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Challenges and Opportunities Female Entrepreneurs Face in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
2024
brief, Rapid Evidence Review
Health Research

Despite making nearly half of the world's population, women are underrepresented in every industry. A nation's overall development greatly depends on the economic empowerment of women. Despite this, prejudice, a …

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The role of social media in accessing and utilizing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among adolescents and youths in Lower and Middle-Income Countries
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
2024
brief, Rapid Evidence Review
Health Research

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental to universal health coverage (UHC) and ensuring that all individuals can access and receive quality health services and information, without discrimination …

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Are hospital-based Emergency Medical Services effective and efficient; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Effective Emergency Medical Services (EMS) aim to provide timely care for medical emergencies, including pre-hospital care, transfer, and in-hospital treatment. A well-coordinated, designed, and locally appropriate system is crucial …

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How can Community Health Workers be used to empower communities; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Community empowerment enables people to increase control over their lives and decisions, implying ownership and action towards social and developmental change. Effective empowerment strategies build on authentic participation, autonomy …

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How safe is the practice of Reflexology; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. While its popularity has increased, the safety of reflexology has not …

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What are the best methods for involving patients in health system decision-making in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: The involvement of patients and the community in health care is widely acknowledged for its potential to improve the availability and relevance of health services and to promote participative …

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What are the effects and guidelines of mass immunization of health workers against Hepatitis B; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Hepatitis B is a major global occupational health hazard, with healthcare workers having a higher prevalence of HBV infection than the general population. Vaccination is recommended to reduce the …

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What does policy implementation monitoring entail; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background:Monitoring is essential for policymakers, government officials, development managers, and civil society to learn from past experiences, improve service delivery and plan and allocate resources. In addition, it helps to …

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What is the appropriate malaria treatment for a low-income endemic country like Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: The treatment of malaria in endemic, low-income countries is complicated by increasing resistance to anti-malarial medicines and challenges in accessing these medicines. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued …

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What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the spread of HIV and manage HIV/AIDS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: HIV/AIDS prevention and management requires a multi-pronged approach, including clinical and public health interventions.Rapid Response Question: What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the …

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Diagnostic accuracy of GeneXpert MTB/RIF in musculoskeletal tuberculosis: High sensitivity in tissue samples of HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected patients
Held M, Laubscher M, Workman L, Zar H. J, Dunn R
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. GeneXpert MTB/RIF is useful for the diagnosis of pulmonary TB in adults, but there is limited evidence on its usefulness in extrapulmonary TB.Objectives. To investigate the diagnostic accuracy of …

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Entomological surveillance following a long-lasting insecticidal net universal coverage campaign in Midwestern Uganda
Abeku TA, Helinski MEH, Nuwa A, Protopopoff N, Feldman M, Ojuka P, Oguttu DW, Meek S
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: A universal coverage campaign (UCC) with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) was implemented in four districts in Midwestern Uganda in 2009-2010. Entomological surveys were carried out to monitor changes in …

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Impact of a behaviour change communication programme on net durability in eastern Uganda
Acosta A, Helinski MH, Namara G, Koenker H, Kilian A, Hunter G, Scandurra L, Selby RA, Mulondo K, Fotheringham M and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The importance of net durability and the average useful life of a net is increasingly recognized as one of the critical factors that determine how often nets need to …

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Neonatal resuscitation practices in Uganda: a video observational study
Hellden D, Hook SM, Pejovic NJ, Mclellan D, Lubulwa C, Tylleskar T, Alfven T
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Neonatal mortality, often due to birth asphyxia, remains stubbornly high in sub-Saharan Africa. Guidelines for neonatal resuscitation, where achieving adequate positive pressure ventilation (PPV) is key, have been implemented …

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2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Helle Thorning-Schmidt Joy Phumaphi
2021
Generic
Health Research

In the 2019-21 strategic period, the End Violence Partnership saw a growth in demand for evidence-based solutions for ending violence against children. This is illustrated by the steady stream of …

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Leveraging HIV care to control hypertension in eastern Uganda: A fidelity evaluation by direct observation
Heller D.J., Nakitende A., Kazi D.S., Charlebois E., Kwarisiima D., Mwangwa F., Havlir D., Kahn J.G.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Hypertension (HTN) is the leading risk factor for human mortality worldwide. In Uganda, adult HTN prevalence is more than 27%, with under 10% aware of their diagnosis - of …

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV: effective and underused: CMAJ
Hempel Amanda, MD, Biondi Mia J, PhD NP-PHC, Baril Jean-Guy, MD, Tan Darrell H S, MD PhD
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Hempel et al discuss pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV. PrEP is a highly effective modality for HIV prevention that can be prescribed by generalists. PrEP should be offered to patients …

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Nutritional status of children living in a community with high HIV prevalence in rural Uganda: a cross-sectional population- based survey
Henderson C W
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

objectives To assess the nutritional status of children in a rural community with high HIV prevalencein rural Uganda and to examine the impact of HIV infection at the individual and …

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