Godfrey Zari Rukundo

Datos Biográficos

ID6181792
NOMBREGodfrey Zari Rukundo
NOMBRESGodfrey Zari
APELLIDORukundo
FIRMARUKUNDO G Z
AFILIACIONESMbarara University of Science and Technology
ORCID0000-0002-3739-1426
VERIFICADOSí
TOTAL DE OBRAS37
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR37
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2011
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2026
ÍNDICE H0

  • Impact of the micro-research model on building research capacity in undergraduate health professions students in HIV-related research

    Open AccessGodfrey Zari Rukundo, Peace Kellen et al.ARTICLEBMC Medical Education2026

    BACKGROUND: Low-income settings such as Uganda bear a disproportionately high burden of diseases such as HIV/AIDS, but contribute little to knowledge production to address their health challenges. The training of health professionals traditionally focuses on clinical skills with less emphasis on research; yet, in practice, health professionals are expected to do operational research. In this study, we evaluate the impact of a micro-research model…

  • Alcohol Use Disorder in Southwestern and Northern Uganda

    Open AccessAbraham Muhwezi, Tom Murungi et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Alcohol use disorder (AUD) among adults is a major public health concern globally. Alcohol use disorder affects livelihood and contributes to adverse health outcomes. We investigated the prevalence of AUD and associated factors among adults (≥ 18years) in Lira and Isingiro districts in Uganda. This was a cross-sectional study conducted among adults (≥18 years) in households, selected using multistage sampling. Data were collected using an intervi…

  • Prevalence and regional disparities in probable mental health conditions among persons aged 10 years and older in Uganda

    Open AccessHerbert Ainamani, Joseph Namanya et al.ARTICLECambridge Prisms Global Mental…2026

    Despite the growing global burden of mental health conditions, nationally representative data in low- and middle-income countries remain limited. Using data from the 2024 Uganda National Population and Housing Census, this study examined the prevalence and distribution of probable mental health conditions among persons aged 10 years and older in Uganda, while assessing variations by sex, place of residence and sub-region. We conducted a descripti…

  • Exploring the relationship between religiosity and coping strategies among individuals with mental illness in Uganda

    Open AccessJoan Abaatyo, Godfrey Zari Rukundo et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2026

    Mental illnesses are leading causes of disability worldwide, and individuals often turn to religion as a source of support and resilience. In Uganda, where religious participation is deeply embedded in society, the influence of religiosity on coping strategies among individuals with mental illnesses remains underexplored. This study examined the relationship between religiosity and coping strategies among people with mental illnesses at Mbarara R…

  • Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale to Assess Suicidality Among Young Women in the Urban Slums of Kampala Uganda

    Open AccessMonica H Swahn, Charles Natuhamya et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2026

    The purpose of this study was to use the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess the prevalence and patterns of suicidality among young women living in poverty to guide effective, targeted interventions for vulnerable populations. Data were drawn from 'The Onward Project On Wellbeing and Adversity' (TOPOWA) study, a prospective cohort examining mental health in the context of social determinants of young women aged 18 to 24 year…

  • Prevalence and factors associated with the multiple morbidity of postpartum depression, diabetes mellitus and hypertension among mothers in Mbarara district, south western Uganda

    Open AccessCatherine Atuhaire, Kabanda Taseera et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2025

    Background: The occurrence of multiple morbidities of postpartum depression (PPD), hypertension and diabetes mellitus (DM) among postpartum mothers poses a health care challenge because it not only affects the mother but also the life of the new born baby and that of close family members. Therefore, this study aimed at examining the prevalence and factors associated with these comorbidities among mothers in public health facilities in Mbarara, so…

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda

    Open AccessDan Mwangye Bigirwa, Godfrey Zari Rukundo et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2025

    Background Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is one of the commonest mental health challenges among veterans and service members. However, studies on PTSD and its associated factors among military personnel in Uganda are limited. This study estimated the prevalence of PTSD and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda. Methods In this cross- sectional study we recruited 247 retiring soldiers and assessed for PTS…

