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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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Determinants and time to blood transfusion among thermal burn patients admitted to Mulago Hospital
Ssentongo R, Kilyewala C, Alenyo R
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundBlood transfusion, a practice under re-evaluation in general, remains common among thermal burn patients due to the hematological alterations associated with burns that manifest as anemia. Today advocacy is for …

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Tumor necrosis factor blockade and the risk of viral infection
Kim Seo Young, Solomon Daniel H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers are widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases. Many studies have demonstrated an increased risk of opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis …

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Comparative evaluation of the potential impact of rotavirus versus hpv vaccination in GAVI-eligible countries: A preliminary analysis focused on the relative disease burden
Kim S Y, Sweet S, Chang J, Goldie S J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundImmunization policymakers at global and local levels need to establish priorities among new vaccines competing for limited resources. However, comparison of the potential impact of single vaccination programs is challenging, …

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Meaningful involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda through linkages between network groups and health facilities: An evaluation study
Neema S, Kalibala S, Weiss DC, Kim YM, Lukwago J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

While community-based groups are able to provide vital support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their organizational and technical capacities are limited, and they frequently operate in isolation from PLHIV …

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737: Acceptability of serial HIV testing and partner testing during pregnancy and lactation in Tororo, Uganda
Charlebois Edwin, Havlir Diane, Arinaitwe Emmanuel, Kim Lena, Nzarubara Bridget, Clark Tamara, Okong Pius, Cohan Deborah
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Building Evidence for Sustainability of Food and Nutrition Intervention Programs in Developing Countries
Gilligan DO, Kim SS, Rogers BL, Coates J, Sarriot E
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

After making large investments to put in place effective health and nutrition interventions, researchers, program implementers, policy makers, and donors all expect lasting effects. However, it is uncertain whether this …

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Model-Based Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kim JJ, Campos NG, O'Shea M, Diaz M, Mutyaba I
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Using population and epidemiologic data for 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we used a model-based approach to estimate cervical cancer cases and deaths averted, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) averted and …

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The Quality of Specimens Obtained By Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy: does Training Make a Difference?
Goedhals Jacqueline, Joubert Gina, Thiart Jacoretha, Wright Colleen
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of a one-hour training session on the correct technique of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) by assessing adequacy of FNAB …

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Model-based impact and cost-effectiveness of cervical cancer prevention in sub-Saharan Africa
Kim Jane J., Campos Nicole G., O'Shea Meredith, Diaz Mireia, Mutyaba Innocent
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Using population and epidemiologic data for 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we used a model-based approach to estimate cervical cancer cases and deaths averted, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) …

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The Cost-Effectiveness of Repeat HIV Testing During Pregnancy in a Resource-Limited Setting
Arinaitwe E, Kim LH, Cohan DL, Sparks TN, Pilliod RA, Caughey AB
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To estimate the cost-effectiveness of HIV screening strategies for the prevention of perinatal transmission in Uganda, a resource-limited country with high HIV prevalence and incidence.Study Design: We designed a …

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