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Use of biomass fuels predicts indoor particulate matter and carbon monoxide concentrations; evidence from an informal urban settlement in Fort Portal city, Uganda by Kansiime, Winnifred K, Mugambe, Richard K, Atusingwize, Edwinah, Wafula, Solomon T, Nsereko, Vincent, Ssekamatte, Tonny, Nalugya, Aisha, Coker, Eric Stephen, Ssempebwa, John C, Isunju, John Bosco

“…Abstract Background Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a leading cause of respiratory and cardiopulmonary illnesses. Particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) and carbon…”
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Exposure behaviour to Escherichia coli among households in Imvepi refugee settlement, Terego district Uganda by Nalugya, Aisha, Ssempebwa, John C, Muleme, James, Wafula, Solomon T, Tamale, Bridget Nagawa, Tigaiza, Arnold, Nakalembe, Doreen, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Isunju, John Bosco, Ssekamatte, Tonny, Mugambe, Richard K

“…Exposure to Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a risk factor for diarrhoeal diseases, which pose a significant problem in refugee settlements. Refugee populations…”
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Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among desludging operators in Uganda by Tamale, Bridget Nagawa, Ssekamatte, Tonny, Isunju, John Bosco, Nalugya, Aisha, Mukasa, Mujjabi Martin, Tigaiza, Arnold, Nakalembe, Doreen, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Kimbugwe, Ceaser, Mselle, Jane Sembuche, Mugambe, Richard K

“…Despite the limited evidence, desludging operators remain at a heightened risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). This study established the…”
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Extent of compliance with COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines among supermarkets in Kampala Capital City and Mukono Municipality, Uganda by Mugambe, Richard K, Ssekamatte, Tonny, Kisaka, Stevens, Wafula, Solomon T, Isunju, John Bosco, Nalugya, Aisha, Oputan, Patience, Makanga, Douglas Kizito, Mukiibi, Michael, Buregyeya, Esther, Kasasa, Simon, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Balen, Julie, Kapoor, Renuka, McGriff, Joanne A

“…Background Despite the development and enforcement of preventive guidelines by governments, COVID-19 continues to spread across nations, causing unprecedented…”
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Prevalence and predictors of sex under the influence of psychoactive substances among young people in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda by Ssekamatte, Tonny, Nalugya, Aisha, Mugambe, Richard K, Wagaba, Brenda, Nakalembe, Doreen, Mutebi, Aloysius, Bagonza, Richard Asaba, Tigaiza, Arnold, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Ssempala, Richard, Wafula, Solomon T, Isunju, John Bosco, Buregyeya, Esther

“…The use of psychoactive substances such as alcohol, heroin and marijuana is associated with negative health outcomes such as sexual violence and unintended…”
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Predictors of Hepatitis B screening and vaccination status of young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda by Ssekamatte, Tonny, Isunju, John Bosco, Mutyoba, Joan Nankya, Tetui, Moses, Mugambe, Richard K, Nalugya, Aisha, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Kitchen, Chenai, Brenda, Wagaba, Oputan, Patience, Bukenya, Justine Nnakate, Buregyeya, Esther, Kibira, Simon P S

“…Young psychoactive substance users exhibit high-risk behaviours such as unprotected sexual intercourse, and sharing needles and syringes, which increases their…”
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Strengthening anthrax outbreak response and preparedness: simulation and stakeholder education in Namisindwa district, Uganda by Walekhwa, Abel W, Namakula, Lydia N, Wafula, Solomon T, Nakawuki, Ashley W, Atusingwize, Edwinah, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Nakazibwe, Brenda, Mwebe, Robert, Isabirye, Herbert K, Ndagire, Margerat I, Kiwanuka, Noah S, Ndolo, Valentina, Kusiima, Harriet, Ssekitoleko, Richard, Ario, Alex R, Mugisha, Lawrence

“…Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by Bacillus anthracis that poses a significant threat to both human health and livestock. Effective preparedness and…”
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Barriers and benefits of mHealth for community health workers in integrated community case management of childhood diseases in Banda Parish, Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study by Kansiime, Winnifred K, Atusingwize, Edwinah, Ndejjo, Rawlance, Balinda, Emmanuel, Ntanda, Moses, Mugambe, Richard K, Musoke, David

“…Low-quality data presents a significant challenge for community health workers (CHWs) in low and middle-income countries (LMICs). Mobile health (mHealth)…”
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Impact of mhealth messages and environmental cues on hand hygiene practice among healthcare workers in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda: study protocol for a cluster randomized trial by Mugambe, Richard K, Mselle, Jane Sembuche, Ssekamatte, Tonny, Ntanda, Moses, Isunju, John Bosco, Wafula, Solomon T, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Isubikalu, Prossy, Ssemwanga, David, Yakubu, Habib, Moe, Christine L

“…Hand hygiene (HH) among healthcare workers (HCWs) is critical for infection prevention and control (IPC) in healthcare facilities (HCFs). Nonetheless, it…”
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Distribution of Hepatitis B prevention services in Wakiso District, Central Uganda by Ssekamatte, Tonny, Isunju, John Bosco, Nalugya, Aisha, Wafula, Solomon Tsebeni, Nuwematsiko, Rebecca, Nakalembe, Doreen, Kansiime, Winnifred K., Muyanga, Naume, Nakiggala, Joana, Bukenya, Justine N., Mugambe, Richard K.

“…Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global public health challenge especially in low-and-middle income countries. Although there are…”
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Indoor air pollutants and respiratory symptoms among residents of an informal urban settlement in Uganda: A cross-sectional study by Wafula, Solomon T, Nalugya, Aisha, Mendoza, Hilbert, Kansiime, Winnifred K, Ssekamatte, Tonny, Walekhwa, Abel W, Mugambe, Richard K, Walter, Florian, Ssempebwa, John C, Musoke, David

“…Background Indoor air pollutants (IAP) and household conditions such as dampness, crowding and chemical exposures have been associated with acute and chronic…”
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Extent of compliance with COVID-19 prevention and control guidelines among supermarkets in Kampala Capital City and Mukono Municipality, Uganda by Richard K. Mugambe, Tonny Ssekamatte, Stevens Kisaka, Solomon T. Wafula, John Bosco Isunju, Aisha Nalugya, Patience Oputan, Douglas Kizito Makanga, Michael Mukiibi, Esther Buregyeya, Simon Kasasa, Winnifred K. Kansiime, Julie Balen, Renuka Kapoor, Joanne A. McGriff

“…Background Despite the development and enforcement of preventive guidelines by governments, COVID-19 continues to spread across nations, causing unprecedented…”
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