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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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Global Palliative Care Education in the Time of COVID-19
Namukwaya E, Glass M, Rana S, Coghlan R, Lerner ZI, Harrison JD, Stoltenberg M, Humphreys J
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the need for health care providers skilled in rapid and flexible decision making effective and anticipatory leadership, and in dealing with trauma …

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Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from six national phone surveys
Kanyanda S, Markhof Y, Wollburg P, Zezza A
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives To estimate the willingness to accept a COVID-19 vaccine in six sub-Saharan African countries and identify differences in acceptance across countries and population groups. Design Cross-country comparable, descriptive study …

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A criteria-based audit to improve early postnatal care in Jinja, Uganda
Kanyunyuzi Annette Evelyn, Namukombe Ekong Elizabeth, Namukwaya Regina Eve, Lwasa Namala Alex, Mudondo Loy, Mwebaza Enid, Smyth Rebecca
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Globally, 50% of maternal deaths and 40% ofneonatal deaths occur within 24 hours of birth, notably indeveloping countries. (Khanal et al, 2014). The provision ofpostnatal care in Uganda is …

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Examining Social Networks of Infant and Young Child Caregiving in Uganda and Its Association with Maternal Depression
Kao Chien-Wen
2020
Dissertation
Health Research

Despite the growing global momentum and commitment to addressing child malnutrition over the past few decades, undernutrition in children remains a global health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries …

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HIV-1 Subtype Distribution Trends and Evidence of Transmission Clusters Among Incident Cases in a Rural Clinical Cohort in Southwest Uganda, 2004-2010
Levin J, Kaleebu P, Kapaata A, Lyagoba F, Ssemwanga D, Magambo B, Nanyonjo M, Mayanja BN, Mugasa C, Parry CM
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

The high diversity of HIV-1 has been shown to affect disease progression, transmission, and response to antiretroviral therapy and may influence HIV vaccine design. We describe the distribution trends of …

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Contribution of Environment Sample-Based Detection to Ebola Outbreak Management
Formenty P, Kapetshi J, Fausther-Bovendo H, Corbett C, Leung A, Ait-Ikhlef K, Nsio J, Aruna A, Kebela Ilunga B, Muyembe JJ and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Detection of chains of transmission is critical to interrupt Ebola virus (EBOV) outbreaks. For >25 years, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction performed on biological fluids has been the reference …

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Successful Priority Setting in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Framework for Evaluation
Kapiriri Lydia, Martin Douglas K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Priority setting remains a big challenge for health managers and planners, yet there is paucity of literature on evaluating priority setting. The purpose of this paper is to present a …

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Beyond cost-effectiveness, morbidity and mortality: a comprehensive evaluation of priority setting for HIV programming in Uganda
Kwesiga B, Kapiriri L, Lee NM, Wallace LJ
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundWhile there has been progress in controlling the HIV epidemic, HIV still remains a disease of global concern. Some of the progress has been attributed to increased public awareness and …

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Priority setting for disease outbreaks in Uganda: A case study evaluating the process
Kapiriri L, LaRose LB
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Priority setting (PS) and resource allocation during health emergencies are key factors influencing an effective response. However, there is limited understanding of how priorities and resource allocation during disease outbreaks …

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