AUTHOR'S PROFILE

Ashaba Scholastic S

Publications (46)

Adverse childhood experiences, alcohol consumption, and the modifying role of social participation: population-based study of adults in southwestern Uganda.

Journal: SSM. Mental health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ashaba Scholastic S Kakuhikire Bernard B Baguma Charles C Satinsky Emily N EN Perkins Jessica M JM Rasmussen Justin D JD Cooper-Vince Christine E CE Ahereza Phionah P Gumisiriza Patrick P Kananura Justus J

Pathways to care for psychosis in rural Uganda: Mixed-methods study of individuals with psychosis, family members, and local leaders.

Journal: Global mental health (Cambridge, England)

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Authors & Co-authors:  Lee Yang Jae YJ Nakaziba Kayera Sumaya KS Waimon Sophie S Agwang Grace G Menon Kailash K Samuel Sam S Dyas Aaron Damon AD Nkolo Travor T Ingabire Haba H Wykoff Jason J

Health professionals' stigmatizing attitudes towards people with mental illness: A cross-sectional study in a referral hospital in Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Abaatyo Joan J Nyemara Novatus N Ashaba Scholastic S

Health professionals' stigmatizing attitudes towards people with mental illness: A cross-sectional study in a referral hospital in Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Abaatyo Joan J Nyemara Novatus N Ashaba Scholastic S

Correlates of HIV treatment adherence self-efficacy among adolescents and young adults living with HIV in southwestern Uganda.

Journal: PLOS global public health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ashaba Scholastic S Baguma Charles C Tushemereirwe Patricia P Nansera Denis D Maling Samuel S Zanon Brian C BC Tsai Alexander C AC

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

Psychometric evaluation of the affiliate stigma scale for caregivers of people with mental illness in Uganda.

Journal: BMC psychology

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Favina Alain A Munaru Gideon G Muwanguzi Moses M Rubega Abel A Lutasingwa Dan D Maling Samuel S Ashaba Scholastic S

Depression during pregnancy and the postpartum among HIV-infected women on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda.

Journal: Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999)

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors:  Kaida Angela A Matthews Lynn T LT Ashaba Scholastic S Tsai Alexander C AC Kanters Steve S Robak Magdalena M Psaros Christina C Kabakyenga Jerome J Boum Yap Y Haberer Jessica E JE

Reliability, Validity, and Factor Structure of the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25: Population-Based Study of Persons Living with HIV in Rural Uganda.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors:  Ashaba Scholastic S Kakuhikire Bernard B Vořechovská Dagmar D Perkins Jessica M JM Cooper-Vince Christine E CE Maling Samuel S Bangsberg David R DR Tsai Alexander C AC

"I beg you…breastfeed the baby, things changed": infant feeding experiences among Ugandan mothers living with HIV in the context of evolving guidelines to prevent postnatal transmission.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors:  Dunkley Emma E Ashaba Scholastic S Burns Bridget B O'Neil Kasey K Sanyu Naomi N Akatukwasa Cecilia C Kastner Jasmine J Berry Nicole S NS Psaros Christina C Matthews Lynn T LT

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

Crime, recidivism and mental disorders among prisoners in Mbarara municipality, southwestern Uganda.

Journal: International journal of law and psychiatry

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Forry Jimmy Ben JB Kirabira Joseph J Ashaba Scholastic S Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ

Prevalence and associated factors of mental disorders among prisoners in Mbarara municipality, southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Forry Jimmy Ben JB Ashaba Scholastic S Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ

Relative wealth, subjective social status, and their associations with depression: Cross-sectional, population-based study in rural Uganda.

Journal: SSM - population health

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Smith Meghan L ML Kakuhikire Bernard B Baguma Charles C Rasmussen Justin D JD Perkins Jessica M JM Cooper-Vince Christine C Venkataramani Atheendar S AS Ashaba Scholastic S Bangsberg David R DR Tsai Alexander C AC

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

Portrayals of mental illness, treatment, and relapse and their effects on the stigma of mental illness: Population-based, randomized survey experiment in rural Uganda.

