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A Qualitative Study of Patients' Experiences, Enablers and Barriers of Rheumatic Heart Disease Care in Uganda

Introduction: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a significant public health problem in countries with limited health resources. People living with RHD face numerous social challenges and have difficulty navigating ill-equipped health systems. This study sought to understand the impact of RHD on...

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Main Authors:	Hadija Nalubwama (Author), Jafesi Pulle (Author), Jenifer Atala (Author), Rachel Sarnacki (Author), Miriam Nakitto (Author), Rebecca Namara (Author), Andrea Beaton (Author), Rosemary Kansiime (Author), Rachel Mwima (Author), Emma Ndagire (Author), Emmy Okello (Author), David Watkins (Author)
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Published:	Ubiquity Press, 2023-02-01T00:00:00Z.
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