Godfrey S Bbosa
Biographic Data
| ID | 7307587 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Godfrey S Bbosa |
| GIVEN NAMES | Godfrey S |
| FAMILY NAME | Bbosa |
| SIGNATURE | BBOSA G S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Makerere University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6963-7892 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 5 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale to Assess Suicidality Among Young Women in the Urban Slums of Kampala Uganda
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 comorbidity of mental health concerns, alcohol and drug use among young women in the urban slums of Kampala, Uganda
Young women in Kampala’s urban slums face a growing public health crisis as mental health issues and substance use escalate, fueled by poverty, violence, and limited access to care. These overlapping challenges significantly heighten the risks of suicide, premature mortality, and diminished quality of life. This study investigates the prevalence of mental health concerns, substance use, and their co-occurrence among this vulnerable population in …
Alcohol Use among Young Women in Kampala City
This study sought to determine the level of concordance between self-reported alcohol use and the presence of its urinary ethyl glucuronide (EtG) metabolite in women living in urban Kampala. In 2023, we recruited 300 young women, ages 18 to 24 years, to participate in a prospective cohort study across three sites in urban Kampala (i.e., Banda, Bwaise, and Makindye) to examine the mechanistic pathways of mental illness. As part of the baseline ass…
Factors predicting home storage of medicines in Northern Uganda
Over a third of households in Northern Uganda store medicines with antibacterial agents being the most common. Self-medication is common among individuals in households which keep drugs. Past successful treatment, regular income and sex predict community home drug storage
Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners for the treatment of HIV/Aids and related conditions in Uganda
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Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners for the treatment of HIV/Aids and related conditions in Uganda
Factors predicting home storage of medicines in Northern Uganda
Over a third of households in Northern Uganda store medicines with antibacterial agents being the most common. Self-medication is common among individuals in households which keep drugs. Past successful treatment, regular income and sex predict community home drug storage
Alcohol Use among Young Women in Kampala City
This study sought to determine the level of concordance between self-reported alcohol use and the presence of its urinary ethyl glucuronide (EtG) metabolite in women living in urban Kampala. In 2023, we recruited 300 young women, ages 18 to 24 years, to participate in a prospective cohort study across three sites in urban Kampala (i.e., Banda, Bwaise, and Makindye) to examine the mechanistic pathways of mental illness. As part of the baseline ass…
Prevalence and comorbidity of mental health concerns, alcohol and drug use among young women in the urban slums of Kampala, Uganda
Young women in Kampala’s urban slums face a growing public health crisis as mental health issues and substance use escalate, fueled by poverty, violence, and limited access to care. These overlapping challenges significantly heighten the risks of suicide, premature mortality, and diminished quality of life. This study investigates the prevalence of mental health concerns, substance use, and their co-occurrence among this vulnerable population in …
Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale to Assess Suicidality Among Young Women in the Urban Slums of Kampala Uganda
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…
Medicine (3 works) · Biostatistics (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Family medicine (2 works) · Mental health (2 works) · Mental Health Treatment and Access (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works) · Public health (2 works) · African studies and sociopolitical issues (1 work) · Alcohol (1 work)