Celestino Obua
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 6181790 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Celestino Obua |
| PRENOMES | Celestino |
| SOBRENOME | Obua |
| ASSINATURA | OBUA C |
| AFILIAÇÕES | Mbarara University of Science and Technology |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6949-3059 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 26 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 26 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2009 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Training Needs of Informal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia in Rural Southwestern Uganda
Dementia is a global public health concern with increasing prevalence, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where care is primarily provided by informal family caregivers. This study identified the specific training needs of informal caregivers of persons with dementia in rural southwestern Uganda to inform the development of contextually appropriate caregiver training interventions. We conducted 20 in-depth interviews with 17 c…
Impact of the micro-research model on building research capacity in undergraduate health professions students in HIV-related research
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
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…
First Mile program
Uganda's public healthcare system faces significant systemic challenges in delivering care, contributing to poor health outcomes. In response, a North-South partnership between Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST), and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) implemented the First Mile Project, a seven-year initiative (2018-2024) designed to strengthen the regional health system in southwester…
Healthcare workers’ perspective about barriers and facilitators to pediatric HIV status disclosure in eastern Uganda using capability opportunity and motivation of behavior change model
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
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 …
Influence of education status, age, and gender on HIV prevention awareness and preferences among youth in a rural Ugandan district
Education status, age, and gender influence HIV prevention awareness through differences in access to information, risk perception, and preference of prevention methods among youth in rural Uganda. Therefore, aligning HIV prevention strategies with the specific needs and preferences of different youth subgroups can enhance awareness, risk perception, and utilization of HIV prevention methods
“If you find that I am HIV positive, don’t tell me”
Globally, the majority of new HIV infections are recorded in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the youth being disproportionately affected. HIV prevention is the cornerstone of controlling the spread of HIV and ending this epidemic by 2030. However, barriers to the utilization of HIV prevention services remained underexplored especially among the youth in rural settings in sub-Saharan Africa. This qualitative study, conducted between February and…
Coping strategies, challenges and potential interventions among adult patients with HIV and mental illness comorbidity in southwestern Uganda
HIV and mental illness comorbidity presents significant healthcare challenges, especially in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare systems often address individual conditions rather than comorbidities. This results in poor coping, increased vulnerability and diminished health-related quality of life. This study investigated coping strategies, challenges and potential interventions for individuals with HIV-mental illness comorbidity in…
Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda
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…
A qualitative investigation of the psychosocial services utilised by care-givers of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in southwestern Uganda
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. …
Structured and sustained family planning support facilitates effective use of postpartum contraception amongst women living with HIV in South Western Uganda
BACKGROUND: Despite low pregnancy intentions, many women accessing contraception discontinue use, increasing the risk of unwanted pregnancies among women living with HIV (WLWH). We evaluate whether a family planning support intervention, inclusive of structured immediate one-on-one postpartum counseling, and a follow-up mechanism through additional health information and SMS reminders affects continuous contraceptive use and pregnancy incidence a…
A qualitative study of the perspectives of health workers and policy makers on external support provided to low-level private health facilities in a Ugandan rural district, in management of childhood …
BACKGROUND: With the under-five child mortality rate of 46.4 deaths per 1000 live births, Uganda should accelerate measures to reduce child deaths to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3. While 60-70% of frontline health services are provided by the private sector, many low-level private health facilities (LLPHF) are unregistered, unregulated, and often miss innovative and quality improvement strategies rolled out by the Ministry of Health.…
A Qualitative Exploration of the Referral Process of Children with Common Infections from Private Low-Level Health Facilities in Western Uganda
Over 50% of sick children are treated by private primary-level facilities, but data on patient referral processes from such facilities are limited. We explored the perspectives of healthcare providers and child caretakers on the referral process of children with common childhood infections from private low-level health facilities in Mbarara District. We carried out 43 in-depth interviews with health workers and caretakers of sick children, purpos…
Appropriateness of Care for Common Childhood Infections at Low-Level Private Health Facilities in a Rural District in Western Uganda
