Browsing by Author "Acup, Walter"
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Adherence to Tuberculosis Treatment and Its Associated Factors among Drug-susceptible Tuberculosis Patients in Lira District, Northern Uganda
Nabaziwa, Jannat; Kigongo, Eustes; Kabunga, Amir; Acup, Walter; Puleh, Sean Steven (International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 2023)Uganda has a high incidence of tuberculosis infection at 200 cases per 100,000 people. With effective therapy and adherence to medications is essential for reducing the spread of tuberculosis in the community. However, ... -
An Analysis of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Quality of Life Among Adults Living with HIV in Western Uganda
Kabunga, Amir; Kigongo, Eustes; Udho, Samson; Auma, Anna Grace; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Musinguzi, Marvin; Acup, Walter; Akello, Anne Ruth; Okalo, Ponsiano; Nabaziwa, Jannat; Shikanga, Enos Mwirotsi; Halima, Namata (HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative, 2024)Background: HIV/AIDS remains a significant global public health issue, profoundly impacting infected individuals. Living with HIV involves complex mental health dynamics, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) being ... -
Burnout and coping mechanisms among healthcare professionals in central Uganda
Kabunga, Amir; Kigongo, Eustes; Okalo, Ponsiano; Udho, Samson; Auma, Anna Grace; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Akello, Anne Ruth; Musinguzi, Marvin; Acup, Walter; Nabaziwa, Jannat; Shikanga, Enos Mwirotsi; Namata, Haliama (Psychiatry, 2024)Background: The escalating global prevalence of burnout among healthcare professionals poses a serious health concern. Recent studies focus on prevalence and predictors of burnout among healthcare providers, emphasizing the ... -
Chronic stress and its correlates among nurses: A case of Central Uganda
Kabunga, Amir; Kigongo, Eustes; Udho, Samson; Musinguzi, Marvin; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Acup, Walter (Avicenna J Neuro Psycho Physiology, 2023)Background: Despite an overwhelming disease burden, nursing shortages are evident in Sub-Saharan Africa, with the potential for significant healthcare crises. Nurses face increased work demands and chronic stress due to a ... -
Factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City, Northern Uganda: a facility-based cross- sectional study
Acup, Walter; Opollo, Marc Sam; Akullo, Betty Nancy; Musinguzi, Marvin; Kigongo, Eustes; Opio, Bosco; Kabunga, Amir (BMJ, 2023)Objective This study aimed at assessing factors associated with first antenatal care (ANC) attendance within 12 weeks of pregnancy among women in Lira City. Design A cross-sectional study. Settings The study was ... -
Factors Associated with First Antenatal Care Attendance Within Twelve Weeks of Pregnancy Among Women in Lira City
Acup, Walter; Marc, Sam Opollo; Akullo, Betty Nancy (Lira University, 2022)Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends all pregnant women attend first Antenatal care (ANC) within 12 weeks of pregnancy. However, most pregnant women (71%) in Uganda started first ANC after 12 weeks ... -
HIV-Related Stigma Among Pregnant Adolescents: A Qualitative Study of Patient Perspectives in Southwestern Uganda
Kabunga, Amir; Nabasirye, Caroline Kambugu; Kigingo, Eustes; Namata, Halimah; Shikanga, Enos Mwirotsi; Udho, Samson; Auma, Anna Grace; Nabaziwa, Jannat; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Musinguzi, Marvin; Okalo, Ponsiano; Acup, Walter (Taylor and Francis, 2024)Background: The HIV epidemic disproportionately affects adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa, with adolescent girls facing heightened vulnerability. Despite advancements in antiretroviral therapy, HIV-related stigma remains ... -
Parents’ Readiness to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5 to 17 Years Against Covid-19 and Its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda
Puleh, Sean Steven; Kigongo, Eustes; Opio, Innocent Ojok; Akech, Stella Immaculate; Opollo, Marc Sam; Achan, Everlyne; Acen, Joy; Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Acup, Walter; Amir, Kabunga (Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2023)Background: Data on parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 is still scarce. This study assessed parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 ... -
Parents’ Readiness to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5 to 17 Years Against Covid-19 and Its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda
Puleh, Sean Steven; Kigongo, Eustes; Opio, Innocent Ojok; Akech, Stella Immaculate; Opollo, Marc Sam; Achan, Everlyne; Acen, Joy; Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Acup, Walter; Kabunga, Amir (Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics Dovepress, 2023)Background: Data on parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 is still scarce. This study assessed parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 ... -
Prevalence and predictors of COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy among healthcare workers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kigongo, Eustes; Kabunga, Amir; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Musinguzi, Marvin; Izaruku, Ronald; Acup, Walter (PLOS ONE, 2023)Background The COVID-19 vaccination is regarded as an effective intervention for controlling the pan demic. However, COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is hampering efforts geared towards reduc ing the burden of the pandemic. ... -
A systematic review and meta-analysis of compassion fatigue among healthcare professionals before and during COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kabunga, Amir; Kigongo, Eustes; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Udho, Samson; Musinguzi, Marvin; Acup, Walter; Auma, Anna Grace; Akello, Anne Ruth; Okalo, Ponsiano; Nabaziwa, Jannat; Shikanga, Enos Mwirotsi (PLOS Glob Public Health, 2024)Compassion fatigue is a significant concern globally, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated existing challenges, placing unprecedented strain on healthcare professionals. This study ... -
A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of depression among breast cancer patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kabunga, Amir; Kigongo, Eustes; Musinguzi, Marvin; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Acup, Walter (Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psycho Physiology, 2023)Background: Breast cancer is linked to neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly depression, which lowers life expectancy. Studies from Sub-Saharan Africa, however, have revealed conflicting prevalence rates of ... -
A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Prevalence of Depression among Breast Cancer Patients in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kabunga, Amir; Kigongo, Eustes; Musinguzi, Marvin; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Acup, Walter (Avicenna Journal of Neuropsychophysiology, 2023)Background: Breast cancer is linked to neuropsychiatric conditions, particularly depression, which lowers life expectancy. Studies from Sub-Saharan Africa, however, have revealed conflicting prevalence rates of ...