Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua
Biographic Data
| ID | 7729940 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emmanuel Tiyo Ayikobua |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emmanuel Tiyo |
| FAMILY NAME | Ayikobua |
| SIGNATURE | AYIKOBUA E T |
| AFFILIATIONS | Soroti University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4743-9622 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Prevalence and factors associated with mental health problems among adolescents living with HIV as screened by youth peers in rural Uganda
Adolescents living with HIV face numerous psychosocial challenges that increase their vulnerability to mental health problems. However, limited evidence exists on the prevalence and contributing factors among this population in the Teso region of Uganda. This study assessed the prevalence of mental health problems and associated factors among adolescents living with HIV in the Teso region. A cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescents a…
Cerebral Cortical Activity During Academic Stress Amongst Undergraduate Medical Students at Kampala International University (Uganda)
Preclinical students suffer more from stress and are poorer SS than clinical students. This strongly impairs their cortical regions in the brain, thus affecting their academic productivity
Anxiety, Anger and Depression Amongst Low-Income Earners in Southwestern Uganda During the Covid-19 Total Lockdown
Background: Low-income earners are particularly vulnerable to mental health, consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown restrictions, due to a temporary or permanent loss of income and livelihood, coupled with government-enforced measures of social distancing. This study evaluates the mental health status among low-income earners in southwestern Uganda during the first total COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda. Methods: A cross-secti…
Health Worker Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators of Assisted Partner Notification for HIV for Refugees and Ugandan Nationals
Assisted partner notification (APN) is recommended by the World Health Organization to notify sexual partners of HIV exposure. Since 2018, APN has been offered in Uganda to Ugandan nationals and refugees. Distinct challenges faced by individuals in refugee settlements may influence APN utilization and effectiveness. To explore APN barriers and facilitators, we extracted index client and sexual partner data from APN registers at 11 health centers …
Community Drivers Affecting Adherence to WHO Guidelines Against Covid-19 Amongst Rural Ugandan Market Vendors
Background: Market vendors occupy a strategic position in the fight against the spread of SARS CoV-2 in rural Uganda. To successfully contain the spread of the virus, special attention needs to be given to this set of people by assessing the type of information, source of information, and practices they inculcate as regards adherence to WHO guidelines in the fight against COVID-19 in Uganda. The study aimed to assess the role of information sourc…
Misconceptions on Covid-19 Risk Among Ugandan Men
Background The aim of the study was to identify possible misconceptions among males and females towards COVID-19 in Uganda using a rapid online survey distributed via social media. Methods A cross-sectional survey carried out during 9th - 16th April 2020 was conducted amongst Ugandans, and only 161 Ugandan purposively participated in the online questionnaire that assessed the respondents understanding of the risks and outcome of infection with CO…
Understanding the role of interpersonal violence in assisted partner notification for HIV
BACKGROUND: Assisted partner notification (APN) for HIV was introduced in refugee settlements in West Nile Uganda in 2018 to facilitate testing of sexual partners. While APN is an effective strategy recommended by the World Health Organization, its safety has not been evaluated in a refugee settlement context in which participants have high prior exposure to interpersonal violence. The extent to which interpersonal violence influences APN utiliza…
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Community Drivers Affecting Adherence to WHO Guidelines Against Covid-19 Amongst Rural Ugandan Market Vendors
Background: Market vendors occupy a strategic position in the fight against the spread of SARS CoV-2 in rural Uganda. To successfully contain the spread of the virus, special attention needs to be given to this set of people by assessing the type of information, source of information, and practices they inculcate as regards adherence to WHO guidelines in the fight against COVID-19 in Uganda. The study aimed to assess the role of information sourc…
Misconceptions on Covid-19 Risk Among Ugandan Men
Background The aim of the study was to identify possible misconceptions among males and females towards COVID-19 in Uganda using a rapid online survey distributed via social media. Methods A cross-sectional survey carried out during 9th - 16th April 2020 was conducted amongst Ugandans, and only 161 Ugandan purposively participated in the online questionnaire that assessed the respondents understanding of the risks and outcome of infection with CO…
Understanding the role of interpersonal violence in assisted partner notification for HIV
BACKGROUND: Assisted partner notification (APN) for HIV was introduced in refugee settlements in West Nile Uganda in 2018 to facilitate testing of sexual partners. While APN is an effective strategy recommended by the World Health Organization, its safety has not been evaluated in a refugee settlement context in which participants have high prior exposure to interpersonal violence. The extent to which interpersonal violence influences APN utiliza…
Anxiety, Anger and Depression Amongst Low-Income Earners in Southwestern Uganda During the Covid-19 Total Lockdown
Background: Low-income earners are particularly vulnerable to mental health, consequence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) lockdown restrictions, due to a temporary or permanent loss of income and livelihood, coupled with government-enforced measures of social distancing. This study evaluates the mental health status among low-income earners in southwestern Uganda during the first total COVID-19 lockdown in Uganda. Methods: A cross-secti…
Health Worker Perspectives on Barriers and Facilitators of Assisted Partner Notification for HIV for Refugees and Ugandan Nationals
Assisted partner notification (APN) is recommended by the World Health Organization to notify sexual partners of HIV exposure. Since 2018, APN has been offered in Uganda to Ugandan nationals and refugees. Distinct challenges faced by individuals in refugee settlements may influence APN utilization and effectiveness. To explore APN barriers and facilitators, we extracted index client and sexual partner data from APN registers at 11 health centers …
Cerebral Cortical Activity During Academic Stress Amongst Undergraduate Medical Students at Kampala International University (Uganda)
Preclinical students suffer more from stress and are poorer SS than clinical students. This strongly impairs their cortical regions in the brain, thus affecting their academic productivity
Prevalence and factors associated with mental health problems among adolescents living with HIV as screened by youth peers in rural Uganda
Adolescents living with HIV face numerous psychosocial challenges that increase their vulnerability to mental health problems. However, limited evidence exists on the prevalence and contributing factors among this population in the Teso region of Uganda. This study assessed the prevalence of mental health problems and associated factors among adolescents living with HIV in the Teso region. A cross-sectional study was conducted among adolescents a…
Medicine (6 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Family medicine (3 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Mental health (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (2 works) · COVID-19 epidemiological studies (2 works) · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts (2 works)