Authors: Turner, J. S., Kyobutungi, V., Ayozu, H., D’Sa, N., & Jordans, M. J. D.
- Education
- Research and analysis
Increasing school attendance and retention in refugee settings: Participatory development of the SchoolLinks intervention
31 Aug 2026
This study aimed to develop an intervention to improve consistent school attendance in participation with caregivers, teachers, and other stakeholders, in refugee settings in Uganda.
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