Browsing by Subject "Sub Saharan Africa studies"
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A Qualitative Study of Contextual Factors’ Impact on the Adaptation of a Caregiver-mediated Early Autism Intervention in South Africa
(2016)Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a major global health challenge as the majority of individuals with ASD live in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and receive little to no services or support from health ... -
Assessing Neurocognitive Impairment in HIV-positive Patients: The Sensitivity and Specificity of the CogState Brief Battery
(2012)Objective: The prevalence of cognitive impairment in HIV-positive patients is estimated to be 39% in Uganda [1]. Despite the high prevalence of impairment, routine HIV management in Uganda does not include neuropsychological ... -
Association Between E-learning System Usage and Medical Student Academic Performance at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College in Moshi, Tanzania
(2018)AbstractIntroduction: Due to Tanzania’s rising population and shortage of physicians, there has been an emphasis on the expansion of medical schools in the past two decades, both in number and class size. In order to teach ... -
Evaluating Access to Prehospital Care for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in a Resource Limited Setting: Focus on Prehospital Transport
(2015)BACKGROUND: This study describes the prehospital transport of traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and its impact on TBI outcome to inform quality improvement for the existing trauma system. Data was collected over 4 months ... -
Experiences of Lay Counselors Providing a Family-Based Therapy in Kenya: A Focus on Identity, Stress, Burnout, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy
(2019)As health systems continue to implement task shifting models to overcome health access barriers and inequity, it is critical to understand the experiences of lay individuals in these new roles. This is particularly true ... -
Exploring Mental Health Profiles and Drinking Patterns of Traumatic Brain Injury Patients in Tanzania
(2019)Background: Globally, traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for the highest burden of deaths and disabilities globally. Studies suggest a complex relationship between injury, mental health, and alcohol. Though hazardous ... -
Feasibility, Acceptability, and Perceived Impacts of Automated Psychological Support on Perinatal Women in Kenya
(2020)Background: Perinatal depression in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is common and associated with many negative outcomes. Although effective interventions exist, many cases in LMICs remain untreated due to a lack ... -
National Epilepsy Prevalence in Uganda: A First Look
(2020)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, epilepsy is ranked 14th for the highest disability burden. In Uganda, specifically, epilepsy has risen from 14th in 2007 to 10th for the highest burden of disability in 2017. Despite ... -
Population-based Method to Assess Burden of Surgical Conditions in Uganda: A Pilot Study
(2014)<bold>Background</bold> Globally, it is estimated that 11% of all disability adjusted life years lost result from conditions requiring surgical intervention. Efforts to estimate burden at country-specific levels have been ... -
The Relationship Between Support Systems and Disease Burden for Families Coping with Sickle Cell Disease in South Africa and Cameroon
(2016)Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a debilitating genetic blood disorder that seriously impacts the quality of life of affected individuals and their families. With 85% of cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa, it ...
