Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005)

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Public Health Campaigns and Tuberculosis Awareness in Urban Slums of Kampala, Uganda: A Longitudinal Study

Sserunkuma Okello, Department of Internal Medicine, Makerere University, Kampala Bobiwoje Oyakhilome, Uganda Christian University, Mukono Kizza Besigye, Makerere University, Kampala Tumwaffe Nabwami, Mbarara University of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18807452
Published: January 3, 2005

Abstract

Urban slums in Kampala, Uganda, face high rates of tuberculosis (TB), highlighting the need for effective public health interventions. A longitudinal study design was employed to assess changes in TB knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors through pre- and post-campaign surveys administered annually. Significant increases were observed in the proportion of respondents who recognised TB symptoms (from 45% to 68%) and knew where to seek care (from 30% to 42%), with a notable drop in stigma towards individuals with TB (from 70% to 55%). Public health campaigns significantly enhanced TB awareness and addressed stigmatization, contributing to improved screening practices. Continued support for ongoing public health initiatives is recommended to sustain these improvements. Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Sserunkuma Okello, Bobiwoje Oyakhilome, Kizza Besigye, Tumwaffe Nabwami (2005). Public Health Campaigns and Tuberculosis Awareness in Urban Slums of Kampala, Uganda: A Longitudinal Study. African Hepatobiliary Surgery, Vol. 2005 No. 1 (2005). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18807452

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African GeographyPublic Health CampaignsTuberculosis ScreeningUrban SlumsLongitudinal StudyCommunity EngagementEpidemiology

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