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Child sexual abuse and situational context: children’s experiences in post-conflict northern Uganda
(Taylor&Francis Online: Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 2019)Although substantial literature exists on child sexual abuse (CSA), little is known about abuses children encounter in northern Uganda, a post-conflict area. Media reports have indicated a high incidence for CSA. The study, ... -
Children’s conceptions of peace in two Ugandan primary schools: insights for peace curriculum
(Research in Comparative and International Education : Sage Journals, 2017-03-28)Oppenheimer urged communities all over the world to study how children come to understand peace, conflict, and war. Set in various countries, their review of studies, as well as more recent examinations reveal trends in ... -
Chronic physical conditions, multimorbidity and physical activity across 46 low- and middle-income countries
(Springer Link: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity., 2017-01-18)There are no nationally representative population-based studies investigating the relationship between physical activity, chronic conditions and multimorbidity (i.e., two or more chronic conditions) in low- and middle-income ... -
A collaborative agenda for health and well-being in Uganda : Medical social workers working with a community church
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2023)According to the National Association of Social Workers (2017), the primary mission of the social work profession is to promote human well-being through adequate satisfaction of human needs, especially the needs of the ... -
Communication and institutional effectiveness: the case of Nakawa and Kawempe divisions in Kampala city
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2016-01)This study examined the effect of internal communication on the effectiveness of Nakawa and Kawempe division local governments in Kampala City. The study specifically explored the relationship between horizontal and vertical ... -
A Conceptual analysis of the nature of relationship between human needs and human well-being in social work
(SAGE Journals, 2022-07-22)The concept of human need and human well-being are commonly used in social work literature. However, their relationship remains unexplored. Although there is some literature on the relationship between human needs and human ... -
Coping with Intimate Partner Violence: Experiences of Male Victims Reporting at Katwe Police Station, Rubaga Municipality in Kampala District
(Kyambogo University [unpublished work], 2023-09)This study sought to gain insight into the experiences of Male Intimate Partner Violence and how they cope. It was, specifically, limited to exploring the physical, psychological, and sexual violence male victims experience; ... -
Correlates of physical activity among community-dwelling individuals aged 65 years or older with anxiety in six low- and middle-income countries
(Cambridge University Press: International Psychogeriatrics, 2017-11-08)Given the important health benefits of physical activity (PA) and the higher risk for physical inactivity in people with anxiety, and the high prevalence of anxiety and low PA among the elderly, there is a need for research ... -
Correlates of physical activity among depressed older people in six low-income and middle-income countries: a community-based cross-sectional study
(Wiley Online Library: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 2017-10-10)Despite the benefits of physical activity (PA) in older people with depression, many do not comply with the International PA guidelines. Thus, we investigated what factors influence PA participation among 915 community-dwelling ... -
Correlates of physical activity among middle-aged and older adults with hazardous drinking habits in six low- and middle-income countries
(Kinetic: Aging and Physical Activity, 2017)We investigated physical activity (PA) correlates among middle-aged and older adults (aged ≥50 years) with hazardous drinking patterns in six low- and middle-income countries. Cross-sectional data were analyzed from the ... -
Correlates of physical activity stages of change in people living with HIV in a Ugandan community
(Taylor& Francis Online: Disability and Rehabilitation., 2020-05-29)The transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavioral change posits that individuals move through five stages of change when adopting new behaviors: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. The aim ... -
Correlates of physical activity stages of change in people living with HIV in a Ugandan community
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-05)Purpose The transtheoretical model (TTM) of behavioral change posits that individuals move through five stages of change when adopting new behaviors: pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance. ... -
Correlates of sedentary behavior in 2,375 people with depression from 6 low- and middle-income countries
(Elsevier : Journal of effective Disorders., 2018-07)Sedentary behaviour (SB) is harmful for health and well-being and may be associated with depression. However, little is known about the correlates of SB in people with depression. Thus, we investigated SB correlates among ... -
COVID-19 and the Motorcycle Taxi Sector in Sub-Saharan African Cities: A Key Stakeholders’ Perspective
(Transportation Research Record, 2022-11-28)This article assesses the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the urban motorcycle taxi (MCT) sector in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). MCToperators in SSA provide essential transport services and have shown ingenuity and an ... -
COVID-19 pandemic and the Urban poor: the relevancy of Uganda’s social protection measures
(The Coronavirus Crisis and Challenges to Social Development, 2022-01-01)Globally, governments are faced with the double challenge of controlling the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring the social and economic survival of their citizens. The urban poor are uniquely affected by the impact of the ... -
The covid-19 pandemic: economic effects and government measures in Uganda
(Sarjana, 2020-06-30)Coronavirus also known as COVID-19 started in Wuhan, China in December 2019 and it was pronounced as a pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO). Although COVID-19 has slowly spread in Africa, but recent ... -
Cultural responses towards the aftermath of suicide among the Acholi in northern Uganda
(International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 2018-07-02)Suicide is a public health problem in Uganda among indigenous societies, and different societies manage its aftermath differently. Aim: To explore how the Acholi in Northern Uganda manage the aftermath of suicide. ... -
Decolonising social work fieldwork education in Africa
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2023)Social work is widely acknowledged as a practice-based profession and the decolonisation of its fieldwork education element would enhance its practical relevance in many global South countries. In recent years, there has ... -
Deconstructing the psychosexual myths of female circumcision among the Pokot in Eastern Uganda: hints for public health campaigns
(Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 2023-05)Sexualization of the woman’s body has for years been used to promote the practice of female circumcision in practicing communities. In this study, we provide an insight into the constructive psychosexual experiences of ... -
Depression and pain: primary data and meta-analysis among 237 952 people across 47 low- and middle-income countries
(Cambridge University Press: Psychological Medicine, 2017-06-22)Depression and pain are leading causes of global disability. However, there is a paucity of multinational population data assessing the association between depression and pain, particularly among low- and middle-income ...