James Mugisha
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 103582 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | James Mugisha |
| NOMBRES | James |
| APELLIDO | Mugisha |
| FIRMA | MUGISHA J |
| AFILIACIONES | Kyambogo University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2084-8693 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 23 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 25 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 23 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2011 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Anxiety and Depression in School-going Ugandan Adolescents
Urban child poverty in Kampala city, insights from children’s drawings
In many urban areas, rapid urbanization, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, has overwhelmed technical and administrative capacity to provide adequate services. This has led to various challenges of urban sustainability, including urban child poverty, known to worsen the cognitive and emotional well-being of such children. We aimed to gain an understanding of and provide evidence on urban child poverty in Uganda through children’s diagrammatic repr…
Most significant changes from women’s economic empowerment and pathways from Ugandan women in the agro-value chain
Traditional evaluation models often rely on predefined indicators set by program designers, limiting the ability to capture emerging and lived outcomes. This study examines the impact of Women’s Economic Empowerment from beneficiaries’ perspectives using the Most Significant Change approach. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda, utilizing focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-depth interv…
From implementation to sustainability? A 5-year follow-up on a physical activity counseling program in Uganda for people with HIV and mental health conditions
Physical activity (PA) interventions benefit people living with HIV and co-morbid mental health conditions, but sustaining them in low-resource settings remains difficult. This study explored the long-term sustainability of a multi-stakeholder PA counseling program in a rural Ugandan fishing community, five years post-implementation. The program integrated a PA counseling into routine HIV care, combining motivational interviewing and self-determi…
“It’s a secret for the family…it never goes out because they will spread it.”
Adolescents living with HIV/AIDS and their families continue to feel the brunt of the HIV pandemic in low-resource settings such as Uganda. However, little is still known about how adolescents and their families use their internal resources to deal with HIV-associated stigma. Using the Social Positioning theory, we qualitatively explore how adolescents and their caregivers use secrecy as a tool to deal with HIV stigma within their families and co…
Feasibility and Acceptability of Group-Based Stigma Reduction Interventions for Adolescents Living with HIV and Their Caregivers
“Here, your only relative is money…” why slum social networks do not facilitate neighborhood community development
Social networks in slums are only concerned about survival needs. Slums require responses that address the complexity of slum formation and broader livelihood challenges, as well as re-assessing the meaning of community. We posit that more needs to be done in understanding the meaning and workings of a sociology beyond physical societies. Poverty is a modifier of social systems and processes and should be a concern for all stakeholders involved i…
The efficacy of a lay health workers – led physical activity counselling program in patients with HIV and mental health problems
This study explored the efficacy of a lay health worker (LHW)-led physical activity (PA) counselling program for inactive patients with HIV/AIDS and mental health problems living in a Ugandan farming community. In total 49 (35 women) community patients (40.0 ± 11.2 years) followed an 8-week once weekly LHW-led PA counselling program based on a self-determination theory and motivational interviewing framework. Participants completed the Simple Phy…
Correlates of missed HIV appointments in low-resource settings
Aims: Alarming reports of antiretroviral treatment failure have recently emerged in sub-Saharan Africa. The onset of virologic failure has multiple causes but suboptimal treatment adherence is one of the leading causes. This study aimed to explore correlates of adherence to HIV appointments in community care patients living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Methods: Two hundred and ninety-five people living with HIV (median age 37.0 years; interquartile r…
Internalised HIV-related stigma associated with physical inactivity in people with HIV and Aids
Aim: The aim of the current study was to explore correlations between continuous physical activity (PA) levels and HIV-related stigma and differences in HIV-related stigma between those who meet versus those who do not meet the international PA recommendation of 150 min of PA per week at moderate intensity. Methods: 295 people living with HIV (PLHIV) (median [interquartile range] age = 37.0 [16.0]; 67.8% [ n = 200] female) from central Uganda com…
Re-conceptualizing sustainable urban sanitation in Uganda
Providing sustainable urban livelihoods and meeting sanitation demands is nested within sustainable livelihoods. Previous interventions have labored to fix the sanitation problem in slums without considering the drivers of this problem. Sustainable urban livelihoods are critical in reducing slums, improving slum living and curtailing the onset of slumification. Urban authorities need to make urban centres economically vibrant as an integral strat…
The efficacy of physical activity counseling in Ugandan patients with HIV and a co-morbid mental disorder
