Mark Mohan Kaggwa
Biographic Data
| ID | 7180505 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mark Mohan Kaggwa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mark Mohan |
| FAMILY NAME | Kaggwa |
| SIGNATURE | KAGGWA M M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mbarara University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4733-154X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Problematic TikTok and Facebook Use Among Bangladeshi Adolescents
Facebook and TikTok are two of the most popular social media platforms, especially among adolescents in Bangladesh. Although generalized problematic social media use among young adults in Bangladesh has been explored, specific problematic use of social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok among adolescents and their associated risk factors remains underexplored. A sample of 1,183 adolescents was recruited from the Kurigram district of Bang…
Prevalence and associated factors of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among university students
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is an important public health concern among university students, particularly medical students, who face unique academic, emotional, and clinical stressors. However, evidence on the burden and correlates of NSSI in sub-Saharan Africa remains limited. This study assessed the prevalence of NSSI among medical students in Uganda and examined its association with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and substance use diso…
Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda
Risky sexual behavior (RSB) significantly increases global health risks, particularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The risk is higher among vulnerable groups, such as domestic workers, who face unique challenges due to limited access to sexual health education and resources. Research on RSB among domestic workers is scarce. This study assessed the extent of RSB and identified associated fa…
The psychometric properties of the Bangla Nomophobia Questionnaire
Nomophobia (the fear of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it) is an area of growing research interest. The 20-item Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) is the most popular instrument to assess nomophobia. However, there is no validated scale to assess nomophobia in Bangladesh. The present study translated and validated the NMP-Q into Bangla. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 585 university studen…
Enhancing HIV self-testing uptake among university students in Rwanda
Although university students reported the needs and benefits of HIV self-testing, uptake remains low due to misinformation, unawareness, unavailability, and the high cost of HIV self-testing kits. Increasing awareness, availing HIVST kits, and addressing the other reported barriers to HIV self-testing, is essential for the achievement of the universal goal of HIV status awareness among university students
Chronicity of self-harming behaviors among adolescent teenage girls living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda
The persistence of self-harming thoughts among female teenagers in Northern Ugandan refugee settlements varies. Pregnancy history is associated with a higher chance of prolonged self-harming thoughts while having a spouse as the family's head is linked with a lower likelihood. Examining different demographic and familial elements when addressing the mental well-being of female teenage refugees is vital. It stresses the necessity for customized in…
Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence following partner notification among index HIV clients attending primary healthcare facilities in Uganda
Assisted partner notification (APN) program was adopted by Uganda to increase individuals testing for HIV through their partners who test HIV positive. Thus, early enrollment in treatment and ensuring prevention services for the affected couple. However, APN is associated with high levels of Intimate partner violence (IPV). We aimed at determining the prevalence of IPV following APN in a cross-sectional study of newly diagnosed HIV clients in sou…
Exploring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Ugandan university students
The burden of ACEs is exceedingly high among Ugandan university students, highlighting the urgency in strengthening effective child protection strategies to protect Uganda's rapidly growing population from mental ill-health and avoid future psychological disability, a burden to the healthcare system. The study's findings will also be useful to practitioners/policymakers working to prevent/limit child maltreatment globally
Adapted digital health literacy and health information seeking behavior among lower income groups in Malaysia during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: Misinformation has had a negative impact upon the global COVID-19 vaccination program. High-income and middle-income earners typically have better access to technology and health facilities than those in lower-income groups. This creates a rich-poor divide in Digital Health Literacy (DHL), where low-income earners have low DHL resulting in higher COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was undertaken to asses…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on lifestyle patterns
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted individuals to deviate from normal lifestyle behaviors. But, there is a paucity of studies conducted in Bangladesh assessing how lifestyle patterns (i.e., smoking, drug use, physical exercise) have changed after the pandemic, which was investigated in this study. Methods: An online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among a total of 756 Bangladeshi young adults between April 1 a…
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Depression and Suicidal Ideation During the Covid-19 Pandemic Among University Students in Uganda
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…
Gambling-related suicide in East African Community countries
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
An Adolescent’s Use of Veterinary Medicines
This case report describes a 17-year-old high school student serious suicide attempt using an injectable composite of veterinary medications (vitamins, vaccines, antibiotics, and antihelminthics) typically used to treat chickens. The use of this particular substance and the route of administration was novel as a method for suicide lethality and there have been no previous cases of this kind. However, this youth also developed chronic self-harming…
