Scholastic Ashaba

Dados Biográficos

ID6530504
NOMEScholastic Ashaba
PRENOMESScholastic
SOBRENOMEAshaba
ASSINATURAASHABA S
AFILIAÇÕESMbarara University of Science and Technology
ORCID0000-0002-5822-2488
VERIFICADOSim
TOTAL DE OBRAS33
TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES2
TOTAL COMO AUTOR33
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO2015
ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO2026
ÍNDICE H1

  • Caregivers’ and healthcare providers’ perceptions of blood availability, safety, and acceptability for patients with cancer in southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessIvan Mugisha Taremwa, Nixon Niyonzima et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Blood transfusion is crucial in supporting the treatment of patients with cancer. However, in poor-resource settings, blood and blood components remain scarce, and their perceived health risks may hinder their use. This study explored the perceptions of blood availability, safety, and acceptability among caregivers and healthcare providers of patients with cancer at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in southwestern Uganda. This study employed a …

  • Mental health-related quality of life and associated factors among people living with severe mental illness in southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessTonny Kugonza, Michael Ndyomugabe et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2026

    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…

  • Experienced stigma related to common mental illness and alcohol use disorder in rural Uganda

    Open AccessYang Jae Lee, Benjamin Miller et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2026

    Background: Stigma remains a major barrier to mental health care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), yet little is known about how stigma operates for common mental illnesses (CMIs) and alcohol use disorder (AUD) in rural Uganda. Methods: We conducted 80 in-depth interviews (IDIs) with individuals and family members affected by CMIs (n=34) or AUD (n=46) in Buyende District, Uganda. Interviews were analyzed inductively using the framework…

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder and associated factors among soldiers retiring from active service in Uganda

    Open AccessDan Mwangye Bigirwa, Godfrey Zari Rukundo et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2025

    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…

  • Healthcare workers’ perspective about barriers and facilitators to pediatric HIV status disclosure in eastern Uganda using capability opportunity and motivation of behavior change model

    Open AccessJoseph Kirabira, Godfrey Zari Rukundo et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2025

    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

    Joseph Kirabira, Naume Akello et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2025

    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 …

  • The Role of Health Networks in Disseminating Knowledge about Infant HIV Testing in Rural Uganda

    Open AccessAlison B Comfort, J Moody et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025

    Early testing of infants exposed to HIV can significantly decrease mortality for those linked to HIV treatment. Infants exposed to HIV should first be tested at 6 weeks of age, but only 60% are tested as recommended. Little research has focused on the role of social networks in disseminating information about infant HIV testing. We conducted a cross-sectional, sociocentric network study of all adults living in a rural parish in Uganda (N=1,383) a…

  • Factor Structure, Reliability, and Validity of the 10-Item HIV Stigma Scale for Adolescents and Youth Living with HIV in Rural, Southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessScholastic Ashaba, Alain Favina et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2025

  • Correlates of HIV treatment adherence self-efficacy among adolescents and young adults living with HIV in southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessScholastic Ashaba, Charles Baguma et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among adolescents and young adults living with HIV (AYLHIV) in sub-Saharan Africa is sub-optimal compared to younger children and older adults. Adherence self-efficacy is one of the intrapersonal factors most strongly correlated with ART adherence. The role of adherence self-efficacy in ART adherence among AYLHIV is not well studied in Uganda. We enrolled 300 AYLHIV between October and December 2021 from …

  • A qualitative analysis of self-management needs of adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV in rural, southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessScholastic Ashaba, Charles Baguma et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2024

    The number of adolescents living with HIV remains high in sub-Saharan Africa with poorer HIV treatment outcomes among adolescents and young adults compared to individuals in other age groups. For adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV (AYLPHIV), the transition from pediatric to adult HIV care is a particularly high-risk period. We conducted a qualitative study to understand self-management needs of AYLPHIV in rural, sou…

  • Pathways to care for psychosis in rural Uganda

    Open AccessYang Jae Lee, Kayera Sumaya Nakaziba et al.ARTICLECambridge Prisms Global Mental…2024

    Despite a preference for biomedical care, structural barriers and diverse illness perceptions led many to seek pluralistic care pathways. Enhancing access to biomedical services and integrating traditional and faith healers could improve mental health outcomes in rural Uganda

  • Psychometric evaluation of the affiliate stigma scale for caregivers of people with mental illness in Uganda

    Open AccessAlain Favina, Gideon Munaru et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2024

    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

  • Childhood trauma among adult patients with mental illness in south-western Uganda

    Open AccessBives Mutume Nzanzu Vivalya, Benedict Akimana et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2023

    Introduction: Childhood trauma plays a central role in the long-term outcomes and quality of life of adults with mental disorders. Its burden among patients receiving mental health care in rural health facilities has not been established formally. This study determined the prevalence of childhood trauma among individuals receiving treatment at two mental health facilities in southwestern Uganda. Methods: Two hundred forty-nine adult psychiatric p…

