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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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Impact of Early Antiretroviral Treatment Initiation on Performance of Cross-Sectional Incidence Assays
Kosgei J., Kibuuka H., Eller L.A., Eshleman S.H., Laeyendecker O., Robb M., Klock E., Mwinnya G., Fernandez R.E., Nitayaphan S. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can impact assays used for cross-sectional HIV incidence testing, causing inaccurate HIV incidence estimates. We evaluated the relationship between the timing of ART initiation and the performance …

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The Impact of Exercise on Adolescents with Depression: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Kloeris Matthew P.
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

The purpose of the present study was to summarize and synthesize the research that pertains tothe impact of aerobic exercise on adolescents with depression. This review addressed aerobic exercise as …

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Measuring Health: A Multivariate Approach
Klomp Jeroen, de Haan Jakob
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

We examined the health status of 171 countries by employing factor analysis on various national health indicators for the period 2000-2005 to construct two new measures on health. The first …

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Requiem for Nigro or is anal squamous carcinoma still a surgical problem: abdominoperineal excision rather than a defunctioning stoma?
Kloppers J. C, Robertson B, Goldberg P. A, Coetzee E. D. T
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Combined multimodal treatment (CMT) is the preferred treatment for anal squamous carcinoma with radical surgery reserved for treatment failure. Some patients require a defunctioning stoma prior to CMT. Successful …

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Population pharmacokinetics of quinine in pregnant women with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Uganda
Nosten F, Kloprogge F, Jullien V, Piola P, Dhorda M, Muwanga S, Day NPJ, White NJ, Guerin PJ, Tarning J
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Oral quinine is used for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria during pregnancy, but few pharmacokinetic data are available for this population. Previous studies have reported a substantial effect of malaria …

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The ASOS Surgical Risk Calculator: development and validation of a tool for identifying African surgical patients at risk of severe postoperative complications
Kluyts H. L., le Manach Y., Munlemvo D. M., Madzimbamuto F., Basenero A., Coulibaly Y., Rakotoarison S., Gobin V., Samateh A. L., Chaibou M. S. and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>The African Surgical Outcomes Study (ASOS) showed that surgical patients in Africa have a mortality twice the global average. Existing risk assessment tools are not valid for use …

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Neonatal deaths and umbilical cord care practices in Luweero district, Uganda
Grant E, Munube D, Lumala P, Sentongo S A, Dodds L, Bortolussi R, MacDonald N E
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Neonatal deaths account for a significant proportion of infant mortality. In Uganda, approximately 60% of births occur outside of health facilities or hospitals, ie, in homes with only traditional birth …

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Stakeholder Perspectives on School-Based Guidance and Counseling in Uganda: Emerging Priorities for Student Support and Teacher Training
Knettel BA, Luke MM, Kiweewa JM, Nsubuga H, Darkis JT, Afriyie O, Ojiambo D
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

School guidance and counseling services in Uganda are limited, but are gradually gaining traction despite resource constraints. We conducted qualitative interviews with 22 counselors, school administrators, and government officials involved …

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Are school-level factors associated with primary school students' experience of physical violence from school staff in Uganda?
Devries KM, Nakuti J, Allen E, Knight L, Naker D, Gannett KR
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

The nature and structure of the school environment has the potential to shape children's health and well being. Few studies have explored the importance of school-level factors in explaining a …

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