A5033786944- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Global Health Care Issues
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- International Development and Aid
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Child and Adolescent Health
Makerere University
2016-2025
Cheikh Anta Diop University
2024
University of Kinshasa
2024
Uganda Martyrs University
2024
University of Ibadan
2024
Public Health Department
2021
Umeå University
2017
University of Bergen
2005-2009
International Centre for Reproductive Health
2004
In Uganda, neonatal mortality rate (NMR) remains high at 27 deaths per 1000 live births. There is paucity of data on factors associated with NMR in rural communities Uganda. The objective this study was to determine as well the three districts from eastern Data a baseline survey maternal and newborn intervention Pallisa, Kibuku Kamuli, Eastern Uganda analyzed. A total 2237 women who had delivered last 12 months irrespective birth outcome were interviewed survey. primary for paper mortality....
Abstract In many countries in Africa, there is a ‘paradoxical surplus’ of under and unemployed nurses, midwives, doctors pharmacists which exists amidst shortage staff within the formal health system. By 2030, World Health Organisation Africa Region may find itself with 6.1 million workers alongside 700,000 un‐ or underemployed staff. The emphasis policy debates about human resources for at most national global levels on need to train more workers. contrast, these ‘surplus’ are both...
We screened references (up to 2009) from the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE and EMBASE identify systematic reviews relevant for SUPPORT, based on topic methods documentation.][28][29][30] extracted data, assessed review quality using a checklist evidence GRADE. 31,32Based earlier Abstracts in ,عريب 中文, Français, Pусский Español at end of each article.Objective To describe how SUPPORT collaboration developed short summary format presenting results policy-makers low-and middle-income countries...
Brucellosis is one of the most common zoonotic infections globally. Lack knowledge about brucellosis may affect health-seeking behavior patients, thus leading to sustained transmission in these communities. Our study assessed and perceptions among pastoral communities adjacent Lake Mburo National Park (LMNP), Kiruhura District, Uganda. A community cross-sectional questionnaire survey involving 371 randomly selected household heads from three sub-counties neighboring LMNP were interviewed...
COVID-19 pandemic remains one of the most significant public health challenges ever faced globally. Vaccines are key to ending as well minimise its consequences. This study determined uptake vaccines and associated factors among adults in Uganda.We conducted a cross-sectional mobile phone survey Uganda.Participants reported their vaccines.Of participants contacted, 94% (1173) completed survey. Overall, 49.7% had received with 19.2% having obtained full dose 30.5% an incomplete dose. Among...
Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic presented a myriad of challenges for the health workforce around world due to its escalating demand on service delivery. A motivated is critical effectual emergency response and in some settings, incentivizing workers motivates them ensures continuity provision services. We describe experiences with incentives dis-incentives during Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Senegal, Nigeria, Uganda. Methods This multi-country qualitative research study...
Summary. Objective. The aim of this study was to assess the socio‐demographic and behavioural correlates caries experience sugar intake patterns among pre‐school children in Uganda. Methods. Five hundred eighty‐nine, 3–5‐year‐old (51% boys, response rate = 85%), attending nursery schools urban peri‐urban settings central Kampala Nakawa, respectively, were clinically examined for dental using dmft index. Visible plaque on labial surfaces their maxillary incisors recorded as a proxy oral...
Abstract Introduction As part of efforts to rapidly identify and care for individuals with COVID-19, trace quarantine contacts, monitor disease trends over time, most African countries implemented interventions strengthen their existing surveillance systems. This research describes the strengths, weaknesses lessons learnt from COVID-19 strategies in four inform enhancement systems future epidemics on continent. Methods The namely Democratic Republic Congo (DRC), Nigeria, Senegal, Uganda,...
Preventable maternal and newborn deaths can be averted through simple evidence-based interventions, such as the use of community health workers (CHWs), also known in Uganda village teams. However, CHW strategy faces implementation challenges regarding training packages, supervision, motivation.This paper explores knowledge levels CHWs, describes coverage home visits, shares lessons learnt from setting up implementing strategy.The CHWs were trained to conduct four visits: two during pregnancy...
Background: The MANIFEST study in eastern Uganda employed a participatory multisectoral approach to reduce barriers access maternal and newborn care services.Objectives: This analyses the effect of intervention on utilization services practices.Methods: quasi-experimental pre- post-comparison design had two main components: community mobilization empowerment, health provider capacity building. primary outcomes were antenatal (ANC), delivery postnatal care, practices. Baseline (n = 2237)...
