AUTHOR'S PROFILE

Ngwa

Publications (139)

Generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder among healthcare professionals in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda: the relationship with professional quality of life and resilience.

Journal: BMC public health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Abaatyo Joan J Favina Alain A Twine Margaret M Lutasingwa Dan D Ricciardelli Rosemary R Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ

Prevalence, risk factors and management of common mental health disorders in Cameroon: a systematic review.

Journal: BMJ public health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ngwa Che Henry CH Mpofu Limkile L Patricia Tchokokam T Njuma Libwea John J Obiora Rejoice Uche RU Keinamma Marion M Ines Danga Aloleko DA Ngo Ngo Valery NV Oneke Egbe Henrieta EH Bessong Crayton E CE

Multilevel analysis of factors associated with suicide attempts: Evidence from 2022/2023 Mozambique Demographic and Health Survey.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Asnake Angwach Abrham AA Seifu Beminate Lemma BL Fente Bezawit Melak BM Asebe Hiwot Altaye HA Bezie Meklit Melaku MM Negussie Yohannes Mekuria YM Asmare Zufan Alamrie ZA Melkam Mamaru M

Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and associated factors among sexually active men in East Africa: a multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health surveys.

Journal: BMJ open

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Negussie Yohannes Mekuria YM Fente Bezawit Melak BM Asmare Zufan Alamrie ZA Asnake Angwach Abrham AA Bezie Meklit Melaku MM Asebe Hiwot Atlaye HA Seifu Beminate Lemma BL

Healthcare provider perspectives on barriers and facilitators to integration of cardiovascular disease-related care into HIV care and treatment clinics in urban Tanzania.

Journal: Frontiers in public health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Ottaru Theresia A TA Ngakongwa Fileuka C FC Butt Zeeshan Z Hawkins Claudia A CA Kaaya Sylvia F SF Metta Emmy O EO Chillo Pilly P Siril Helen N HN Hirschhorn Lisa R LR Kwesigabo Gideon P GP

A scoping review on peer-led interventions to improve youth mental health in low- and middle-income countries.

Journal: Global mental health (Cambridge, England)

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Authors & Co-authors:  Chow Dana D Matungwa Dunstan J DJ Blackwood Elizabeth R ER Pronyk Paul P Dow Dorothy D

The impact of household wealth status on anxiety and depression of Nepal reproductive age women: Propensity score matching analysis.

Journal: Heliyon

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Authors & Co-authors:  Asnake Angwach Abrham AA Fente Bezawit Melak BM Seifu Beminate Lemma BL Asebe Hiwot Altaye HA Melkam Mamaru M Bezie Meklit Melaku MM Negussie Yohannes Mekuria YM Asmare Zufan Alamrie ZA

Person-centered and youth-oriented interventions to improve TB Care for adolescents and young adults.

Journal: PLOS global public health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Waterous Patricia P Chingono Rudo R Mackworth-Young Constance C Nyamayaro Chipo C Kandiye Faith Rutendo FR Marambire Edson E Schellenberg Joanna J Mutsvangwa Junior J Chonzi Prosper P Kavenga Fungai F

Strengthening primary care mental health services - lessons from the South African HIV programme.

Journal: South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde

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Authors & Co-authors:  Dunlop J J Zibengwa E E Manyuchi A E AE Chinyandura C C Mutsago T T Magongoa K S KS Khoele G G Mabitsi M M Rees K K

The impact of intimate partner violence on adverse birth outcomes in 20 sub-Saharan African countries: propensity score matching analysis.

Journal: Frontiers in global women's health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Asnake Angwach Abrham AA Seifu Beminate Lemma BL Gebrehana Alemayehu Kasu AK Gebeyehu Asaye Alamneh AA Gebrekidan Amanuel Yosef AY Lombebo Afework Alemu AA Abajobir Amanuel Alemu AA

Descriptive study of mental health care users 12 months pre- and post-COVID-19 lockdown.

Journal: The South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa

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Authors & Co-authors:  Hlongwane Noluthando A NA Lowton Karishma K

Growth, physical, and cognitive function in children who are born HIV-free: School-age follow-up of a cluster-randomised trial in rural Zimbabwe.

Journal: PLoS medicine

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Authors & Co-authors:  Piper Joe D JD Mazhanga Clever C Mwapaura Marian M Mapako Gloria G Mapurisa Idah I Mashedze Tsitsi T Munyama Eunice E Kuona Maria M Mashiri Thombizodwa T Sibanda Kundai K

'We are working in specialty units'-An exploratory qualitative study.

