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View article: Trends and distribution of birth asphyxia, Uganda, 2017-2020: a retrospective analysis of public health surveillance data
Trends and distribution of birth asphyxia, Uganda, 2017-2020: a retrospective analysis of public health surveillance data Open
Background: During 2018-2020, almost half of all neonatal deaths reviewed in Uganda were due to birth asphyxia. In 2015, Uganda adopted the Every Newborn Action Plan interventions to renew the focus on surveillance for birth asphyxia and o…
View article: Prevalence of and factors associated with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors and family members, Uganda, January 2023: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of and factors associated with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors and family members, Uganda, January 2023: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Communities affected by Ebola disease (EBOD) may face resulting increases in mental health disorders. We evaluated the prevalence of and factors associated with mental health disorders among persons affected by the 2022 Sudan vi…
View article: Loss to follow-up among people living with HIV on tuberculosis preventive treatment at four regional referral hospitals, Uganda, 2019–2021
Loss to follow-up among people living with HIV on tuberculosis preventive treatment at four regional referral hospitals, Uganda, 2019–2021 Open
PLHIV just starting ART and young adults had higher odds of being LTFU from TPT during 2019-2021 in the four RRHs. Close follow-up of PLHIV aged 20-29 years and those newly initiated on ART could improve TPT completion.
View article: Individual and household risk factors for Ebola disease among household contacts in Mubende and Kassanda districts, Uganda, 2022
Individual and household risk factors for Ebola disease among household contacts in Mubende and Kassanda districts, Uganda, 2022 Open
View article: Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022
Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022 Open
Background On 20 September 2022, Uganda declared its fifth Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak, culminating in 142 confirmed and 22 probable cases. The reproductive rate (R) of this outbreak was 1.25. We described persons who were exposed t…
View article: Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation following rollout of point-of-care early infant diagnosis testing, Uganda, 2018–2021
Rapid antiretroviral therapy initiation following rollout of point-of-care early infant diagnosis testing, Uganda, 2018–2021 Open
View article: Time to care and factors influencing appropriate Sudan virus disease care among case patients in Uganda, September to November 2022
Time to care and factors influencing appropriate Sudan virus disease care among case patients in Uganda, September to November 2022 Open
Delayed isolation was common early in the outbreak. Strong contact tracing and community engagement could expedite presentation to ETUs.
View article: Trends and geospatial distribution of stillbirths in Uganda, 2014–2020
Trends and geospatial distribution of stillbirths in Uganda, 2014–2020 Open
Introduction Uganda with 17.8 stillbirths per 1,000 deliveries in 2021, is among the countries with a high burden of stillbirths globally. In 2014, Uganda adopted the World Health Organization Every New-born Action Plan (ENAP), which targe…
View article: Individual and household risk factors for Ebola disease among household contacts in Mubende and Kassanda districts, Uganda, 2022
Individual and household risk factors for Ebola disease among household contacts in Mubende and Kassanda districts, Uganda, 2022 Open
Background: In 2022, a Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak occurred in Uganda, resulting in 142 confirmed cases, most in Mubende and Kassanda districts. We determined risk factors for Sudan virus (SUDV) infection among household members (HH…
View article: Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022
Sudan virus disease super-spreading, Uganda, 2022 Open
Background: On September 20, 2023, Uganda declared its 5th Sudan virus disease (SVD) outbreak, culminating in 142 confirmed and 22 probable cases. The reproductive rate (R) of this outbreak was 1.25. We describe perso…
View article: Prevalence of and factors associated with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors and family members, Uganda, January 2023: a cross-sectional study
Prevalence of and factors associated with anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder among Sudan ebolavirus disease survivors and family members, Uganda, January 2023: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Communities affected by Ebola disease (EBOD) may face resulting increases in mental health disorders. We evaluated the prevalence of and factors associated with mental health disorders among persons affected by the 2022 Sudan vi…
