Psychological distress and associated factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 lockdown - A multicentre study.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of psychological distress (PD), and its associated demographic, psychosocial, hospital and health-related factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 related lockdown.

Methods: An online cross-sectional study was conducted among three hundred ninety six participants recruited from eight hospitals and PD was assessed using the Kessler 6 distress scale from May to June 2020.

Results: PD was present in 92.

Prevalence and associated factors of mental disorders among prisoners in Mbarara municipality, southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Research in high income countries reports higher prevalence of mental disorders among prisoners than in the general population. Lack of published data from low resource settings affects planning and eventual service provision to the prisoners. This study aimed to determine the burden of mental disorders and associated factors among prisoners in Mbarara municipality in southwestern Uganda.

A systematic review protocol of stigma among children and adolescents with epilepsy.

Background: Epilepsy is a neurological condition that is highly prevalent among children and adolescents with 80% of the victims living in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Epilepsy is associated with high levels of both perceived and enacted stigma, which vary geographically and greatly affects the victims' quality of life and self-esteem. High rates of stigma are also a significant barrier to accessing medical care.

Crime, recidivism and mental disorders among prisoners in Mbarara municipality, southwestern Uganda.

Introduction: Mental disorders among prisoners have been linked to the type of crime and recidivism. Identification of the mental disorders associated with the different types of crimes and recidivism is essential in the planning and eventual service provision to the prisoners. This study aimed to determine the association between mental disorders, type of crime and recidivism among prisoners in Mbarara municipality in Uganda.