Browsing Faculty of Public Health by Author "Akello, Anne Ruth"
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Factors associated with adherence to community-directed treatment with Ivermectin for Onchocerciasis control among adults in Pader District, Northern Uganda
Oyet, William Sam; Akello, Anne Ruth; Opollo, Marc Sam (Lira University, 2023)Background: Onchocerciasis is caused by a filarial nematode, Onchocerca volvulus, and transmitted by a female black fly of the genus Simulium. Ivermectin Mass Drug administration (IVM MDA) is the primary strategy for ... -
Factors associated with Occupational injuries amongst solid waste handlers in Mbale City.
Mwanga, Issa; Akello, Anne Ruth (Lira University., 2023)Background: Universally, occupational injuries are responsible for 15%of the deaths associated to occupational accidents. The work done by solid waste handlers exposes them to frequent occupational hazards which results ... -
Factors influencing consistent use of bed nets for the control of malaria among children under 5 years in Soroti District, North Eastern Uganda
Akello, Anne Ruth; Byagamy, John Paul; Etajak, Samuel; Okadhi, Charles Stephen; Yeka, Adoke (Malaria Journal, 2022)Background: The use of insecticide-treated bed nets has been proven to be effective in reducing malaria transmission in highly endemic areas. Use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) has been embraced by many ... -
Household’s Willingness to Pay for Improved Solid Waste Collection Services in Lira City, Northern Uganda
Apio, Everline; Akello, Anne Ruth; Acanga, Alfred (Lira University, 2022)Background: Waste management still remains a big challenge in most urban cities in Uganda including Lira City. This poses a great threat to human kind and the environment. Accordingly, household willingness to pay for ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices on used Polythene Bags Disposal among Residents of Lira City
Adyero, Cecilia; Akello, Anne Ruth (Lira University, 2022)Background: The improper disposal of used polythene bags waste remains a significant public health challenge worldwide. In Uganda, 53% of solid waste are generated in urban areas especially in households. Lira City ... -
Prevalence Of Malaria And Associated Tractors Among Children Under 5 Years Following Mass Net Campaign And Indoor Residual Spraying In Amolatar District
Orech, Sam; Akello, Anne Ruth (Lira University, 2022)Mass LLINs distribution campaign and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) have been identified by the WHO as effective approaches for malaria prevention and control. Despite the scale up of interventions towards control and ... -
Uptake of Integrated Community Case Management and Associated Factors Among Caregivers of Children Under Five Years in Apac District
Eluk, Job; Omech, Bernard; Akello, Anne Ruth (Lira University, 2022)Background: Globally, child mortality remains a public health concern with 38 deaths per 1000 live births and accounting for 5.2 million deaths in children under 5 years, with Sub-Saharan Africa region having the highest ...