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Publications (565)

Prevalence and determinants of depression and anxiety among Sudanese during the ongoing civil conflicts: A cross-sectional study.

Journal: Medicine

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Ghazy Ramy Mohamed RM Mohammed Yasmine Yousry YY Tolba Basma B Ahmed Hebatalla Abdelmaksoud HA Gebreal Assem A Modawy Alaa Yahia Fadle AYF Ahmed Marwa Omer Mudawi Mohamed MOMM Elehamer Nafisa M K NMK Adam Mohammed Fathelrahman Mohammed Ahmed MFMA Al-Qahtani Faisal Saeed FS

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

Definition and diagnostic criteria of clinical obesity.

Journal: The lancet. Diabetes & endocrinology

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Authors & Co-authors: Rubino Francesco F Cummings David E DE Eckel Robert H RH Cohen Ricardo V RV Wilding John P H JPH Brown Wendy A WA Stanford Fatima Cody FC Batterham Rachel L RL Farooqi I Sadaf IS Farpour-Lambert Nathalie J NJ

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, age-of-onset, and course of mental disorders among 72,288 first-year university students from 18 countries in the World Mental Health International College Student (WMH-ICS) initiative.

Journal: Journal of psychiatric research

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Authors & Co-authors: Mason Andre A Rapsey Charlene C Sampson Nancy N Lee Sue S Albor Yesica Y Al-Hadi Ahmad N AN Alonso Jordi J Al-Saud Nouf N Altwaijri Yasmin Y Andersson Claes C

Caregivers' Experience of Supporting Deaf Adults with Mental Health Disorders in Ghana.

Journal: International journal of environmental research and public health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Mprah Wisdom Kwadwo WK Opoku Maxwell Peprah MP Gyimah Ebenezer Mensah EM Nur Shakila S Duorinaah Juventus J Frimpomaa Lilian L Efstratopoulou Maria M

The International Work Addiction Scale (IWAS): A screening tool for clinical and organizational applications validated in 85 cultures from six continents.

Journal: Journal of behavioral addictions

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Authors & Co-authors: Charzyńska Edyta E Buźniak Aleksandra A Czerwiński Stanisław K SK Woropay-Hordziejewicz Natalia N Schneider Zuzanna Z Aavik Toivo T Adamowic Mladen M Adams Byron G BG Al-Mahjoob Sami M SM Almoshawah Saad A S SAS

Factors influencing treatment success in drug-susceptible tuberculosis patients in Ghana: A prospective cohort study.

Journal: PLOS global public health

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Authors & Co-authors: Djochie Richard Delali Agbeko RDA Anto Berko Panyin BP Opare-Addo Mercy Naa Aduele MNA Boakye-Yiadom Jonathan J

Individuals' positive gains from the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study across 30 countries.

Journal: Journal of global health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Li Jiaying J Davidson Patricia M PM Fong Daniel Yee Tak DYT Li Yaqin Y Lok Kris Yuet Wan KYW Wong Janet Yuen Ha JYH Man Ho Mandy M Choi Edmond Pui Hang EPH Pandian Vinciya V Duan Wenjie W

Effects of trauma-related amputations in children on caregivers: An exploratory descriptive study in a developing country.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Barnie Patience Achiamaa PA Dzomeku Veronica Millicent VM Tetteh Abigail Aban AA Barnie Bernard Asamoah BA Mock Charles C Donkor Peter P

The impact of Sudan armed conflict and coping strategies on the mental health of the older adult internally displaced persons in Darfur camps.

Journal: BMC psychology

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Musa Saif A SA Hamid Abdalla A R M AARM

Predictors of food security status among informal caregivers of older adults residing in slums in Ghana.

Journal: BMC public health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Adei Dina D Agyemang-Duah Williams W Boateng Bright Osei BO Mensah Anthony Acquah AA

Comparative analysis of the risk of postpartum depression in Poland and Zimbabwe and identification of risk factors.

Journal: Ginekologia polska

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Authors & Co-authors: Perzanowska Adrianna A Korczak Anna A Taradaj Karol K Ginda Tomasz T Kmita Grazyna G Chauraya Yevonnie Y Ndebele Wedu W Sibanda Elopy E Kociszewska-Najman Bozena B

Genomics yields biological and phenotypic insights into bipolar disorder.