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An Adolescent’s Use of Veterinary Medicines
This case report describes a 17-year-old high school student serious suicide attempt using an injectable composite of veterinary medications (vitamins, vaccines, antibiotics, and antihelminthics) typically used to treat chickens. The use of this particular substance and the route of administration was novel as a method for suicide lethality and there have been no previous cases of this kind. However, this youth also developed chronic self-harming…
Adapted digital health literacy and health information seeking behavior among lower income groups in Malaysia during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: Misinformation has had a negative impact upon the global COVID-19 vaccination program. High-income and middle-income earners typically have better access to technology and health facilities than those in lower-income groups. This creates a rich-poor divide in Digital Health Literacy (DHL), where low-income earners have low DHL resulting in higher COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. Therefore, this cross-sectional study was undertaken to asses…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on lifestyle patterns
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted individuals to deviate from normal lifestyle behaviors. But, there is a paucity of studies conducted in Bangladesh assessing how lifestyle patterns (i.e., smoking, drug use, physical exercise) have changed after the pandemic, which was investigated in this study. Methods: An online-based cross-sectional survey was conducted among a total of 756 Bangladeshi young adults between April 1 a…
Prevalence and Factors Associated With Depression and Suicidal Ideation During the Covid-19 Pandemic Among University Students in Uganda
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…
Gambling-related suicide in East African Community countries
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
Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence following partner notification among index HIV clients attending primary healthcare facilities in Uganda
Assisted partner notification (APN) program was adopted by Uganda to increase individuals testing for HIV through their partners who test HIV positive. Thus, early enrollment in treatment and ensuring prevention services for the affected couple. However, APN is associated with high levels of Intimate partner violence (IPV). We aimed at determining the prevalence of IPV following APN in a cross-sectional study of newly diagnosed HIV clients in sou…
Exploring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Ugandan university students
The burden of ACEs is exceedingly high among Ugandan university students, highlighting the urgency in strengthening effective child protection strategies to protect Uganda's rapidly growing population from mental ill-health and avoid future psychological disability, a burden to the healthcare system. The study's findings will also be useful to practitioners/policymakers working to prevent/limit child maltreatment globally
Chronicity of self-harming behaviors among adolescent teenage girls living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda
The persistence of self-harming thoughts among female teenagers in Northern Ugandan refugee settlements varies. Pregnancy history is associated with a higher chance of prolonged self-harming thoughts while having a spouse as the family's head is linked with a lower likelihood. Examining different demographic and familial elements when addressing the mental well-being of female teenage refugees is vital. It stresses the necessity for customized in…
The psychometric properties of the Bangla Nomophobia Questionnaire
Nomophobia (the fear of being without a mobile phone or being unable to use it) is an area of growing research interest. The 20-item Nomophobia Questionnaire (NMP-Q) is the most popular instrument to assess nomophobia. However, there is no validated scale to assess nomophobia in Bangladesh. The present study translated and validated the NMP-Q into Bangla. A cross-sectional study using convenience sampling was conducted among 585 university studen…
Enhancing HIV self-testing uptake among university students in Rwanda
Although university students reported the needs and benefits of HIV self-testing, uptake remains low due to misinformation, unawareness, unavailability, and the high cost of HIV self-testing kits. Increasing awareness, availing HIVST kits, and addressing the other reported barriers to HIV self-testing, is essential for the achievement of the universal goal of HIV status awareness among university students
Problematic TikTok and Facebook Use Among Bangladeshi Adolescents
Facebook and TikTok are two of the most popular social media platforms, especially among adolescents in Bangladesh. Although generalized problematic social media use among young adults in Bangladesh has been explored, specific problematic use of social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok among adolescents and their associated risk factors remains underexplored. A sample of 1,183 adolescents was recruited from the Kurigram district of Bang…
Prevalence and associated factors of non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) among university students
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is an important public health concern among university students, particularly medical students, who face unique academic, emotional, and clinical stressors. However, evidence on the burden and correlates of NSSI in sub-Saharan Africa remains limited. This study assessed the prevalence of NSSI among medical students in Uganda and examined its association with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and substance use diso…
Risky sexual behavior and associated factors among domestic workers in Kigali, Rwanda
Risky sexual behavior (RSB) significantly increases global health risks, particularly for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). The risk is higher among vulnerable groups, such as domestic workers, who face unique challenges due to limited access to sexual health education and resources. Research on RSB among domestic workers is scarce. This study assessed the extent of RSB and identified associated fa…
Medicine (8 works) · Psychology (6 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Poison control (5 works) · Psychiatry (5 works) · Suicide prevention (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Biostatistics (3 works) · Clinical Psychology (3 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (3 works)