Journal: PLoS medicine

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Rasmussen Justin D JD Kakuhikire Bernard B Baguma Charles C Ashaba Scholastic S Cooper-Vince Christine E CE Perkins Jessica M JM Bangsberg David R DR Tsai Alexander C AC

Prevalence and Associated Factors of Metabolic Syndrome among Patients with Severe Mental Illness Attending a Tertiary Hospital in Southwest Uganda.

Journal: BioMed research international

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Agaba David Collins DC Migisha Richard R Namayanja Rosemary R Katamba Godfrey G Lugobe Henry Mark HM Aheisibwe Hillary H Twesigomwe Godfrey G Ashaba Scholastic S

Post-traumatic stress disorder, psychiatric comorbidities and associated factors among refugees in Nakivale camp in southwestern Uganda.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Bapolisi Achille Mwira AM Song Suzan J SJ Kesande Claire C Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Ashaba Scholastic S

Cardio-metabolic abnormalities among patients with severe mental illness at a Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Agaba David Collins DC Migisha Richard R Katamba Godfrey G Ashaba Scholastic S

A 10-Year Risk of Cardiovascular Disease among Patients with Severe Mental Illness at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Southwestern Uganda.

Journal: BioMed research international

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors:  Agaba David Collins DC Migisha Richard R Lugobe Henry Mark HM Katamba Godfrey G Ashaba Scholastic S

Cannabis-Induced Mania Following COVID-19 Self-Medication: A Wake-Up Call to Improve Community Awareness.

Journal: International medical case reports journal

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Bongomin Felix F Najjuka Sarah Maria SM Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Ashaba Scholastic S

Adverse childhood experiences, adult depression, and suicidal ideation in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional, population-based study.

Journal: PLoS medicine

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors:  Satinsky Emily N EN Kakuhikire Bernard B Baguma Charles C Rasmussen Justin D JD Ashaba Scholastic S Cooper-Vince Christine E CE Perkins Jessica M JM Kiconco Allen A Namara Elizabeth B EB Bangsberg David R DR

Extrapyramidal Side Effects in a Patient with Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms: A Reflection of Quality of the Mental Health Care System.

Journal: Risk management and healthcare policy

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Authors & Co-authors:  Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Nkola Rahel R Najjuka Sarah Maria SM Bongomin Felix F Ashaba Scholastic S Mamun Mohammed A MA

Patients' perspectives on the experience of absconding from a psychiatric hospital: a qualitative study.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors:  Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Acai Anita A Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Harms Sheila S Ashaba Scholastic S

Prevalence of Severe Neurocognitive Impairment and Its Association with Socio-Demographics and Functionality Among Ugandan Older Persons: A Hospital-Based Study.

Journal: Clinical interventions in aging

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors:  Atim Letizia Maria LM Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Mamun Mohammed A MA Ashaba Scholastic S Maling Samuel S

Depression in Ugandan Rural Women Involved in a Money Saving Group: The Role of Spouse's Unemployment, Extramarital Relationship, and Substance Use.

Journal: International journal of women's health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Namatanzi Brendah B Kule Moses M Nkola Rahel R Najjuka Sarah Maria SM Al Mamun Firoj F Hosen Ismail I Mamun Mohammed A MA Ashaba Scholastic S

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

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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

Mental disorders and lack of social support among refugees and Ugandan nationals screening for HIV at health centers in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in southwestern Uganda.

Journal: Journal of global health reports

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Klabbers Robin E RE Ashaba Scholastic S Stern Joshua J Faustin Zikama Z Tsai Alexander C AC Kasozi Julius J Kambugu Andrew A Ventevogel Peter P Bassett Ingrid V IV O'Laughlin Kelli N KN

Psychological distress and associated factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 lockdown - A multicentre study.

