Danstan Bagenda
Biographic Data
| ID | 1445661 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Danstan Bagenda |
| GIVEN NAMES | Danstan |
| FAMILY NAME | Bagenda |
| SIGNATURE | BAGENDA D |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nebraska Medical Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-3308-2562 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1998 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Exploring stressors impacting the mental health of refugee mothers in Lebanon during Covid-19 pandemic
This study analyzes stressors experienced by Syrian mothers in Lebanon in 2020 and emphasizes the necessity of addressing their distinct needs. Through in-depth interviews, it identifies stressors linked to living conditions in Lebanon, the economic crisis, health care access, and the impact of the pandemic. The study recommends that social workers should utilize and enhance existing support systems. It also recommends social policies facilitatin…
Child health and the implementation of Community and District-management Empowerment for Scale-up (Codes) in Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Uganda's district-level administrative units buttress the public healthcare system. In many districts, however, local capacity is incommensurate with that required to plan and implement quality health interventions. This study investigates how a district management strategy informed by local data and community dialogue influences health services. METHODS: A 3-year randomised controlled trial (RCT) comprised of 16 Ugandan districts t…
Improving child survival through a district management strengthening and community empowerment intervention
The UNICEF tools were adopted at district level and generally well perceived by the DHTs. The limited resources and fiscal decision space however can hinder implementation of prioritized activities. Community dialogues based on CRCs can bring service providers and the community together but need to be embedded in existing community structures for sustainability
Modelling the potential impact and cost of scaling-up male circumcision in resource poor settings
This study modelled estimates of the cost and impact of male circumcision (MC) under different scenarios using the Decision Maker's Program Planning Tool on data from Uganda. Results showed that the number of new adult HIV infections could be reduced by 23 000 if MC could be increased from the current 25% to 80% by 2015. The incidence of HIV could be reduced by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. If a scale up programme is to meet a targe…
Intrapartum and neonatal single-dose nevirapine compared with zidovudine for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 in Kampala, Uganda
We're trying to help our sickest people, not exploit them
"We're trying to help our sickest people, not exploit them." Reproductive Health Matters, 6(11), pp. 130–131
We're trying to help our sickest people, not exploit them
"We're trying to help our sickest people, not exploit them." Reproductive Health Matters, 6(11), pp. 130–131
We're trying to help our sickest people, not exploit them
"We're trying to help our sickest people, not exploit them." Reproductive Health Matters, 6(11), pp. 130–131
Intrapartum and neonatal single-dose nevirapine compared with zidovudine for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV-1 in Kampala, Uganda
Modelling the potential impact and cost of scaling-up male circumcision in resource poor settings
This study modelled estimates of the cost and impact of male circumcision (MC) under different scenarios using the Decision Maker's Program Planning Tool on data from Uganda. Results showed that the number of new adult HIV infections could be reduced by 23 000 if MC could be increased from the current 25% to 80% by 2015. The incidence of HIV could be reduced by 0.2 percentage points over the same period. If a scale up programme is to meet a targe…
Improving child survival through a district management strengthening and community empowerment intervention
The UNICEF tools were adopted at district level and generally well perceived by the DHTs. The limited resources and fiscal decision space however can hinder implementation of prioritized activities. Community dialogues based on CRCs can bring service providers and the community together but need to be embedded in existing community structures for sustainability
Child health and the implementation of Community and District-management Empowerment for Scale-up (Codes) in Uganda
INTRODUCTION: Uganda's district-level administrative units buttress the public healthcare system. In many districts, however, local capacity is incommensurate with that required to plan and implement quality health interventions. This study investigates how a district management strategy informed by local data and community dialogue influences health services. METHODS: A 3-year randomised controlled trial (RCT) comprised of 16 Ugandan districts t…
Exploring stressors impacting the mental health of refugee mothers in Lebanon during Covid-19 pandemic
This study analyzes stressors experienced by Syrian mothers in Lebanon in 2020 and emphasizes the necessity of addressing their distinct needs. Through in-depth interviews, it identifies stressors linked to living conditions in Lebanon, the economic crisis, health care access, and the impact of the pandemic. The study recommends that social workers should utilize and enhance existing support systems. It also recommends social policies facilitatin…
Medicine (5 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (2 works) · Community health (2 works) · Economic growth (2 works) · Empowerment (2 works) · Environmental health (2 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (2 works) · Nursing (2 works) · Political science (2 works) · Psychological intervention (2 works)