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Assessing the impact of the journey plus curriculum on sexual and reproductive health and rights and behavioral change among Ugandan youth
The Journeys Plus curriculum, introduced by the Ugandan government and implemented by AMREF Uganda across nine districts, has demonstrated significant impact in empowering youth aged 9–14. Through a phenomenological study involving 360 young people and 80 adults, findings revealed that the curriculum effectively promoted positive behavior change, improved knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, built vocational skills, strengthened resistance to gender-based violence, and fostered supportive peer relationships. By engaging homes, communities, schools, and health facilities, t
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Bridging the knowledge gap: accessibility of SRHR information, services and competences of health facilities for adolescents and their care givers in rural Eastern Uganda
A quarter of Uganda’s population is aged 10–19 years and majority live in rural areas. Access to sexual and reproductive health services and rights (SRHR) remains a challenge among this population, contributing to a high teenage pregnancy rate of 24.9% in rural Uganda. The study assessed the accessibility of SRHR information, services and competences of health facilities among adolescents and their care givers in Namutumba and Bugiri districts. Read More >>>
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Persistently high TB prevalence in Nairobi County neighbourhoods, 2015-2022
A 2022 re-survey of nine Nairobi County neighborhoods revealed a persistently high prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), with a weighted estimate of 806 per 100,000 people—showing no significant decline since 2015. Among 6,369 participants, 1,582 submitted sputum samples, and 42 tested positive for TB. Men and individuals aged 45–54 years continued to show the highest prevalence, with men reaching 1,301 per 100,000.The results contrast with trends in other serial surveys that reported declining TB rates, highlighting the need for intensified case-finding and health-seeking behavior in
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Achievement of one health multi-sectoral collaboration in containment of Rift Valley Fever outbreak, Sudan, Red Sea State 2019
A retrospective analysis of the 2019 Rift Valley Fever (RVF) outbreak in Sudan’s Red Sea State highlights the effective application of the One Health approach in outbreak containment. Between September 2019 and January 2020, 576 human cases and two deaths were reported, with the majority concentrated in the Red Sea and River Nile States. The outbreak was triggered by factors such as flooding, uncontrolled animal movement, and unsafe animal handling and burial practices. The One Health strategy facilitated coordinated efforts among health, veterinary, and environmental sectors at both nationa
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Socio-cultural drivers and barriers to addressing repeat teenage pregnancies and early child /forced marriages in Central and Eastern Uganda
With 25% of teenagers pregnant by age of 19 and about half of these married before their 18th birth day, Uganda exhibits one of the highest rates of teenage pregnancy and child marriage globally. Comprehensive data on the drivers and barriers to addressing repeat teenage pregnancies and early child marriages remains limited. Using the narrative inquiry approach, the paper explores the key socio-cultural drivers and barriers to addressing repeat teenage pregnancies and early/forced marriages among stakeholders in the districts of Mbale, Kween, Namayingo and Kalangala. Read More
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Vaccination Coverage and Predictors of Vaccination among Children Aged 12-23 Months in the Pastoralist Communities of Ethiopia: A Mixed Methods Design
This study assessed vaccination coverage and its associated factors among children aged 12–23 months in pastoralist Ethiopia. It was conducted in three woredas of the Afar region using a community-based cross-sectional mixed methods design with quantitative and qualitative methods. A total of 413 mothers with children aged 12–23 months participated in the quantitative study via a simple random sampling technique. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with vaccination, and thematic analysis techniques were used for qualitative data. The findings suggest that programs a
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The Role of Family Planning in Enhancing Community Resilience: Insights from Drought-Affected Youths and Women in Ethiopia
This study assesses the role of family planning (FP) in resilience building among youths and women in Ethiopia’s drought-affected and food-insecure regions. A mixed-method comparative cross-sectional study design with a total of 1712 study participants with an equal 1:1 ratio of the intervention and control groups was used.To enhance community resilience comprehensively, expanding FP services should empower women in decision-making processes, cultivate ties and promote collaborative efforts across different sectors.Read MoreResearch PapersInfluence of government policies on handwashing and vaccine uptake in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to prevent and control COVID-19: a systematic review.
A systematic review examining government influence on COVID-19 vaccine distribution and handwashing practices in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania found that public health policies and communication strategies significantly impacted uptake. Out of 136 studies reviewed, 9 met the inclusion criteria. The review highlights that policy success depends on factors such as safety, efficacy, access to information, and enforcement, emphasizing the need for comprehensive, context-sensitive strategies to improve public health outcomes. Read More
