Investigators

Study information

• Research Area: COVID-19
• Research type: Healthcare providers working in refugee camps in Rwanda. Refugees living in camps in Rwanda
• Start date: May 15, 2020
• End date: Dec 15, 2020

Study aim of the objectives

Most COVID-19 preventive measures are not easily applied in refugee camp settings, especially lockdown, social distancing, and regular handwashing. Thus, strong measures must be put in place to protect this vulnerable group from the COVID-19 pandemic. Current study aims to assess COVID-19 risk factors among refugees in Rwanda and establish best practices to prevent or mitigate COVID-19 in refugee camps based on views of healthcare providers working in refugee camps. The study also aims to review health data to identify comorbidities that could aggravate the symptoms and COVID-19 disease course.

Study setting/Area (Location)

Refugee camps in Rwanda: Kiziba, Gihembe, Nyabiheke, Kigeme, Mugombwa, and Mahama.

Implementing institution

Mount Kenya University-Rwanda

Department/Division

NA

Impact on Policy

Study implementation progress

Ethical Review Process