  • Male circumcision uptake and misperceived norms about male circumcision

    Open AccessJessica M Perkins, Bernard Kakuhikire et al.ARTICLEJournal of Global Health2023

    Background: Over the past decade, 15 high-priority countries in eastern and southern Africa have promoted voluntary medical male circumcision for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention. The prevalence of male circumcision in Uganda nearly doubled from 26% in 2011 to 43% in 2016, but remains below the 2020 target level. Little is known about how common male circumcision is perceived to be, how accura…

  • Exploring adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among Ugandan university students

    Open AccessMoses Muwanguzi, Mark Mohan Kaggwa et al.ARTICLEBMC Psychology2023

    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

  • Caregiver preferences for physically harsh discipline of children in rural Uganda

    Open AccessEmily N Satinsky, Bernard Kakuhikire et al.ARTICLEJournal of Family Violence2023Citada por: 2Referências: 8

    The high prevalence of physically harsh discipline preferences warrant interventions aimed at reframing caregivers' approaches to discipline

  • Adverse childhood experiences, alcohol consumption, and the modifying role of social participation

    Open AccessScholastic Ashaba, Bernard Kakuhikire et al.ARTICLESSM - Mental Health2022

    Background: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) include multiple forms of child maltreatment, including abuse and neglect, as well as other forms of household dysfunction. Studies from Uganda have revealed a high prevalence of child abuse, as well as one of the highest levels of alcohol consumption in Africa. Few population-based studies from Africa have estimated associations between ACEs and adult alcohol use, or assessed the potential bufferi…

  • Gender-based violence and its determinants during the Covid-19 lockdown in a low-income country

    Jimmy Ben Forry, Joseph Kirabira et al.ARTICLEJournal of Gender-Based Violence2022

    Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a recent global pandemic associated with multidimensional health-related effects. In the fight against the spread of this novel pandemic, the majority have been living under restrictive conditions during its related lockdown that has created a conducive environment for gender-based violence (GBV). Our study aimed to ascertain the burden and determinants of GBV during the COVID-19 pandemic-related…

  • Treatment-seeking and uptake of malaria prevention strategies among pregnant women and caregivers of children under-five years during Covid-19 pandemic in rural communities in South West Uganda

    Open AccessIvan Mugisha Taremwa, Scholastic Ashaba et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2022

    Although pregnant women and caregivers of children under-five years recognized symptoms of malaria infection, healthcare-seeking was not apt as some respondents used alternative approaches and delayed seeking formal healthcare. It is imperative to focus on the promotion of malaria prevention strategies and address drawbacks associated with misconceptions about these interventions, and promotion of health-seeking behaviors. As COVID-19 exacerbated…

  • Challenges and Fears of Adolescents and Young Adults Living with HIV Facing Transition to Adult HIV Care

    Open AccessScholastic Ashaba, Brian C Zanoni et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2022

  • Let all know

    Open AccessTingting Yan, Michael Lang et al.ARTICLEGlobal Health Action2021

    BACKGROUND: Digital storytelling (DST) is a participatory, arts-based methodology that facilitates the creation of short films called digital stories. Both the DST process and resulting digital stories can be used for education, research, advocacy, and therapeutic purposes in public health. DST is widely used in Europe and North America, and becoming increasingly common in Africa. In East Africa, there is currently limited in-country DST facilita…

  • Retention in HIV care and associated factors among youths aged 15–24 years in rural southwestern Uganda

    Open AccessMoses Muwanguzi, Henry Mark Lugobe et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2021

    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

  • An Adolescent’s Use of Veterinary Medicines

    Mark Mohan Kaggwa, Sympson Nuwamanya et al.ARTICLEJournal of Psychoactive Drugs2021

    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…

  • A Social-Ecological Framework to Understand Barriers to HIV Clinic Attendance in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda

    Open AccessKelli N O’laughlin, Kelsy E Greenwald et al.ARTICLEAIDS and Behavior2020

    The social-ecological model proposes that efforts to modify health behaviors are influenced by constraints and facilitators at multiple levels. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 47 clients in HIV care and 8 HIV clinic staff to explore how such constraints and facilitators (individual, social environment, physical environment, and policies) affect engaging in HIV clinical care in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. Thematic analysis …

  • Relative wealth, subjective social status, and their associations with depression

    Open AccessMeghan L Smith, Bernard Kakuhikire et al.ARTICLESSM - Population Health2019

    Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and has been found to be a consistent correlate of socioeconomic status (SES). The relative deprivation hypothesis proposes that one mechanism linking SES to health involves social comparisons, suggesting that relative SES rather than absolute SES is of primary importance in determining health status. Using data from a whole-population sample of 1,620 participants residing in rural southweste…