Journal: Heliyon

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Kirabira Joseph J Ben Forry Jimmy J Ssebuufu Robinson R Akimana Benedict B Nakawuki Madrine M Anyayo Lucas L Mpamizo Emmanuel E Chan Onen Bruno B Ingabire Jane J Gumisiriza Nolbert N

Depression, anxiety, and stress among Ugandan university students during the COVID-19 lockdown: an online survey.

Journal: African health sciences

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Najjuka Sarah Maria SM Checkwech Gaudencia G Olum Ronald R Ashaba Scholastic S Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM

Length of stay of hospitalized patients at tertiary psychiatry facilities in Uganda: the role of caregiver's presence.

Journal: Discover mental health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Najjuka Maria Sarah MS Kesande Claire C Nyemara Novatus N Kule Moses M Mamum Mohammed A MA Bongomin Felix F Ashaba Scholastic S

Challenges and Fears of Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV Facing Transition to Adult HIV Care.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Ashaba Scholastic S Zanoni Brian C BC Baguma Charles C Tushemereirwe Patricia P Nuwagaba Gabriel G Kirabira Joseph J Nansera Denis D Maling Samuel S Tsai Alexander C AC

Knowledge, attitude and perceptions of medical students towards mental health in a university in Uganda.

Journal: BMC medical education

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Kihumuro Raymond Bernard RB Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Kintu Timothy Mwanje TM Nakandi Rachael Mukisa RM Muwanga David Richard DR Muganzi David Jolly DJ Atwau Pius P Ayesiga Innocent I Najjuma Josephine Nambi JN Ashaba Scholastic S

Perspectives on mental health services for medical students at a Ugandan medical school.

Journal: BMC medical education

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Kihumuro Raymond Bernard RB Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Nakandi Rachael Mukisa RM Kintu Timothy Mwanje TM Muwanga David Richard DR Muganzi David Jolly DJ Atwau Pius P Ayesiga Innocent I Acai Anita A Najjuka Sarah Maria SM

Exploring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Ugandan university students: its associations with academic performance, depression, and suicidal ideations.

Journal: BMC psychology

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Muwanguzi Moses M Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Najjuka Sarah Maria SM Mamun Mohammed A MA Arinaitwe Innocent I Kajjimu Jonathan J Nduhuura Elicana E Ashaba Scholastic S

Involvement and burden of informal caregivers of patients with mental illness: the mediating role of affiliated stigma.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Najjuka Sarah Maria SM Mamun Mohammed A MA Griffiths Mark D MD Nyemara Novatus N Ashaba Scholastic S

Factors associated with elder abuse and neglect in rural Uganda: A cross-sectional study of community older adults attending an outpatient clinic.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Atim Letizia Maria LM Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Mamum Mohammed A MA Kule Moses M Ashaba Scholastic S Maling Samuel S

Problematic use of the internet, smartphones, and social media among medical students and relationship with depression: An exploratory study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Sserunkuuma Jonathan J Kaggwa Mark Mohan MM Muwanguzi Moses M Najjuka Sarah Maria SM Murungi Nathan N Kajjimu Jonathan J Mulungi Jonathan J Kihumuro Raymond Bernard RB Mamun Mohammed A MA Griffiths Mark D MD

Gender differences in substance use and associated factors among urban refugees in Uganda.

Journal: European journal of psychotraumatology

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Bahati Ronald R Ashaba Scholastic S Sigmund Cathy Denise CD Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Ainamani Herbert Elvis HE

Male circumcision uptake and misperceived norms about male circumcision: Cross-sectional, population-based study in rural Uganda.

Journal: Journal of global health

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Perkins Jessica M JM Kakuhikire Bernard B Baguma Charles C Jeon Sehee S Walker Sarah F SF Dongre Rohit R Kyokunda Viola V Juliet Mercy M Satinsky Emily N EN Comfort Alison B AB