  • Healthcare workers’ perspective about barriers and facilitators to pediatric HIV status disclosure in eastern Uganda using capability opportunity and motivation of behavior change model

    Open AccessJoseph Kirabira, Godfrey Zari Rukundo et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    HIV status disclosure by caregivers to children and adolescents living with HIV (CALH) remains a public health concern in countries with a high burden of HIV despite guidelines for healthcare workers (HCWs) to facilitate the process. This study explored barriers and facilitators to HIV disclosure at two referral hospitals in eastern Uganda focusing on the utilization of existing guidelines. In-depth qualitative interviews were conducted among all…

  • Lived experiences and coping mechanisms among children and adolescents living with HIV after HIV disclosure in Eastern Uganda

    Joseph Kirabira, Naume Akello et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2025

    PURPOSE: To understand the experiences and coping mechanisms of children and adolescents living with HIV (CALH) after HIV disclosure. METHODS: We conducted a qualitative study among CALH after HIV disclosure receiving care from two referral hospitals in eastern Uganda. In-depth interviews were conducted using an interview guide during routine outpatient visits to HIV clinics until data saturation was achieved. All interviews were audiotaped, and …

  • Counselling and depressive symptoms in older adults with HIV/Aids in mbarara, Uganda

    Open AccessJordan Mutambi Amanyire, Irene Aheisibwe et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2025

    Regular home visits and counselling are associated with significant reductions in depressive symptoms among older adults living with HIV/AIDS. Incorporating home-based counselling services and regular home visits can enhance the well-being of this population

  • Risk factors for catastrophic healthcare expenditure and high economic burden for children with anorectal malformations in Southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessFelix Oyania, Caroline Q Stephens et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal for Equity…2025

    Identifying methods to provide financial protection from CHE is essential for all children. ARM patients are at particularly high risk for CHE and high OPP expenditures, especially those living far from healthcare services and in rural areas

  • Generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder among healthcare professionals in Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessJoan Abaatyo, Alain Favina et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    There is a significant occurrence of MDD and GAD among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Southwestern Uganda. Compassion fatigue is linked to an elevated prevalence of MDD, while compassion satisfaction and high resilience scores are associated with a reduced prevalence of GAD. We recommend creation and execution of extensive mental health initiatives designed for HCPs

  • Norms of masculinity

    Dorcus Achen, Gily Coene et al.ARTICLECulture Health & Sexuality2025Referencias: 31

    Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) communication between parents and children is critical for adolescent well-being but remains limited in many Sub-Saharan African contexts. This study examined how masculinity norms shape SRH communication between parents and boys in rural southwestern Uganda, where such interactions are often constrained by gender socialisation, fear-based approaches, and traditional expectations of masculinity. Using qualitat…

  • Health and economic impact of caregiving on informal caregivers of people with chronic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa

    Open AccessEphraim Kisangala, Etheldreda Leinyuy Mbivnjo et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    With a disproportionate burden of chronic diseases and severe shortage of health workers in sub-Saharan Africa, the region implicitly relies on informal caregivers (ICGs) to support the patients both within and outside the health facilities. The aim of this review is to systematically summarise evidence on the health and economic impact of caregiving on informal caregivers of patients with chronic diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. Medline (Ovid), C…

  • Body image, eating distress and emotional-behavioral difficulties among adolescents in Mbarara, Southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessJoan Abaatyo, Godwin Twakiire et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2024

    High levels of body image and eating distress are linked to behavioral and emotional problems and adolescent's family structure. Clinicians who treat adolescents should use a holistic care strategy and be aware of the high prevalence and close association between emotional and behavioral difficulties, concerns about weight, and dieting. It is important to encourage parental involvement and support in providing information about mental health issu…