Journal: Nature

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Authors & Co-authors: O'Connell Kevin S KS Koromina Maria M van der Veen Tracey T Boltz Toni T David Friederike S FS Yang Jessica Mei Kay JMK Lin Keng-Han KH Wang Xin X Coleman Jonathan R I JRI Mitchell Brittany L BL

Exploring the relationship between mental health issues and academic performance of undergraduate students in a Ghanaian tertiary institution: a cross-sectional study.

Journal: Discover mental health

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Authors & Co-authors: Arthur Andrew Nketsia AN Fraikue Joanne J Adu-Amankwah Bijoux B Ofori Richard R Sekyi Dorcas D Boateng Abena Afrakomah AA Asamoah Elsie E Appiah Seth Christopher Yaw SCY

Gender differences in early posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms: a network analysis.

Journal: European journal of psychotraumatology

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Rønning Line L Zelkowitz Rachel L RL Piccirillo Marilyn L ML Liu Jianlin J Thomas Jordan L JL Guler Jessy J Kyei J Joana JJ Hoeboer Chris M CM Karchoud Jeanet F JF Olff Miranda M

Integrating Maternal and Child Health Into Climate Change: A Holistic Approach.

Journal: Public health reviews

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Authors & Co-authors: Amekpor Felix F Sakariyau Waheed W Kengo Nathan Ezie NE Sandra Nwodo Amarachukwu NA Agyapong Joseph J Dauda Zakariya'u Z Kwarteng Samuel S Adedokun David Adeoye DA Darko Gideon G

Impact of family childhood adversity on risk of violence and involvement with police in adolescence: findings from the UK Millennium Cohort Study.

Journal: Journal of epidemiology and community health

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Authors & Co-authors: Adjei Nicholas Kofi NK Jonsson Kenisha Russell KR Opoku-Ware Jones J Yaya Sanni S Chen Yanhua Y Bennett Davara D McGovern Ruth R Munford Luke L Black Michelle M Taylor-Robinson David D

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

Probiotics and Food Bioactives: Unraveling Their Impact on Gut Microbiome, Inflammation, and Metabolic Health.

Journal: Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins

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Authors & Co-authors: Mafe Alice Njolke AN Iruoghene Edo Great G Akpoghelie Patrick Othuke PO Gaaz Tayser Sumer TS Yousif Emad E Zainulabdeen Khalid K Isoje Endurance Fegor EF Igbuku Ufuoma Augustina UA Opiti Rapheal Ajiri RA Garba Yasal Y

Associations between fear of COVID-19 and mental health in Ghana: A sequential mediation model.

Journal: Heliyon

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Authors & Co-authors: Ye Jiajia J Huang Po-Ching PC Adjaottor Emma Sethina ES Addo Frimpong-Manso FM Griffiths Mark D MD Ahorsu Daniel Kwasi DK Lin Chung-Ying CY

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

Country-specific key lifestyle factors and health outcomes for resource allocation in the general population: a network analysis across 29 countries.

Journal: Journal of global health

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Li Jiaying J Fong Daniel Yee Tak DYT Lok Kris Yuet Wan KYW Wong Janet Yuen Ha JYH Ho Mandy Man MM Choi Edmond Pui Hang EPH Pandian Vinciya V Davidson Patricia M PM Duan Wenjie W Tarrant Marie M

Exploring the synergy between emotional intelligence and self-esteem among university students in Ghana.

Journal: BMC psychology

Publication Year: 2025

Authors & Co-authors: Miezah Daniel D Opoku Maxwell Peprah MP Fenu Christopher C Quainoo Raphael R Gyimah Ebenezer Mensah EM

Health and economic impact of caregiving on informal caregivers of people with chronic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review.

Journal: PLOS global public health

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Authors & Co-authors: Kisangala Ephraim E Mbivnjo Etheldreda Leinyuy EL Webb Edward J D EJD Barrett Barbara B Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ Namisango Eve E Heslin Margaret M

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

Chitosan and its derivatives: A novel approach to gut microbiota modulation and immune system enhancement.

