Healthcare provider perspectives regarding epilepsy care in Uganda

• Authors : Koltai, Deborah C. ^{a, b, c, ⁎}; Smith, Caleigh E. ^{d, 1}; Cai, Grace Y. ^d

• Source: In Epilepsy & Behavior January 2021 114 Part B

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Clinical Conditions of Hospitalized Older Adult Patients and Their Outcomes in a Regional Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda.

• Authors : Orikiriza, Patrick^1,2 (AUTHOR); Rukundo, Godfrey Z.³ (AUTHOR); Kayanja, Adrian⁴ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *STROKE-related mortality; *ELDER care; *HOSPITAL care of older peopleUGANDA

• Source: Journal of Aging Research. 6/29/2020, p1-6. 6p.

• Abstract: Background. Recent advances in medicine have caused positive impact on the life expectancy of most countries, resulting in increased older adult population. Aging comes with ... Copyright of Journal of Aging Research is the property of Hindawi Limited and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Dementia assessment and diagnostic practices of healthcare workers in rural southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional qualitative study.

• Authors : Kamoga, Ronald¹ (AUTHOR) ; Rukundo, Godfrey Z.² (AUTHOR); Wakida, Edith K.³ (AUTHOR)

Subjects: *HEALTH facilities; *DEMENTIA; *ALZHEIMER'S diseaseUGANDA

• Source: BMC Health Services Research. 12/27/2019, Vol. 19 Issue 1, p1-7. 7p. 2 Charts.

• Abstract: Background: An estimated 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), and this number is projected to increase with the growth ... Copyright of BMC Health Services Research is the property of BioMed Central and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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Mental health problems related to COVID-19: A call for psychosocial interventions in Uganda.

• Authors : Ainamani, Herbert E., ORCID 0000-0001-7290-7232. Department of Mental Health, Kabale University School of Medicine, Kabale, Uganda, ; Gumisiriza, Nolbert. Department of Mental Health, Kabale University School of Medicine, Kabale, Uganda; Rukundo, Godfrey Z.. Department of Psychiatry, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda

• Source: Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy, Vol 12(7), Oct, 2020. pp. Psychol Trauma

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Predictors of unknown HIV serostatus at the time of labor and delivery in Kampala, Uganda

• Authors : Ononge, Sam ^{a, b, ⁎}; Karamagi, Charles ^{b, c}; Nakabiito, Clemensia ^a

• Source: In International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics March 2014 124(3):235-239

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Caregiving burden and mental health problems among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda.

• Authors : Ainamani, Herbert E.; Alele, Paul E.; Rukundo, Godfrey Z.

Subjects: CAREGIVERS; SERVICES for caregivers; MENTAL healthUGANDA; SUB-Saharan Africa

• Source: Global Mental Health; 2020, Vol. 7, p1-7, 7p

• Abstract: Background. Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are associated with increasing health burden in low- and middle-income countries. Less well-recognized is the potential health burden experienced ... Copyright of Global Mental Health is the property of Cambridge University Press and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites ...

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PREVALENCE, AGE-DEPENDENT CHARACTERISTICS AND RESPONSE TO THERAPY OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL, NEUROLOGIC AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS ATTENDING KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (KIUTH), ISHAKA, UGANDA.

• Authors : Adedeji, Ahmed A.; Ganiyu, Abideen A.; Kamyuka, Fredrick K.

Subjects: MENTAL illness; SUBSTANCE-induced disorders; DRUGS

• Source: Clinical Neuropsychiatry; Apr2014, Vol. 11 Issue 2, p68-75, 8p

• Abstract: Objective: Mental, Neurologic and Substance use (MNS) disorders constitute substantial burden with increasing public health concern, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. We retrospectively investigated the prevalence ... Copyright of Clinical Neuropsychiatry is the property of Giovanni Fioriti Editore and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or ...

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Implementing clinical guidelines to promote integration of mental health services in primary health care: a qualitative study of a systems policy intervention in Uganda.

• Authors : Wakida, Edith K.; Obua, Celestino; Musisi, Seggane

Subjects: MENTAL health services; PRIMARY care; MEDICAL careUGANDA

• Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems; 7/17/2019, Vol. 13 Issue 1, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart

• Abstract: Background: Clinical practice guidelines (CPG) are developed based on a synthesis of evidence regarding the best options for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases ... Copyright of International Journal of Mental Health Systems is the property of BioMed Central and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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Health system constraints in integrating mental health services into primary healthcare in rural Uganda: perspectives of primary care providers.

• Authors : Wakida, Edith K.; Okello, Elialilia S.; Rukundo, Godfrey Z.

Subjects: RURAL health clinics; MENTAL health services; HEALTH facilitiesUGANDA

• Source: International Journal of Mental Health Systems; 3/22/2019, Vol. 13 Issue 1, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p, 1 Chart

• Abstract: Background: The World Health Organization issued recommendations to guide the process of integrating mental health services into primary healthcare. However, there has been general as ... Copyright of International Journal of Mental Health Systems is the property of BioMed Central and its content may not be copied or emailed to ...

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A systematic review protocol of stigma among children and adolescents with epilepsy.

• Authors : Kirabira, Joseph; Forry, Jimmy Ben; Kinengyere, Alison Annet

Subjects: CHILDHOOD epilepsy; META-analysis; MEDICAL care

• Source: Systematic Reviews; 1/12/2019, Vol. 8 Issue 1, pN.PAG-N.PAG, 1p

• Abstract: Background: Epilepsy is a neurological condition that is highly prevalent among children and adolescents with 80% of the victims living in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). ... Copyright of Systematic Reviews is the property of BioMed Central and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted ...

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