AUTHOR'S PROFILE

Okello

Publications (63)

Longitudinal Trends in Physical Activity Among Older Adults With and Without HIV in Uganda.

Journal: Journal of aging and health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ratnayake Aneeka A Tong Yao Y Reynolds Zahra Z Chamut Steffany S Quach Lien T LT Mbabazi Phoebe P Sagar Shruti S Maling Samuel S North Crystal M CM Passell Eliza E

"Ashamed of being seen in an HIV clinic": a qualitative analysis of barriers to engaging in HIV care from the perspectives of patients and healthcare workers in the Daraja clinical trial.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors:  Okello Elialilia S ES Peck Robert N RN Issarow Benson B Kisigo Godfrey G Abel Kelvin K Malibwa Donati D Kabakama Severin S Charles Marco M Lee Myung M Rutachunzibwa Thomas T

Coping mechanisms for students with mental disorders: An exploratory qualitative study at Busitema University's Mbale and Busia Campuses.

Journal: PLOS global public health

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Authors & Co-authors:  Kagoya Enid Kawala EK Mpagi Joseph J Waako Paul P Muhwezi Martha R L MRL Namaganda Agnes A Nsubuga Allan G AG Atala Christine Etoko CE Okello Francis F Okibure Ambrose A Kibuuka Ronald R

Correlates of Sleep Health among Older-Age People with and without HIV in Uganda.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors:  Yoo-Jeong Moka M Ratnayake Aneeka A Tong Yao Y Tsai Alexander C AC Paul Robert R Reynolds Zahra Z Ritchie Christine S CS Seeley Janet J Hoeppner Susanne S SS Atwiine Flavia F

Perceived feasibility, acceptability and impact of the family involvement intervention for severe mental illness: a qualitative study in Masaka - Uganda.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

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Authors & Co-authors:  Turiho Andrew Kampikaho AK Musisi Seggane S Alinaitwe Racheal R Okello Elialilia S ES Bird Victoria Jane VJ Priebe Stefan S Sewankambo Nelson N

The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Providers' Mental Health: Experiences at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.

Journal: Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland)

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Authors & Co-authors:  Ogello Vallery V Thuo Nicholas N Okello Phelix P Wairimu Njeri N Mwangi Paul P Maina Gakuo G Mwenda Harrison H Mutua Paul P Kinuthia John J Ongeri Linnet L

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

Explanatory models and help-seeking behavior: Pathways to psychiatric care among patients admitted for depression in Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.

Journal: Qualitative health research

Publication Year: 2007

Authors & Co-authors:  Okello Elialilia S ES Neema Stella S

Psychiatric disorders among war-abducted and non-abducted adolescents in Gulu district, Uganda: a comparative study.

Journal: African journal of psychiatry

Publication Year: 2012

Authors & Co-authors:  Okello J J Onen T S TS Musisi S S

Caregivers' experiences with major depression concealed by physical illness in patients recruited from central Ugandan Primary Health Care Centers.

Journal: Qualitative health research

Publication Year: 2008

Authors & Co-authors:  Muhwezi Wilson Winstons WW Okello Elialilia Sarikiaeli ES Neema Stella S Musisi Seggane S

Psychological distress and associated factors among the attendees of traditional healing practices in Jinja and Iganga districts, Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 2010

Authors & Co-authors:  Abbo Catherine C Ekblad Solvig S Waako Paul P Okello Elialilia E Muhwezi Wilson W Musisi Seggane S

Stakeholder perceptions of mental health stigma and poverty in Uganda.

Journal: BMC international health and human rights

Publication Year: 2009

Authors & Co-authors:  Ssebunnya Joshua J Kigozi Fred F Lund Crick C Kizza Dorothy D Okello Elialilia E

The prevalence and severity of mental illnesses handled by traditional healers in two districts in Uganda.

Journal: African health sciences

Publication Year: 2010

Authors & Co-authors:  Abbo Catherine C Ekblad Solvig S Waako Paul P Okello Elialilia E Musisi Seggane S

Sexual risk behaviours and sexual abuse in persons with severe mental illness in Uganda: a qualitative study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2012

Authors & Co-authors:  Lundberg Patric P Johansson Eva E Okello Elialilia E Allebeck Peter P Thorson Anna A

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

Naturalistic outcome of treatment of psychosis by traditional healers in Jinja and Iganga districts, Eastern Uganda - a 3- and 6 months follow up.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors:  Abbo Catherine C Okello Elialilia S ES Musisi Seggane S Waako Paul P Ekblad Solvig S

Implementation and scale-up of psycho-trauma centers in a post-conflict area: a case study of a private-public partnership in northern Uganda.

Journal: PLoS medicine

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors:  Nakimuli-Mpungu Etheldreda E Alderman Stephen S Kinyanda Eugene E Allden Kathleen K Betancourt Theresa S TS Alderman Jeffrey S JS Pavia Alison A Okello James J Nakku Juliet J Adaku Alex A

Effect of brief training on reliability and applicability of Global Assessment of functioning scale by Psychiatric clinical officers in Uganda.

