Baraka Muvuka
Biographic Data
| ID | 6766544 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Baraka Muvuka |
| GIVEN NAMES | Baraka |
| FAMILY NAME | Muvuka |
| SIGNATURE | MUVUKA B |
| AFFILIATIONS | Porter Adventist Hospital |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0761-0365 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Correlates of HIV testing among men from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is a cornerstone in preventing HIV infections and accessing treatment for HIV. However, HIV testing remains low among men in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The purpose of this study was to assess the correlates of HIV testing among men in the DRC. Data from the 2014 DRC Demographic Health Survey were analyzed to assess the relationships between HIV testing and the correlates of HIV testing among…
Promoting Interdisciplinary, Participatory Approaches to Address Childhood Asthma Disparities in an Urban Black Community
Black children are twice as likely as non-Hispanic white children to have asthma due to an interplay of socioeconomic, historical, and industrial factors. The underlying socio-economic and structural inequities result in poor adherence to recommended asthma management treatments. National guidelines suggest asthma action plans (AAPs) as a tool for patient self-management, yet they remain underutilized. Boot Camp Translation (BCT), rooted in commu…
Depression Is Real
BCT offers a structured process for engaging stakeholders in developing culturally tailored health communication campaigns
Depression Is Real
Background: Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States. African Americans are disproportionately affected owing to systemic and sociocultural factors. Stigma, denial, and inadequate knowledge on depression are significant barriers to mental help seeking. Addressing mental health literacy can improve mental health knowledge, management, and outcomes. West Louisville, a predominantly African American community, is of particu…
Depression Is Real
Background: Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States. African Americans are disproportionately affected owing to systemic and sociocultural factors. Stigma, denial, and inadequate knowledge on depression are significant barriers to mental help seeking. Addressing mental health literacy can improve mental health knowledge, management, and outcomes. West Louisville, a predominantly African American community, is of particu…
Correlates of HIV testing among men from the Democratic Republic of Congo
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing is a cornerstone in preventing HIV infections and accessing treatment for HIV. However, HIV testing remains low among men in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The purpose of this study was to assess the correlates of HIV testing among men in the DRC. Data from the 2014 DRC Demographic Health Survey were analyzed to assess the relationships between HIV testing and the correlates of HIV testing among…
Promoting Interdisciplinary, Participatory Approaches to Address Childhood Asthma Disparities in an Urban Black Community
Black children are twice as likely as non-Hispanic white children to have asthma due to an interplay of socioeconomic, historical, and industrial factors. The underlying socio-economic and structural inequities result in poor adherence to recommended asthma management treatments. National guidelines suggest asthma action plans (AAPs) as a tool for patient self-management, yet they remain underutilized. Boot Camp Translation (BCT), rooted in commu…
Depression Is Real
BCT offers a structured process for engaging stakeholders in developing culturally tailored health communication campaigns
Depression Is Real
Background: Depression is the leading cause of disability in the United States. African Americans are disproportionately affected owing to systemic and sociocultural factors. Stigma, denial, and inadequate knowledge on depression are significant barriers to mental help seeking. Addressing mental health literacy can improve mental health knowledge, management, and outcomes. West Louisville, a predominantly African American community, is of particu…
Gerontology (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Community-based participatory research (3 works) · Environmental health (3 works) · Health equity (3 works) · Health Policy Implementation Science (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Participatory action research (3 works) · Political science (3 works)