This study explored the efficacy of physical activity (PA) counseling in inactive patients with HIV/AIDS and a co-morbid mental health disorder living in a Ugandan fishing community. We investigated associations between changes in PA, sedentary behavior, mental health burden and quality of life (QoL) following an 8-week once per week PA counseling program using the self-determination theory and motivational interviewing framework. In total 41 (33…
Cultural responses towards the aftermath of suicide among the Acholi in Northern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Suicide is a public health problem in Uganda among indigenous societies, and different societies manage its aftermath differently. AIM: To explore how the Acholi in Northern Uganda manage the aftermath of suicide. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study in Gulu district, a post-conflict area in Northern Uganda. We conducted a total of four focus group discussions (FGDs) and 12 key informant (KI) interviews. KI interviews were conduc…
Sedentary Behavior and Quality of Life in People with Psychotic Disorders from a Low Income Country
Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder) die up to 15 years prematurely due to chronic somatic comorbidities. Sedentary behavior and low physical activity are independent yet modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and premature mortality in these people. A comprehensive meta‐analysis exploring these risk factors is lacking in this vulnerable population. We conducted a meta‐analys…
The experiences of caregivers of children living with HIV and Aids in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Home-based care for HIV patients is popular in contexts severely affected by the epidemic and exacts a heavy toll on caregivers. This study aimed at understanding the experiences of caregivers and their survival strategies. METHODS: A total of 18 caregivers (3 males and 15 females) were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide, and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. RESULTS: Analysis suggests that the caregiver…
Growing up HIV-positive in Uganda
To change the focus towards strengthening the children and adolescents' development of psychological protective mechanisms implicates a change in focus from illness to health and has consequences for both treatment and prevention. Psychological health promotion must be systemic and aim at strengthening the family environment, but also to establish peer group support
Strengthening mental health system governance in six low- and middle-income countries in Africa and South Asia
Poor governance has been identified as a barrier to effective integration of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries. Governance includes providing the necessary policy and legislative framework to promote and protect the mental health of a population, as well as health system design and quality assurance to ensure optimal policy implementation. The aim of this study was to identify key governance challenges, needs and potential st…
Indicators for routine monitoring of effective mental healthcare coverage in low- and middle-income settings
High-quality information to measure the need for, and the uptake, cost, quality and impact of care is essential in the pursuit of scaling up mental health care in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The aim of this study was to identify indicators for the measurement of effective coverage of mental health treatment. We conducted a two-round Delphi study (n = 93 experts from primarily LMIC countries Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nigeria, South Afri…
Stock-outs, uncertainty and improvisation in access to healthcare in war-torn Northern Uganda
The internal dialogue between the individual and the community
Studies on attitudes towards suicide are important in the designing of suicide prevention efforts. However, relatively little research has been conducted on attitudes toward suicide in low-income countries as compared to high-income countries. This study was conducted in Uganda and is based on discourse analysis of data collected from 28 focus-group discussions and 30 key informant interviews. Four discourses emerged: long-term illness, failed lo…
Religious Views on Suicide Among the Baganda, Uganda
Relatively little research has been conducted on religion and suicide in Africa, yet religion has a lot of influence on people's way of life in Africa. To study religious views on suicide among the Baganda, Uganda, we used grounded theory and discourse analysis on a total of 28 focus groups and 30 key informant interviews. Suicide is largely seen as a breach of God's doctrine life is sacred, God's commandment thou shall not kill, and God's rule o…
Distancing
This qualitative study investigated attitudes and cultural responses to suicide among the Baganda in Uganda using both focus group discussions and key-informant interviews. Interviews indicate that suicide is perceived as dangerous to the whole family and the entire community. Communities and family members adopt various ritual practices to distance themselves both symbolically and socially from the suicide. These rituals are characterized by bro…
Strengthening mental health system governance in six low- and middle-income countries in Africa and South Asia
Poor governance has been identified as a barrier to effective integration of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries. Governance includes providing the necessary policy and legislative framework to promote and protect the mental health of a population, as well as health system design and quality assurance to ensure optimal policy implementation. The aim of this study was to identify key governance challenges, needs and potential st…
Stock-outs, uncertainty and improvisation in access to healthcare in war-torn Northern Uganda
Distancing
