Academic rank:
Academic Leadership Position:
Coordinator Master's program (Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing)
Email:
p.umuziga@ur.ac.rw
Telephone:
+250788500486
Twitter:
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Published Papers :
| 1. Umuziga, M.P., Mukeshimana, M., Nyiringango, G., Bagweneza, V., Kanazayire, C., Kayiranga, K. (2025). Predicting and Preventing Intimate Partner Homicide: Learning from Perpetrators and Survivors. Rwanda J Med Health Sci.605-616. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v8i3.13. 2. Gandy, M., Wu, W., Woldhuis, T., Bennett, S. D., Baslet, G., Araujo-Filho, G., Modi, A. C., Reuber, M., Tang, V., Umuziga, M. P., & Munger Clary, H. M. (2025). Integrated care for mental health in epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-synthesis by the International League Against Epilepsy Integrated Mental Health Care Pathways Task Force. Epilepsia, 66(4), 1024–1040. https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.18252. 3. Umuziga, P. M., Gishoma, D., Michaela, H., Nyirazinyoye, L., & Nyiringango, G. (2024). "How can I seek a consultation if I don't have a high fever ?": Barriers to Mental Healthcare Access for Women in the Perinatal Period in Rwanda. Rwanda journal of medicine and health sciences, 7(2), 302–318. https://doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v7i2.17 4. Mukangabire, P., Umuziga, M. P., Umubyeyi, B., Mukamana, D., Gishoma, D., Baziga, V., Uwimana, P., Sebera, F., Bazirete, O., & Kanazayire, C. (2024). Family planning knowledge, use, and associated factors among women with mental illness and epilepsy in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study. Frontiers in global women's health, 5, 1373051. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2024.1373051 5. Umuziga, P., et al. (2023). Predicting postnatal depressive symptoms in a prospective cohort study in Rwanda: the impact of poor maternal social support. Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, 4(July), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fgwh.2023.1113483 6. Umuziga, P.M., Gishoma, D., Hynie, M., Nyirazinyoye, L. (2022). Antenatal depressive symptoms in Rwanda: rates, risk factors, and social support. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth; 20:68. https://doi.org/ 10.1186/s12884-022-04522-4. 7. Umuziga, P.M., Adejumo, O. and Hynie, M. (2020). A cross-sectional study of the prevalence and factors associated with symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety in Rwanda. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth; 20:68. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-020-2747-z 8. Ntakirutimana, C, Umuziga, P.M., Nikuze, B., White, R, Meharry, P., Adejumo, O. (2019). Vasectomy is Family Planning: Factors Affecting Uptake among Men in Eastern Province of Rwanda. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2(2):126-137. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v2i2.8 9. Tuyisenge, M.J., Umuziga, P.M, Adejumo, O. (2019). Exploration of factors influencing nurses’ performance in the care of hemodialysis patients at selected nephrology units in Rwanda. 2nd International Nursing Conference. Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2(2):126-137. https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/rjmhs.v2i2.8 10. Sayinzoga, F., Lundeen, T., Gakwerere, M., Manzi, E., Nsaba, U. Y. D., Umuziga, P. M., et al. (2018). Use of a Facilitated Group Process to Design and Implement a Group Antenatal and Postnatal Care Program in Rwanda. Journal of Midwifery Women’s Health; 63:593–601 doi:10.1111/jmwh.12871. |
Brief profile:
Umuziga M. Providence, RMHN, MSN, PhD, experienced mental health nurse specialist, educator, researcher, and community health expert with a strong background in community health programs, including extensive work with Community Health Workers (CHWs), GNLI scholar. Skilled in curriculum development, community-based interventions involving CHWs, mentorship programs, and mental health service integration at both policy and grassroots levels. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate with government and international organizations, and develop impactful health interventions. Passionate about improving maternal mental health, strengthening CHW capacity, reproductive health, and advancing nursing leadership globally.
Research Area:
Maternal, Child and adolescent Health (Mental health), epilepsy, mental health in general, reproductive health, nursing and midwifery education, Interprofessional education and collaboration
Research ID number (ORCID):https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0237-671X