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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding schistosomiasis infection and prevention: A mixed-methods study among endemic communities of western Uganda
(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 ...
The Potential of Citizen- Driven Monitoring of Freshwater Snails in Schistosomiasis Research
(Citizen Science: Theory and Practice, 2021)
Schistosomiasis is a tropical parasitic disease affecting more than 200 million people
worldwide, predominantly in Africa. The World Health Organization recently highlighted
the importance of targeted control of the ...
Parents’ Readiness to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5 to 17 Years Against Covid-19 and Its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda
(Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics Dovepress, 2023)
Background: Data on parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 is still scarce. This study
assessed parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 ...
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
(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 and perceptions of primary healthcare providers towards integration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) services at departmental levels at selected health facilities Lira district, Uganda
(BMC Health Services Research, 2023)
Background Investigations conducted among healthcare providers to assess their knowledge and perceptions
towards the integration of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) related services in Sub-Saharan Africa are limited. This
study ...
Determinants of primary healthcare providers’ readiness for integration of ART services at departmental levels: A case study of Lira City and District, Uganda
(PLoS ONE, 2023)
Background
Decreasing or flattening funding for vertical HIV services means that new and innovative
ways of providing care are necessary. This study aimed to assess the determinants of readi-
ness for integration of ...
Parents’ Readiness to Vaccinate Their Children Aged 5 to 17 Years Against Covid-19 and Its Associated Factors in Lira District, Uganda
(Pediatric Health, Medicine and Therapeutics, 2023)
Background: Data on parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 is still scarce. This study
assessed parents’ readiness to vaccinate their children aged 5 to 17 years against COVID-19 ...
Empowering communities through citizen science and participatory action research: implementation of a schistosomiasis communication campaign in Uganda
(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 ...
Prevalence of malaria in children under five and associated knowledge, attitude, and practices of prevention among caregivers in Amolatar district.
(Lira University., 2024)
Background: Despite improvement in prevention and control programs over time, malaria remains a significant public heath burden in Uganda, contributing considerably to hospitalization and fatalities. This study determined ...