Strategies to control the transmission of Covid -19 in Ugandan schools
Schools can control increased levels of transmissions of Covid – 19 effectively without learners losing time in school. The Covid-19 pandemic is a dynamic and evolving context influenced by the potential spread of a variant like delta or omicron. Vaccination of learners and teachers is the most effective strategy in controlling transmissions, and considerations […]
How to involve males in preventing teenage pregnancies in the communities of Kamuli
It is crucial that programs seeking to reduce and or prevent teenage pregnancies incorporate effective strategies to involve males. The citizen panels conducted by ACRES showed that males feel left out and need to be involved. However, such strategies should consider contextual issues such as factors related to the increase in the rate of […]
How to promote exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda’s informal economy
There is limited evidence on strategies to inform exclusive breastfeeding in the informal economy. The strategies are multi-pronged and rely on engagement, advocacy and lobbying as policies and regulations of this economy remain a challenge in Uganda.
Increasing access to family planning health services in areas with limited access in Kalungu district
Many strategies to reduce the unmet need for family planning health services are identified; the evidence majorly highlights that increased knowledge of family planning will increase the likelihood of a person using the service. Availability of the family planning health service does not necessarily mean utilization; besides, many misconceptions and poor attitudes are associated […]
Factors influencing high crime rates in ghetto settings in Kampala, Uganda
Factors that influence participation in crime within ghettos are complex. These factors can be conceptualized to operate at and between different levels, such as individual, peer, family, school, community, or societal. These factors interact with broader, including socio-economic and political issues to tip participation.
Challenges for implementing Home-Based Care and measures to address these challenges during COVID-19 in Uganda
Home-Based Care in Uganda needs to be prioritized in case of a future pandemic; its effectiveness in decongesting health facilities and creating relief for health workers to focus on critical patients has been observed in scientific research. Various factors would facilitate the application of HBC in Uganda. However, faced with various challenges, such as […]
