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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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AIC Annual Report 2015 - 2016
AIC
2016
Report
Health Research
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Empirical tuberculosis therapy versus isoniazid in adult outpatients with advanced HIV initiating antiretroviral therapy (REMEMBER): a multicountry open-label randomised controlled trial
Hosseinipour MC, Nyirenda M, Sun X, AIDS Clinical Trials Grp A5274, Bisson GP, Miyahara S, Moses A, Riviere C, Kirui FK, Badal-Faesen S and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Mortality within the first 6 months after initiating antiretroviral therapy is common in resource-limited settings and is often due to tuberculosis in patients with advanced HIV disease. Isoniazid preventive …

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Left ventricular structure and function in black normotensive type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Aigbe I. F, Kolo P. M, Omotoso A. B
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Relationship between type 2 DM and cardiovascular disease (CVD) is well known, with CVD being the most common cause of mortality in diabetics. Significant myocardial injury before overt CVD …

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Ptsd symptom severity relates to cognitive and psycho-social dysfunctioning - a study with congolese refugees in Uganda
Ainamani H E, Elbert T, Olema D K, Hecker T
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: In the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), civilianshave been heavily exposed to traumatic stressors. Traumatizing experiences cumulativelyheighten the risk for trauma-related disorders, and with …

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Fruit and vegetable intake and mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in Uganda
Tsai A.C., Ainamani H.E., Bamwerinde W.M., Rukundo G.Z., Tumwesigire S., Mfitumukiza V., Bikaitwoha E.M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Participation in gardening activity and its association with improved mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda
Rukundo GZ, Ainamani HE, Bamwerinde WM, Tumwesigire S, Kalibwani RM, Bikaitwaho EM, Tsai AC
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Evidence from high-income settings suggests that gardening is associated with reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress. The benefits of gardening are less well understood by mental health practitioners and researchers …

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Gardening activity and its relationship to mental health: Understudied and untapped in low-and middle-income countries
Ainamani H E, Gumisiriza N, Bamwerinde W M, Rukundo G Z
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

ABSTRACTThere is increasing awareness among researchers and health practitioners from high income countries about thepotential mental health benefits of participating in gardening activities and spending substantial time in greenspaces. However, …

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Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the associated factors among children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment in Uganda
Rukundo GZ, Ainamani HE, Tumwesigire S, Weierstall-Pust R, Bahati R, Otwine A
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Worldwide, children who grow up under adverse conditions risk the development of mental health problems. However, reliable data on the estimated magnitude of mental disorders of PTSD, depression and their …

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A situation analysis of competences of research ethics committee members regarding review of research protocols with complex and emerging study designs in Uganda
Castelnuovo B, Ainembabazi P, Okoboi S, Arinaitwe WJ, Parkes-Ratanshi R, Byakika-Kibwika P
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Over the past two decades, Uganda has experienced a significant increase in clinical research driven by both academia and industry. This has been combined with a broader spectrum of …

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Quality assurance as an integral component of diagnostic testing in clinical laboratories and point-of-care testing: The Uganda experience
Walwema R., Sewanyana I., Nakiyingi L., Aisu S., Nyegenye W., Bigira V., Kiyaga C., Dfendu M., Acellam S., Namakula A. and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research
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