In Uganda, >50% of sick children receive treatment from primary level-private health facilities (HF). We assessed the appropriateness of care for common infections in under-five-year-old children and explored perspectives of healthcare workers (HCW) and policymakers on the quality of healthcare at low-level private health facilities (LLPHF) in western Uganda. This was a mixed-methods parallel convergent study. Employing multistage consecutive sam…
Antibiotic use among children under five years with diarrhea in rural communities of Gulu, northern Uganda
Antibiotic use is common among children under 5 years with diarrhea in rural communities of northern Uganda
Understanding the Effect of a Healthcare Provider-Led Family Planning Support Intervention on Contraception use and Pregnancy Desires among Postpartum Women Living with HIV in Southwestern Uganda
Caregiving burden and mental health problems among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda
Family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda experience a high caregiving burden, which is associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Interventions aimed at reducing caregiving burden may have important collateral mental health benefits
Improving adherence to antiretroviral treatment in Uganda with a low-resource facility-based intervention
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of facility-based interventions using existing resources to improve overall patient attendance and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) at ART-providing facilities in Uganda. METHODS: This was an interventional study which tracked attendance and treatment adherence of two distinct cohorts: experienced patients who had been on treatment for at least 12 months prior to the intervention and patients newly initia…
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
Antibacterial activities of extracts from Ugandan medicinal plants used for oral care
Doctoral Education and Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening
An assessment of Makerere University College of Health Sciences
BACKGROUND: Health research is critical to the institutional mission of the Makerere College of Health Sciences (MakCHS). Optimizing the alignment of health research capacity at MakCHS with the health needs and priorities of Uganda, as outlined in the country's Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP), is a deliberate priority, a responsibility, and a significant opportunity for research. To guide this strategic direction, an assessment of MakCHS's re…
Peer counselors' role in supporting patients' adherence to ART in Ethiopia and Uganda
Our aim was to explore peer counselors' work and their role in supporting patients' adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in resource-limited settings in Ethiopia and Uganda. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 79 patients, 17 peer counselors, and 22 providers in ART facilities in urban and rural areas of Ethiopia and Uganda. Two main categories with related subcategories emerged from the analysis. The first main cate…
Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners for the treatment of HIV/Aids and related conditions in Uganda
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Voices on adherence to ART in Ethiopia and Uganda
This paper explores HIV patients' adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in resource-limited contexts in Uganda and Ethiopia, where ART is provided free of charge. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 79 patients, 17 peer counselors, and 22 providers in ART facilities in urban and rural areas of Ethiopia and Uganda. Interviewees voiced their experiences of, and views on ART adherence both from an individual and a system…
Medicinal plants used by traditional medicine practitioners for the treatment of HIV/Aids and related conditions in Uganda
An assessment of Makerere University College of Health Sciences
BACKGROUND: Health research is critical to the institutional mission of the Makerere College of Health Sciences (MakCHS). Optimizing the alignment of health research capacity at MakCHS with the health needs and priorities of Uganda, as outlined in the country's Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP), is a deliberate priority, a responsibility, and a significant opportunity for research. To guide this strategic direction, an assessment of MakCHS's re…
Peer counselors' role in supporting patients' adherence to ART in Ethiopia and Uganda
Our aim was to explore peer counselors' work and their role in supporting patients' adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in resource-limited settings in Ethiopia and Uganda. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with 79 patients, 17 peer counselors, and 22 providers in ART facilities in urban and rural areas of Ethiopia and Uganda. Two main categories with related subcategories emerged from the analysis. The first main cate…
Improving adherence to antiretroviral treatment in Uganda with a low-resource facility-based intervention
OBJECTIVE: To assess the effects of facility-based interventions using existing resources to improve overall patient attendance and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) at ART-providing facilities in Uganda. METHODS: This was an interventional study which tracked attendance and treatment adherence of two distinct cohorts: experienced patients who had been on treatment for at least 12 months prior to the intervention and patients newly initia…
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
Antibacterial activities of extracts from Ugandan medicinal plants used for oral care
Doctoral Education and Institutional Research Capacity Strengthening
Caregiving burden and mental health problems among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda
Family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda experience a high caregiving burden, which is associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety. Interventions aimed at reducing caregiving burden may have important collateral mental health benefits
Structured and sustained family planning support facilitates effective use of postpartum contraception amongst women living with HIV in South Western Uganda
