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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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Independent Origin of Plasmodium falciparum Antifolate Super-Resistance, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia
Alifrangis M, Nag S, Schousboe ML, Ishengoma D, Lusingu J, Pota H, Kavishe RA, Pearce R, Ord R, Lynch C and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Super-resistant Plasmodium falciparum threatens the effectiveness of sulfadoxine pyrimethamine in intermittent preventive treatment for malaria during pregnancy. It is characterized by the A581G Pfdhps mutation on a background of the …

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Helping small babies survive: An evaluation of facility-based Kangaroo Mother Care implementation progress in Uganda
Aliganyira P, Kerber K, Davy K, Gamache N, Sengendo N H, Bergh A M
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Prematurity is the leading cause of newborn death in Uganda, accounting for 38% of the nation's 39,000 annual newborn deaths.Kangaroo mother care is a high-impact; cost-effective intervention that has …

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Outcome of patients undergoing open heart surgery at the Uganda heart institute, Mulago hospital complex
Aliku TO, Lubega S, Lwabi P, Oketcho M, Omagino JO, Mwambu T
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Heart disease is a disabling condition and necessary surgical intervention is often lacking in many developing countries. Training of the superspecialties abroad is largely limited to observation with little …

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Profile of congenital heart disease and access to definitive care among children seen at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital in Northern Uganda: a four-year experience
Beaton A., Aliku T., Lubega S., Dewyer A., Scheel A., Kamarembo J., Akech R., Sable C., Lwabi P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the profile of Congenital Heart Disease [CHD] and access to definitive surgical or catheter-based care among children attending a regional referral …

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The reconciliation attitudes of former child soldiers in Northern Uganda
Neema S., Alipanga B., De Schryver M., Broekaert E., Derluyn I.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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HIV epidemic control-a model for optimal allocation of prevention and treatment resources
Alistar SS, Long EF, Brandeau ML, Beck EJ
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

With 33 million people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) worldwide and 2.7 million new infections occurring annually, additional HIV prevention and treatment efforts are urgently needed. However, available resources …

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Identifying and Reengaging Patients Lost to Follow-Up in Rural Africa: The "Horizontal" Hospital-Based Approach in Uganda
Alizadeh F, Mfitumuhoza G, Stephens J, Habimaana C, Myles K, Baganizi M, Paccione G
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Among the many challenges facing health systems grappling with the explosive growth of chronic disease in Africa are continuity of care, particularly in poor, rural areas. We report the strategy, …

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Family health sheets: a vital instrument for village health workers providing comprehensive healthcare
Alizadeh F, Paccione G, Addepalli A, Chaudhuri SR, Budongo AM, Owembabazi I, Chaw GF, Musominali S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Community Health Worker (CHW) programs have long been used to provide acute care for children and women in healthcare shortage areas, but their provision of comprehensive longitudinal care for …

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Preventing multimorbidity with lifestyle interventions in sub-saharan africa: A new challenge for public health in low and middle-income countries
Alkhatib A., Nnyanzi L.A., Mujuni B., Amanya G., Ibingira C.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: Low and Middle-Income Countries are experiencing a fast-paced epidemio-logical rise in clusters of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, forming an imminent rise in multimorbidity. However, preventing …

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Bacterial contamination of Ugandan paper currency notes possessed by food vendors around mulago hospital complex, Uganda
Allan M., Atuhaire C., Nathan M., Ejobi F., Cumber S.N.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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