This qualitative study investigated attitudes and cultural responses to suicide among the Baganda in Uganda using both focus group discussions and key-informant interviews. Interviews indicate that suicide is perceived as dangerous to the whole family and the entire community. Communities and family members adopt various ritual practices to distance themselves both symbolically and socially from the suicide. These rituals are characterized by bro…
The internal dialogue between the individual and the community
Studies on attitudes towards suicide are important in the designing of suicide prevention efforts. However, relatively little research has been conducted on attitudes toward suicide in low-income countries as compared to high-income countries. This study was conducted in Uganda and is based on discourse analysis of data collected from 28 focus-group discussions and 30 key informant interviews. Four discourses emerged: long-term illness, failed lo…
Religious Views on Suicide Among the Baganda, Uganda
Relatively little research has been conducted on religion and suicide in Africa, yet religion has a lot of influence on people's way of life in Africa. To study religious views on suicide among the Baganda, Uganda, we used grounded theory and discourse analysis on a total of 28 focus groups and 30 key informant interviews. Suicide is largely seen as a breach of God's doctrine life is sacred, God's commandment thou shall not kill, and God's rule o…
Distancing
This qualitative study investigated attitudes and cultural responses to suicide among the Baganda in Uganda using both focus group discussions and key-informant interviews. Interviews indicate that suicide is perceived as dangerous to the whole family and the entire community. Communities and family members adopt various ritual practices to distance themselves both symbolically and socially from the suicide. These rituals are characterized by bro…
The internal dialogue between the individual and the community
Studies on attitudes towards suicide are important in the designing of suicide prevention efforts. However, relatively little research has been conducted on attitudes toward suicide in low-income countries as compared to high-income countries. This study was conducted in Uganda and is based on discourse analysis of data collected from 28 focus-group discussions and 30 key informant interviews. Four discourses emerged: long-term illness, failed lo…
Religious Views on Suicide Among the Baganda, Uganda
Relatively little research has been conducted on religion and suicide in Africa, yet religion has a lot of influence on people's way of life in Africa. To study religious views on suicide among the Baganda, Uganda, we used grounded theory and discourse analysis on a total of 28 focus groups and 30 key informant interviews. Suicide is largely seen as a breach of God's doctrine life is sacred, God's commandment thou shall not kill, and God's rule o…
Stock-outs, uncertainty and improvisation in access to healthcare in war-torn Northern Uganda
Indicators for routine monitoring of effective mental healthcare coverage in low- and middle-income settings
High-quality information to measure the need for, and the uptake, cost, quality and impact of care is essential in the pursuit of scaling up mental health care in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The aim of this study was to identify indicators for the measurement of effective coverage of mental health treatment. We conducted a two-round Delphi study (n = 93 experts from primarily LMIC countries Ethiopia, India, Nepal, Nigeria, South Afri…
Sedentary behavior and physical activity levels in people with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder
People with severe mental illness (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder) die up to 15 years prematurely due to chronic somatic comorbidities. Sedentary behavior and low physical activity are independent yet modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease and premature mortality in these people. A comprehensive meta‐analysis exploring these risk factors is lacking in this vulnerable population. We conducted a meta‐analys…
The experiences of caregivers of children living with HIV and Aids in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Home-based care for HIV patients is popular in contexts severely affected by the epidemic and exacts a heavy toll on caregivers. This study aimed at understanding the experiences of caregivers and their survival strategies. METHODS: A total of 18 caregivers (3 males and 15 females) were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guide, and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. RESULTS: Analysis suggests that the caregiver…
Growing up HIV-positive in Uganda
To change the focus towards strengthening the children and adolescents' development of psychological protective mechanisms implicates a change in focus from illness to health and has consequences for both treatment and prevention. Psychological health promotion must be systemic and aim at strengthening the family environment, but also to establish peer group support
Strengthening mental health system governance in six low- and middle-income countries in Africa and South Asia
Poor governance has been identified as a barrier to effective integration of mental health care in low- and middle-income countries. Governance includes providing the necessary policy and legislative framework to promote and protect the mental health of a population, as well as health system design and quality assurance to ensure optimal policy implementation. The aim of this study was to identify key governance challenges, needs and potential st…
Cultural responses towards the aftermath of suicide among the Acholi in Northern Uganda
BACKGROUND: Suicide is a public health problem in Uganda among indigenous societies, and different societies manage its aftermath differently. AIM: To explore how the Acholi in Northern Uganda manage the aftermath of suicide. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study in Gulu district, a post-conflict area in Northern Uganda. We conducted a total of four focus group discussions (FGDs) and 12 key informant (KI) interviews. KI interviews were conduc…
