Browsing Journal Article by Subject "COVID-19"
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A descriptive-multivariate analysis of community knowledge, confidence, and trust in COVID-19 clinical trials among healthcare workers in Uganda
(MDPI , St Alban-Anlage 66, Basel, Switzerland, Ch-4052, 2020)Background—misinformation and mistrust often undermines community vaccine uptake, yet information in rural communities, especially of developing countries, is scarce. This study aimed to identify major challenges associated ... -
The double burden of Ebola and COVID-19 viral infections and the readiness for safe surgical care provision in Uganda and the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: an online cross-sectional survey
(Research Square, 2021)Objective: This study aimed at highlighting the extent to which Uganda and the Eastern DR Congo are ready for safe surgical care provision during the double burden of Ebola and COVID-19. Methods: An online cross-sectional ... -
Factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among Ugandan youths during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown: an online cross-sectional survey
(Research Square, 2021)Background The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted health care access in many countries. The aim of this study was to explore factors that influenced access and utilisation of sexual and reproductive health services among ... -
Health facilities’ readiness for safe surgical care provision in Uganda and the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during Ebola and COVID-19 era
(BMC , Campus, 4 Crinan St, London, England, N1 9XW, 2021)Objective This study aimed to assess health facilities’ readiness to provide safe surgical care during Ebola and COVID-19 era in Uganda and in the Eastern DR Congo. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in ... -
Knowledge, Attitude, and Self-reported Practice Toward Measures for Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19 Among Ugandans: A Nationwide Online Cross-sectional Survey
(Frontiers Media SA , Avenue Du Tribunal Federal 34, Lausanne, Switzerland, Ch-1015, 2020)Background: The world is facing the Coronavirus pandemic, which is highly infectious. Several measures have been put in place to prevent its spread among the population. However, for these preventive measures to be effective, ... -
Opportunities for surgical research in the Covid-19 era
(Annals of African Surgery, 2021)The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on 11 March 2020 (1). This was followed by near total disruption of all sectors, including the health sector, that will have lasting impact. ... -
Psychological Distress and Associated Factors Among Hospital Workers in Uganda During the COVID-19 Lockdown–A Multicentre Study
(Elsevier Science Inc , Ste 800, 230 Park Ave, New York, USA, NY, 10169, 2022)Objective To assess the prevalence of psychological distress (PD), and its associated demographic, psychosocial, hospital and health-related factors among hospital workers in Uganda during the COVID-19 related ... -
Sexual and Reproductive Health Problems Among Ugandan Youth During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown: An Online Cross-sectional Study
(2020)Background The COVID-19 pandemic threatens access to sexual and reproductive health services. With global health emergencies, there is often a total reversal of priorities and access to sexual and reproductive health ... -
Use of face masks to limit the spread of the COVID-19 among western Ugandans: Knowledge, attitude and practices
(PLOS One, 2021-03-24)The world is grappling with an ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic using preventive measures such as personal hygiene, face masks, restrictions on travel and gatherings in communities, in addition to a race to find a vaccine. ...