Moses Muwanguzi
Biographic Data
| ID | 7764647 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Moses Muwanguzi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Moses |
| FAMILY NAME | Muwanguzi |
| SIGNATURE | MUWANGUZI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Mbarara University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-7760-7535 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Mental health-related quality of life and associated factors among people living with severe mental illness in southwestern Uganda
Background Severe mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, adversely affects multiple dimensions of quality of life, limiting individuals' ability to participate in everyday activities and maintain meaningful social and occupational roles. Globally, nearly one in seven people live with a mental disorder, and approximately 24.2% of Ugandan adults have at least one mental disorder. However, evi…
Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda
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…
Psychometric evaluation of the affiliate stigma scale for caregivers of people with mental illness in Uganda
The study findings show the affiliate stigma scale as a valid measure of affiliate stigma among the caregivers of patients with mental illness in southwestern Uganda. Therefore, this scale provides an opportunity to mental health care providers to assess affiliate stigma and develop interventions aimed at prevention stigma among caregivers and improve outcomes among people with mental illness
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
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
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…
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
Retention in HIV care and associated factors among youths aged 15–24 years in rural southwestern Uganda
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
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Retention in HIV care and associated factors among youths aged 15–24 years in rural southwestern Uganda
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
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
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
Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
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…
Psychometric evaluation of the affiliate stigma scale for caregivers of people with mental illness in Uganda
The study findings show the affiliate stigma scale as a valid measure of affiliate stigma among the caregivers of patients with mental illness in southwestern Uganda. Therefore, this scale provides an opportunity to mental health care providers to assess affiliate stigma and develop interventions aimed at prevention stigma among caregivers and improve outcomes among people with mental illness
Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda
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…
Mental health-related quality of life and associated factors among people living with severe mental illness in southwestern Uganda
Background Severe mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, adversely affects multiple dimensions of quality of life, limiting individuals' ability to participate in everyday activities and maintain meaningful social and occupational roles. Globally, nearly one in seven people live with a mental disorder, and approximately 24.2% of Ugandan adults have at least one mental disorder. However, evi…
Psychiatry (7 works) · Medicine (6 works) · Mental health (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Cross-sectional study (3 works) · Depression (economics (3 works) · Family Caregiving in Mental Illness (3 works)