Browsing Research Articles by Author "Shikanga, Enos Mwirotsi"

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    • 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 ...

    • Exploring Effective Approaches: Integrating Mental Health Services into HIV Clinics in Northern Uganda 

      Kabunga, Amir; Namata, Halimah; Kigongo, Eustes; Musinguzi, Marvin; Tumwesigye, Raymond; Auma, Anna Grace; Nabaziwa, Jannat; Shikanga, Enos Mwirotsi; Okalo, Ponsiano; Nalwoga, Viola; Udho, Samson (HIV/AIDS - Research and Palliative Care, 2024)
      Background: Integrating mental health services into HIV clinics is recognized as a promising strategy. However, the literature reveals gaps, particularly in the unique context of Northern Uganda, where factors such as ...

    • 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 ...

    • 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 ...