Community Perspectives on Primary Prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Uganda
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...
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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) |
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2022-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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