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Management of (expensive) medical equipment; lessons from other countries; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background: Effective health technology management (HTM) is essential for delivering safe, equitable, and quality health care. However, the rising costs of healthcare, driven in part by advancing medical technology, pose …

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What are the arrangement options for the accreditation of health service providers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background:National accreditation systems aim to provide accreditation services to healthcare facilities. Accreditation can be used at the national level for external assessment of health services and as a tool for …

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What are the effects of clinical pathways in cancer management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background:Disease or diagnosis (Cancer) management pathways may be divided into patient pathways and clinical pathways. A clinical pathway is a documented sequence of clinical interventions assisting a patient with a …

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What are the health effects (benefits and risks) of steam baths (Saunas); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background: Steam bathing, practiced globally and increasingly in Uganda, involves exposure to heat in a confined space. Despite its popularity, the health effects of steam bathing remain a concern for …

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What strategies can health systems in low-income settings employ for infection control; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background: Healthcare-associated infections are a significant concern, even in settings with better healthcare practices. Factors such as inadequate equipment, staff shortages, and insufficient knowledge contribute to the suboptimal compliance with …

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What are the key implementation considerations for the national immunization policy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2013
brief
Health Research

Background: Immunization is a critical public health intervention, significantly reducing the burden of infectious diseases. Effective implementation of immunization policies is essential to achieve desired health outcomes, including herd immunity.Rapid …

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Feasibility and Effects of task sharing and mhealth by VHTS in the prevention and control of hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Village Health Teams (VHTs) or Lay health workers have been shown to a play an important role of increasing access to healthcare within communities and homes for infectious diseases such …

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Potential impacts of Genetic modification of mosquitoes in the control and prevention of malaria on individuals, community and ecology;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Target Malaria is a not-for-profit research multi-national consortium in Africa and the United Kingdom that aims to develop and share technology for malaria control. In Uganda, the consortium partner is …

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Should All Research Participants be Paid for Participation in Research;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:There is a split of opinion among the bioethicists and researchers on whether research participants need to be paid for participation in research. The payment is typically in terms of …

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Strategies to improve the coverage of at least four antenatal care visits in Mukono district;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Attending more antenatal visits is associated with better maternal and neonatal outcomes, and skilled birth attendant at delivery. However, the Uganda demographic health survey 2016 estimates that 97% have attended …

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Malaria reduction drives childhood stunting decline in Uganda: a mixed-methods country case study
Waiswa P, Kajjura RB, Keats EC, Ataullahjan A, Islam M, Cheng B, Somaskandan A, Charbonneau KD, Confreda E, Jardine R and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Uganda has achieved a considerable reduction in childhood stunting over the past 2 decades, although accelerated action will be needed to achieve 2030 targets. Objectives This study assessed the …

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Chest closure without drainage after open patent ductus arteriosus ligation in Ugandan children: A non blinded randomized controlled trial
Izudi J, Obuku EA, Oketcho M, Mwambu T, Kebba N
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is clinical equipoise regarding post-operative management of patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) without insertion of a chest drain. This study evaluated post operative outcomes of chest closure …

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Trends of major disease outbreaks in the african region, 2003­2007
Kebede Senait, Duale Sambe, Yokouide Allarangar, Alemu Wondimagegnehu
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Communicable disease outbreaks cause millions of deaths throughout Sub-Saharan Africa each year. Most of the diseases causing epidemics in the region have been nearly eradicated or brought under control …

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Expenditures on health research in sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To estimate the sources of funds for health research (revenue) and the uses of these funds (expenditure). Design A structured questionnaire was used to solicit financial information from health …

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Research and its governance in health research institutions in Sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective:To describe governance and stewardship of research in health research institutions in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. Design: A structured questionnaire was used to solicit information on governance …

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Research output of health research institutions and its use in 42 Sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson, Mbondji Peter Ebongue
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE:To describe and analyse research output from surveyed national health research institutions in Africa.DESIGN: The survey used a structured questionnaire to solicit information from 847 health research institutions in 42 …

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Surveying the knowledge landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa: Methodology
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To describe in detail the methods followed in each of the qualitative and quantitative surveys of national health information; research and knowledge systems and research institutions. Design Cross-sectional surveys. …

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The African Health Observatory and national health observatories as platforms for strengthening health information systems in sub-Saharan Africa
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Piexoto Miguel, Sambo Luis Gomes
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The way forward - narrowing the knowledge gap in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen health systems:Editorials
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson, Piexoto Miguel
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner violence against women in East Africa: multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health survey
Kebede SA, Weldesenbet AB, Tusa BS
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Violence against women is a significant public health problem, and human rights abuse, and is associated with multiple adverse physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health effects. The current study …

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