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College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

Publications (139)

Developing and testing tele-support psychotherapy using mobile phones for depression among youth in Kampala district, Uganda: study protocol for a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Journal: Frontiers in digital health

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Authors & Co-authors: Nakimuli-Mpungu Etheldreda E Kwesiga Jeremiah Mutinye JM Bwanika John Mark JM Musinguzi Davis D Nakanyike Caroline C Iya Jane J Bakeera Kitaka Sabrina S Akimana Benedict B Hawkins Charlotte C Cavazos Patricia P

Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Alcohol Consumption Among the Youths in Kampala, Uganda. A Cross-Sectional Study.

Journal: Substance abuse and rehabilitation

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Authors & Co-authors: Namiiro Amelia Margaret AM Audo Ritah R Nannungi Charity Doreen CD Pitua Ivaan I Kiberu Denis D Talemwa Peter P Mujuni Emanuel E Lwesabula Alex A Ageimo Paul P Khaukha Arnold Zephania AZ

Barriers to and enhancement of the utilization of digital mental health interventions in low-resource settings: Perceptions of young people in Uganda.

Journal: Digital health

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Authors & Co-authors: Mwaka Erisa Sabakaki ES Bazzeketa Datsun D Mirembe Joy J Emoru Reagan D RD Twimukye Adelline A Kivumbi Apollo A

Determinants maintaining healthcare personnel's motivation during COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.

Journal: Scientific reports

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Komasawa Makiko M Aung Myo Nyein MN Nsereko Christopher C Saito Kiyoko K Ssekitoleko Robert R Isono Mitsuo M Yuasa Motoyuki M

A workplace-based HIV self-testing intervention as a determinant for self-testing knowledge, beliefs, and use among unskilled workers in Wakiso Uganda.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Nsereko Gerald Mukisa GM Musanje Khamisi K Ayesiga Eron Robinah ER Kobusingye Loyce Kiiza LK Namubiru Rhoda R Sempala Moses M Kiwala Christine C Baluku Martin Mabunda MM

Family Caregivers' Perceptions of Schizophrenia and Community Members' Attitudes Toward Patients and Their Family Caregivers.

Journal: Social work in public health

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Authors & Co-authors: Naamara Winfred W Twesigye Justus J Mutamba Byamah Brian BB Muhwezi Wilson Winstons WW

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

A Narrative-Gamified Mental Health App (Kuamsha) for Adolescents in Uganda: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Acceptability Study.

Journal: JMIR serious games

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Authors & Co-authors: R Pozuelo Julia J Nabulumba Christine C Sikoti Doreen D Davis Meghan M Gumikiriza-Onoria Joy Louise JL Kinyanda Eugene E Moffett Bianca B van Heerden Alastair A O'Mahen Heather A HA Craske Michelle M

Association of COVID-19-related perceptions and experiences with depression and anxiety in Ugandan caregivers of young children with malaria and iron deficiency: A cross-sectional study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Park Saeun S Bangirana Paul P Mupere Ezekiel E Baluku Reagan I RI Helgeson Erika S ES Cusick Sarah E SE

Physical, sexual and overall reported interpersonal violence against adult out-patients with severe mental illness under remission, receiving healthcare at Butabika hospital: A cross-sectional study.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Guma Edgar Innocent EI Bangirana Paul P Birungi Caroline C Ocen Patrick P Morawej Zahra Z Nakasujja Noeline N

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

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

Navigating HIV research among criminalized gender minority populations in Uganda: qualitative insights and lessons learned from novice researchers.

Journal: International journal for equity in health

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Muwanguzi Patience A PA Nabunya Racheal R Ngabirano Tom D TD

Prevalence and factors contributing to mental health challenges among school-going adolescents: a case of a climate-vulnerable Manafwa Watershed in Uganda.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Batte Charles C Apio Pamela Okwir PO Semulimi Andrew Weil AW Nuwasiima Shivan S Kasoma Ronald Mutebi RM Mwesigwa Martin Menya MM Twinamasiko Nelson N Siddharthan Trishul T Mukisa John J Mukunya David D

Psychological Distress Among Ethnically Diverse Participants From Eastern and Southern Africa.

Journal: JAMA network open

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Tindi Kester B B KBB Kalungi Allan A Kinyanda Eugene E Gelaye Bizu B Martin Alicia R AR Galiwango Ronald R Ssembajjwe Wilber W Kirumira Fred F Pretorius Adele A Stevenson Anne A

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

Evaluation of the integration of palliative care in a fragile setting amongst host and refugee communities: Using consecutive rapid participatory appraisals.

Journal: Palliative medicine

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Authors & Co-authors: Leng Mhoira M Downing Julia J Purewal Gursaran G Namukwaya Liz L Opia Vicky V Venkateswaran Chitra C Nabirye Elizabeth E Bagasha Peace P

Assessing the prevalence and impact of preserved ratio impaired spirometry in low-income and middle-income countries: a post-hoc cross-sectional analysis.

Journal: The Lancet. Global health

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Siddharthan Trishul T Grealis Kyle K Robertson Nicole M NM Lu Min M Liu Sibei S Pollard Suzanne L SL Hossen Shakir S Jackson Peter P Rykiel Natalie A NA Wosu Adaeze C AC

Assessing the prevalence and impact of preserved ratio impaired spirometry in low-income and middle-income countries: a post-hoc cross-sectional analysis.

