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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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Comparing antiretroviral treatment outcomes between a prospective community-based and hospital-based cohort of HIV patients in rural Uganda
Konde-Lule J, Alibhai A, Rubaale T, Kipp W, Okech-Ojony J, Saunders DL
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Improved availability of antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa is intended to benefit all eligible HIV-infected patients; however in reality antiretroviral services are mainly offered in urban hospitals. Poor rural …

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Comparing antiretroviral treatment outcomes between a prospective community-based and hospital-based cohort of HIV patients in rural Uganda
Rubaale Tom, Kipp Walter, Konde-Lule Joseph, Okech-Ojony Joa, Alibhai Arif, Saunders Duncan L.
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND: Improved availability of antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa is intended to benefit all eligible HIV-infected patients; however in reality antiretroviral services are mainly offered in urban hospitals. …

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Impact of antiretroviral therapy on fertility desires among HIV-infected persons in rural Uganda
Jhangri GS, Heys J, Alibhai A, Rubaale T, Kipp W
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Little is known about the fertility desires of HIV infected individuals on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). In order to contribute more knowledge to this topic we conducted a …

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BEYOND THE DISTINCTION Between Biomedical and Social Dimensions of HIV Prevention Through the Lens of a Social Public Health
Kippax S, Stephenson N
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Developing effective HIV prevention requires that we move beyond the historical but problematic distinction between biomedical and social dimensions of HIV. The current claim that prevention has failed has led …

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Beyond the distinction between biomedical and social dimensions of HIV: Preventions through the lens of a social public health
Kippax Susan, Stephenson Niamh
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Developing effective HIV prevention requires that we move beyond the historical but problematic distinction between biomedical and social dimensions of HIV. The current claim that prevention has failed has led …

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Impact of Research Methodology and Scientific Writing Training in Transforming Clinical and Laboratory Personnel to Research Scientists at the East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking Project Study Sites in Kenya
Kiptoo M., Githui W., Wanzala P., Kariuki J., Mwangi M., Omar S., Kimani F., Ogaro T., Orina F., Sang W.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

AJOL Abstract: Introduction: The East Africa Public Health Laboratory Networking (EAPHLN) Project which was being implemented in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda had several components which included Operational Research …

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Perceived stigma and associated factors among children and adolescents with epilepsy in south western Uganda: A cross sectional study
Rukundo GZ, Kirabira J, Nakawuki M, Fallen R
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: To determine the prevalence of perceived stigma and its associated factors among children and adolescents with epilepsy in southwestern Uganda.Methods: We conducted a cross sectional study at a large …

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Perceived stigma and school attendance among children and adolescents with epilepsy in South Western Uganda
Rukundo GZ, Kirabira J, Fallen R, Forry B, Sserwanga B
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that has a high worldwide prevalence with eighty percent of the global burden being in low and middle-income countries. There is a high level …

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Prospective study to explore changes in quality of care and perinatal outcomes after implementation of perinatal death audit in Uganda
Byaruhanga R, Okong P, Kirabira VN, Aminu M, Dewez JE, van den Broek N
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To assess the effects of perinatal death (PND) audit on perinatal outcomes in a tertiary hospital in Kampala.Design Interrupted time series (ITS) analysis.Setting Nsambya Hospital, Uganda.Participants Live births and …

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Impact of secondary and tertiary neonatal interventions on neonatal mortality in a low- resource limited setting hospital in Uganda: a retrospective study
Burgoine K, Blencowe H, Sebunya R, Kirabira VN, Nakaggwa F, Nazziwa R, Nalunga S, Nasiima R, Nyagabyaki C, Latigi G and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To assess the impact of secondary and tertiary level neonatal interventions on neonatal mortality over a period of 11 years. Design Interrupted time series analysis. Setting Nsambya Hospital, Uganda. …

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