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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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COVID-19 pandemic, Uganda's story
Kitara David Lagoro, Ikoona Eric Nzirakaindi
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The effects of economic stress and urbanization on driving behaviours of Boda-boda drivers and accidents in Gulu, Northern Uganda: a qualitative view of drivers
Kitara DL, Karlsson O
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: understanding motorcyclists' on-the-road behaviour is critical for developing and evaluating interventions specifically targeting them. Risky on-the-road behaviours have historically been subdivided into errors and violations of the rules of …

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National Health Insurance Coverage and COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Uganda. Implications on Uganda's achievement of Universal Healthcare Coverage and Sustainable Development Goals.
Kitara David Lagoro, Ikoona Eric Nzirakaindi, Aloyo Judith, Freddy Wathum Drinkwater Oyat, Obalim Lawence
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background With the advent of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and the severe second wave that caused high-profile deaths, hospitalization, and high treatment costs in Uganda, the population has raised …

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Poor incomes and economic hardships among commercial motorcycle drivers (boda-boda) are associated with accidents and injuries in Gulu Municipality, Northern Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Kitara DL, Ikoona EN
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: injuries in commercial motorcycle drivers (boda-boda) are the second-commonest reason for trauma-related admission to the Gulu Regional Referral Hospital. Most causes of boda-boda accidents and injuries were related to …

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Estimation of the HIV-1 backward mutation rate from transmitted drug-resistant strains
Kitayimbwa J. M., Mugisha J. Y. T., Saenz R. A.
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: One of the serious threats facing the administration of antiretroviral therapy to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) infected patients is the reported increasing prevalence of transmitted drug resistance. However, …

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The role of backward mutations on the within-host dynamics of HIV-1
KitayimbwaJohn M., Mugisha Joseph Y. T., Saenz Roberto A.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: The quality of life for patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) has been positively impacted by the use of antiretroviral therapy (ART). However, the benefits of ART …

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The Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdowns on Refugee Mental Health: A Narrative Review
Kiteki Bellah N., Lou Sara, Liu Tao
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

With over 80Â million persons around the world forcibly displaced from their homes, 26.3 of whom are refugees, recent estimates indicate that the number of forced migrants has reached an …

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Essays on the HIV epidemic, contraceptives and marriage in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kitissou Kpoti
2012
Dissertation
Health Research

This dissertation examines the role of contraceptives and marriage on the HIV epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. To begin, a brief historical approach is observed on how the HIV epidemic may …

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Implementation of accelerated research: strategies for implementation as applied in a phase 1 Ad26.ZEBOV, MVA-BN-Filo two-dose Ebola vaccine clinical trial in Uganda
Kaleebu P, Anywaine Z, Kisaakye E, Kitonsa J, Ggayi A, Nsangi L, Basajja V, Nyantaro M, Watson-Jones D, Shukarev G and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background The 2013-2016 Ebola epidemic in West Africa is the worst ever caused byEbolaviruseswith over 28,000 human cases and 11,325 deaths. The World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the epidemic a …

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Willingness to participate in COVID-19 vaccine trials; a survey among a population of healthcare workers in Uganda
Kitonsa J.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction/ Background: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of acquiring SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 and may therefore be a suitable population for COVID-19 vaccine trials. We conducted a survey to …

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