Journal: The Lancet. Global health

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Siddharthan Trishul T Grealis Kyle K Robertson Nicole M NM Lu Min M Liu Sibei S Pollard Suzanne L SL Hossen Shakir S Jackson Peter P Rykiel Natalie A NA Wosu Adaeze C AC

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

Prevalence and factors associated with opioid use disorder among adolescents with sickle cell disease in Mulago hospital, Uganda.

Journal: Child and adolescent psychiatry and mental health

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Authors & Co-authors: Kwagala Claire C Munube Deogratias D Abbo Catherine C Muhwezi Wilson Winstons WW Mwesiga Emmanuel Kiiza EK

Prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among participants of the Uganda Genome Resource: Opportunities for psychiatric genetics research.

Journal: Molecular psychiatry

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Authors & Co-authors: Kalungi Allan A Kinyanda Eugene E Akena Dickens Howard DH Gelaye Bizu B Ssembajjwe Wilber W Mpango Richard Steven RS Ongaria Terry T Mugisha Joseph J Makanga Ronald R Kakande Ayoub A

Development and Pilot Test of a Multi-Component Intervention to Support Women's Recovery from Female Genital Fistula.

Journal: International urogynecology journal

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Authors & Co-authors: Barageine Justus K JK Nalubwama Hadija H Obore Susan S Mirembe Esther E Mubiru Dianah D Jean Angella A Akori Susan S Opio Samuel S Keyser Laura L McKinney Jessica J

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

Coping strategies of school-going adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic in the climate vulnerable Manafwa watershed, Uganda.

Journal: BMC psychology

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Batte Charles C Nuwasiima Shivan S Semulimi Andrew Weil AW Apio Pamela Okwir PO Mutebi Ronald Kasoma RK Mwesigwa Martin Menya MM Twinamasiko Nelson N Siddharthan Trishul T Mukisa John J Mukunya David D

Improving alcohol and substance use screening in school-age children: translation, adaptation and psychometric evaluation of the CRAFFT tool for Lumasaaba, Uganda.

Journal: Addiction science & clinical practice

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Nalugya Joyce Sserunjogi JS Engebretsen Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv IMS Nakasujja Noeline N Ndeezi Grace G Babirye Juliet N JN Bakken Victoria V Skar Ane-Marthe Solheim AS Tumwine James K JK Skokauskas Norbert N

Victimisation in the life of persons with severe mental illness in Uganda: a pluralistic qualitative study.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Rutakumwa Rwamahe R Knizek Birthe Loa BL Tusiime Christine C Mpango Richard Stephen RS Birungi Carol C Kinyanda Eugene E

An assessment of Makerere University College of Health Sciences: optimizing health research capacity to meet Uganda's priorities.

Journal: BMC international health and human rights

Publication Year: 2012

Authors & Co-authors: Nankinga Ziadah Z Kutyabami Paul P Kibuule Dan D Kalyango Joan J Groves Sara S Bollinger Robert C RC Obua Celestino C

Profiles and outcome of traditional healing practices for severe mental illnesses in two districts of Eastern Uganda.

Journal: Global health action

Publication Year: 2011

Authors & Co-authors: Abbo Catherine C

Cognitive dysfunction among HIV positive and HIV negative patients with psychosis in Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2013

Authors & Co-authors: Nakasujja Noeline N Allebeck Peter P Agren Hans H Musisi Seggane S Katabira Elly E

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

HIV prevalence in persons with severe mental illness in Uganda: a cross-sectional hospital-based study.

Journal: International journal of mental health systems

Publication Year: 2014

Authors & Co-authors: Lundberg Patric P Nakasujja Noeline N Musisi Seggane S Thorson Anna Ekéus AE Cantor-Graae Elizabeth E Allebeck Peter P

Chronic sorrow: lived experiences of caregivers of patients diagnosed with schizophrenia in Butabika Mental Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.

Journal: Archives of psychiatric nursing

Publication Year: 2016

Authors & Co-authors: Olwit Connie C Musisi Seggane S Leshabari Sebalda S Sanyu Ingvar I

Sexual Risk Behavior, Sexual Violence, and HIV in Persons With Severe Mental Illness in Uganda: Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study and National Comparison Data.

Journal: American journal of public health

Publication Year: 2015

Authors & Co-authors: Lundberg Patric P Nakasujja Noeline N Musisi Seggane S Thorson Anna Ekéus AE Cantor-Graae Elizabeth E Allebeck Peter P

Mental practice in surgical training.

Journal: The clinical teacher

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Mick Paul P Dadgostar Anali A Ndoleriire Chris C Lea Jane J Clark Matthew M Westerberg Brian B

Community Perceptions on Integrating Animal Vaccination and Health Education by Veterinary and Public Health Workers in the Prevention of Brucellosis among Pastoral Communities of South Western Uganda.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2016

Authors & Co-authors: Kansiime Catherine C Atuyambe Lynn M LM Asiimwe Benon B BB Mugisha Anthony A Mugisha Samuel S Guma Victor V Rwego Innocent B IB Rutebemberwa Elizeus E

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

Reproductive health and lifestyle factors associated with health-related quality of life among perinatally HIV-infected adolescents in Uganda.

Journal: Health and quality of life outcomes

Publication Year: 2016

Authors & Co-authors: Mbalinda Scovia Nalugo SN Kiwanuka Noah N Kaye Dan K DK Eriksson Lars E LE

Quality of life of caregivers of patients diagnosed with severe mental illness at the national referral hospitals in Uganda.

Journal: BMC psychiatry

Publication Year: 2017

Authors & Co-authors: Ndikuno Cynthia C Namutebi Mariam M Kuteesa Job J Mukunya David D Olwit Connie C