A5029303228- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Intimate Partner and Family Violence
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Sex work and related issues
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Misinformation and Its Impacts
World Health Organization - Uganda
2024
Makerere University
2023
Uro Care Hospital
2022
Introduction Uganda confirmed its first COVID-19 case in March 2020, leading to country-wide closures and a stay-at-home order. Infectious disease pandemics can overwhelm adaptive coping capacity (e.g., general self-efficacy resilience) increase the risk for mental distress. For individuals experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) cohabitating with perpetrator, orders also of violence, which further exacerbate The present study explores women’s perceived resilient coping, health outcomes...
Background: Uganda has the highest prevalence and incidence of cervical cancer in East African region, with 80% women diagnosed at advanced stage when survival is minimal. Literature on uptake screening limited thus womens’ knowledge general population remains unknown. This study examined this gap among aged 25-65 years, across rural, urban semi communities a Ugandan district to inform design targeted future programs country. Methods: descriptive cross-sectional was conducted Wakiso...
There is a limited population-based data on hazardous alcohol use and associated social determinants in many African countries. To examine patterns of across range health Uganda, with particular focus gender differences. This cross-sectional study used collected 2021-2022 from an open population cohort spanning urban, semi-urban, rural communities. Alcohol was assessed the Use Disorders Identification Test-Consumption (AUDIT-C). Covariates were selected according to WHO's Social Determinants...
Objectives This study aimed to determine the lifetime prevalence of male-perpetrated intimate partner violence (IPV), and assess association with food insecurity, sociodemographic factors health risk behaviours in Uganda year preceding COVID-19-associated lockdowns. Design Population-based, cross-sectional household survey. Setting Urban, semiurban rural communities Wakiso Hoima districts Uganda. Participants A total N=2014 males aged 13–80 years participated The current included who...
In Uganda, depression is a major public health issue because of its direct disease burden and as risk factor co-morbidity for other pervasive issues. Psychometric assessment translated measures critical to planning ensure proper screening, surveillance, treatment related outcomes. We examined aspects the validity reliability Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) into Luganda Runyoro in large population-based cohort Ugandan adolescents adults.Data from ongoing open AMBSO Population...
Abstract Background Vaccination has been recommended as one of the approaches for control COVID-19 pandemic. However, adequate vaccine coverage is critical to effectiveness at population level. Data on acceptability in Ugandan urban areas are limited. This study examined prevalence, factors associated with willingness accept including reasons not taking a predominantly Wakiso, central Uganda. Methods were obtained from cross-sectional conducted between March 1st, 2021 and September 30th,...
Background Globally, the prevalence of chronic non-communicable diseases ( C-NCDs) and occurrence multi-morbidity specifically, has been increasing will continue to rise as life expectancy increases. The burden mental health disorders also rising globally. In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), literature on these issues, which are interrelated, is scarce. This study assesses C-NCDs, depressive anxiety symptomology examines relationship between issues among a sample older adults in Uganda. Methods...
Introduction: Tobacco smoking increases the risk of death from many diseases, including ischemic heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic obstructive pulmonary diabetes, and other fatal non-fatal diseases. Efforts have been invested towards cessation tobacco among youths aged 18-35 years. However, population-based data is limited on in Wakiso district youths. Therefore, this study aimed to determine prevalence factors associated with years Uganda. Methods: Data a Population-based survey...
<title>Abstract</title> <bold>Background:</bold>Efforts have been invested towards cessation of tobacco use among youths aged 18-35 years, however, motivators for continued smoking and reasons quitting are limited in Ugandan settings. Therefore, this study aimed to explore motivations Wakiso district Uganda<bold>Methods:</bold>This used<bold/>explanatory sequential method. Data from a Population-based survey collected between October 2019 September 2020 was used select the sample participate...
Abstract Background Efforts have been invested towards cessation of tobacco use among youths aged 18–35 years, however, motivators for continued smoking and reasons quitting are limited in Ugandan settings. Therefore, this study aimed to explore motivations Wakiso district Uganda. Methods This used explanatory sequential method. Data from a Population-based survey collected October 2019 September 2020 was select participants qualitative study. Twenty-three in-depths interviews were conducted...
Modern contraceptive use has increased globally, but unmet needs persist in low- and middle-income countries. This study Uganda aimed to examine the prevalence factors influencing of short-acting reversible contraceptives (SARC) like pills long-term methods such as intrauterine devices. Limited evidence exists on SARC Uganda. Data from Africa Medical Behavioural Sciences Organization (AMBSO) Population Health Surveillance (APHS) Hoima Wakiso districts were analysed. Among 1642 women aged...
Background: Health infodemic undermines public health response, results in poor observance of measures and costs lives. campaigns will not produce intended without controlling misinformation. This study aimed to analyzed the correlation between infodemic, COVID-19 stress media trust. Subjects Method: was a cross sectional conducted using online structured questionnaire, from December 2020 January 2021. A total 470 participants among African twitter community were randomly selected for this...
ABSTRACT Background Vaccination is essential for controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. However adequate vaccine coverage a critical to effectiveness of at population level. Data on acceptability in Urban areas are limited. This study examined prevalence, factors associated with willingness receive and reasons hesitancy predominantly urban central Uganda (Wakiso) Methods were obtained from cross-sectional conducted March 1st, 2021, September 30th, 2021 population-based cohort Africa Medical...