ALERTs in Covid-19
Adherence, Lived Experiences and Resilient Transformation among “slumdwellers” (ALERTs) in COVID-19:
A study of Ki-Mombasa and Kabalagala-Kataba slums in Kampala.
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The research project seeks to develop evidence – from a sociobehavioral perspective – of how Ugandan COVID19 guidelines operate, are being perceived, experienced in practice and potential barriers to their adherence and compliance among urban slum communities in Kampala.
Background
COVID-19 is a new epidemic and there is a dearth of knowledge on its clinical, economic, social and long-term effects and outcomes on the urban poor. High levels of non-compliance to preventive guidelines have been observed; as people in slums try to adjust lifestyles within their reality of largely impoverished and crowded living circumstances. A possible explanation for observed non-adherence could be poor public perception and ownership of the national response, including related guidelines. Uganda’s approach to containing COVID-19 has been described as largely top-down, limited in community consultation or participation. This study will generate evidence on the experiences of Uganda’s urban poor during COVID-19, their perception of [COVID-19] risk, adherence to policy guidelines and local innovations for survival.
About the Research
- The study is a mixed methods cross-sectional assessment of COVID 19 experiences among people living in Kampala slums
- The empirical data will inform a behavioral intervention design
- The study sites are Ki-Mombasa and Kabalagala Kataba slums in Kampala, Uganda
Expected Outcomes
- The study will generate evidence on the COVID 19 pandemic among communities living in Ugandan slums.
- Study findings will inform responsive policy and guidelines to improve their health and wellbeing.
- Evidence from the study will inform the design of tailored and robust community-led interventions for health and wellbeing.
- The study team will support community members and other key stakeholders implement these interventions in a sustainable manner
- Creation of lasting, impactful and solution-oriented partnerships between academia and research institutions like Makerere and Gulu Universities with other key stakeholders working with and in Uganda’s informal settlements.
About the Research Team
Dr Gloria Seruwagi
Principal Investigator (PI)
Project Contacts
- Gloria Seruwagi, (B.SWSA, MPH, PhD), Centre for Health and Social Economic Improvement (CHASE-i)
- Prof. Stephen Lawoko (B.Stat, M. Stat, PhD), Gulu University, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine
3. Catherine Nakidde (BSc., MA, MPH) Centre for Health and Social Economic Improvement (CHASE-i), Makerere University
4. Hilda Namakula (BA., MA) Centre for Health and Social Economic Improvement (CHASE-i), Makerere University
5. Dr Eric Lugada (MBChB, PhD), Centre for Health and Social Economic Improvement (CHASE-i), Makerere University
Funding: This study is funded by The Government of Uganda, through the Makerere University Research and Innovations Fund (MakRIF).
Project Partners
Related:
- ALERTs has a nested study on “Education in COVID-19” which you can read more about here.
