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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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Depressive symptoms, sexual activity, and substance use among adolescents in Kampala, Uganda
Henry MB, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Lubega K, Snyder SA, LaRussa P, Pfeffer B
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Adolescents experience high rates of depression, initiation of sexual activity, and substance use.Objectives: To better understand the demographics of adolescents presenting to an adolescent clinic in Uganda, and to …

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Social Distancing and Incarceration: Policy and Management Strategies to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission and Promote Health Equity Through Decarceration
Henry BF
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Incarcerated people are at disproportionately high risk of contracting COVID-19. Prisons are epicenters for COVID-19 transmission, including to the community. High rates of preexisting health conditions, limited access to quality …

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Taking stock: provider prescribing practices in the presence and absence of ACT stock
Hensen B, Paintain LS, Shretta R, Bruce J, Jones C, Webster J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Globally, the monitoring of prompt and effective treatment for malaria with artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) is conducted largely through household surveys. This measure; however, provides no information on case …

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The Peopleâs Uganda Voice: COMMUNITY PRIORITIES PEPFAR COUNTRY OPERATIONAL PLAN 2020
HEPS
2020
Report
Health Research

Persistently high rates of loss to follow up (LTFU), as illustrated by the loss of 140,000 PLHIV (12% of the overall number of Ugandans on treatment) over the implementation of …

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The Peopleâs Uganda Voice: COMMUNITY PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEPFAR UGANDA FOR 2021
HEPS
2021
Report
Health Research

This is the third edition of The Peopleâs Voice; the first waspublished in 20191 and the second in 2020.2 Successes resultingfrom these efforts over the years include: introduction and scaleup …

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016
HEPS-UGANDA
2016
Generic
Health Research

Dear Friends, I am honored to present the 2016 annual report of HEPS Uganda. This is my first report since being appointed Executive Director in June last year, and it …

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COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MEDICAL PRODUCTS; POLICY BRIEF
HEPS-UGANDA
2021
Generic
Health Research

Diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics (DVT) and personal protective equipment (PPE) play a critical role in epidemic control. Basing on results from a rapid assessment, this brief highlights the key gaps …

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ISSUE PAPER: UGANDA S PREPAREDNESS FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO COVID-19 MEDICAL PRODUCTS
HEPS-UGANDA
2021
Generic
Health Research

Objectives of the paper The overall objective of our advocacy around the COVID-19 pandemic is to contribute to improved access to commodities for the prevention, diagnosis, management and control of …

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Experiences and Perspectives of Patients With Hypertension in Mbarara, Uganda
Herbst Austin Gregory
2020
Dissertation
Health Research

Purpose: Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor that accounts for a majority of cardiovascular disease burden. We aimed to describe how patients with hypertension in Mbarara, Uganda, experience and …

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Patient experiences and perspectives on hypertension at a major referral hospital in rural southwestern Uganda: a qualitative analysis
Okello S, Herbst AG, Olds P, Nuwagaba G, Haberer J
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives Novel care models are needed to address the large burden of hypertension globally. We aimed to explore how patients in rural Uganda experience and perceive hypertension in order to …

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