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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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Feasibility and Safety of ALVAC-HIV vCP1521 Vaccine in HIV-Exposed Infants in Uganda: Results From the First HIV Vaccine Trial in Infants in Africa
Musoke P, Fowler MG, Wang L, Richardson P, Kintu K, Emel L, Ou SS, Jackson JB, Guay L, Andrew P and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The development of a safe and effective vaccine against HIV type 1 for the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV would significantly advance the goal of eliminating HIV infection …

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Occupational safety training and practices in selected vocational training institutions and workplaces in Kampala, Uganda
Kintu D, Kyakula M, Kikomeko J
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Several industrial accidents, some of them fatal, have been reported in Uganda. Causes could include training gaps in vocational training institutions (VTIs) and workplaces. This study investigated how occupational safety …

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Postoperative pain after cesarean section: assessment and management in a tertiary hospital in a low-income country
Bulamba F, Semakula D, Lubikire A, Kintu A, Abdulla S, Nabukenya MT, Igaga E, Olufolabi AJ
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThere is little information about the current management of pain after obstetric surgery at Mulago hospital in Uganda, one of the largest hospitals in Africa with approximately 32,000 deliveries per …

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Integrating care for non-communicable diseases into routine HIV services: key considerations for policy design in sub-Saharan Africa
Mutungi G., Danaei G., Guwatudde D., Kintu A., Sando D., Okello S., Menzies N.A., Verguet S.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: There is great interest for integrating care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) into routine HIV services in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to the steady rise of the number of people …

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The Impact of HIV and Antiretroviral Therapy on Cardiovascular Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kintu Alexander
2020
Dissertation
Health Research

Increased access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for people living with HIV (PLWH) has substantially improved survival in countries with a high prevalence of HIV. With better survival, PLWH in sub-Saharan …

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Serum lactate and phosphate as biomarkers of intestinal ischemia in a Ugandan tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study
Galukande M, Kintu-Luwaga R, Owori F N
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundIntestinal ischemia is a common complication of intestinal obstruction and arises from impaired perfusion. The resultant local and systemic inflammatory response and bacterial translocation come with a significant degree of …

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Adolescent Suicidality as Seen in Rural Northeastern Uganda Prevalence and Risk Factors
Levin J, Abbo C, Kinyanda E, Ndyanabangi S, Kizza R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Suicidal behavior in adolescence is a public health concern and has serious consequences for adolescents and their families. There is, however, a paucity of data on this subject from …

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Poverty, life events and the risk for depression in Uganda
Kinyanda E, Ndyanabangi S, Patel V, Tugumisirize J, Woodburn P, Kagugube J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Understanding the determinants of major depression in sub-Saharan Africa is important for planning effective intervention strategies.To investigate the social and life-event determinants of major depressive disorder in the African sociocultural …

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Prevalence of severe mental distress and its correlates in a population-based study in rural south-west Uganda
Kinyanda E, Waswa L, Maher D, Baisley K
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The problem of severe mental distress (SMD) in sub-Saharan Africa is difficult to investigate given that a substantial proportion of patients with SMD never access formal health care. This …

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Psychiatric disorders and psychosocial correlates of high HIV risk sexual behaviour in war-affected Eastern Uganda
Kinyanda E, Patel V, Weiss HA, Muhwezi W, Kagugube J, Mungherera M, Onyango-Mangen P, Ngabirano E, Kajungu R, Muron J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

This article sets out to investigate the psychiatric and psychosocial risk factors for high risk sexual behaviour in a war-affected population in Eastern Uganda. A cross-sectional survey was carried out …

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