Background: There is increasing demand for trainers to shift from traditional didactic training innovative approaches that are more results-oriented. Mentorship one such approach could bridge the clinical knowledge gap among health workers.Objectives: This paper describes experiences of an attempt improve health-worker performance in maternal and newborn three rural districts through a mentoring process using cascade model. The further highlights achievements lessons learnt during...
Knowledge brokering has a crucial role in the field of international development because it is able to act as cognitive bridge between many different types knowledge, such local and global knowledge. Much research on knowledge focused research, policy practice, rather than looking at its wider implications. In addition, there appears be no literature future brokering, either within or outside sector. Given apparent absence discussion group was held with experts management for (KM4D) April...
Neonatal and maternal health services have a bearing on neonatal mortality. Direct indirect factors affecting outcomes therefore require understanding to enable well-targeted interventions. This study, therefore, assessed the interrelationship between newborn service utilization factors.We investigated using facility delivery at least four Antenatal Care (ANC) visits; death low birth weight (LBW). We used data from household cross-sectional survey that was conducted in 2015 Kamuli, Pallisa...
Abstract Introduction Approximately 34.8% of the Ugandan population is adolescents. The national teenage pregnancy rate 25% and in Kibuku district, 17.6% adolescents aged 12–19 years have begun child bearing. Adolescents mothers are vulnerable to many maternal health challenges including; stigma, unfriendly services early marriages. community score card (CSC) a social accountability tool that can be used point out faced by service delivery utilization ultimately address them. In this paper...
Cervical cancer is a major public health challenge, accounting for substantial morbidity and mortality. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination the recommended primary intervention HPV infection prevention. However, there's limited evidence on level of knowledge, attitude, practices adolescent girls regarding in Kampala city, Uganda. This study assessed perceptions, aged 10-14 years towards program Kampala, Uganda to generate guide programs targeted at improving uptake vaccine.A convergent...
Abstract Introduction The coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic is one of the most terrifying disasters twenty-first century. non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) implemented to control spread disease had numerous positive consequences. However, there were also unintended consequences—positively or negatively related nature interventions, target, level and duration implementation. This article describes economic, Psychosocial environmental consequences NPIs in four African countries. Methods We...
HIV/AIDS remains a public health threat globally. The disclosure rates of positive HIV status by young people living with (YPLHIV) to their sexual partners vary and have been reported as low 31%, despite the consequences non-disclosure. Little is known about among YPLHIV in most Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. We assessed prevalence, determinants, barriers facilitators care at an urban clinic study utilized cross sectional design using parallel-convergent mixed method approach....
Research and evidence can have an impact on policy practice, resulting in positive outcomes. However, research translation is a complex, dynamic non-linear process. Although universities Africa play major role generating evidence, their strategic approaches to influence health policies decision making are weak. This study was conducted with the aim of understanding process translating into order guide direction Makerere University College Health Sciences (MakCHS) similar institutions quest...
Health systems in low-income countries are often characterized by poor health outcomes. While many reasons have been advanced to explain the persistently outcomes, management of system has found play a key role. According WHO framework, is central its ability deliver needed services. In this study, we examined how district managers rural setting Uganda perceived existing approaches strengthening so as provide pragmatic and synergistic model for improving capacity building. Twenty-two...
Many approaches to improving health managers' capacity in poor countries, particularly those pursued by external agencies, employ non-participatory and often seek circumvent (rather than strengthen) weak public management structures. This limits opportunities for strengthening local capacity, resource utilisation enhancing service delivery. study explored the contribution of a participatory action research approach Eastern Uganda.This was qualitative that used open-ended key informant...
The slow progress in reducing maternal and newborn death low middle-income countries is attributed to both demand supply-side factors. This study assessed the changes services health facilities as well for Eastern Uganda. assessment data were collected August 2013 September 2015 districts of Kamuli, Pallisa, Kibuku. We purposively on availability from 40 that provided services. In addition, we conducted 24 focus group discussions (FGDs) with women men; 18 key informant interviews (KIs)...
Background Published evidence on the drivers of absenteeism among health workforce is mainly limited to high-income countries. Uganda suffers highest rate in Africa, attracting attention but lacking a definitive ameliorative strategy. This study aimed explore underlying reasons for public and private ‘not-for-profit’ sector rural Uganda. Methods We undertook an empirical qualitative study, located within critical realist paradigm. used case methodology as sampling strategy, principles...