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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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Better nutrition for children in Uganda The policy makers role
Kasirye Ibrahim
2012
Report
Health Research

Uganda has made tremendous progress in improving welfare outcomes in the past 20 years, some key welfare outcomes especially regarding nutritional status have performed dismally. For instance, the proportion of …

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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision & utilisation of primary health care services in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kambia district, Sierra Leone & Masaka district, Uganda
Ruzagira E., Kavunga-Membo H., Kasonia K., Tindanbil D., Kitonsa J., Baisley K., Zalwango F., Enria L., Mansaray A., James M. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction This study aimed to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the number of people seen at public facilities in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo …

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Intermittent Versus Daily Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment Regimens: A Meta-Analysis
Kasozi Samuel, Clark Justin, Doi Suhail A. R.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Several systematic reviews suggest that intermittent pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) chemotherapy is effective, but intensity (daily versus intermittent) and duration of rifampicin use (intensive phase only versus both phases) …

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A study on visual, audio and tactile reaction time among medical students at Kampala International University in Uganda
Kasozi KI, Mbiydzneyuy NE, Namubiru S, Safiriyu AA, Sulaiman SO, Okpanachi AO, Ninsiima HI
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Reaction time (RT) is an indicator of neural activity, however, its variation due to visual (VRT), audio (ART) and tactile (TRT) in African medical students has not been investigated. …

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Inorganic pollutants in edible grasshoppers (Ruspolia nitidula) of Uganda and their major public health implications
Kasozi KI, Namazi C, Basemera E, Atuheire C, Odwee A, Majalija S, Kateregga JN
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Inorganic contamination of food products is associated with adverse health effects, however, information on grasshoppers in Africa is sparse. The objective of the study was to determine antioxidant, heavy …

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Safety of Drinking Water from Primary Water Sources and Implications for the General Public in Uganda
Ssempijja F, Tamale A, Tayebwa DS, Kasozi KI, Namubiru S, Okpanachi AO, Kamugisha R, Eze ED, Kinyi HW, Atusiimirwe JK and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. There is scarcity of information about the quality and safety of drinking water in Africa. Without such vital information, sustainable development goal number 6 which promotes availability and sustainable …

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Inorganic pollutants in edible grasshoppers (Ruspolia nitidula) of Uganda and their major public health implications
KasoziKeneth Iceland, Namazi Catherine, Basemera Elizabeth, Atuheire Collins, Odwee Ambrose, Majalija Samuel, Kateregga John N.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Background:<BR>Inorganic contamination of food products is associated with adverse health effects, however, information on grasshoppers in Africa is sparse. The objective of the study was to determine antioxidant, …

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Caregivers' treatment-seeking behaviors and practices in Uganda-A systematic review (Part II)
Kassam R, Collins JB, Liow E, Rasool N
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Prompt treatment with artemisinin combination therapies (ACTs) remains the cornerstone for managing uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. In accordance with global initiatives to curb malaria, the Ugandan government pledged …

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Narrative review of current context of malaria and management strategies in Uganda (Part I)
Kassam R, Collins JB, Liow E, Rasool N
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

In accordance with international targets, the Uganda National Malaria Control Strategic Plan established specific targets to be achieved by 2010. For children under five, this included increasing the number of …

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Assets and challenges facing caregivers when managing malaria in young children in rural Uganda
Kassam R, Collins J, Sekiwunga R
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Despite efforts to improve malaria management for children, a substantial gap remains between policy and practice in Uganda. The aim of this study was to create quantitative profiles of …

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