Browsing Faculty of Social Sciences by Author "James, Mugisha"
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A 10-hours workshop improves physical activity prescription for mental illness knowledge and confidence in health care professionals: a nation-wide multicentre study from Uganda
Vancampfort, Davy; Samuel, Kimbowa; Ward, Philip. B.; Kenneth, Onekalit; Hasfa, Lukwata; James, Mugisha (Taylor & Francis Group, 2021-11)Purpose Lack of knowledge about and confidence in physical activity (PA) prescription for people with mental illness are important barriers for clinical practice in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to ... -
Associations between mild depression and anxiety and physical inactivity among school-going Ugandan adolescents aged 14 to 17 years
James, Mugisha; Tine, Van Damme; Davy, Vancampfort (Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health, 2024-04)Objective: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate associations between physical activity levels and emotional and behavioural problems in school-going adolescents aged 14 to 17 years in Uganda. Methods: ... -
Correlates of physical activity stages of change in people living with HIV in a Ugandan community
Vancampfort, Davy; Byansi, Peter Kayiira; Hilda, Namutebi; Lilian, Nalukenge; Eugene, Kinyanda; Bbosa, Richard Serunkuma; Ward, Philip. B.; Hasfa, Lukwata; James, Mugisha (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. ... -
Efficacy of an 8-hour education intervention on dementia knowledge, attitude and skills in healthcare professionals in regional hospitals: a nation-wide study from Uganda
Davy, Vancampfort; James, Mugisha; Samuel, Kimbowa; Hafsa, Lukwata; Tine, Van Damme; Mathieu, Vandenbulcke (Pan African Medical Journal, 2023-04-11)Introduction: dementia imposes an enormous burden, mainly in low-income countries (LICs). Due to lack of well-trained healthcare professionals, 70-90% of people with dementia do not receive adequate care in LICs. The ... -
“Here, your only relative is money…” why slum social networks do not facilitate neighborhood community development: insights through a sanitation lens
Japheth, Nkiriyehe Kwiringira; Joseph, Rujumba; Paulino, Ariho; James, Mugisha; Henry, Zakumumpa; Liz, Perry Mohlin; Mathias, Akugizibwe; Innocent, Kamara Tumwebaze; Charles, Onyutha (BMC Public Health, 2023-11)Introduction Though social networks which are deemed vehicles of community development exist in slum areas, underdevelopment still persists in these areas. We explored the nature and role of social networks in facilitating ... -
Towards entrapment: an escalating reality for children and adolescents living with HIV/Aids in Uganda
James, Mugisha; William, Byansi (Towards Evidence Generation and Policy Development, 2022)In 2004, UNAIDS, UNICEF, and USAID collaborated and authored an influential report titled Children in the Brink (UNICEF, 2004). This report is used to set the context of this book chapter. The publication did not only ...