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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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Predicting HIV Incidence in the SEARCH Trial: A Mathematical Modeling Study
Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Bershteyn A, Balzer LB, Charlebois ED, Kwarisiima D, Petersen ML, Jewell BL
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The SEARCH study provided community-based HIV and multidisease testing and antiretroviral therapy (ART) to 32 communities in East Africa and reported no statistically significant difference in 3-year HIV incidence. …

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Unmet need for effective family planning in HIV-infected individuals: results from a survey in rural Uganda
Jhangri GS, Heys J, Alibhai A, Rubaale T, Kipp W
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and methodology This study determined the unmet need for family planning among HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals living in western Uganda. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals who were randomly …

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Effects of spectacles and telescopes on visual function in students with oculocutaneous albinism
Jhetam S., Mashige K.P.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: To investigate the effects of spectacle and telescope corrections on visual acuity (VA), contrast sensitivity (CS) and reading rates (RR) in students with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA). Methods: An observational …

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Optic Nerve Head Changes after Short-Term Intraocular Pressure Elevation in Acute Primary Angle-Closure Suspects
Jiang R, Xu L, Liu X, Chen JD, Jonas JB, Wang YX
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: To investigate changes in the optic nerve head morphology after acute intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation during a dark room prone provocative test (DRPPT).Design: Prospective cohort study.Participants: Acute primary angle-closure …

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Global pattern and trends of colorectal cancer survival: a systematic review of population-based registration data
Li Z., Jiang Y., Yuan H., Ji X., Shen Q., Tuo J., Bi J., Li H., Xiang Y.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Visual Impairment and Eye Diseases in HIV-infected People in the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Era in Rakai, Uganda
Nakigozi G, Kong XR, Gray R, Ssekasanvu J, Jian-Yu E, Wang ZF, Munoz B, West S, James L
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose Antiretroviral therapy reduced infectious eye diseases (EDs) in HIV-infected people. There is limited data on age-related EDs and visual impairment (VI) in people living with HIV. We report prevalence …

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Iterative design, implementation and evaluation of a supplemental feeding program for underweight children ages 6-59 months in western Uganda
Ickes S B, Myhre J A, Ammerman A S, Jilcott S B
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Abstract Objective In this paper we describe thedevelopment, implementation, evaluation, and subsequentimprovements of a supplemental feeding program that pro-vides community-based care to underweight children in arural East African setting, using …

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Socio-Cultural Factors Associated with Incomplete Routine Immunization of Children _ Amach Sub-County, Uganda
Jillian Omike, Kizito Omona, Hsu Tsai-Ching
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Immunization is one of the worlds's most cost-effective health interventions that help prevent childhood diseases. However, many infants are not usually fully vaccinated especially in developing countries. This contributes to …

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Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy to address hydrocephalus in Africa: A call for education and community-based rehabilitation
Jimenez-Gomez A, Castillo H, Burckart C, Castillo J
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

PURPOSE: Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV) and Choroid Plexus Cautery (CPC) are low-cost, safe, and promising interventions for spina bifida-associated hydrocephalus (SBHCP). The purpose of this review was to explore and …

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