Journal: Nursing open

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Rangwaneni Mphedziseni Esther ME Raliphaswa Ndidzulafhi Selina NS Maluleke Mary M Letlalo Vusiwana Patricia VP Masutha Thingahangwi Cecilia TC Manyuma Duppy D Makhado Langanani L Rikhotso Tinyiko Nelly TN

'We are working in specialty units'-An exploratory qualitative study.

Journal: Nursing open

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Rangwaneni Mphedziseni Esther ME Raliphaswa Ndidzulafhi Selina NS Maluleke Mary M Letlalo Vusiwana Patricia VP Masutha Thingahangwi Cecilia TC Manyuma Duppy D Makhado Langanani L Rikhotso Tinyiko Nelly TN

Examining the psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 among young urban South African women.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

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Authors & Co-authors:  Hart Claire C Draper Catherine E CE Soepnel Larske M LM Godongwana Motlatso M Mabetha Khuthala K Nyati Lukhanyo H LH Crouch Simone H SH Norris Shane A SA

Examining the psychometric properties of the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 among young urban South African women.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

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Authors & Co-authors:  Hart Claire C Draper Catherine E CE Soepnel Larske M LM Godongwana Motlatso M Mabetha Khuthala K Nyati Lukhanyo H LH Crouch Simone H SH Norris Shane A SA

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

Converging evidence on the high prevalence of epilepsy in Rwanda: Response to the commentary 'High prevalence of epilepsy in Southern and Northern Rwanda: Myth or reality?'.

Journal: Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH

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Authors & Co-authors:  Garrez Ieme I Teuwen Dirk E DE Sebera Fidèle F Kayirangwa Jeannine J Düll Uta E UE Dedeken Peter P Boon Paul A J M PAJM

Diagnostic Accuracy of Plasma Cystatin C and Renal Resistive Index for Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Observational Study.

Journal: Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association

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Authors & Co-authors:  Patel Munna Lal ML Mishra Himanshu H Sachan Rekha R Singh Vipin Kumar VK Gangwar Radheyshyam R Ali Wahid W

Adaption and validation of the Rwandese version of the Young Mania Rating Scale to measure the severity of a manic or hypomanic episode.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Musoni-Rwililiza E E Arnbjerg C J CJ Rurangwa N U NU Bendtsen M G MG Carlsson J J Kallestrup P P Vindbjerg E E Gishoma D D

The state of health in the European Union (EU-27) in 2019: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study 2019.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Santos João Vasco JV Padron-Monedero Alicia A Bikbov Boris B Grad Diana Alecsandra DA Plass Dietrich D Mechili Enkeleint A EA Gazzelloni Federica F Fischer Florian F Sulo Gerhard G Ngwa Che Henry CH

Daily experiences of non-psychiatric nurses in acute psychiatric wards.

Journal: Nursing open

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Rangwaneni Mphedziseni Esther ME Raliphaswa Ndidzulafhi Selina NS Maluleke Mary M Masutha Thingahangwi Cecilia TC

Effectiveness of structured group psychoeducation for people with bipolar disorder in Rwanda: A randomized open-label superiority trial.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

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Authors & Co-authors:  Arnbjerg Caroline J CJ Musoni-Rwililiza Emmanuel E Rurangwa Nelly Umulisa NU Bendtsen Maja Grønlund MG Murekatete Chantal C Gishoma Darius D Carlsson Jessica J Kallestrup Per P

Adaption and validation of the Rwandese version of the Mood Disorder Questionnaire for the screening of bipolar disorder.

Journal: Comprehensive psychiatry

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Authors & Co-authors:  Musoni-Rwililiza E E Arnbjerg C J CJ Rurangwa N U NU Carlsson J J Kallestrup P P Vindbjerg E E Gishoma D D

The Friendship Bench as a brief psychological intervention with peer support in rural Zimbabwean women: a mixed methods pilot evaluation.

Journal: Global mental health (Cambridge, England)

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Authors & Co-authors:  Fernando Shamiso S Brown Tim T Datta Kavita K Chidhanguro Dzivaidzo D Tavengwa Naume V NV Chandna Jaya J Munetsi Epiphania E Dzapasi Lloyd L Nyachowe Chandiwana C Mutasa Batsirai B

A Digital Mental Health Intervention (Inuka) for Common Mental Health Disorders in Zimbabwean Adults in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Feasibility and Acceptability Pilot Study.

Journal: JMIR mental health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Dambi Jermaine J Norman Clara C Doukani Asmae A Potgieter Stephan S Turner Jean J Musesengwa Rosemary R Verhey Ruth R Chibanda Dixon D

Characterising school-age health and function in rural Zimbabwe using the SAHARAN toolbox.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2023

Authors & Co-authors:  Piper Joe D JD Mazhanga Clever C Mapako Gloria G Mapurisa Idah I Mashedze Tsitsi T Munyama Eunice E Mwapaura Marian M Chidhanguro Dzivaidzo D Mpofu Eddington E Mutasa Batsirai B

The impact of working alliance in managing youth anxiety and depression: a scoping review.