Journal: International journal of biological macromolecules

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Authors & Co-authors: Edo Great Iruoghene GI Mafe Alice Njolke AN Ali Ali B M ABM Akpoghelie Patrick Othuke PO Yousif Emad E Apameio Jesse Innocent JI Isoje Endurance Fegor EF Igbuku Ufuoma Augustina UA Garba Yasal Y Essaghah Arthur Efeoghene Athan AEA

Repeat adolescent pregnancies in Southwestern Uganda: A cross-sectional study.

Journal: Women's health (London, England)

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Ramachandran Rupa R Namatovu Shakillah S Atwine Daniel D Tumuhairwe Jackline J Nyakato Viola Nilah VN Kemigisha Elizabeth E Ivanova Olena O

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

Predictors of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) among health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic at a regional teaching and referral hospital in Western Kenya.

Journal: PloS one

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Bundi Jared Makori JM Morema Everlyne Nyanchera EN Shisanya Morris Senghor MS

Prevalence of postpartum depression and its association with diabetes mellitus among mothers in public health facilities in Mbarara, Southwestern Uganda.

Journal: Psychology, health & medicine

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Authors & Co-authors: Atuhaire Catherine C Taseera Kabanda K Atukunda Esther C EC Atwine Daniel D Matthews Lynn T LT Rukundo Godfrey Zari GZ

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

Perception and experience of HIV-induced stigma among people with HIV seeking healthcare in Ghana.

Journal: BMC health services research

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Mohammed Aliyu A Cheabu Benjamin Spears Ngmekpele BSN Amoah-Larbi Jerry J Osei Francis Adjei FA Benyah Georgina G Asampong Robert R Odoom Samuel Frimpong SF Owusu Eugene Acheampong EA Amanor Ernest E Idan Jacob Solomon JS

Experiences of women living with cervical cancer in Ghana: challenges and coping strategies.

Journal: BMC women's health

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Agyeiwaa Joyce J Kusi-Amponsah Diji Abigail A Amoo Sarah Ama SA Asare Hayford H Yeboah Dorcas D Antwi Godwin G Davies Anita Efua AE Diji Francis F Ebu Enyan Nancy Innocentia NI

Intensive treatments for children and adolescents with anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of anxiety disorders

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Authors & Co-authors: Ganzevoort Colin O W COW Wolters Lidewij H LH Hornstra Rianne R Grieve Caitlin M CM Højgaard Davíð R M A DRMA Skarphedinsson Gudmundur A GA Weidle Bernhard B Waite Polly P Bertie Lizél-Antoinette LA Tomlinson Mark M

Mental health services for the deaf: an exploratory study of the aetiology, sources of information, and access to mental health services among deaf persons in Ghana.

Journal: BMC health services research

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Opoku Maxwell Peprah MP Mprah Wisdom Kwadwo WK Duorinaah Juventus J Gyimah Ebenezer Mensah EM Nketsia William W Adwan-Kamara Lyla L

Applying arts to health interventions and health research in Ghana: a scoping review.

Journal: Arts & health

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Authors & Co-authors: de-Graft Aikins Ama A Sanuade Olutobi O Agyei Francis F Bewong Rita Fatric RF Akoi-Jackson Bernard B

"When you are alone you have a narrow mind, but when you are with others you think broader into the other aspects". A qualitative study on the role of sense of belonging and mattering in attempted suicide in Uganda.

Journal: International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being

Publication Year: 2024

Authors & Co-authors: Knizek Birthe Loa BL Mugisha James J Kinyanda Eugene E Hagen Julia J Hjelmeland Heidi H

Using phosphatidylethanol as an adjunct to self-reported alcohol use improves identification of liver fibrosis risk.

Journal: The American journal of gastroenterology

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Authors & Co-authors: Murnane Pamela M PM Afshar Majid M Chamie Gabriel G Cook Robert L RL Ferguson Tekeda T Haque Lamia Y LY Jacobson Karen R KR Justice Amy C AC Kim Theresa W TW Khalili Mandana M