Browsing by Author "Kabanda, Richard"

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    • Challenges to Ebola preparedness during an ongoing outbreak: An analysis of borderland livelihoods and trust in Uganda 

      Schmidt-SaneI, Megan M.; Nielsen, Jannie O.; Chikombero, Mandi; Lubowa, Douglas; Lwanga, Miriam; Gamusi, Jonathan; Kabanda, Richard; Kaawa-Mafigiri, David (PLoS ONE, 2020-03-26)
      Ebola Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was declared a public health emergency of international concern on July 17, 2019. The first case to cross the border into Uganda in June 2019 demonstrates the ...

    • Coronavirus Disease Pandemic Response in Uganda: Government Trust, Risk Perception and Willingness to Adhere to Public Health Measures Among Social Media Users 

      Kiconco, Arthur; Kabanda, Richard; Tugume, Abdulaziz; Mwagale, Ritah; Kananathan, Abirahmi; Bakyaita, Tabley; Nabukenya, Immaculate; Lwenge, Mathias; Kalenzi, Prisca U (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 ...

    • Effects of Coronavirus Pandemic on Young Adults’ Ability to Access Health Services and Practice Recommended Preventive Measures 

      Nalukwago, Judith; Olapeju, Bolanle; Mugabe, Pallen; Passaniti, Anna; Kimbowa, Musa; Ciloglu, Arzum; Mkandawire, Glory; Kabanda, Richard; Storey, Douglas (The Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2021-09-20)
      Given the limited attention to young adults as key contributors to the spread of COVID-19 in Uganda, this study examines the effects of the outbreak on the ability of young adults aged 18-29 to access health services and ...

    • Factors associated with perceived work-life balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility-based cross-sectional study 

      Obina, Wilfred Felicity; Ndibazza, Juliet; Kabanda, Richard; Musana, Jonathan; Nanyingi, Miisa (Springer Link, 2024-01-23)
      Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout. While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ...

    • Factors associated with perceived worklife balance among health workers in Gulu District, Northern Uganda: a health facility based cross-sectional study 

      Obina, Wilfred Felicity; Ndibazza, Juliet; Kabanda, Richard; Musana, Jonathan; Nanyingi, Miisa (Springer Link, 2024-01-23)
      Work-life balance (WLB) plays a significant role in improving career satisfaction and reducing burnout. While health workers’ productivity is considered a key factor in client care, there is limited effort put into ...

    • Health system factors influencing traditional herbal medicine use during pregnancy amongst women in Mpigi District, Central Uganda 

      Tumuhaise, Criscent; Kabanda, Richard; Nanyingi, Miisa; Kiconco, Arthur (African Journal of Reproductive Health, 2021)
      An estimated 80% of the population in developing countries is dependent on traditional medicine for their health needs, including use during pregnancy despite limited knowledge of potential side effects including ...

    • 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 

      Wafula, Solomon Tsebeni; Mugume, IInnocent B; Sensasi, Benjamin; Okware, Solome; Chimbaru, Alexander; Nanyunja, Miriam; Talisuna, Ambrose; Kabanda, Richard; Bakyaita, Tabley; Wanyenze, Rhoda K; Byakika-Tusiime, Jayne (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 ...

    • Lived experiences of women with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Lira District, Northern Uganda 

      Emoru, Lamech; Masereka, Enos Mirembe; Kabanda, Richard (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. ...

    • Prevalence and factors associated with sexual and reproductive health literacy among youth living with HIV in Uganda: a cross-sectional study 

      Mugabi, Benedicto; Nanyingi, Miisa; Kabanda, Richard; Ndibazza; Ndibazza, Juliet; Elyanu, Peter; Asiimwe, John Baptist; Nazziwa, Gorret; Habaasa, Gilbert; Kekitiinwa, Adeodata (Springer Link, 2023-08-07)
      Adequate sexual and reproductive health literacy (SRHL) among young people has been linked to informed sexual behaviours. Studies on SRHL have largely been conducted among the general adolescent population. Little is known ...

