia research. Cognition

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Mwesiga Emmanuel K EK Akena Dickens D Koen Nastassja N Senono Richard R Obuku Ekwaro A EA Gumikiriza Joy Louise JL Robbins Reuben N RN Nakasujja Noeline N Stein Dan J DJ

Comparison of antipsychotic naïve first-episode psychosis patients and healthy controls in Uganda.

Journal: Early intervention in psychiatry

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Mwesiga Emmanuel K EK Akena Dickens D Koen Nastassja N Nakku Juliet J Nakasujja Noeline N Stein Dan J DJ

Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of integrating the management of depression into routine HIV Care in Uganda (the HIV + D trial): A protocol for a cluster-randomised trial.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Kinyanda Eugene E Kyohangirwe Leticia L Mpango Richard S RS Tusiime Christine C Ssebunnya Joshua J Katumba Kenneth K Tenywa Patrick P Mugisha James J Taasi Geoffrey G Sentongo Hafsa H