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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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Are herbal photolarvicides efficient and safe to use in vector management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
brief
Health Research

Background: The resurgence of interest in larvicides for vector control, particularly in combating malaria, is driven by research demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing mosquito populations and malaria infection rates. Recent …

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Can decentralization of health services improve health service delivery in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
brief
Health Research

Background: Many developing countries face challenges in providing quality and equitable healthcare, especially to marginalized populations. Decentralization, a political reform aimed at reducing central influence and increasing local autonomy, has …

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LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP): factors associated with ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey of 48 districts
Opigo J, Kamya MR, Dorsey G, Staedke SG, Gonahasa S, Maiteki-Sebuguzi C, Rugnao S, Yeka A, Katureebe A, Kyohere M and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundLong-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a key malaria control intervention. To investigate factors associated with ownership and use of LLINs in Uganda, a cross-sectional community survey was conducted in March-June …

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Effects of Physical Activity on Breast Cancer Prevention: A Systematic Review
Gonçalves Ana Katherine, Dantas Florêncio Gilzandra Lira, de Atayde Silva Maria José Maissonnete, Cobucci Ricardo Ney, Giraldo Paulo César, Cote Nancy Michelle
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Observational studies have reported an association between physical activity and breast cancer risk reduction. This study aims to evaluate the effect of physical activity on breast cancer prevention. Methods: …

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Evidence for both innate and acquired mechanisms of protection from Plasmodium falciparum in children with sickle cell trait
Rosenthal PJ, Greenhouse B, Dorsey G, Maiteki-Sebuguzi C, Gong L, Hubbard AE, Drakeley CJ
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Sickle cell trait (HbAS) is known to be protective against Plasmodium falciparum malaria, but it is unclear when during the course of infection this protection occurs and whether protection is …

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Successfully treating refugees' post-traumatic stress symptoms in a Ugandan settlement with group cognitive behaviour therapy
Goninon E J, Kannis-Dymand L, Sonderegger R, Mugisha D, Lovell G P
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background:High rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are documented within refugee populations. Although research supports effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy (TF-CBT) among Western populations, little research exists for its …

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Factors influencing students' choices in considering rural radiography careers at Makerere University, Uganda
Gonzaga M.A., Kiguli-Malwadde E., Francis B., Rosemary B.K.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Utilisation of obstetric sonography at a peri-urban health centre in Uganda.
Byanyima R K, Gonzaga M A, Kiguli-Malwadde E, Businge F
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Listening to the voices: An exploratory study of the experiences of women diagnosed and living with breast cancer in Uganda
Gonzaga M A
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

AbstractIntroduction: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths amongst Ugandan women. Most women live through challenging andemotional experiences having been diagnosed with breast cancer. The purpose …

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A comparative analysis of memory B cell and antibody responses against Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein 1 in children and adults from Uganda
Gonzales S.J., Clarke K.N., Batugedara G., Braddom A.E., Garza R., Reyes R.A., Ssewanyana I., Garrison K.C., Ippolito G.C., Greenhouse B. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Memory B cells (MBCs) and plasma antibodies against Plasmodium falciparum merozoite antigens are important components of the protective immune response against malaria. To gain understanding of how responses against P. …

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Longitudinal analysis of FcRL5 expression and clonal relationships among classical and atypical memory B cells following malaria
Greenhouse B, Gonzales SJ, Bol S, Braddom AE, Sullivan R, Reyes RA, Ssewanyana I, Eggers E, Bunnik EM
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Chronic and frequently recurring infectious diseases, such as malaria, are associated with expanded populations of atypical memory B cells (MBCs). These cells are different from classical MBCs by the …

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