Completed project
Mapping Podoconiosis Across Uganda
Population-based research on the geographical distribution and risk of podoconiosis across twelve Ugandan districts.
- Status
- Completed
- Coverage
- Twelve districts in Uganda
- Design
- Population-based cross-sectional survey
- Support
- Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom — £87,000
Why Mapping Matters
Podoconiosis is a non-infectious cause of lower-limb lymphoedema associated with prolonged exposure to irritant soils. The research addressed gaps in understanding of its distribution and recognition within health services.
Study Aim and Design
The project used a population-based cross-sectional survey across twelve districts representing major affected regions of Uganda. Its aim was to establish the spatial distribution and risk of podoconiosis.
Using the Evidence
Mapping affected communities can inform where prevention, care and further investigation are needed. Findings on prevalence, geographical distribution and risk factors are presented in the publication below.
Research Publication
A related publication is Podoconiosis in Uganda: prevalence, geographical distribution and risk factors, published in Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in 2024. Read the publication. DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trae046.
Funding
The project received a grant of £87,000 from the Wellcome Trust, United Kingdom.