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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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Monthly sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine versus dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine for intermittent preventive treatment of malaria in pregnancy: a double-blind, randomised, controlled, superiority trial
Kakuru A, Ruel T, Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Dorsey G, Ategeka J, Kajubi R, Jagannathan P, Opira B and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Intermittent treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine, recommended for prevention of malaria in pregnant women throughout sub-Saharan Africa, is threatened by parasite resistance. We assessed the efficacy and safety of intermittent preventive …

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Monthly Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine Versus Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine for Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy: A Double-blind, Randomised, Controlled, Superiority Trial
Kakuru A, Ruel T, Dorsey G, Kamya M R, Ategeka J, Kajubi R, Jagannathan P, Clark T D, Opira B, Nakalembe M and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Intermittent treatment with sulfadoxineâpyrimethamine, recommended for prevention of malaria inpregnant women throughout sub-Saharan Africa, is threatened by parasite resistance. We assessed the efficacy and safetyof intermittent preventive treatment with …

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Assessment of an HIV-prevention intervention for couples in peri-urban Uganda: pervasive challenges to relationship quality also challenge intervention effectiveness
Green EC, Kajubi P, Ruark A, Hearst N, Ruteikara S
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Reducing multiple and concurrent partnerships has been identified as a priority in generalised HIV epidemics, yet developing successful interventions to bring about such behaviour change has proven challenging. We offered …

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COVID-19-Associated Guillain-Barre Syndrome: Atypical Para-infectious Profile, Symptom Overlap, and Increased Risk of Severe Neurological Complications
Kaddumukasa M., Kajumba M.M., Kolls B.J., Koltai D.C., Laskowitz D.T.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

The concurrence of COVID-19 with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) can increase the likelihood of neuromuscular respiratory failure, autonomic dysfunction, and other life-threatening symptoms. Currently, very little is known about the underlying …

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Targeting wild-type Erythrocyte receptors for Plasmodium falciparum and vivax Merozoites by Zinc Finger Nucleases In- silico: Towards a Genetic Vaccine against Malaria
Kajumbula Henry, Byarugaba Wilson, Wayengera Misaki
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: UNLABELLED:<BR> <BR>BACKGROUND:<BR>Malaria causes immense human morbidity and mortality globally. The plasmodium species vivax and falciparum cause over 75 % clinical malaria cases. Until now, gene-based strategies against malaria …

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Cohort Profile: The Iganga-Mayuge Health and Demographic Surveillance Site, Uganda (IMHDSS, Uganda)
Hanson C., Peterson S., Kajungu D., Hirose A., Rutebemberwa E., Pariyo G.W., Guwatudde D., Galiwango E., Tusubira V., Kaija J. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research
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âif It Does Not Endanger Me or the Health of My Baby, i Will Take It Up ...â Vaccine safety is an important consideration for maternal immunization acceptability in Rural Uganda: A qualitative study
Kajungu D., Muhoozi M., Stark J., Weibel D.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Maternal immunization is a successful and most costeffective public health strategy that protects pregnant women and their infants from vaccine-preventable diseases directly associated with reduced morbidity and mortality. Uganda …

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Factors that predict fertility desires for people living with HIV infection at a support and treatment centre in Kabale, Uganda
Kakaire O, Osinde MO, Kaye DK
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Studies from different contexts worldwide indicate that HIV positive patients manifest high-risk sexual behavior characterized by fertility intentions, multiple sexual partners, non-use of contraceptives and non-disclosure of HIV status …

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Clinical versus laboratory screening for sexually transmitted infections prior to insertion of intrauterine contraception among women living with HIV/AIDS: a randomized controlled trial
Tumwesigye NM, Kakaire O, Byamugisha JK, Gemzell-Danielsson K
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

STUDY QUESTION: Does laboratory testing after syndromic screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) reduce the rate of intrauterine contraception (IUC) removal among women living with HIV/AIDS (WLHA)?SUMMARY ANSWER: Additional laboratory …

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Intrauterine Contraception Among Women Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus A Randomized Controlled Trial
Tumwesigye NM, Kakaire O, Byamugisha JK, Gemzell-Danielsson K
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE:To compare discontinuation rates of the levonorgestrel and copper intrauterine devices (IUDs) among women with human immunodeficiency virus.METHODS:A double-masked randomized trial was conducted at Mulago Hospital, Uganda. Women received either …

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