Characteristics, treatment outcomes and experiences of COVID-19 patients under home-based care in Kapelebyong district in Uganda: a mixed-methods study

Characteristics, treatment outcomes and experiences of COVID-19 patients under home-based care in Kapelebyong district in Uganda: a mixed-methods study

Abstract Background A rapid increase in community transmission of COVID-19 across the country overwhelmed Uganda’s health care system. In response, the Ministry of Health adopted the home-based care strategy for COVID-19 patients with mild-to-moderate disease. We determined the characteristics, trea...

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Main Authors: Eudu James, Benon Wanume, Milton W. Musaba, Ritah Nantale, Vivian Mutaki, Brendah Nambozo, David Okia, David Soita, Agnes Napyo, Joseph K. B. Matovu, Racheal Namulondo, Jovani Lubaale, Francis Okello, Ronald Mulebeke, Abel Kakuru, Nancy Amejje, David Emojong, Charles Okolimong, Simple Ouma, Sam Okware, Peter Olupot-Olupot, David Mukunya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:Tropical Medicine and Health
Subjects:
Home-based care
COVID-19
Uganda
Treatment outcome
Stigma
SARS-COV-2
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00486-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00486-5

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