Exploring burn first aid knowledge and water lavage practices in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
We highlight inadequate BFA knowledge and practices among victims of burns, their caregivers, and the general population. Addressing these deficiencies through community-based initiatives is crucial to improving burn care in Uganda.
Authors
- Mercy Namazzi
- Derrick Kasozi
- Brian Kasagga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8292-7322)
- Rose Alenyo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8046-8487)
- Joseph Baruch Baluku (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5852-9674)
- Felix Bongomin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4515-8517)
- Emmanuel Elobu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1647-0616)
- Eria Muwanguzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5943-299X)
- Edris Wamala Kalanzi
- Darius Balumuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2992-9983)
- Sadiq Yusuf (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8256-5360)
Institutions
- Gulu University (UG)
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- Kampala International University (UG)
- Mulago Hospital (UG)
- Uganda Blood Transfusion Service (UG)
- International Hospital Kampala (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0318087
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.71