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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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What are the successful strategies for reducing malnutrition among young children in East Africa?
Ibrahim Kasirye
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

We analyzed the role that health programs played in improving the nutritional status of children aged five years and younger in East Africa during a period when health policies aiming …

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Ethical leadership and staff retention in Uganda's health care sector: The mediating effect of job resources
Ibrahim AM, Mayende ST
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

This paper examined the mediating effect of job resources on the relationship between ethical leadership and staff retention in Uganda. Utilising a sample of 214 health care workers, a cross-sectional …

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Role of electroencephalogram in diagnosis of attention deficit hyper activity disorder
Ibrahim Alaa Zidan, Talat Mohammed Ahmed, Yossef Usama Mahmoud, Mohammed Amr Ibrahim
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Attention deficit hyper activity disorder (ADHD), is the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood, which is characterized by the presence of inattention, hyperactivity, and/or impulsivity, EEG is the substrate …

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A systematic review of influences on implementation of peer support work for adults with mental health problems
Mpango R, Ibrahim N, Thompson D, Nixdorf R, Kalha J, Moran G, Mueller-Stierlin A, Ryan G, Mahlke C, Shamba D and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose The evidence base for peer support work in mental health is established, yet implementation remains a challenge. The aim of this systematic review was to identify influences which facilitate …

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Sa1280 CLINICAL EFFICACY OF ANTERIOR VS POSTERIOR PER ORAL ENDOSCOPIC MYOTOMY TWO YEARS POST-PROCEDURE: PROSPECTIVE RESULTS FROM A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL...Digestive Disease Week, May 18-21, 2019, San Diego, CA
Ichkhanian Yervant, Vosoughi Kia, Pioche Mathieu, Eleftheriadis Nikolas P, Chiu Philip Wai Yan W, Minami Hitomi, Ogihara Kumi, Sanaei Omid, Kumbhari Vivek, Kalloo Anthony N and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is con-sidered a primary treatment modality for achalasia. It canbe performed using either the anterior or posterior ap-proach. A previous randomized clinical trial (RCT) showedthat …

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Outcomes of anterior versus posterior peroral endoscopic myotomy 2 years post-procedure: Prospective follow-up results from a randomized clinical trial
Ichkhanian Y., Abimansour J.P., Pioche M., Vosoughi K., Eleftheriadis N., Chiu P.W.Y., Minami H., Ogihara K., Sanaei O., Jovani M. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) is considered a primary treatment modality for achalasia. It can be performed using either the anterior or posterior approach. A previous randomized clinical trial (RCT) …

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Examination of facilitators and barriers to home-based supplemental feeding with ready-to-use food for underweight children in western Uganda
Thirumurthy H, Ickes SB, Jilcott SB, Myhre JA, Adair LS, Handa S, Bentley ME, Ammerman AS
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Poor complementary feeding practices and low-quality complementary foods are significant causes of growth faltering and child mortality throughout the developing world. Ready-to-use foods (RUF) are energy-dense, lipid-based products that do …

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Impact of lipid-based nutrient supplementation (LNS) on children's diet adequacy in Western Uganda
Thirumurthy H, Ickes S B, Adair L S, Brahe C A, Charles B, Myhre J A, Bentley M E, Ammerman A S
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) can help treat undernutrition; however, the dietary adequacy ofchildren supplemented with LNS, and household utilisation patterns are not well understood. We assessed dietadequacy and the quality …

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Impact of lipid-based nutrient supplementation (LNS) on children's diet adequacy in Western Uganda
Ickes Scott B., Adair Linda S., Brahe Catherine A., Thirumurthy Harsha, Charles Baguma, Myhre Jennifer A., Bentley Margaret E., Ammerman Alice S.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS) can help treat undernutrition; however, the dietary adequacy of children supplemented with LNS, and household utilisation patterns are not well understood. We assessed diet …

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Maternal Literacy, Facility Birth, and Education Are Positively Associated with Better Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Nutritional Status among Ugandan Children
Ickes SB, Hurst TE, Flax VL
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Understanding maternal factors that influence child feeding is necessary to inform intervention planning in settings in which mothers experience substantial social vulnerabilities.Objective: The purpose of this study was to …

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