BACKGROUND: Despite low pregnancy intentions, many women accessing contraception discontinue use, increasing the risk of unwanted pregnancies among women living with HIV (WLWH). We evaluate whether a family planning support intervention, inclusive of structured immediate one-on-one postpartum counseling, and a follow-up mechanism through additional health information and SMS reminders affects continuous contraceptive use and pregnancy incidence a…
A qualitative study of the perspectives of health workers and policy makers on external support provided to low-level private health facilities in a Ugandan rural district, in management of childhood …
BACKGROUND: With the under-five child mortality rate of 46.4 deaths per 1000 live births, Uganda should accelerate measures to reduce child deaths to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal 3. While 60-70% of frontline health services are provided by the private sector, many low-level private health facilities (LLPHF) are unregistered, unregulated, and often miss innovative and quality improvement strategies rolled out by the Ministry of Health.…
A Qualitative Exploration of the Referral Process of Children with Common Infections from Private Low-Level Health Facilities in Western Uganda
Over 50% of sick children are treated by private primary-level facilities, but data on patient referral processes from such facilities are limited. We explored the perspectives of healthcare providers and child caretakers on the referral process of children with common childhood infections from private low-level health facilities in Mbarara District. We carried out 43 in-depth interviews with health workers and caretakers of sick children, purpos…
Appropriateness of Care for Common Childhood Infections at Low-Level Private Health Facilities in a Rural District in Western Uganda
In Uganda, >50% of sick children receive treatment from primary level-private health facilities (HF). We assessed the appropriateness of care for common infections in under-five-year-old children and explored perspectives of healthcare workers (HCW) and policymakers on the quality of healthcare at low-level private health facilities (LLPHF) in western Uganda. This was a mixed-methods parallel convergent study. Employing multistage consecutive sam…
Antibiotic use among children under five years with diarrhea in rural communities of Gulu, northern Uganda
Antibiotic use is common among children under 5 years with diarrhea in rural communities of northern Uganda
Understanding the Effect of a Healthcare Provider-Led Family Planning Support Intervention on Contraception use and Pregnancy Desires among Postpartum Women Living with HIV in Southwestern Uganda
Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda
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…
A qualitative investigation of the psychosocial services utilised by care-givers of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in southwestern Uganda
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. …
“If you find that I am HIV positive, don’t tell me”
Globally, the majority of new HIV infections are recorded in Eastern and Southern Africa, with the youth being disproportionately affected. HIV prevention is the cornerstone of controlling the spread of HIV and ending this epidemic by 2030. However, barriers to the utilization of HIV prevention services remained underexplored especially among the youth in rural settings in sub-Saharan Africa. This qualitative study, conducted between February and…
Coping strategies, challenges and potential interventions among adult patients with HIV and mental illness comorbidity in southwestern Uganda
HIV and mental illness comorbidity presents significant healthcare challenges, especially in low- and middle-income countries where healthcare systems often address individual conditions rather than comorbidities. This results in poor coping, increased vulnerability and diminished health-related quality of life. This study investigated coping strategies, challenges and potential interventions for individuals with HIV-mental illness comorbidity in…
Healthcare workers’ perspective about barriers and facilitators to pediatric HIV status disclosure in eastern Uganda using capability opportunity and motivation of behavior change model
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
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 …
Influence of education status, age, and gender on HIV prevention awareness and preferences among youth in a rural Ugandan district
Education status, age, and gender influence HIV prevention awareness through differences in access to information, risk perception, and preference of prevention methods among youth in rural Uganda. Therefore, aligning HIV prevention strategies with the specific needs and preferences of different youth subgroups can enhance awareness, risk perception, and utilization of HIV prevention methods
Training Needs of Informal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia in Rural Southwestern Uganda
Dementia is a global public health concern with increasing prevalence, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where care is primarily provided by informal family caregivers. This study identified the specific training needs of informal caregivers of persons with dementia in rural southwestern Uganda to inform the development of contextually appropriate caregiver training interventions. We conducted 20 in-depth interviews with 17 c…
Impact of the micro-research model on building research capacity in undergraduate health professions students in HIV-related research
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
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…
Medicine (20 obras) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (11 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (10 obras) · Qualitative research (10 obras) · Nursing (9 obras) · Environmental health (8 obras) · Family medicine (8 obras) · Psychiatry (8 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Health care (7 obras)