On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern requiring global attention and action by heads of state. On the 30th, of March 2020, Uganda confirmed its first SARS-CoV-2 infection in a traveller from the United Arab Emirates. By April 15, 2020, 54 cases had been reported in the country, (Migisha, R., Kwesiga, B., Mirembe, B. B., & Amanya, G., et al…2020). In Uganda, a lockdown was announced by President Yoweri Museveni on 1st April, and it entered into force a few days later after the announcement the lockdown also involved the closure, among others, of universities, and recreational spaces (including sports clubs). To investigate the effects of COVID-19 lockdown effects on behavior change among students of Africa Renewal University.

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