Applying the model of diffusion of innovations to understand facilitators for the implementation of maternal and neonatal health programmes in rural Uganda by Ligia Paina, Gertrude Namazzi, Moses Tetui, Chrispus Mayora, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Suzanne N. Kiwanuka, Peter Waiswa, Aloysius Mutebi, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho

“…For nearly the past decade, the Makerere University School of Public Health researchers, through various projects, have been spearheading innovative interventions, embedded in implementation research, to reduce barriers to access to care. …”
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Effect of a participatory multisectoral maternal and newborn intervention on maternal health service utilization and newborn care practices: a quasi-experimental study in three rur... by Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Moses Tetui, Gertrude Namazzi, Aloysius Mutebi, Asha George, Ligia Paina, Peter Waiswa, Ahmed Bumba, Godfrey Mulekwa, Dinah Nakiganda-Busiku, Moses Lyagoba, Harriet Naiga, Mary Putan, Agatha Kulwenza, Judith Ajeani, Ayub Kakaire-Kirunda, Fred Makumbi, Lynn Atuyambe, Olico Okui, Suzanne Namusoke Kiwanuka

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Effect of support supervision on maternal and newborn health services and practices in Rural Eastern Uganda by Angela N. Kisakye, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, John Bua, Martha Akulume, Gertrude Namazzi, Suzanne Namusoke Kiwanuka

“…From 2013 to 2015, Makerere University School of Public Health strengthened support supervision in the district of Kibuku, Kamuli and Pallisa in Eastern Uganda to improve the quality of maternal and newborn services. …”
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A positive attitude among primary healthcare providers predicts better hepatitis B prevention practices: evidence from a cross-sectional survey in Wakiso district, Central Uganda by Tonny Ssekamatte, John Bosco Isunju, Paul Alex Kimoga Zirimala, Samuel Etajak, Saul Kamukama, Mathias Seviiri, Mary Nakafeero, Aisha Nalugya, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Edwinah Atusingwize, Justine. N. Bukenya, Richard K. Mugambe

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Effect of four or more antenatal care visits on facility delivery and early postnatal care services utilization in Uganda: a propensity score matched analysis by Edson Mwebesa, Joseph Kagaayi, Anthony Ssebagereka, Mary Nakafeero, John M. Ssenkusu, David Guwatudde, Nazarius Mbona Tumwesigye

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Effectiveness of the credit-line approach for support of CD4 equipment functionality in northern Uganda by Michael L. Kasusse, Nazarius M. Tumwesigye, Steven Aisu, Joseph K.B. Matovu, Rhoda Wanyenze

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Application of one health approach in training at Makerere University: experiences from the one health workforce project in Uganda by Edwinah Atusingwize, Rawlance Ndejjo, Gloria Tumukunde, Esther Buregyeya, Peninah Nsamba, Doreen Tuhebwe, Charles Drago Kato, Irene Naigaga, David Musoke, John David Kabasa, William Bazeyo

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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 by Aisha Nalugya, Juliet Kiguli, Solomon T. Wafula, Rebecca Nuwematsiko, Richard K. Mugambe, Patience Oputan, Arnold Tigaiza, John Bosco Isunju, Tonny Ssekamatte

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Help-seeking and challenges faced by transwomen following exposure to gender-based violence; a qualitative study in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda by Tonny Ssekamatte, Aisha Nalugya, John Bosco Isunju, Muyanga Naume, Patience Oputan, Juliet Kiguli, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Simon Peter S. Kibira, David Ssekamatte, Luisa Orza, Richard K. Mugambe, Rhoda K. Wanyenze

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Understanding the effect of gender-based violence on uptake and utilisation of HIV prevention, treatment, and care services among transgender women: a qualitative study in the grea... by Naume Muyanga, John Bosco Isunju, Tonny Ssekamatte, Aisha Nalugya, Patience Oputan, Juliet Kiguli, Simon Peter S. Kibira, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, David Ssekamatte, Richard K. Mugambe, Rhoda K. Wanyenze, Luisa Orza

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Do sexual expectancies and inhibitions predict high-risk sexual behaviours? Evidence from a cross-sectional survey among young psychoactive substance users in informal settlements... by Tonny Ssekamatte, Simon P. S. Kibira, Moses Tetui, John Bosco Isunju, Richard K. Mugambe, Solomon Tsebeni Wafula, Esther Buregyeya, Christine Kayemba Nalwadda, Justine Nnakate Bukenya, Rhoda K. Wanyenze

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Maternal and newborn health needs for women with walking disabilities; “the twists and turns”: a case study in Kibuku District Uganda by Rebecca R. Apolot, Elizabeth Ekirapa, Linda Waldman, Rosemary Morgan, Christine Aanyu, Aloysius Mutebi, Evelyne B. Nyachwo, Gloria Seruwagi, Suzanne N. Kiwanuka

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Effect of a participatory multisectoral maternal and newborn intervention on birth preparedness and knowledge of maternal and newborn danger signs among women in Eastern Uganda: a... by Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Moses Tetui, John Bua, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Aloysius Mutebi, Gertrude Namazzi, Suzanne Namusoke Kiwanuka, Peter Waiswa

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The Government Budget: An Overlooked Vehicle for Advancing Strategic Health Purchasing by Aloysius Ssennyonjo, Otieno Osoro, Freddie Ssengooba, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Chrispus Mayora, Richard Ssempala, Danielle Bloom

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The performance of community health workers in the management of multiple childhood infectious diseases in Lira, northern Uganda – a mixed methods cross-sectional study by Phillip Wanduru, Moses Tetui, Doreen Tuhebwe, Michael Ediau, Monica Okuga, Christine Nalwadda, Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Peter Waiswa, Elizeus Rutebemberwa

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Prevalence, intensity and factors associated with soil-transmitted helminths infections among preschool-age children in Hoima district, rural western Uganda by Silvestro Ojja, Stevens Kisaka, Michael Ediau, Doreen Tuhebwe, Angela N. Kisakye, Abdullah A. Halage, Richard K. Mugambe, Joan N. Mutyoba

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‘Nurture the sprouting bud; do not uproot it’. Using saving groups to save for maternal and newborn health: lessons from rural Eastern Uganda by Elizabeth Ekirapa-Kiracho, Ligia Paina, Rornald Muhumuza Kananura, Aloysius Mutebi, Pacuto Jane, Juliet Tumuhairwe, Moses Tetui, Suzanne N Kiwanuka

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Quality of Antenatal care services in eastern Uganda: implications for interventions by Moses Tetui, Elizabeth Kiracho Ekirapa, John Bua, Aloysius Mutebi, Raymond Tweheyo, Peter Waiswa

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Influence of community scorecards on maternal and newborn health service delivery and utilization by Elizabeth Ekirapa Kiracho, Noel Namuhani, Rebecca Racheal Apolot, Christine Aanyu, Aloysuis Mutebi, Moses Tetui, Suzanne N. Kiwanuka, Faith Adong Ayen, Dennis Mwesige, Ahmed Bumbha, Ligia Paina, David H. Peters

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Measles outbreak propagated by children congregating at water collection points in Mayuge District, eastern Uganda, July – October, 2016 by Robert Kaos Majwala, Lydia Nakiire, Daniel Kadobera, Alex Riolexus Ario, Joy Kusiima, Joselyn Annet Atuhairwe, Joseph K. B. Matovu, Bao-Ping Zhu

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