A5013937673- Global Maternal and Child Health
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Malaria Research and Control
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Migration, Health and Trauma
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Medical Coding and Health Information
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Travel-related health issues
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Digital Imaging for Blood Diseases
- Organizational and Employee Performance
- Knowledge Management and Sharing
- Data Quality and Management
Gulu University
2024-2025
University of Ghana
2020-2023
Uganda Martyrs University
2019-2022
Considering the COVID-19 global public health crisis, this paper examines socio-cultural, economic and psychosocial impact of pandemic on urban refugees in Uganda. We analyse living conditions that make it problematic for them to adhere measures. Since is perceived as "imported", are assumed its potential transmitters, consequently experiencing heightened stigma isolation. Lack culturally linguistically accessible information services excludes from on-going efforts prevent pandemic. The...
This study examined citizens' knowledge and compliance with COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs), vaccine acceptance hesitancy, factors that could influence these behaviors. The utilised the Lot Quality Assurance Sampling (LQAS) approach was conducted in eight districts of Central Uganda; Kiboga, Kyankwanzi, Mubende, Kasanda, Mityana, Luwero, Nakaseke, Nakasongola districts. Each district divided into five supervision areas (SAs). Data were collected from 19 respondents per SA,...
This study assessed tuberculosis (TB)-related knowledge among people of different demographic groups that is essential for effective TB program planning and implementation. We conducted a cross-sectional using the lot quality assurance sampling (LQAS) methodology in 8 districts, stratifying each district into five supervision areas (SAs). randomly sampled 19 villages from SA probability proportional to size (PPS). interviewed 2280 respondents, including 760 youth 15-24 years, women 15-49...
The rapid spread of COVID-19 has overwhelmed the existing health care systems, finding it challenging to provide essential services besides response interventions. Refugees are disproportionately affected by pandemic because barriers they face access care. However, there is limited research that investigates how HIV/AIDS or TB urban refugees during pandemics such as COVID-19. This study adopted a cross-sectional survey utilizing quantitative (N=229) and qualitative data (26 in-depth...
Evidence is lacking about condom use among out-of-school young people (OS-YP) on anti-retroviral therapy (ART). This study aimed to understand the factors associated with consistent OS-YP aged 15-24 years old ART in Central Uganda.This was a quantitative descriptive cross-sectional conducted 357 from seven districts of Uganda. Interviewer-administered questionnaire used collect data past 12 months OS-YP, years, who did not intend have children that period. Consistent by participants...
Abstract Background HIV/AIDS continues to be a significant contributor illness and death, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. In this study, we conducted qualitative assessment understand Client Healthcare Provider Perspectives on Differential Service Delivery Models Uganda. The purpose was establish strengths weaknesses within the services delivery models, inform policy decision-making, facilitate context specific solutions. Methods Between February April 2023, cross-sectional study...
Appropriate management of malaria demands early health seeking behaviour upon suspicion malaria-like symptoms. This study examined treatment and associated factors among international students at University Ghana.The used a cross-sectional quantitative approach. Data collection was undertaken using structured questionnaire administered on random sample 264 students. obtained influencing behaviors were analyzed IBM, SPSS Statistics version 22. Associations between individual characteristics...
Purpose: This study sought to determine the magnitude of patients' misdiagnosis, classify extent which patients were misdiagnosed, major diagnostic groupings and topmost misdiagnosed diseases 11th version International Classification Diseases (ICD-11). Methods: We conducted a retrospective review 2431 records. A patient was adjudged have been if there difference between initial diagnosis final diagnoses had collectively collaboratively agreed upon on admission. Misdiagnosis classified as...
Purpose The study drew on capacity framework around the individual, organisational, health system and wider context to explore gaps in supply chain (HSC) workers competency perform (SC) functions lessons for workforce development. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-method was conducted across Northern Region of Ghana. Qualitative data were collected from in-depth interviews with 34 key SC managers at regional, district facility levels. semi-structured questionnaire administered through...
Although microscopy remains the gold standard for malaria diagnosis, little is known about its accuracy in private health facilities Uganda. This study evaluated of microscopy, and factors associated with inaccurate smear results at Entebbe Municipality,
Several health systems developed interventions and strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some of which were broad-based, focused on service delivery, others frontline workers. The goal this study was see how affected motivation workers Ghana Uganda.
This study evaluated the effectiveness and responsiveness of differentiated Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) service delivery models (DSDMs) implemented to enhance antiretroviral therapy (ART) access outcomes for patients while addressing Tuberculosis (TB)-HIV integration, focusing on four five DSDMs currently in Uganda.
ABSTRACT Background: Several health systems developed interventions and strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, some of which were broad-based, focused on service delivery, others frontline workers. The goal this study was see how affected motivation workers Ghana Uganda. Methods: research undertaken during period May July 2020, coinciding with initial three months global pandemic. This a critical juncture when majority proposed nascent stages execution. methodology employed...
It is crucial to have satisfactory coverage of safe motherhood services in order prevent birth defects and child disabilities. Mildmay Uganda Institute Health Sciences (MIHS) implemented a project aimed at preventing disabilities.Three years after the project's implementation, rapid cross-sectional health facility survey was conducted 4 districts central assess key early childhood services. The Lot Quality Assurance Sampling approach used 16 indicators areas ANC, skilled attendance, care,...
Abstract Misdiagnosis of inpatients is a major public health issue whose scope and causes are unknown in Sub-Saharan African countries. The purpose this cross-sectional study, which was conducted five hospitals central Uganda, to identify the factors associated with inpatient misdiagnosis general Central Uganda. Records 2,431 patients admitted between July 1st, 2019 June 30th, 2020 were specifically reviewed obtain data on variables thought be misdiagnosis. admission diagnosis assigned at...