Sedentary Behavior and Quality of Life in People with Psychotic Disorders from a Low Income Country
The efficacy of physical activity counseling in Ugandan patients with HIV and a co-morbid mental disorder
This study explored the efficacy of physical activity (PA) counseling in inactive patients with HIV/AIDS and a co-morbid mental health disorder living in a Ugandan fishing community. We investigated associations between changes in PA, sedentary behavior, mental health burden and quality of life (QoL) following an 8-week once per week PA counseling program using the self-determination theory and motivational interviewing framework. In total 41 (33…
The efficacy of a lay health workers – led physical activity counselling program in patients with HIV and mental health problems
This study explored the efficacy of a lay health worker (LHW)-led physical activity (PA) counselling program for inactive patients with HIV/AIDS and mental health problems living in a Ugandan farming community. In total 49 (35 women) community patients (40.0 ± 11.2 years) followed an 8-week once weekly LHW-led PA counselling program based on a self-determination theory and motivational interviewing framework. Participants completed the Simple Phy…
Correlates of missed HIV appointments in low-resource settings
Aims: Alarming reports of antiretroviral treatment failure have recently emerged in sub-Saharan Africa. The onset of virologic failure has multiple causes but suboptimal treatment adherence is one of the leading causes. This study aimed to explore correlates of adherence to HIV appointments in community care patients living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. Methods: Two hundred and ninety-five people living with HIV (median age 37.0 years; interquartile r…
Internalised HIV-related stigma associated with physical inactivity in people with HIV and Aids
Aim: The aim of the current study was to explore correlations between continuous physical activity (PA) levels and HIV-related stigma and differences in HIV-related stigma between those who meet versus those who do not meet the international PA recommendation of 150 min of PA per week at moderate intensity. Methods: 295 people living with HIV (PLHIV) (median [interquartile range] age = 37.0 [16.0]; 67.8% [ n = 200] female) from central Uganda com…
Re-conceptualizing sustainable urban sanitation in Uganda
Providing sustainable urban livelihoods and meeting sanitation demands is nested within sustainable livelihoods. Previous interventions have labored to fix the sanitation problem in slums without considering the drivers of this problem. Sustainable urban livelihoods are critical in reducing slums, improving slum living and curtailing the onset of slumification. Urban authorities need to make urban centres economically vibrant as an integral strat…
“Here, your only relative is money…” why slum social networks do not facilitate neighborhood community development
Social networks in slums are only concerned about survival needs. Slums require responses that address the complexity of slum formation and broader livelihood challenges, as well as re-assessing the meaning of community. We posit that more needs to be done in understanding the meaning and workings of a sociology beyond physical societies. Poverty is a modifier of social systems and processes and should be a concern for all stakeholders involved i…
Feasibility and Acceptability of Group-Based Stigma Reduction Interventions for Adolescents Living with HIV and Their Caregivers
Urban child poverty in Kampala city, insights from children’s drawings
In many urban areas, rapid urbanization, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa, has overwhelmed technical and administrative capacity to provide adequate services. This has led to various challenges of urban sustainability, including urban child poverty, known to worsen the cognitive and emotional well-being of such children. We aimed to gain an understanding of and provide evidence on urban child poverty in Uganda through children’s diagrammatic repr…
Most significant changes from women’s economic empowerment and pathways from Ugandan women in the agro-value chain
Traditional evaluation models often rely on predefined indicators set by program designers, limiting the ability to capture emerging and lived outcomes. This study examines the impact of Women’s Economic Empowerment from beneficiaries’ perspectives using the Most Significant Change approach. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted in Kampala and Wakiso, Uganda, utilizing focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and in-depth interv…
From implementation to sustainability? A 5-year follow-up on a physical activity counseling program in Uganda for people with HIV and mental health conditions
Physical activity (PA) interventions benefit people living with HIV and co-morbid mental health conditions, but sustaining them in low-resource settings remains difficult. This study explored the long-term sustainability of a multi-stakeholder PA counseling program in a rural Ugandan fishing community, five years post-implementation. The program integrated a PA counseling into routine HIV care, combining motivational interviewing and self-determi…
“It’s a secret for the family…it never goes out because they will spread it.”
Adolescents living with HIV/AIDS and their families continue to feel the brunt of the HIV pandemic in low-resource settings such as Uganda. However, little is still known about how adolescents and their families use their internal resources to deal with HIV-associated stigma. Using the Social Positioning theory, we qualitatively explore how adolescents and their caregivers use secrecy as a tool to deal with HIV stigma within their families and co…
Adverse Childhood Experiences, Anxiety and Depression in School-going Ugandan Adolescents
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