Browsing by Author "Nalugya, Aisha"

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    Gaps in Measles Vaccination Coverage in Kasese district, Western Uganda:Results of a Qualitative Evaluation
    (BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022) Walekhwa, Abel Wilson; Musoke, David; Nalugya, Aisha; Biribawa, Claire; Nsereko, Godfrey; Wafula, Solomon Tsebeni; Nakazibwe, Brenda; Nantongo, Mary; Odera, Doreen Awino; Chiara, Achangwa; Boyce, Ross Mathew; Mulogo, Edgar Mugema
    Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, measles remains a substantial public health problem in many countries including Uganda. In this study, conducted between June–August 2020 following a local outbreak, we sought to explore the factors that could affect measles vaccination coverage in rural western Uganda.
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    Knowledge, Attitude and Practices Related to the Use of Personal Protective Equipment among Welders in Small-scale Metal Workshops in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District, Uganda
    (Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 2022) Nalugya, Aisha; Kiguli, Juliet; Wafula, Solomon T.; Nuwematsiko, Rebecca; Mugambe, Richard K.; Oputan, Patience; Tigaiza, Arnold; Isunju, John Bosco; Ssekamatte, Tonny
    Despite the risks involved in welding, there is limited evidence of the knowledge, attitude and practices related to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) among welders in small-scale metal workshops. We assessed the level of knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) related to PPE use among welders in small-scale workshops in Nansana Municipality, Wakiso district, Uganda.