View article: Trends and spatial distribution of neonatal sepsis, Uganda, 2016–2020
Trends and spatial distribution of neonatal sepsis, Uganda, 2016–2020 Open
Background In Uganda, sepsis is the third-leading cause of neonatal deaths. Neonatal sepsis can be early-onset sepsis (EOS), which occurs ≤ 7 days postpartum and is usually vertically transmitted from the mother to newborn during the intra…
View article: Post COVID-19 condition among individuals hospitalized during Wave 1 and Wave 2 at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, 2020-2021
Post COVID-19 condition among individuals hospitalized during Wave 1 and Wave 2 at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda, 2020-2021 Open
Introduction: The presence of long-term symptoms among COVID-19 survivors is referred to as Post COVID-19 condition (PCC). In Uganda, the burden of PCC is unknown. We described the spectrum of and risk factors for PCC among persons hospita…
View article: Readiness of health facilities to manage individuals infected with COVID-19, Uganda, June 2021
Readiness of health facilities to manage individuals infected with COVID-19, Uganda, June 2021 Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed the capacity of health facilities globally, emphasizing the need for readiness to respond to rapid increases in cases. The first wave of COVID-19 in Uganda peaked in late 2020 and demonstrated c…
View article: Trends and Geospatial Distribution of Stillbirths in Uganda, 2014 - 2020
Trends and Geospatial Distribution of Stillbirths in Uganda, 2014 - 2020 Open
Introduction Uganda with 17.8 stillbirths per 1,000 deliveries in 2021, is among the countries with a high burden of stillbirths globally. In 2014, Uganda adopted the World Health Organization Every New-born Action Plan (ENAP), which targe…
View article: Trends and distribution of birth asphyxia, Uganda, 2017-2020: A retrospective analysis of public health surveillance data
Trends and distribution of birth asphyxia, Uganda, 2017-2020: A retrospective analysis of public health surveillance data Open
Background During 2018-2020, almost half of all neonatal deaths reviewed in Uganda were due to birth asphyxia. In 2015, Uganda adopted the Every Newborn Action Plan interventions to renew focus on surveillance for birth asphyxia and other …
View article: Time to Care and Factors Influencing Appropriate Sudan Virus Disease Care Among Case Patients in Uganda, September to November 2022
Time to Care and Factors Influencing Appropriate Sudan Virus Disease Care Among Case Patients in Uganda, September to November 2022 Open
View article: Loss to Follow-Up Among People Living with HIV on Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment at Four Regional Referral Hospitals, Uganda, 2019–2021
Loss to Follow-Up Among People Living with HIV on Tuberculosis Preventive Treatment at Four Regional Referral Hospitals, Uganda, 2019–2021 Open
View article: Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets three months after a mass distribution campaign in Uganda, 2021
Ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets three months after a mass distribution campaign in Uganda, 2021 Open
View article: <i>Notes from the Field:</i> Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease Caused by <i>Sudan ebolavirus</i> — Uganda, August–October 2022
<i>Notes from the Field:</i> Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease Caused by <i>Sudan ebolavirus</i> — Uganda, August–October 2022 Open
View article: Ownership and Use of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets Three Months after a Mass Distribution Campaign in Uganda, 2021
Ownership and Use of Long-lasting Insecticidal Nets Three Months after a Mass Distribution Campaign in Uganda, 2021 Open
Background: Uganda conducted its third mass Long-Lasting Insecticide-treated Net ( LLIN) distribution campaign in 2021. The target of the campaign was to ensure that 100% of households own at least 1 LLIN per 2 persons and to achieve 85% u…
View article: The state of COVID-19 contact tracing following relaxation of the national lockdown: A qualitative study among surveillance response teams in Kampala, Uganda
The state of COVID-19 contact tracing following relaxation of the national lockdown: A qualitative study among surveillance response teams in Kampala, Uganda Open
Introduction: The surge in COVID-19 cases triggered a need for surveillance systems to implement new strategies that augment and accelerate manual contact tracing. In Uganda, COVID-19 cases increased exponentially following the relaxation …