Community Perspectives on Primary Prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Uganda

• Main Authors: Hadija Nalubwama (Author), Emma Ndagire (Author), Rachel Sarnacki (Author), Jenifer Atala (Author), Andrea Beaton (Author), Rosemary Kansiime (Author), Rachel Mwima (Author), Emmy Okello (Author), David Watkins (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Ubiquity Press, 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Untreated streptococcal pharyngitis is a precursor to rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and remains a significant public health issue in many countries. Understanding local determinants of treatment-seeking behaviors can help tailor RHD prevention programs. Objective: We sought to elicit per...