Browsing by Author "Poels, Karolien"
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Empowering communities through citizen science and participatory action research: implementation of a schistosomiasis communication campaign in Uganda
Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Huyse, Tine; Masquillier, Caroline; Nyakato, Viola Nilah; Poels, Karolien (Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 2024)Schistosomiasis is a water-related disease strongly linked with high-risk water and sanitation practices perpetuating disease transmission. In Uganda, despite health education and sensitisation efforts through communication ... -
Health-seeking behaviour regarding schistosomiasis treatment in the absence of a mass drug administration (MDA) program: the case of endemic communities along Lake Albert in Western Uganda
Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Nyakato, Viola Nilah; Huyse, Tine; Poels, Karolien; Masquillier, Caroline (BMC Public Health, 2023)Introduction Schistosomiasis poses a serious public health problem and a social challenge affecting over 240 million people, the majority of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ... -
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding schistosomiasis infection and prevention: A mixed-methods study among endemic communities of western Uganda
Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Poels, Karolien; Huyse, Tine; Tumusiime, Julius; Mugabi, Faith; Tolo, Casim Umba; Masquillier, Caroline; Nyakato, Viola Nilah (PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES, 2022)Schistosomiasis is one of the leading neglected tropical diseases, second to malaria in prevalence. In Uganda, more than 10 million people (25.6%) are currently infected, with prevalence in some areas as high as 90%, and ...