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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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The future of financing for HIV services in Uganda and the wider sub-Saharan Africa region: should we ask patients to contribute to the cost of their care?
Parkes-Ratanshi R, Coutinho A, Kakaire T, Schlech W, Brough R
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Whilst multi-lateral funding for HIV/AIDS dramatically increased from 2004 to 2008, it has largely plateaued in the last 8 years. Across sub-Saharan Africa, up to 20 % of total spending …

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Excess Risk of Tuberculosis Infection Among Extra-household Contacts of Tuberculosis Cases in an African City
Sekandi JN, Kiwanuka N, Whalen CC, Kakaire R, Zalwango S, Quach THT, Castellanos ME, Quinn F
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Although households of tuberculosis (TB) cases represent a setting for intense transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, household exposure accounts for <20% of transmission within a community. The aim of this …

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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in a Ugandan population: A descriptive epidemiological study
Kakande E, Byaruhaga R, Kamulegeya A
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Abstract Introduction: Head and neck squamous cell carci-noma is the seventh most frequent type of cancer in theworld, but its prevalence in African countries is about two-to four-folds higher than …

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The Postoperative Complications Prediction in Mulago Hospital using POSSUM Scoring System
Kakande I, Kitara D. L, Mugisa B. D, Obol J. H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Prediction of complications is an essential part of risk management in surgery. Knowing which patient to operate and those at high risk of developing complications contributes significantly to the …

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Strengthening Institutional Research Administration in Uganda: A Case Study on Developing Collaborations among Academic and Research Institutions
Kaye Dan K., Kakande Nelson, Namirembe Regina, Mugyenyi Peter N.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite the presence of several funded research projects at academic and research institutions in sub-Saharan Africa, the quality of the pre/post grant award process in these institutions is inadequate. There …

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Associations between red blood cell variants and malaria among children and adults from three areas of Uganda: a prospective cohort study
Kamya MR, Rosenthal PJ, Bajunirwe F, Arinaitwe E, Drakeley C, Greenhouse B, Dorsey G, Rek J, Katureebe A, Kakande E and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Multiple red blood cell (RBC) variants appear to offer protection against the most severe forms of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Associations between these variants and uncomplicated malaria are less clear. …

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A mid-level health manager intervention to promote uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among people with HIV in Uganda: a cluster randomised trial
Kabami J., Kwarisiima D., Kamya M.R., Kakande E., Christian C., Balzer L.B., Owaraganise A., Nugent J.R., DiIeso W., Rast D. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Despite longstanding guidelines endorsing isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for people with HIV, uptake is low across sub-Saharan Africa. Mid-level health managers oversee IPT programmes nationally; interventions aimed at this …

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CLUSTER RCT of A MID-LEVEL MANAGER INTERVENTION to PROMOTE IPT UPTAKE in UGANDA
Kabami J., Kwarisiima D., Kamya M.R., Kakande E., Christian C., Balzer L.B., Nugent J.R., DiIeso W., Rast D., Camlin C.S. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Despite longstanding guidelines endorsing isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for persons with HIV, uptake is low across sub-Saharan Africa. Mid-level health managers oversee IPT programs nationally; interventions aimed at this …

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Hydrocoele: A Silent Disability Affecting Quality of Life in Katakwi District in Uganda
Kakembo N, Kirunda S, Yiga J, Kikwabanga I
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Katakwi district is one of the rural districts in eastern Uganda in Teso Sub Region.The district is heavily infested with filarial worms a major cause for hydrocoele and elephantiasis …

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Colonic polyposis in a 15 year-old boy: Challenges and lessons from a rural resource-poor area
Kakembo N, Kisa P, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D, Fitzgerald T
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Colorectal polyps usually present with rectal bleeding and are associated with increased risk of colorectal carcinoma. Evaluation and management in resource-poor areas present unique challenges.Presentation of case: This 15 …

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