EQUINET Policy Brief Number 27: Constitutional provisions for the right to health in east and southern Africa

The extent to which health rights are neglected or promoted is a major factor in thepromotion of health equity in Africa. Central to this is the incorporation of the right …

Low consumption of fruits and vegetables among adults in Uganda: findings from a countrywide cross-sectional survey

Introduction: Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables has protective benefits against development of coronary heart disease, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, approximately 2.7 million deaths annually can be …

Drowning prevention: priorities to accelerate multisectoral action

Motivation to Participate in Health Advocacy and Health Services: An evaluation of Advocacy for Better Health

This study utilized the theory of planned behavior to investigate motivations for participating in health advocacy initiatives in Uganda. This study sought to uncover why participants choose to engage in …

Knowledge and attitudes about sudden death in epilepsy among people living with epilepsy and their healthcare providers in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: A cross-sectional study

ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to assess level of knowledge and attitudes of SUDEP among people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and healthcare workers providing epilepsy care in Uganda.MethodsThis cross-sectional …

Past, Present, and Future of Neurosurgery in Uganda

Neurosurgery in Uganda was virtually non-existent up until late 1960s. This changed when Dr. Jovan Kiryabwire spearheaded development of a neurosurgical unit at Mulago Hospital in Kampala. His work ethic …

Premenstrual syndrome: consultation sources and the impact on womenâs quality of life

Introduction: The main aim of this study was to explore the sources of consultation that women seek during premenstural syndrome (PMS), and to establish the association between the severity of …

Understanding the vulnerability of older adults: extent of and breaches in support systems in Uganda

Older adults' vulnerability and resilience are a result of processes constructed throughout the lifecycle. In Uganda, older people almost always rely exclusively on their social networks for care and economic …

Do Concepts of Depression Predict Treatment Pathways? A Closer Look at Explanatory Models Among Clinical and Nonclinical Samples in Uganda

Objective: Explanatory models (EMs) are a collection of beliefs about a disorder that can help us understand help-seeking and treatment pathways in diverse contexts. In 2 related studies, we explore …

Successful antiretroviral therapy delivery and retention in care among asymptomatic individuals with high CD4+T-cell counts above 350 cells/ml in rural Uganda

Background: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being rapidly scaled up in sub-Saharan Africa, including recently patients with CD4+ T-cell counts above 350 cells/μl. However, concerns persist about adherence and virologic …