  • Physical and sexual victimization of persons with severe mental illness seeking care in central and southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessRichard Mpango, Richard Stephen Mpango et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Public Health2023

    Purpose This study established the prevalence of physical and sexual victimization, associated factors and psychosocial consequences of victimization among 1,201 out-patients with severe mental illness at Butabika and Masaka hospitals in Uganda. Methods Participants completed structured, standardized and locally translated instruments. Physical and sexual victimization was assessed using the modified adverse life events module of the European Par…

  • Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda

    Open AccessTimothy Mwanje Kintu, Vanessa Katengeke et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2023

    Background As the burden of dementia continues to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to develop an evidence base for potentially modifiable risk factors such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Cognitive impairment may result from TBI and since it is an established prodromal form of dementia, we investigated the burden of cognitive impairment and associated factors in persons with a history of TBI in southwestern Uganda. Methods This was a co…

  • Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia

    Open AccessRonald Kamoga, Vincent Mubangizi et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2023

    The purpose of the study was to investigate behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) prevalence, severity, and distress experienced by caregivers of people living with dementia (PLWD). A cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted in a rural area in southwestern Uganda. A Neuropsychiatric Inventory Questionnaire (NPI-Q) was used to determine the presence of BPSD as perceived by caregivers of PLWD. We carried out both descriptive and…

  • A qualitative investigation of the psychosocial services utilised by care-givers of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessCatherine Abaasa, Celestino Obua et al.ARTICLEAgeing and Society2023Referencias: 33

    Individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias often require substantial support from other people. Much of the care-giving is from family members who eventually experience physical, emotional and financial stress, depression and fatigue. In Uganda, families are a cornerstone in providing care to individuals with dementia. However, little is known about the psychosocial supports available to the care-givers in their care-giving role. …

  • Prevalence and Factors Associated With Depression and Suicidal Ideation During the Covid-19 Pandemic Among University Students in Uganda

    Open AccessMark Mohan Kaggwa, Innocent Arinaitwe et al.ARTICLEFrontiers in Psychiatry2022

    Approximately one-fifth of undergraduate university students were moderately to severely depressed, especially those who had relationship issues and those with a history of sexual abuse. Suicidal ideation was common among smokers and those having financial tuition constraints. Therefore, it is recommended that the university authorities implement measures to provide psychological support for the students with problems concerning financial tuition…

  • Gendered Experiences of Parent–Child Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues

    Open AccessDorcus Achen, Viola N Nyakato et al.ARTICLEInternational Journal of…2022

    There is need for community-based interventions to improve parent-child SRH communication to address the deeply rooted cultural and gender contexts in rural south-western Uganda

  • Gambling-related suicide in East African Community countries

    Open AccessMark Mohan Kaggwa, Mohammed A Mamun et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022

    Based on the press media reports, 18 males were identified as having carried out gambling-related suicides. The countries with the most widespread opportunities to gamble had more gambling-related suicides, although the number of suicides was very small

  • Level and comfort of caregiver–young adolescent communication on sexual and reproductive health

    Open AccessCecilia Akatukwasa, Viola N Nyakato et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022

    Overall, the level of SRH communication is low and varies according to the number of SRH topics. Caregivers' comfort with SRH communication with YAs was a significant correlate of SRH communication. This justifies the need for interventions that aim to improve caregivers' comfort with communicating with young adolescents about SRH

  • Global mental health

    Open AccessKimberly Hook, Haley A Carroll et al.ARTICLECambridge Prisms Global Mental…2021

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  • Retention in HIV care and associated factors among youths aged 15–24 years in rural southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessMoses Muwanguzi, Henry Mark Lugobe et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    Retaining adolescents and young adults in HIV care in rural southwestern Uganda is still much lower than the WHO target of 90%. Being male, having perinatally acquired HIV and married or in a relationship are associated with retention in HIV care. Interventions targeting adolescents and young adults living with HIV are necessary to improve retention in HIV care to the WHO target of 90