Browsing Research Articles by Author "Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth"
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Empowering communities through citizen science and participatory action research: implementation of a schistosomiasis communication campaign in Uganda
Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Huyse, Tine; Masquillier, Caroline; Nyakato, Viola Nilah; Poels, Karolien (Humanities and social sciences communications, 2024)Schistosomiasis is a water-related disease strongly linked with high-risk water and sanitation practices perpetuating disease transmission. In Uganda, despite health education and sensitisation efforts through communication ... -
Health-seeking behaviour regarding schistosomiasis treatment in the absence of a mass drug administration (MDA) program: the case of endemic communities along Lake Albert in Western Uganda
Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Nyakato, Viola Nilah; Huyse, Tine; Poels, Karolien; Masquillier, Caroline (BMC Public Health, 2023)Introduction: Schistosomiasis poses a serious public health problem and a social challenge affecting over 240 million people, the majority of whom live in sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward female genital schistosomiasis among community women and healthcare professionals in Kimpese region, Democratic Republic of Congo
Wambui, Cecilia Wangari; Madinga, Joule; Ashepet, Mercy Gloria; Anyolitho, Maxson Kenneth; Mitash, Patricki; Huyse, Tine (PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2024)Background: Chronic infection with Schistosoma haematobium causes female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), which leads to diverse lesions in the female genital tract and several complications, including infertility and a ...