Joana Nakiggala
Biographic Data
| ID | 7748595 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Joana Nakiggala |
| GIVEN NAMES | Joana |
| FAMILY NAME | Nakiggala |
| SIGNATURE | NAKIGGALA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | Makerere University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4699-8756 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine among brothel-based female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda
The study revealed a low prevalence of hepatitis B vaccine uptake among FSWs, with less than a tenth completing the three-dose schedule. Therefore, enhancing screening programs, expanding outreach initiatives, and tailoring services to accommodate nontraditional work hours while leveraging peer networks can significantly improve vaccine uptake and reduce hepatitis B transmission in this high-risk population
Distribution of Hepatitis B prevention services in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global public health challenge especially in low-and-middle income countries. Although there are significant global and national efforts to control Hepatitis B, equitable distribution and access to prevention services such as testing and vaccination remains a challenge. Efforts to increase access are hindered by inadequate evidence on the availability and distribution of HBV services. This c…
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Distribution of Hepatitis B prevention services in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection remains a significant global public health challenge especially in low-and-middle income countries. Although there are significant global and national efforts to control Hepatitis B, equitable distribution and access to prevention services such as testing and vaccination remains a challenge. Efforts to increase access are hindered by inadequate evidence on the availability and distribution of HBV services. This c…
Uptake of the hepatitis B vaccine among brothel-based female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda
The study revealed a low prevalence of hepatitis B vaccine uptake among FSWs, with less than a tenth completing the three-dose schedule. Therefore, enhancing screening programs, expanding outreach initiatives, and tailoring services to accommodate nontraditional work hours while leveraging peer networks can significantly improve vaccine uptake and reduce hepatitis B transmission in this high-risk population
Environmental health (2 works) · HBsAg (2 works) · Hepatitis (2 works) · Hepatitis B (2 works) · Hepatitis B vaccine (2 works) · Hepatitis B virus (2 works) · Hepatitis B Virus Studies (2 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Vaccination (2 works) · Biostatistics (1 work)