Background:The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. To inform their …
Sajatovic M,
Kaddumukasa M,
Katabira E,
Kayima J,
Nakibuuka J,
Blixen C,
Welter E
2017
Journal,
Article
Health Research
ObjectiveTo describe the modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk population for stroke. Africa suffers from rapid population growth, adoption of harmful western diets, and increased prevalence …
Sajatovic M,
Kaddumukasa M,
Katabira E,
Sewankambo N,
Buwembo W,
Kaddumukasa MN,
Lhatoo S,
Blixen C,
Munabi IG
2018
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Objective: This systematic review identified papers that described epilepsy misconceptions or stigma in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and research interventions focused on reducing these misconceptions.Materials and methods: Publications in the English …
Mugenyi L,
Sajatovic M,
Kaddumukasa M,
Katabira E,
Furlan A,
Nakibuuka J,
Blixen C,
Namusoke O,
Birungi D,
Kabaala B
2018
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Introduction: Stroke remains a global concern due to increasing lifespan, patterns of industrialization, adoption of harmful western diets, and an increasing prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and …
Mugenyi L,
Sajatovic M,
Kaddumukasa M,
Katabira E,
Sewankambo N,
Lhatoo S,
Blixen C
2019
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Rationale: There is a paucity of information about the association of seizure severity and quality of life (QoL) in people living with epilepsy (PLWE) in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the …
Sajatovic M,
Mwesiga E,
Kaddumukasa M,
Katabira E,
Sewankambo N,
Lhatoo S,
Blixen C
2020
Journal,
Article
Health Research
ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to assess level of knowledge and attitudes of SUDEP among people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and healthcare workers providing epilepsy care in Uganda.MethodsThis cross-sectional …
Nakasujja N,
Nakku J,
Haglund MM,
Kaddumukasa M,
Kakooza-Mwesige A,
Fuller AT,
Kajumba M,
Kaddumukasa MN,
Smith PJ,
Bobholz S
and others...
2021
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Objective: Epilepsy, a neurological disorder with effective biomedical treatment, remains largely untreated in Uganda. Potential reasons for this treatment gap (TG) include limited access to trained providers and clinics, social …
Nakasujja N,
Nakku J,
Haglund MM,
Kaddumukasa M,
Kakooza-Mwesige A,
Fuller AT,
Kajumba M,
Kaddumukasa MN,
Smith PJ,
Bobholz S
and others...
2021
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Objective: The objective of the study was to characterize and compare the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions about epilepsy across community and patient cohorts in Uganda.Methods: This was a descriptive study …
Sajatovic M,
Kaddumukasa M,
Katabira E,
Nalubwama H,
Sewankambo N,
Blixen C
2022
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background: Epilepsy is associated with stigma and negatively impacts the lives of people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and theirimmediate families. More understanding of the stigma and discrimination experienced by PLWE …
Kaddu-Mulindwa D,
Mayanja-Kizza H,
Kigonya E,
Mwaka A. D
2011
Journal,
Article
Health Research
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women are a common problem in primary health care settings. Resistance of bacterial uropathogens to commonly used antibiotics is common in many places. Objectives: …
