Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) end-century (2070–2099) over Karamoja sub-region. The Modern Era-Retrospective Analysis Research Applications (MERRA) daily data provided by the Agricultural Model Inter-comparison Improvement Project (AgMIP) was used. AgMIP delta method protocol used an ensemble of 20 models under two...

Abstract Background Food insecurity and malnutrition in children are pervasive public health concerns Zimbabwe. Previous studies only identified determinants of food with very little efforts done assessing related inequalities decomposing the across household characteristics This study explored socioeconomic trend child using regression decomposition approach to compare within between group inequalities. Methods The used Demographic Health Survey (DHS) data sets 2010\11 2015. under-five was...

Africa is unlikely to end hunger and all forms of malnutrition by 2030 due public health problems such as the double burden (DBM). Thus, aim this study determine prevalence DBM degree socio-economic inequality in among children under 5 years sub-Saharan Africa.This used multi-country data collected Demographic Health Surveys (DHS) Program. Data for analysis were drawn from DHS women's questionnaire focusing on years. The outcome variable was This computed four indicators: stunting, wasting,...

Abstract Background Malaria remains a major tropical vector-borne disease of immense public health concern owing to its debilitating effects in sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past 30 years, high altitude areas Eastern Africa have been reported experience increased cases malaria. Governments including that Republic Uganda responded through intensifying programs can potentially minimize malaria transmission while reducing associated fatalities. However, patterns following these intensified...

Several studies in the literature have shown existence of large disparities use maternal health services by socioeconomic status (SES) developing countries. The persistence is problematic, as global community currently advocating for not leaving anyone behind attaining Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). However, care facilities countries continue to report high deaths. Improved accessibility and strengthening quality uptake (skilled birth attendance, antenatal care, postnatal care) plays...

Malaria is known to contribute reduction in productivity through absenteeism as worker-hours are lost thus impacting company and performance. This paper analysed the impact of malaria on a banana plantation absenteeism.This study was carried out at Matanuska farm Burma Valley, Zimbabwe. Raw data obtained retrospect from Farm Manager. infection detected using Rapid Diagnostic Test. Measures absence work place were determined included; incidence (number absentees divided by total workforce),...

Uganda is one of the few countries in Africa that has been experiencing outbreaks viral hemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola, Marburg and Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fevers. In 2017 experienced a Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak with case fatality rate 100% Kween district. Although hunting for wild meat was linked to MVD district, less reported on land use changes, especially changing animal grazing practices Through Makerere University One Health graduate fellowship program attachment Red Cross...

Abstract Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is fronted as a sustainable, transformative, and technologically innovative approach that increases agricultural productivity, income enhances greenhouse gas mitigation. However, there limited micro-level evidence on the effects of adoption CSA food security despite intensified promotion efforts in Uganda. A cross-sectional household survey among 165 respondents, undertaken August–September 2020, was used to collect requisite data. Principal component...

Abstract Background Infectious vaginitis is one of the most prevalent conditions affecting women reproductive age with significant clinical consequences. Bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvo-vaginal candidiasis (VVC), and trichomoniasis (TV) are main etiologies. Unfortunately, there limited data on prevalence associated risk factors, especially in sub-saharan Africa. This study, thus, determined factors infectious among seeking health services at a Marie-stopes facility urban areas Kampala,...

Objective: According to the United Nations, nearly 1.25 million people are killed and up 50 injured on world's roads every year. Uganda loses about 10 daily road accidents, costing US$1.2 billion annually, which represents 5% of gross domestic product (GDP). The objective this study was identify causal factors that can be associated with boda-boda accidents in Uganda.Method: A cross sectional assessed 200 riders urban areas Kampala, Uganda. Interviews using semistructured questionnaires were...

In this study, we sought to establish the prevalence of leptospirosis among renal patients and general outpatients attending Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. A total 254 were recruited, their blood samples collected interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaires provided between July October 2018. These captured data on sociodemographic characteristics symptoms disease. An individual with an average body temperature 37.3 ± 1.1 °C was considered be having fever. The...

Introduction: in 2018, Uganda experienced recurrent outbreaks of anthrax both humans and livestock. We aimed to determine risk factors for human outbreak among residents Kazo County, Kiruhura District, southwestern Uganda.

In mountain communities like Sebei, Uganda, which are highly vulnerable to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, community-based surveillance plays an important role in the monitoring of public health hazards. this survey, we explored capacities village teams (VHTs) Sebei Mount Elgon undertaking tasks for diseases context a changing climate. We used participatory epidemiology techniques elucidate VHTs’ perceptions on climate change assessed their conduct diseases. Overall, VHTs...

Over 70% of Uganda is infested by the tsetse fly, which has negative effects on human and livestock health. From colonial to post-independent Uganda, Government worked eradicate menace. Despite these efforts, recent veterinary reports from Karamoja sub-region have indicated widespread invasion. This study investigated potential impact invasion socioecological resilience pastoral communities in sub-region. Results that spreading north south Karamoja. The transmission route emerging southern...

Phenological properties are critical in understanding global environmental change patterns. This study analyzed phenological dynamics a savannah dominated semi-arid environment of Uganda. We used moderate-resolution imaging spectroradiometer normalized difference vegetation index (MODIS NDVI) imagery. TIMESAT program was to analyse the imagery determine key metrics; onset greenness (OGT), value, end time (EGT), maximum NDVI, duration greenup (DOG) and range (RNDVI). Results showed that...

Abstract Background Globally, modern contraceptives remain underutilized among postpartum mothers resulting in the rise of short interpregnancy intervals. This is even severe low-income countries where health information access regarding such interventions limited, undermining their uptake. While there are a range other factors that can influence uptake services, understanding significance critical public programming. study sought to analyze maternal and facility influencing utilization...

Introduction The Ugandan Tiny Target programme is an example of international vector control partnership that held specific capacity strengthening objectives in support a disease elimination goal. Drawing on this experience, we sought to derive transferable lessons may inform approaches within other partnership-based programmes. Methods A longitudinal qualitative study encompassing semistructured interviews conducted with partners working the programme. Data analysis was informed by general...

Abstract Background Globally, modern contraceptives remain underutilized among postpartum mothers resulting in the rise of short birth intervals. While there are a range other factors that moderate uptake contraceptive services, understanding significance their influence is critical public health programming. This study sought to analyze maternal and facility influencing utilization urban areas Uganda. Methods Using cross-sectional design, facility-based Kampala was conducted from January...

<title>Abstract</title> Background Pastoralists’ sedentarisation and agriculturalization might increase their vulnerability to climate change impacts, but few studies have investigated if this is the case in mountain areas. In Uganda, little known about how Sebei pastoralists perceived adapted such changes. This study sought establish perspectives of on terms its occurrence impacts as well access livelihood assets or opportunities withstand challenges. Method was conducted Mount Elgon areas...

Abstract Background Measuring satisfaction with health service delivery in fragile communities provides an opportunity to improve the resilience of systems threats including climate change. Additionally, understanding factors associated choice response strategies certain public design context-specific interventions. Methods We used polytomous latent class analyses group participants’ responses and additive Bayesian modelling network explore as well households malaria. did this a focus on...

Pastoralists' sedentarisation and agriculturalisation might increase their vulnerability to climate change impacts, but few studies have investigated if this is the case in mountain areas. In Uganda, little known about how Sebei pastoralists perceived adapted such changes. This study sought establish perspectives of on terms its occurrence impacts as well access livelihood assets or opportunities withstand challenges. was conducted Mount Elgon areas Uganda. A cross-sectional design employed...