Abstract Background More than 70% of new, emerging, and reemerging infectious diseases are from animal origin. Human interaction with bats has been associated as a driver for various fetal zoonoses, including numerous viral bat-origin. A lot serological evidence gathered around human-bat interaction, yet very little is known regarding the underlying risk factors at community level. This study was aimed understanding interactions among communities in Bundibugyo District Uganda. Methods...

Face-masking could reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. We assessed knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices toward face-mask use among 644 high-risk individuals in Kampala, Uganda. In data analysis, descriptive, bivariate, multivariate logistic regression analyses with a 95% CI were considered. Adjusted odds ratios used to determine magnitude associations. P-values < 0.05 considered statistically significant. The majority, 99.7% 87.3% participants, respectively, had heard about...

Abstract Background Lab-based surveillance (LBS) of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is not systematically implemented in Uganda. We aimed to identify the gaps establishing regular LBS AMR Methods This was a retrospective records review. It done at Mulago Hospital (MH) Microbiology Lab (MHL). analyzed lab on bacteria and their susceptibility profiles (ASPs) over 6 months. Since MH national referral hospital, we hypothesized that (1) MHL best resourced any limitations seen here are amplified...

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) are major global public health challenges in our time. This study provides a broader updated overview of AMR trends surgical wards Mulago National Referral Hospital (MNRH) between 2014 2018. Laboratory data on the antimicrobial susceptibility profiles bacterial isolates from 428 patient samples were available. The most common as follows: tracheal aspirates (36.5%), pus swabs (28.0%), blood (20.6%). Klebsiella (21.7%),...

Abstract In Uganda, the challenge of generating and timely reporting essential antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data has led to overreliance on empirical antibiotic therapy, exacerbating AMR crisis. To address this issue, study aimed adapt a one-step testing protocol alongside an SMS (Short Message Service) result relay system (SRRS), with potential reduce turnaround time for communication from 4 days or more 1 day in Ugandan clinical microbiology laboratories. Out 377 samples examined, 54...

Reliable data on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) transmission dynamics in Uganda remains scarce; hence, we studied this area. Eighty-six index patients and "others" were recruited. Index those who had been admitted to the orthopedic ward of Mulago National Referral Hospital during study period; included medical non-medical caretakers patients, patients' immediate hospital neighbors. Others recruited only when became positive for carrying antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARB) their stay. A...

Poor adherence to malaria treatment guidelines among healthcare workers (HCWs) is a major contribution diagnostic challenges, failure, and non-rational use of antimalarial medicines. However, there limited information about HCWs in private health facilities informal settlements Uganda. This study therefore assessed the level associated factors Kampala's settlements. A cross-sectional was conducted 339 from slums 4 selected divisions Kampala, Quantitative data collected using semi-structured...

Abstract Face-masking could reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. We assessed: knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices towards face-mask use among 644 high risk-individuals in Kampala, Uganda. In data analysis, descriptive, bivariate multivariate logistic regression analyses, with a 95% confidence interval were considered. Adjusted-odds ratios used to determine magnitude associations. P-values &lt; 0.05 considered statistically-significant. Majority: 99.7% 87.3% participants...

With shortages of face masks being reported worldwide, it is critical to consider alternatives commercially manufactured masks. This study aimed test and compare the efficacy various makes locally made or homemade cloth obtained from face-mask vendors in Kampala, Uganda, during COVID-19 pandemic. The testing was performed assess bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE), breathability, distance-dependent fitness, reusability masks, while considering most commonly used non-published...

Abstract Background Although pregnancy and child birth-related complications remain a global public health concern, little is known about their prevalence associated factors. Our study assessed pregnancy-related factors among women attending antenatal care at specialized maternal national referral hospital in Uganda. Methodology A cross-sectional was conducted 285 pregnant women. Data were collected using the KoboCollect mobile application, analysed STATA 14. modified poisson regression...

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors are increasing in many sub-Saharan African countries and disproportionately affecting communities urban slums. Despite this, the contextual that influence CVD among slum have not been fully documented to guide interventions prevent control disease.This study explored drivers of slums Kampala, Uganda.This qualitative employed focus group discussions (FGDs) collect data residents. A total 10 FGDs separate for gender age were held community public...

<ns3:p>COVID-19 control is highly affected by knowledge levels which are also receipt of information on the disease. Therefore, this review examined and media sources findings studies knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, practices towards COVID-19 done in low- middle-income countries Africa to shed light interplay use different platforms populations’ about pandemic identify shorter- longer-term priorities for research improve continent’s capacity not only deal with but future pandemics....

Abstract We conducted a retrospective cross-sectional population-based survey among recovered COVID-19 cases in Uganda to establish the case presentations of second wave SARS-CoV-2 infections. interviewed 1,120 from 10 selected districts Uganda. further 38 key informant interviews with members District Taskforce and 19 in-depth survivors March June 2021. Among them, 62% were aged 39 years below 51.5% female 90.9% under home-based care management. Cases more prevalent businesspeople (25.9%),...

Abstract Background The Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) has gravely affected several aspects national and global society, including education. Given the risk it poses, Government Uganda (GOU) adopted recommended face mask use as one preventive measures to limit its transmission in communities. However, there is limited data on levels usage associated factors among students schools Uganda. This study aimed at assessing rural Eastern amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Methods A cross sectional...

Abstract Background With shortages of face-masks continuing to be reported worldwide, critical questions like whether or not there is an adequate alternative commercially manufactured continue linger especially in low- and middle-income settings. This study aimed at addressing this through testing comparing various materials forms for filtration efficiency, breathability, microbial cleanliness, distance-dependent fitness, re-usability different procured from face-mask vendors Kampala,...

Abstract Background The COVID-19 continued to pose several public health, social, economic challenges and the drivers for occurrence of different waves remains undocumented in Uganda. We conducted a cross-sectional population-based survey among recovered cases establish SAR-CoV-2 infections. performed retrospective study interviewed 1120 from 10 selected districts further 38 Key Informant Interviews members District Taskforce 19 in-depth interviews survivors March June, 2021. Results Out...

Abstract Background Although the community health workers’ (CHWs) / volunteer teams’ (VHTs) work is widely appreciated, some households do resist their interventions, and figures of authority sometimes question manner ability. Despite critical shortage world-over, little has been done to explore whether workers satisfy people they serve. To fill this VHT training support gap, Omni Med Uganda, a local Non-Governmental Organization in implementing an enhanced hybrid program since 2008. This...

Abstract Introduction Water should comply with standard/regulatory physio-chemical and biological parameters to ensure that it is safe for domestic use. We therefore sought assess the physico-chemical quality of groundwater sources in Kadama subcounty, Kibuku district, Eastern Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted. collected water samples from twenty-three functional sources. assessed turbidity, pH presence Escherichia coli ( E. ) using turbidity meter, meter...

Abstract Introduction Water should comply with standard/regulatory physio-chemical and biological parameters to ensure that it is safe for domestic use. We therefore sought assess the physico-chemical quality of groundwater sources in Kadama subcounty, Kibuku district, Eastern Uganda. Methods A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted. collected water samples from twenty-three functional sources. assessed turbidity, pH presence Escherichia coli ( E. ) using turbidity meter, meter...

Abstract Background Although the community health workers’ (CHWs) / volunteer teams’ (VHTs) work is widely appreciated, some households do resist their interventions, and figures of authority sometimes question manner ability. Despite critical shortage world-over, little has been done to explore whether workers satisfy people they serve. To fill this VHT training support gap, Omni Med Uganda, a local Non-Governmental Organization in implementing an enhanced hybrid program since 2008. This...