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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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Identifying challenges in the use of urine-diverting toilets: A case study from Rukungiri Municipality (S.W. Uganda)
Kamuteera E, Trimmer J, Carpenter J, Girod C
2013
Conference Proceedings
Health Research

In Rukungiri Municipality, the installation of pit latrines is hindered by limited space, rocky soils, and ahigh water table. A limited water supply eliminates flush toilets as a feasible option. …

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Exposure to multiple parasites is associated with the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa
Newton Charles R., Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina, Nutman Thomas B., KamuyuGathoni, Bottomley Christian, Mageto James, Lowe Brett, Wilkins Patricia P., Noh John C., Ngugi Anthony K. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Epilepsy is common in developing countries, and it is often associated with parasitic infections. We investigated the relationship between exposure to parasitic infections, particularly multiple infections and active …

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Cultural adaptation and validation of Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 version in Uganda: A small-scale study
Kamwesiga Julius T, von Koch Lena, Kottorp Anders, Guidetti Susanne
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge is scarce about the impact of stroke in Uganda, and culturally adapted, psychometrically testedpatient-reported outcome measures are lacking. The Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 is recommended, but it has …

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Experiences of using mobile phones in everyday life among persons with stroke and their families in Ugandaâa qualitative study
Kamwesiga J T, Tham K, Guidetti S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of using mobile phones in everyday life after stroke, among persons with stroke and their family members. …

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The impact of stroke on people living in central Uganda: A descriptive study
Kamwesiga JT, von Kock LK, Eriksson GM, Guidetti SGE
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge about perceived impact of stroke on everyday life as well as rehabilitation needs after stroke in Uganda is necessary to identify and develop rehabilitation interventions.Objectives: To explore and …

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The Perceived Impact of Stroke and Feasibility of a Mobile Phone Supported ADL Intervention in Uganda
Kamwesiga Julius Tunga
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

Background: Rehabilitation after stroke in Uganda is limited due to poor infrastructure, inadequate number of professionals and the poor socio-economic situation of the people. A sizeable number of patients with …

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Prevalence of antibodies to Brucella species in commercial raw bovine milk in Southwestern Uganda
Bazira J, Orikiriza P, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Boum Y, Taseera K, Iramiot J S, Ojuka P, Kamwine M, Ikiriza S, Atwebembeire J and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesThe purpose and objective of this research was to explore the prevalence of antibodies against Brucella species in raw milk samples collected in Southwestern Uganda, one of the biggest milk …

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Efficacy and safety of three regimens for the prevention of malaria in young HIV-exposed Ugandan children: a randomized controlled trial
Achan J, Kakuru A, Mwangwa F, Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Rosenthal PJ, Dorsey G, Bigira V, Huang LS and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for HIV-exposed infants until breastfeeding ends and HIV infection has been excluded. Extending prophylaxis with a focus on preventing malaria may be beneficial in high …

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