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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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Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk hypertensive population in Greater Kampala, Uganda; A cross-sectional study
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Kayima J, Nakibuuka J, Blixen C, Welter E
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectiveTo describe the modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk population for stroke. Africa suffers from rapid population growth, adoption of harmful western diets, and increased prevalence …

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Epilepsy misconceptions and stigma reduction interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, a systematic review
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Sewankambo N, Buwembo W, Kaddumukasa MN, Lhatoo S, Blixen C, Munabi IG
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: This systematic review identified papers that described epilepsy misconceptions or stigma in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and research interventions focused on reducing these misconceptions.Materials and methods: Publications in the English …

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Feasibility study of a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in a high-risk population in Uganda
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Furlan A, Nakibuuka J, Blixen C, Namusoke O, Birungi D, Kabaala B
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Stroke remains a global concern due to increasing lifespan, patterns of industrialization, adoption of harmful western diets, and an increasing prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and …

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Intervention to reduce epilepsy-associated stigma
Katabira E., Kaddumukasa M., Sajatovic M.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Seizure severity is associated with poor quality of life in people living with epilepsy (PLWE) in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Sewankambo N, Lhatoo S, Blixen C
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale: There is a paucity of information about the association of seizure severity and quality of life (QoL) in people living with epilepsy (PLWE) in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the …

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Knowledge and attitudes about sudden death in epilepsy among people living with epilepsy and their healthcare providers in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Sajatovic M, Mwesiga E, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Sewankambo N, Lhatoo S, Blixen C
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to assess level of knowledge and attitudes of SUDEP among people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and healthcare workers providing epilepsy care in Uganda.MethodsThis cross-sectional …

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Barriers to biomedical care for people with epilepsy in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Haglund MM, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Fuller AT, Kajumba M, Kaddumukasa MN, Smith PJ, Bobholz S and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Epilepsy, a neurological disorder with effective biomedical treatment, remains largely untreated in Uganda. Potential reasons for this treatment gap (TG) include limited access to trained providers and clinics, social …

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Epilepsy beliefs and misconceptions among patient and community samples in Uganda
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Haglund MM, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Fuller AT, Kajumba M, Kaddumukasa MN, Smith PJ, Bobholz S and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: The objective of the study was to characterize and compare the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions about epilepsy across community and patient cohorts in Uganda.Methods: This was a descriptive study …

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A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study of perceived stigma among Ugandans with epilepsy
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Nalubwama H, Sewankambo N, Blixen C
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Epilepsy is associated with stigma and negatively impacts the lives of people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and theirimmediate families. More understanding of the stigma and discrimination experienced by PLWE …

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Bacteriuria among Adult Non-Pregnant Women Attending Mulago Hospital Assessment Centre in Uganda
Kaddu-Mulindwa D, Mayanja-Kizza H, Kigonya E, Mwaka A. D
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women are a common problem in primary health care settings. Resistance of bacterial uropathogens to commonly used antibiotics is common in many places. Objectives: …

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