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Vital Statistics: Estimating Injury Mortality in Kigali, Rwanda
(Springer, One New York Plaza, Suite 4600 , New York, United States, Ny, 10004, 2016)
Background Globally, injury deaths largely occur in low- and middle-income countries. No estimates of injuryassociated mortality exist in Rwanda. This study aimed to describe the patterns of injury-related deaths in Kigali, ...
Intention to vaccinate against COVID-19 and adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19 prior to the second wave of the pandemic in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
(BMJ, 2022-06-02)
The resurgence in cases and deaths due to
COVID-19 in many countries suggests complacency in
adhering to COVID-19 preventive guidelines. Vaccination,
therefore, remains a key intervention in mitigating the
impact of ...
Factors influencing utilization of modern family planning services by persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus at Luwero Hospital, Uganda
(African Journals Online (AJOL), 2022-10-28)
The use of modern family planning methods is key for achieving the prevention of unintended pregnancies among
women living with HIV, in the prevention of Mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) package. The purpose of this ...
Factors Associated with Uptake of Contraceptives among HIV Positive Women on Dolutegravir based Anti-Retroviral Treatment at Health Centres of Kampala Capital City Authority. A cross sectional study in Uganda.
(Research Square, 2021)
Background In May 2018, the World Health Organisation issued a teratogenicity alert for HIV positive women using dolutegravir (DTG) and emphasised increased integration of sexual and reproductive services into HIV care to ...
Using Action Research to Improve Hand Washing among Staff and Pupils of St. Paul Primary School Nsambya, Makindye Division–Kampala District, Uganda
(Student's Journal of Health Research (SJHR), 2021)
Background
Many private and public schools in Kampala and Nsambya specifically do not provide soap and water at schools near toilets or pit latrines for hand washing. Even though some schools do provide these supplies, ...
Coronavirus Disease Pandemic Response in Uganda: Government Trust, Risk Perception and Willingness to Adhere to Public Health Measures Among Social Media Users
(2022)
Background: The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic has greatly affected many nations, and continues to be a global public health challenge. There is progress in responding to the pandemic including universal access ...
Integrating hepatitis B care and treatment with existing HIV services is possible: cost of integrated HIV and hepatitis B treatment in a low-resource setting: a cross-sectional hospital-based cost-minimisation assessment
(BMJ, 2022-07-01)
Hepatitis B and HIV care share health
system challenges in the implementation of primary
prevention, screening, early linkage to care, monitoring
of therapeutic success and long-term medication
adherence.
Setting was ...
Addressing virtual learning challenges in higher institutions of learning: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Şahin İDİN, 2022-07-01)
Many universities across the globe are set to keep lectures online, more
especially in this era of COVID-19 and yet there is an increased
spotlight on the challenges faced by learners. Some of these challenges
include; ...
Lived experiences of women with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Lira District, Northern Uganda
(Stichting Liliane Fonds, 2022-08-05)
The study aimed at exploring the lived experiences of women with
disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Lira district,
Northern Uganda.
This study utilised a phenomenological study design. ...
Changing Income Portfolios and Household Welfare in Rural Uganda
(Routledge Taylor and Francis, 2021-06-17)
This paper provides evidence on the heterogeneous welfare implications
of rural income portfolios in eastern Uganda. We use household survey
data from two-panel rounds, and fixed and random effects estimation
and quantile ...