Journal: African health sciences

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors:  Abbo C C Okello E S ES Nakku J J

The impact of group counseling on depression, post-traumatic stress and function outcomes: a prospective comparison study in the Peter C. Alderman trauma clinics in northern Uganda.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors:  Nakimuli-Mpungu Etheldreda E Okello James J Kinyanda Eugene E Alderman Stephen S Nakku Juliet J Alderman Jeffrey S JS Pavia Alison A Adaku Alex A Allden Kathleen K Musisi Seggane S

The role of psycho-education in improving outcome at a general hospital psychiatry clinic in Uganda.

Journal: African journal of psychiatry

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors:  Prost E E Musisi S S Okello E S ES Hopman W M WM

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

Frequency of vital signs monitoring and its association with mortality among adults with severe sepsis admitted to a general medical ward in Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors:  Asiimwe Stephen B SB Okello Samson S Moore Christopher C CC

The association between attachment and mental health symptoms among school-going adolescents in northern Uganda: the moderating role of war-related trauma.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2016

Authors & Co-authors:  Okello James J Nakimuli-Mpungu Etheldreda E Musisi Seggane S Broekaert Eric E Derluyn Ilse I

Developing a culturally sensitive group support intervention for depression among HIV infected and non-infected Ugandan adults: a qualitative study.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors:  Nakimuli-Mpungu Etheldreda E Wamala Kizito K Okello James J Alderman Stephen S Odokonyero Raymond R Musisi Seggane S Mojtabai Ramin R

Outcomes, feasibility and acceptability of a group support psychotherapeutic intervention for depressed HIV-affected Ugandan adults: a pilot study.

Journal: Journal of affective disorders

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors:  Nakimuli-Mpungu Etheldreda E Wamala Kizito K Okello James J Alderman Stephen S Odokonyero Raymond R Musisi Seggane S Mojtabai Ramin R Mills Edward J EJ

Differential roles of childhood adversities and stressful war experiences in the development of mental health symptoms in post-war adolescents in northern Uganda.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors:  Okello James J De Schryver Maarten M Musisi Seggane S Broekaert Eric E Derluyn Ilse I

Is the glass half full or half empty? A qualitative exploration on treatment practices and perceived barriers to biomedical care for patients with nodding syndrome in post-conflict northern Uganda.

Journal: BMC research notes

Publication Year: 2016

Authors & Co-authors:  Mwaka Amos Deogratius AD Okello Elialilia S ES Abbo Catherine C Odwong Francis Okot FO Olango Willy W Etolu John Wilson JW Oriyabuzu Rachel R Lagoro David Kitara DK Mutamba Byamah Brian BB Idro Richard R

Social relationships and social support among post-war youth in Northern Uganda.

Journal: International journal of psychology : Journal international de psychologie

Publication Year: 2018

Authors & Co-authors:  De Nutte Leen L Okello James J Derluyn Ilse I

Challenges for the implementation of World Health Organization guidelines for acute stress, PTSD, and bereavement: a qualitative study in Uganda.

Journal: Implementation science : IS

Publication Year: 2016

Authors & Co-authors:  Kane Jeremy C JC Adaku Alex A Nakku Juliet J Odokonyero Raymond R Okello James J Musisi Seggane S Augustinavicius Jura J Greene M Claire MC Alderman Steve S Tol Wietse A WA

Alcohol, Substance Use and Psychosocial Competence of Adolescents in Selected Secondary Schools in Uganda: A Cross Sectional Survey.

Journal: International neuropsychiatric disease journal

Publication Year: 

Authors & Co-authors:  Abbo Catherine C Okello Elialilia S ES Muhwezi Wilson W Akello Grace G Ovuga Emilio E

An exploration of caregiver burden for children with nodding syndrome (lucluc) in Northern Uganda.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors:  Nakigudde Janet J Mutamba Byamah Brian BB Bazeyo William W Musisi Seggane S James Okello O

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

Psychological treatments delivered by community health workers in low-resource government health systems: effectiveness of group interpersonal psychotherapy for caregivers of children affected by nodding syndrome in Uganda.

Journal: Psychological medicine

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors:  Mutamba Byamah B BB Kane Jeremy C JC de Jong Joop T V M JTVM Okello James J Musisi Seggane S Kohrt Brandon A BA

Contextualization of psychological treatments for government health systems in low-resource settings: group interpersonal psychotherapy for caregivers of children with nodding syndrome in Uganda.

Journal: Implementation science : IS

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors:  Mutamba Byamah B BB Kohrt Brandon A BA Okello James J Nakigudde Janet J Opar Bernard B Musisi Seggane S Bazeyo William W de Jong Joop J

Barriers and facilitators to the integration of mental health services into primary healthcare: a qualitative study among Ugandan primary care providers using the COM-B framework.

Journal: BMC health services research

Publication Year: 2019

Authors & Co-authors:  Wakida Edith K EK Obua Celestino C Rukundo Godfrey Z GZ Maling Samuel S Talib Zohray M ZM Okello Elialilia S ES

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

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

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

Prevalence and factors associated with major depressive disorder among adolescents attending a primary care facility in Kampala, Uganda.

Journal: Tropical doctor

Publication Year: 2020

Authors & Co-authors:  Kyohangirwe Leticia L Okello Elialilia E Namuli Justine D JD Ndeezi Grace G Kinyanda Eugene E

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