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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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Monitoring the treatment and health of patients accessing HIV care in low and middle-income countries
Hoskins S. J.
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Monitoring patient health in low and middle-income country HIV care programmes is challenging, as, without evidence, measurement tools derived from high-income country studies have been adapted and paper-based monitoring systems …

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Evaluating the systems used to monitor HIV populations accessing therapy and care in low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Kaleebu Pontiano, Jahn Andreas, HoskinsSusan, Somi Geoffrey, Semenenko Igor, Kirungi Wilford, Phiri Sam, Malyuta Ruslan, Fakoya Ade, Weller Ian and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVES:<BR>The scale-up of delivery of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low-income and middle-income countries has been coupled with the collection of data aimed at monitoring the welfare of the …

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As-Needed Vs Immediate Etoposide Chemotherapy in Combination With Antiretroviral Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate AIDS-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma in Resource-Limited Settings: A5264/AMC-067 Randomized Clinical Trial
Orem Jackson, Hosseinipour Mina C., Kang Minhee, Krown Susan E., Bukuru Aggrey, Umbleja Triin, Martin Jeffrey N., Godfrey Catherine, Hoagland Brenda, Mwelase Noluthando and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Background:<BR>Mild-to-moderate AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma (KS) often responds to antiretroviral therapy (ART) alone; the role of chemotherapy is unclear. We assessed the impact of immediate vs as-needed oral etoposide …

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Effect of an expansion in private sector provision of contraceptive supplies on horizontal inequity in modern contraceptive use: evidence from Africa and Asia
Hotchkiss DR, Godha D, Do M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: One strategic approach available to policy makers to improve the availability of reproductive and child health care supplies and services as well as the sustainability of programs is to …

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Onchocerciasis associated epilepsy: An important neglected public health problem
Colebunders R., Hotterbeekx A., Menon S., Siewe J.F.N.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Neuroinflammation and Not Tauopathy Is a Predominant Pathological Signature of Nodding Syndrome
Colebunders R, Hotterbeekx A, Idro R, Lammens M, Akun PR, Lukande R, Akena G, Nath A, Taylor J, Olwa F and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Nodding syndrome (NS) is an epileptic disorder occurring in children in African onchocerciasis endemic regions. Here, we describe the pathological changes in 9 individuals from northern Uganda who died with …

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Neurological manifestations in Onchocerca volvulus infection: A review
Hotterbeekx An, Ssonko Vivian Namale, Oyet William, Lakwo Thomson, Idro Richard
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Human onchocerciasis, caused by infection by the filarial nematode Onchocerca volvulus, is a major neglected public health problem that affects millions of people in the endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa …

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Introduction of &bgr;;-Carotene-Rich Orange Sweet Potato in Rural Uganda Resulted in Increased Vitamin A Intakes among Children and Women and Improved Vitamin A Status among Children
Ndeezi Grace, Hotz Christine, Loechl Cornelia, Lubowa Abdelrahman, Tumwine James K., Masawi Agnes Nandutu, Baingana Rhona, Carriquiry Alicia, de Brauw Alan, Meenakshi Jonnalagadda V. and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of -carotene-rich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented among Ugandan …

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Introduction of beta-Carotene-Rich Orange Sweet Potato in Rural Uganda Resulted in Increased Vitamin A Intakes among Children and Women and Improved Vitamin A Status among Children
Gilligan DO, Ndeezi G, Tumwine JK, Hotz C, Loechl C, Lubowa A, Masawi AN, Baingana R, Carriquiry A, de Brauw A and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of beta-carotenerich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented among Ugandan …

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Introduction of I²-carotene-rich orange sweet potato in rural Uganda resulted in increased vitamin A intakes among children and women and improved vitamin A status among children
Ndeezi Grace, Hotz Christine, Loechl Cornelia, Lubowa Abdelrahman, Tumwine James K., Baingana Rhona, Carriquiry Alicia, de Brauw Alan, Meenakshi Jonnalagadda V., Gilligan Daniel O. and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of I²-carotene-rich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented …

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