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What would be the appropriate Health Financing Strategy for Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: In Uganda, nearly 5% of households face catastrophic health expenditures, and 2.3% are impoverished due to medical bills. This situation prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to urge member …

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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
Rapid Review
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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What is the role of stem cell therapy in the management of noncommunicable diseases? How does it work and what are its implications on the health system; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a global shift from infectious to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are now the leading causes of death worldwide. Cell-based therapy, or regenerative …

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Interventions to Improve HPV Screening Rates in Mukono District; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:The Uganda Ministry of Health monitors HPV screening through district-level data collection,incentivizing active monitoring. In Mukono District, efforts have focused on educating HIV-infectedwomen and providing sample self-collection kits for convenience. …

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How safe is the practice of Reflexology; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. While its popularity has increased, the safety of reflexology has not …

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Should All Research Participants be Paid for Participation in Research;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
Rapid Review
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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Understanding the Problem of Maternal and Perinatal Deaths in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Maternal and perinatal mortality in Uganda remains a significant public health issue despite various healthcare interventions. Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or …

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What are the policy options for re-centralization of the health sector in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Following World Bank and IMF-backed reforms in the 1990s, many low and middle-income countries decentralized their social sectors, including health. Despite some gains, a decline in services, especially for …

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What strategies can health systems in low-income settings employ for infection control; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
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 role can the regional tier play in facilitating health services delivery; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Many countries are adopting reforms such as decentralization to improve public systems and service delivery by transferring authority and resources closer to the end-users. The regional tier approach, involving …

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Stroke Prevention With the PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin-Kexin Type 9) Inhibitor Evolocumab Added to Statin in High-Risk Patients With Stable Atherosclerosis
Giugliano Robert P., Pedersen Terje R., Saver Jeffrey L., Sever Peter S., Keech Anthony C., Bohula Erin A., Murphy Sabina A., Wasserman Scott M., Honarpour Narimon, Wang Huei and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Purpose- The PCSK9 (proprotein convertase subtilisin-kexin type 9) monoclonal antibody evolocumab lowered LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol by 59% to 0.8 (0.5-1.2) mmol/L and significantly reduced major vascular events …

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Access to pediatric surgery delivered by general surgeons and anesthesia providers in Uganda: Results from 2 rural regional hospitals
Tumukunde J, Kakembo N, Cheung M, Kisa P, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D, Ajiko M, Kayima P, Ruzgar N, Nyeko D and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Signiï¬cant limitations in pediatric surgical capacity exist in low- and middle-incomecountries, especially in rural regions. Recent global childrenâs surgical guidelines suggest training andsupport of general surgeons in rural regional …

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Bibliometric analysis of sub-Saharan African and US authorship in publications about sub-Saharan Africa funded by the Fogarty International Center, 2008â2020
Akudinobi Ezinne A, Kilmarx Peter H
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundAuthorship and author order have been used as one measure to characterise equity in research partnerships. First and last (senior) authorships often denote scientific merit as well as potential for …

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Fruit and vegetable intake and mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in Uganda
Tsai A.C., Ainamani H.E., Bamwerinde W.M., Rukundo G.Z., Tumwesigire S., Mfitumukiza V., Bikaitwoha E.M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Prevalence and risk factors for third- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations during vaginal delivery: a multi-country study
Gulmezoglu AM, Souza JP, Hirayama F, Koyanagi A, Mori R, Zhang J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To investigate the prevalence and risk factors of third- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations in 24, mainly developing, countries.Design Analysis using cross-sectional data from the WHO Global Survey on Maternal …

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Thrombocytopenia may mediate disease severity in plasmodium falciparum malaria through reduced transforming growth factor beta-1 regulation of proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines
Bangirana P, John C C, Opoka R O, Hanisch B R, Park G S
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Transforming growth factor beta-1 (TGF-β1) is an important regulator of inflammation. Platelets are a major source of TGF-β1 and are reduced in severe malaria. However, the relationships between TGF-β1 …

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Differences in Maternal Behaviors Affecting Child Health Status in Probably Depressed and Non-Depressed Mothers in Rural Uganda
Jean-Pierre Arielle
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a common perinatal mental health disorder (CPMD) extensively linked to poor child health outcomes, including increased risk of illness, stunting and underweight. Rates of PPD and …

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Evaluating the systems used to monitor HIV populations accessing therapy and care in low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Kaleebu P, Porter K, Hoskins S, Jahn A, Somi G, Semenenko I, Kirungi W, Phiri S, Malyuta R, Fakoya A and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: The scale-up of delivery of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low-income andmiddle-income countries has been coupled with the collection of data aimed atmonitoring the welfare of the HIV-positive and treated …

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Successful antiretroviral therapy delivery and retention in care among asymptomatic individuals with high CD4+T-cell counts above 350 cells/ml in rural Uganda
Amanyire G, Kwarisiima D, Kabami J, Chamie G, Jain V, Black D, Kamya M R, Clark T D, Charlebois E D, Havlir D V and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being rapidly scaled up in sub-Saharan Africa, including recently patients with CD4+ T-cell counts above 350 cells/μl. However, concerns persist about adherence and virologic …

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