Journal: Npj mental health research

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Authors & Co-authors:  Dambi Jermaine M JM Mavhu Webster W Beji-Chauke Rhulani R Kaiyo-Utete Malinda M Mills Rhiana R Shumba Ruvimbo R Muchemwa Sidney S Musesengwa Rosemary R Verhey Ruth R Abas Melanie M

Validating the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) for screening of depression in Tanzania.

Journal: Neurology, psychiatry, and brain research

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Authors & Co-authors:  Smith Fawzi Mary C MC Ngakongwa Fileuka F Liu Yuanyuan Y Rutayuga Theonest T Siril Hellen H Somba Magreat M Kaaya Sylvia F SF

Agents of change among people living with HIV and their social networks: stepped-wedge randomised controlled trial of the intervention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: BMJ global health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Smith Fawzi Mary C MC Siril Hellen H Liu Yuanyuan Y McAdam Keith K Ainebyona Donald D McAdam Elspeth E Somba Magreat M Oljemark Kicki K Mleli Neema N Lienert Jeffrey J

Healthy Options: study protocol and baseline characteristics for a cluster randomized controlled trial of group psychotherapy for perinatal women living with HIV and depression in Tanzania.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Smith Fawzi Mary C MC Siril Hellen H Larson Elysia E Aloyce Zenaice Z Araya Ricardo R Kaale Anna A Kamala Janeth J Kasmani Muhummed Nadeem MN Komba Amina A Minja Anna A

Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence after HIV status disclosure among pregnant women with depression in Tanzania.

Journal: AIDS care

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors:  Aloyce Zenaice Z Larson Elysia E Komba Amina A Mwimba Angelina A Kaale Anna A Minja Anna A Siril Hellen H Kamala Janeth J Somba Magreat M Ngakongwa Fileuka F

Agents of change: Comparing HIV-related risk behavior of people attending ART clinics in Dar es Salaam with members of their social networks.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Kaaya Sylvia S Siril Hellen H McAdam Keith K Ainebyona Donald D Somba Magreat M McAdam Elspeth E Oljemark Kicki K Todd James J Andrew Irene I Simwinga Alice A

Barriers and Facilitators to Effective Implementation of the NAMWEZA Intervention in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research

Publication Year: 2021

Authors & Co-authors:  Somba Magreat M Kaaya Sylvia S Siril Hellen H Oljemark Kicki K Ainebyona Donald D McAdam Elspeth E Todd James J Andrew Irene I McAdam Keith K Simwinga Alice A

Adolescent mental health research in Tanzania: a study protocol for a priority setting exercise and the development of an interinstitutional capacity strengthening programme.

Journal: BMJ open

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Obasi Angela A Seekles Maaike M Boshe Judith J Dow Dorothy D Mmbaga Blandina B Ngakongwa Fileuka F Okello Elialilia E Renju Jenny J Shayo Elizabeth E Simbee Gema G

Burden of HIV-related stigma and associated factors among women living with depression accessing PMTCT services in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Journal: AIDS care

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Minja Anna Agape AA Larson Elysia E Aloyce Zenaice Z Araya Ricardo R Kaale Anna A Kaaya Sylvia F SF Kamala Janeth J Kasmani Muhummed Nadeem MN Komba Amina A Mwimba Angelina A

A peer-facilitated psychological group intervention for perinatal women living with HIV and depression in Tanzania-Healthy Options: A cluster-randomized controlled trial.

Journal: PLoS medicine

Publication Year: 2022

Authors & Co-authors:  Kaaya Sylvia S Siril Hellen H Fawzi Mary C Smith MCS Aloyce Zenaice Z Araya Ricardo R Kaale Anna A Kasmani Muhummed Nadeem MN Komba Amina A Minja Anna A Mwimba Angelina A

Uganda mental health country profile.

Journal: International review of psychiatry (Abingdon, England)

Publication Year: 2004

Authors & Co-authors:  Ndyanabangi Sheila S Basangwa David D Lutakome Julius J Mubiru Christine C

Physical activity is associated with the physical, psychological, social and environmental quality of life in people with mental health problems in a low resource setting.

Journal: Psychiatry research

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors:  Vancampfort Davy D Van Damme Tine T Probst Michel M Firth Joseph J Stubbs Brendon B Basangwa David D Mugisha James J

Exercise self-efficacy correlates in people with psychosis.

Journal: Psychiatry research

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors:  Vancampfort Davy D Gorczynski Paul P De Hert Marc M Probst Michel M Naisiga Annetie A Basangwa David D Mugisha James J