Community Perspectives on Primary Prevention of Rheumatic Heart Disease in Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

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 perceptions of pharyngitis and related healthcare use in a range of communities in Uganda.

Methods

We conducted six focus group discussions (FGD) in three districts that were representative of the country's socioeconomic and cultural heterogenetity. Participants were recruited from six villages (two per district), and FGDs were audio recorded, transcribed and translated into English. Deductive and inductive analysis of the transcripts was done via open axial and sequential codin

SUBMITTER: Nalubwama H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8782090 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature