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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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Antibiotic susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus in suppurative lesions in Lacor Hospital, Uganda
Kitara LD, Anywar AD, Acullu D, Odongo-Aginya E, Aloyo J, Fendu M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Staphylococcus aureus, a mainly acquired hospital infection is responsible for many suppurative lesions and has demonstrated the ability of developing resistance to many antimicrobial agents leading to life threatening …

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Boda Boda Injuries in Gulu Regional Hospital, Northern Uganda
Kitara D L
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background:Trauma is the commonest indication for surgical admission in Gulu Hospital in Northern Uganda. The situation was made worst by the conflict between the government of Uganda and the LRA. …

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Buruli ulcers in gulu regional referral hospital, northern uganda: Case report
Kitara D.L., Bwangamoi P.O., Odongo-Aginya E.I.
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Domestic violence in Gulu, Northern Uganda
Kitara D L, Odongkara B M, Anywar D A, Atim P, Amone C, Komakech D
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: When guns fell silent in the post conflict northern Uganda, another form ofphysical injuries has come in place, Domestic Violence also commonly referred to as Genderbased violence. This injury …

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HIV/AIDS stigmatization, the reason for poor access to hiv counseling and testing (HCT) among the youths in Gulu (Uganda)
Kitara D. L, Aloyo J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

HIV/AIDS-related stigma still exists in many communities in Uganda. Stigma perpetuates discrimination and this may be a key contributor to the spread of HIV/AIDS in this country. Right from the …

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Assertiveness and attitudes of HIV/AIDS orphaned girls towards education in Kampala (Uganda)
Kitara D.L., Amongin H.C., Oonyu J.C., Baguma P.K.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Pyomyositis in Nodding Syndrome (NS) patient - A case report
Mwaka A D, Kitara D L, Wabinga H R, Bwangamoi P O
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

We report a case of Pyomyositis in a 13-year-old boy diagnosed using WHO surveillance definition of Probable Nodding syndrome. Complete blood count showed Leukocytosis with immature granulocytes and atypical lymphocytes. …

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Roll-out of Medical Male circumcision (MMC) for HIV prevention in non-circumcising communities of Northern Uganda
Ocom F, Kitara D L, Ocero A, Lanyero J
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Recent studies have shown that circumcision reduces HIV/AIDS infection rates by 60% among heterosexual African men. Public health officials are arguing that circumcision of men should be a key …

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Assertiveness and attitudes of HIV/AIDS orphaned girls towards education in Kampala (Uganda)
Kitara David Lagoro, Amongin Hellen Christine, Oonyu Joseph C, Baguma Peter K
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Whereas HIV/AIDS prevalence has been declining in Uganda from 30 to less than 10 in the last 2 decades; the number of HIV/AIDS orphaned girls in secondary schools is still …

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Tb co-infection with HIV/AIDS: A unique radiological presentation at Lacor Hospital - A postconflict Northern Uganda
Pirio P, Acullu D, Kitara D L, Opira C P
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Tuberculosis infection is thought as having the capacity to develop at any stage of HIV/AIDS infection. Pulmonary tuberculosisand extra-pulmonary tuberculosis are major complications in HIV/AIDS. Tuberculosis is still a …

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