A5039579754- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Sex work and related issues
- Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth
- Global Health Care Issues
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Malaria Research and Control
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Fiscal Policies and Political Economy
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
- Economic Growth and Productivity
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Economic Growth and Development
- Firm Innovation and Growth
- Monetary Policy and Economic Impact
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences
- Healthcare Policy and Management
Makerere University
2017-2025
In Uganda, where HIV prevalence remains high, innovative strategies are sought to achieve 95-95-95 targets in combating the epidemic. 2020, Uganda joined Activity-Based Costing and Management (ABC/M) Initiative, a multi-country effort monitor resource allocation funding for services. As part of this data collectors generated process maps, specific each facility, from collected by observing patients as they navigated healthcare system. This study assessed clinical providers' perceptions maps...
Several purchasing arrangements coexist in Uganda, creating opportunities for synergy but also leading to conflicting incentives and inefficiencies resource allocation functions. This paper analyzes the key health care functions Uganda implications of various universal coverage (UHC). The data this were collected through a document review stakeholder dialogue. analysis was guided by Strategic Health Purchasing Progress Tracking Framework created Africa Resource Center (SPARC) its technical...
The use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, heroin and marijuana is associated with negative health outcomes sexual violence unintended pregnancies, risky behaviours. Although there evidence linking substance behaviours inconsistent condom multiple relationships, limited data on sex under the influence among young people. This study aimed to investigate prevalence predictors people in informal settlements Kampala, Uganda.
The Study examines the determinants of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) growth in an urban set up area Uganda. Using a cross sectional survey design comprising 254 MSMEs operators, we find access to credit by MSMEs, market level managerial skills all positively associated with small medium enterprises surveyed region. We thus recommend for need train enterprise owners, managers other operators order equip them relevant knowledge specifically tailored towards impacting various business...
The most effective way to finance universal health coverage (UHC) is through compulsory prepaid funds that flow the government budget. Public funds—including on-budget donor resources—allow for pooling and allocation of resources providers in a aligns with population needs. This particularly important low-income settings fiscal constraints. While much attention paid innovative sources additional financing UHC implementing strategic purchasing approaches, budget will continue be main source...
Abstract Introduction Health technology assessment (HTA) is an area that remains less implemented in low- and lower middle-income countries. The aim of the study to understand perceptions stakeholders Uganda toward HTA its role decision making, order inform potential implementation country. Methods takes a cross-sectional mixed methods approach, utilizing adapted version International Decision Support Initiative questionnaire with both semi-structured open-ended questions. We interviewed...
Abstract Background Empirical evidence on the effect of public debt economic growth a country remains ambiguous. No theoretical convergence respective nexus has been attained. For case Uganda in particular, question critical country’s development trajectory. Under Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs) initiative, was first to receive relief worth US$650 million 1990s and later 2006, under Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI), generously received 100% forgiveness/cancelation which...
Abstract Introduction Health technology assessment (HTA) is an area that remains less implemented in low- and lower middle-income countries. The aim of the study to understand perceptions stakeholders Uganda towards HTA its role decision making, order inform potential implementation country. Methods takes a cross-sectional mixed methods approach, utilising adapted version International Decision Support Initiative questionnaire with both semi-structured open-ended questions. We interviewed...
This study applies a probit model to secondary data investigate the factor influencing demands for health insurance in Uganda. The results reveal that wealth, level of education, access information and area residence are significantly associated with demand insurance. However, age, marital status as proxied by smoking insignificant. Results further is more pronounced among wealthier, educated well-informed individuals who reside urban areas. therefore recommends policies geared towards...
Abstract Background Rectal artesunate (RAS), an efficacious pre-referral treatment for severe malaria in children, was deployed at scale Uganda, Nigeria and DR Congo. In addition to distributing RAS, implementation required additional investments crucial but neglected components the care malaria. We examined real-world costs barriers RAS implementation. Methods collected primary data on baseline health system gaps subsequent expenditures. calculated equivalent annual cost of per child under...
In high HIV-burden countries like Uganda, financing and resource allocation for HIV services have rapidly evolved. This study aimed to employ time-driven activity-based costing (TDABC) examine the of resources associated costs care throughout country.
Background: Empirical evidence on the effect of public debt economic growth a country remains ambiguous. No theoretical convergence respective nexus has been attained. For case Uganda in particular, question critical country’s development trajectory. Under Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPCs) initiative, was first to receive relief worth US$650 million 1990s and later 2006, under Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI), generously received 100 % forgiveness/cancellation which...
Abstract Background There is less attention on assessing how health services meet the expectations of private insurance actors in developing countries. During contractual negotiations, duties, obligations and privileges client, insurer provider a arrangement are stipulated. Interdependently, service roles ideally supposed to be performed while complementing each actor’s efforts aimed at meeting their expectations. This study assessed these were met inform nature support extend Uganda’s...
Abstract Background There is less attention to assessing how health services meet the expectations of private insurance (PHI) actors, clients, insurers, and providers in developing countries. Interdependently, each actor are stipulated during contract negotiations (duties, obligations, privileges) a PHI arrangement. Complementary service roles performed by significantly contribute achieving their expectations. This study assessed role meeting Kampala. Lessons from this may inform possible...
The question of Inflation remains one the critical issues for most countries, especially in their macroeconomic policies. Tanzania, long, has guided its policies towards having a low inflation level that would promote economic growth. However, there been substantial debate on whether promotes or harms Motivated by this controversy, study examined impact growth using Time-series data from 1980 -2010.The applied an ordinary least regression analysis to establish time series 2010. revealed...
Abstract Background Psychoactive substance use has an impact on risky sexual behaviour. Globaly, over 275 million people psychoactive substances, however evidence the predictors of sex under influence these substatnces is scanty. We investigated prevalence and substances among young aged 18-24 years. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted 744 sexually active users living in informal settlements Kampala, Uganda. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a digitalized...
Abstract Background Psychoactive substance use has an impact on risky sexual behaviour. Globaly, over 275 million people psychoactive substances, however evidence the predictors of sex under influence these substatnces is scanty. We investigated prevalence and substances among young aged 18-24 years. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted 744 sexually active users living in informal settlements Kampala, Uganda. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a digitalized...
Abstract Background Psychoactive substance use has an impact on risky sexual behaviour. Globaly, over 275 million people psychoactive substances, however evidence the predictors of sex under influence these substatnces is scanty. We investigated prevalence and substances among young aged 18–24 years. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted 744 sexually active users living in informal settlements Kampala, Uganda. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a digitalized...
Abstract Aim Substantial progress has been made towards the 90–90–90 global targets; however, pace at which new infections are declining remains undesirable to meet UNAIDS 2020 targets of below 500,000 annually. We discussed possibility continued HIV incidence amidst remarkable scores in targets. Subject and methods A game theory simulation was used explain micro-level sexual interactions situations imperfect information on each partner’s status. non-cooperative sex tree constructed...