Ouma Samuel

@article{Kimera2025,

title = {An educational intervention improves HIV competence of secondary school staff in Uganda: a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial},

author = {Emmanuel Kimera and Mari Armstrong-Hough and Linda Grace Alanyo and Samuel Ouma and David Kyadondo and Joan Nangendo and Moses R. Kamya},

doi = {10.1080/09540121.2025.2564198},

issn = {1360-0451},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-02},

journal = {AIDS Care},

volume = {38},

number = {1},

pages = {72--82},

publisher = {Informa UK Limited},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{article_36,

title = {Intimate partner violence, social support, and depression among women living with HIV in Wakiso District, central Uganda: findings from a sequential mixed-methods study},

author = {Joan Nalunkuuma and Deborah Ojiambo and Joanita Nangendo and Fred Semitala and Samuel Ouma},

doi = {10.1186/s12889-026-26290-y},

year  = {2026},

date = {2026-01-01},

journal = {BMC Public Health},

volume = {26},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{Enon2025,

title = {“I don’t belong here”: experiences of substance use and treatment compliance among young adults in Lango, Uganda},

author = {Prossy Lynda Enon and Joan Nalunkuuma and Samuel Ouma},

doi = {10.3389/fpubh.2025.1677932},

issn = {2296-2565},

year  = {2025},

date = {2025-10-22},

journal = {Front. Public Health},

volume = {13},

publisher = {Frontiers Media SA},

abstract = {

                    Introduction

                    Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) are a leading cause of disability and premature mortality among youth globally. A significant number of young people in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are reported to have SUDs and very few seeking help. The actual reasons for poor health-seeking behaviors and non-compliance remain largely unknown. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of substance use, health seeking behaviors and treatment compliance among young adults diagnosed with SUDs in the Lango sub region of Uganda.

                  

                  

                    Methods

                    This cross-sectional-qualitative study employed a phenomenological research design. Individual face-to-face audio-recorded Semi-structured interviews were conducted and thematically analyzed.

                  

                  

                    Results

                    The study involved 10 participants aged between 18 and 35 years, four of whom were female. Key findings include participants’ early exposure to alcohol at home and through peer influence; involuntary health seeking behavior enforced by family and largely negative attitudes to SUD treatment under three major themes: 1) exposure to and maintenance of the use of substances; 2) circumstances of seeking treatment for SUDs; and 3) general ambivalence and negative attitudes toward treatment for SUDs.

                  

                  

                    Discussion

                    Limited understanding of SUDs as serious health problems amidst increasing accessibility to more psychoactive substances in the community continues to impede health-seeking behavior and compliance with treatment. Concerted efforts aimed at increasing public mental health awareness of SUDs and innovative culturally sensitive clinical interventions can help reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with substance use.

                  },

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pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{articleg,

title = {Job Insecurity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Teachers’ Psychological Wellbeing, and Job Attitudes: Organizational Compassion as a Buffer},

author = {Martin Baluku and Loyce Kobusingye and Samuel Ouma and Khamisi Musanje and Leon Matagi and Betty Namale},

doi = {10.1007/s41042-024-00146-5},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology},

volume = {9},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{articleh,

title = {Linking belief in a just world and psychological capital to psychological basic needs satisfaction and mental health of young adults living with HIV: A comparative analysis},

author = {Martin Baluku and Samuel Ouma and Brian Iredale and Gerald Mukisa Nsereko and Joanita Nangendo and Stuart Kwikiriza and John Kiweewa},

doi = {10.1371/journal.pmen.0000055},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {PLOS Mental Health},

volume = {1},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{Baluku2024,

title = {Job Insecurity during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Teachers’ Psychological Wellbeing, and Job Attitudes: Organizational Compassion as a Buffer},

author = {Martin Mabunda Baluku and Loyce Kiiza Kobusingye and Samuel Ouma and Khamisi Musanje and Leonsio Matagi and Betty Namale},

url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s41042-024-00146-5},

doi = {10.1007/s41042-024-00146-5},

issn = {2364-5059},

year  = {2024},

date = {2024-01-01},

journal = {International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology},

volume = {9},

number = {2},

pages = {1–22},

publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{baluku2023associations,

title = {Associations of psychological inflexibility with posttraumatic stress disorder and adherence to COVID-19 control measures among refugees in Uganda: The moderating role of coping strategies},

author = {Martin Mabunda Baluku and Florence Nansubuga and Grace Milly Kibanja and Samuel Ouma and Richard Balikoowa and Joyce Nansamba and Grace Ruto and Kenneth Kawooya and Khamisi Musanje},

year  = {2023},

date = {2023-01-01},

journal = {Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science},

volume = {28},

pages = {278–288},

publisher = {Elsevier},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}

@article{mukula13experiences,

title = {Experiences of reintegration, relapse, and readmission: A qualitative study among patients with alcohol use disorder in Uganda},

author = {Hilary Mugabo Mukula and Khamisi Musanje and Samuel Ouma and Harriet Opondo and Morris Ndeezi},

journal = {Frontiers in Public Health},

volume = {13},

pages = {1612634},

publisher = {Frontiers},

keywords = {},

pubstate = {published},

tppubtype = {article}

}