Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Author "Maganda, Albert Koma"
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Life events and depression in the context of the changing African family: the case of Uganda
Muhwezi, Wilson Winstons; Ågren, Hans; Neema, Stella; Musisi, Seggane; Maganda, Albert Koma (2007)Introduction: Traditionally, the African extended family gave psychosocial support to all members, which cushioned any illness effects including depression. Recent changes in the African family, notably urbanization and ... -
Life events associated with major depression in Ugandan Primary Healthcare (PHC) patients: issues of cultural specificity
Muhwezi, Wilson Winstons; Ågren, Hans; Neema, Stella; Maganda, Albert Koma; Seggane, Musisi (SAGE Publications, 2008)Objective: The study compared life events experienced by depressed patients seen at primary healthcare (PHC) centres with those among healthy community controls. Method: Data was collected from 74 depressed patients and ...