    • Uganda’s experience in Ebola virus disease outbreak preparedness, 2018–2019 

      Aceng, Jane Ruth; Ario, Alex R.; Muruta, Allan N.; Makumbi, Issa; Nanyunja, Miriam; Komakech, Innocent; Bakainaga, Andrew N.; Talisuna, Ambrose O.; Mwesigye, Collins; Mpairwe, Allan M.; Tusiime, Jayne B.; Lali, William Z.; Katushabe, Edson; Ocom, Felix; Kaggwa, Mugagga; Bongomin, Bodo; Kasule, Hafisa; Mwoga, Joseph N.; Sensasi, Benjamin; Mwebembezi, Edmund; Katureebe, Charles; Sentumbwe, Olive; Nalwadda, Rita; Mbaka, Paul; Fatunmbi, Bayo S.; Nakiire, Lydia; Lamorde, Mohammed; Walwema, Richard; Kambugu, Andrew; Nanyondo, Judith; Okware, Solome; Ahabwe, Peter B.; Nabukenya, Immaculate; Kayiwa, Joshua; Wetaka, Milton M.; Kyazze, Simon; Kwesiga, Benon; Kadobera, Daniel; Bulage, Lilian; Nanziri, Carol; Monje, Fred; Aliddeki, Dativa M.; Ntono, Vivian; Gonahasa, Doreen; Nabatanzi, Sandra; Nsereko, Godfrey; Nakinsige, Anne; Mabumba, Eldard; Lubwama, Bernard; Sekamatte, Musa; Kibuule, Michael; Muwanguzi, David; Amone, Jackson; Upenytho, George D.; Driwale, Alfred; Seru, Morries; Sebisubi, Fred; Akello, Harriet; Kabanda, Richard; Mutengeki, David K.; Bakyaita, Tabley; Serwanjja, Vivian N.; Okwi, Richard; Okiria, Jude; Ainebyoona, Emmanuel; Opar, Bernard T.; Mimbe, Derrick; Kyabaggu, Denis; Ayebazibwe, Chrisostom; Sentumbwe, Juliet; Mwanja, Moses; Ndumu, Deo B.; Bwogi, Josephine; Balinandi, Stephen; Nyakarahuka, Luke; Tumusiime, Alex; Kyondo, Jackson; Mulei, Sophia; Lutwama, Julius; Kaleebu, Pontiano; Kagirita, Atek; Nabadda, Susan; Oumo, Peter; Lukwago, Robinah; Kasozi, Julius; Masylukov, Oleh; Kyobe, Henry Bosa; Berdaga, Viorica; Lwanga, Miriam; Opio, Joe C.; Matseketse, David; Eyul, James; Oteba, Martin O.; Bukirwa, Hasifa; Bulya, Nulu; Masiira, Ben; Kihembo, Christine; Ohuabunwo, Chima; Antara, Simon N.; Owembabazi, Wilberforce; Okot, Paul B.; Okwera, Josephine; Amoros, Isabelle; Kajja, Victoria; Mukunda, Basnet S.; Sorela, Isabel; Adams, Gregory; Shoemaker, Trevor; Klena, John D.; Taboy, Celine H.; Ward, Sarah E.; Merrill, Rebecca D.; Carter, Rosalind J.; Harris, Julie R.; Banage, Flora; Nsibambi, Thomas; Ojwang, Joseph; Kasule, Juliet N.; Stowell, Dan F.; Brown, Vance R.; Zhu, Bao-Ping; Homsy, Jaco; Nelson, Lisa J.; Tusiime, Patrick K.; Olaro, Charles; Mwebesa, Henry G.; Woldemariam, Yonas Tegegn (BMC, 2020)
      Since the declaration of the 10th Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in DRC on 1st Aug 2018, several neighboring countries have been developing and implementing preparedness efforts to prevent EVD cross-border transmission ...

    • Utilisation of Community Audio Towers in Health Education for Prevention of Cervical Cancer by Health Workers in Kyotera District, Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study 

      Kabanda, Richard; Bikaitwoha, Everd Maniple; Baluku, Joseph Baruch; Kiconco, Arthur (Dove Press, 2021-09-01)
      Purpose: Community audio towers (CATs) are a communication resource that can be utilized by public health practitioners to enhance health communication in rural and periurban settings. However, information on availability ...