Publications by authors named "Maniple Everd Bikaitwoha"

Background: Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among men in the world. Uganda and Zimbabwe have been reported to have highest incidence rates of prostate cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. There are no urologists and no prostate cancer diagnostic facilities in rural communities in south western Uganda.

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Background: Vaginal fistula (VF) affects 2-3 million women globally, with the majority in Africa. In Uganda, it's 2%, with western Uganda having the highest prevalence. Major predisposing factors for refugee women include health system breakdowns and sexual violence during conflict.

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Background: Staffing of health services ought to consider the workload experienced to maximize efficiency. However, this is rarely the case, due to lack of an appropriate approach. The World Health Organization (WHO) developed and has promoted the Workload Indicators of Staffing Need (WISN) methodology globally.

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Article Synopsis
  • Most women in Mayuge (96.8%) have limited cervical cancer literacy, indicating a need for targeted health education programs.
  • The study assessed functional health literacy in five domains: prior knowledge, oral, print, numeracy, and e-health among 400 women aged 18-65.
  • Factors associated with cervical cancer literacy and awareness of preventive services were also evaluated, highlighting gaps in knowledge that can inform future health communication strategies.
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