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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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Comparing the accuracy of brief versus long depression screening instruments which have been validated in low and middle income countries: A systematic review
Akena Dickens, Musisi Seggane, Joska John, Obuku Ekwaro A., Amos Taryn, Stein Dan J.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Given the high prevalence of depression in primary health care (PHC), the use of screening instruments has been recommended. Both brief and long depression screening instruments have been validated …

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The association between depression, quality of life, and the health care expenditure of patients with diabetes mellitus in Uganda
Akena D, Kadama P, Ashaba S, Akello C, Kwesiga B, Rejani L, Okello J, Mwesiga EK, Obuku EA
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Depression is one of the commonest neuropsychiatric disorders in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and is associated with poor glycaemic control, vascular complications, a low quality of life and …

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Traditional knowledge in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention program in northern Uganda
Akena F A
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Ugandaâs health care sector is choking with various challenges, such as poor physical infra-structure, inadequate professionals to run the few existing health centers, poor culture of adherenceto professional ethical standards …

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Sensitivity and specificity of the Akena Visual Depression Inventory (AViDI-18) in Kampala (Uganda) and Cape Town (South Africa)
Stein DJ, Akena D, Joska J
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundVisual scales may be particularly useful in screening for depression in patients with low literacy. However, few have been validated and none are in common use.AimModification and validation of a …

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Clinical outcomes among individuals with a first episode psychosis attending Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital in Uganda: a longitudinal cohort study. A study protocol for a longitudinal cohort study
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Akena D, Kadama P, Semeere A, Mwesiga E, Basangwa D
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Psychotic disorders significantly contribute to high morbidity and mortality. In high-income countries, the predictors of mortality, relapse and barriers to care among patients with first episode psychoses (FEP) have …

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Aspects morpho-fonctionnels cardiaques de l'enfant drepanocytaire homozygote
Aketi L. L, Lumbala K. P, Shiku D. J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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P261âFollow-up assessment of participants with urethral discharge syndrome in Kampala, Uganda: Lessons learned for future STI control Interventions
Kiragga A, Parkes-Ratanshi R, Aketoko A Onzia, Hamill M, Manabe Y, Gaydos C, Melendez J, Nakku-Joloba E, Zawedde A, Kyambadde P
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundAfter effective treatment, persons diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infections (STI) are encouraged to modify behavior and notify partners. In resource-limited settings (RLS), follow-up assessment is limited by a variety …

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Flavivirus NS1 structures reveal surfaces for associations with membranes and the immune system
Akey D L, Brown W C, Dutta S, Konwerski J, Jose J, Jurkiw T J, DelProposto J, Ogata C M, Skiniotis G, Kuhn R J and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Flaviviruses, the human pathogens responsible for dengue fever, West Nile fever, tick-borne encephalitis, and yellow fever, are endemic in tropical and temperate parts of the world. The flavivirus nonstructural protein …

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Infliximab; an Anti-TNF-Alpha Agent; Improves Left Atrial Abnormalities in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Preliminary Results : Cardiovascular Topic
Akif Ozturk Mehme, Ekrem Yeter, Gokhan Vural Mustafa, Goksal Keskin, Mehmet Dogan, Suha Cetin
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In the current prospective study; we addressed the impact of RA on left atrial (LA) function and …

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Outcome of non-operative management of femoral shaft fractures in children
Akinyoola A. L, Orekha O. O, Taiwo F. O, Odunsi A. O
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Femoral shaft fractures are common injuries in childhood. There is paucity of information on their presentation and outcome of the available treatment methods in the African population. This study …

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