Search Results - "Ronald Kamoga"
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Burden of care and coping strategies among informal caregivers of people with behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia in rural south-western Uganda
Published in BMC geriatrics (08-08-2023)“…Caregiving is a draining role that inflicts a significant level of burden upon caregivers for older people with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of…”
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Dementia assessment and diagnostic practices of healthcare workers in rural southwestern Uganda: a cross-sectional qualitative study
Published in BMC health services research (27-12-2019)“…An estimated 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), and this number is projected to increase with the growth of the…”
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Tracheostomy-related indications, early complications and their predictors among patients in low resource settings: a prospective cohort study in the pre-COVID-19 era
Published in BMC surgery (18-03-2023)“…Tracheostomy is a life-saving procedure whose outcomes may vary between hospitals based on disparities in their existing expertise. We aimed at establishing…”
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Anatomical variation and distribution of the vagus nerve in the esophageal hiatus: a cross-sectional study of post-mortem cases in Uganda
Published in Surgical and radiologic anatomy (English ed.) (01-08-2021)“…Purpose Vagus nerve injuries during gastroesophageal surgery may cause significant symptoms due to loss of vagal anti-inflammatory and neuromodulator function…”
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Vagus nerve stimulation in dementia: A scoping review of clinical and pre-clinical studies
Published in AIMS neuroscience (2024)“…Dementia is a prevalent, progressive, neurodegenerative condition with multifactorial causes. Due to the lack of effective pharmaceutical treatments for…”
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Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda: Prevalence and associated factors
Published in PLOS global public health (2023)“…As the burden of dementia continues to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to develop an evidence base for potentially modifiable risk factors such as…”
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Neural stem cell research in Africa: current realities and future prospects
Published in Biology open (01-11-2022)“…ABSTRACT Neural stem cells (NSCs) are immature progenitor cells that are found in developing and adult brains that have the potential of dividing actively and…”
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Barriers and facilitators to the integration of mental health services into primary health care: a systematic review protocol
Published in Systematic reviews (25-08-2017)“…Mental health is an integral part of health and well-being and yet health systems have not adequately responded to the burden of mental disorders. Integrating…”
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CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGEMENT OF TYPE 2 MELLITUS AMONG ADULTS AGED 45-60 YEARS ATTENDING DIABETIC CLINIC AT KISENYI HEALTH CENTRE IV IN KAMPALA DISTRICT. A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY DESIGN
Published in Student's journal of health research Africa (01-09-2023)“…Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a type of diabetes mellitus that is very prevalent in Uganda and affects a wide percentage of the adult population…”
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Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: Prevalence, Symptom Severity, and Caregiver Distress in South-Western Uganda-A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (28-01-2023)“…The purpose of the study was to investigate behavioral and psychological symptoms (BPSD) prevalence, severity, and distress experienced by caregivers of people…”
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Knowledge and Practices of Self-Care among People with Diabetes in South Western Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Regional Referral Hospital in Mbarara City
Published in Student's journal of health research Africa (01-03-2022)“…Background: Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease with increasing prevalence globally. Glycemic control is the ultimate management goal possible through…”
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Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda: Prevalence and associated factors
Published in PLOS global public health (01-01-2023)“…Background As the burden of dementia continues to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to develop an evidence base for potentially modifiable risk factors…”
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