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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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Considerations for re-opening academic institutions in Uganda amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

BackgroundSchool closure was one of the many measures implemented by the government of Uganda in her response to enforce social distancing and control the COVID-19 pandemic. However with the prolonged …

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Covid-19 control: How can an LMIC implement a jurisdictional lockdown to prevent spread of infection in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background: The WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. At this stage in many countries, one of the questions yet to be answered with certainty is where a good proportion of people …

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Lessons from sexual and reproductive health voucher program design and function: A comprehensive review
Grainger C., Gorter A., Okal J., Bellows B.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Palliative care in Africa since 2005: good progress, but much further to go
Namukwaya E, Grant L, Downing J, Leng M, Murray S A
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

There has been rapid progress in palliative care inAfrica since the World Health Assembly in 2005 whichidentified palliative care as an urgent humanitarianneed. Palliative care is now recognised as a …

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Revisiting the Importance of Childhood Activity
Grant C. C, Grant T. C, Janse Van Rensburg D. C, Zondi Phatho Cele
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Formalised exercise programmes for children and adolescents are becoming increasingly important. There has been a drastic increase in documented childhood morbidity and mortality relating to poor nutrition and low activity …

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Neonatal deaths and umbilical cord care practices in Luweero district, Uganda
Grant E, Munube D, Lumala P, Sentongo S A, Dodds L, Bortolussi R, MacDonald N E
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Neonatal deaths account for a significant proportion of infant mortality. In Uganda, approximately 60% of births occur outside of health facilities or hospitals, ie, in homes with only traditional birth …

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Integrating palliative care into national health systems in Africa: a multi-country intervention study
Grant L, Downing J, Leng M, Luyirika E, Murphy M, Namukwaya L, Kiyange F, Atieno M, Kemigisha-Ssali E, Hunt J and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background The WHO is calling for the integration of palliative care in all health care settings globally.Methods A 3.5-year program was implemented in 12 government hospitals, three each in Kenya, …

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Improved documentation following the implementation of a trauma registry: A means of sustainability for trauma registries in low- and middle-income countries
Situma M, Grant CL, Tumuhimbise C, Ninsiima C, Robinson T, Eurich D, Bigam D, Saleh A
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

A B S T R A C T Introduction: Trauma registries in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are critical for improving trauma care; however, while some registries have been established in …

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Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin-complexed naringenin by solvent change precipitation for improving anti-inflammatory effect in vivo
Gratieri T., Pinho L.A.G., Oliveira M.A., Sa-Barreto L.L., Marreto R.N., Silva I.C., Gelfuso G.M., de Souza Siqueira Quintans J., Quintans-Junior L.J., Cunha-Filho M.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

The flavonoid naringenin (NAR) exhibits an outstanding anti-inflammatory potential; however, stability problems and reduced solubility hinder its commercial insertion. This work aimed to obtain solid-state hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin (CD) inclusion complexes with …

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Knowledge, opinions and compliance related to the 100% smoke-free law in hospitality venues in Kampala, Uganda: cross-sectional results from the KOMPLY Project
Gravely S, Nyamurungi KN, Kabwama SN, Okello G, Robertson L, Heng KKC, Ndikum AE, Oginni AS, Rusatira JC, Kakoulides S and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective This study evaluated knowledge, opinions and compliance related to Uganda's comprehensive smoke-free law among hospitality venues in Kampala Uganda.Design This multi-method study presents cross-sectional findings of the extent of …

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Impact of a Family Clinic Day intervention on paediatric and adolescent appointment adherence and retention in antiretroviral therapy: A cluster randomized controlled trial in Uganda
Graves JC, Elyanu P, Schellack CJ, Asire B, Prust ML, Prescott MR, Mirembe E, Lukabwe I, Mirembe B, Musinguzi J and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundIn 2013, Uganda adopted a test-and-treat policy for HIV patients 15 years or younger. Low retention rates among paediatric and adolescent antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiates could severely limit the impact …

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Longitudinal Weight Gain of Immunized Infants and Toddlers in Moroto District, Uganda (Karamoja Subregion)
Gray S, Akol HA, Sundal M
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

This study examines longitudinal weight gain of a sample of 123 immunized children from Moroto District, northeast Uganda. The weight data were combined from two sources: (1) anthropometric examinations carried …

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