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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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Challenges of rapid plasma reagin interpretation in syphilis screening in Uganda: Variability in nontreponemal results between different laboratories
Manabe Y C, Parkes-Ratanshi R, Nakku-Joloba E, Hamill M M, Mbazira K J, Kiragga A N, Gaydos C A, Jett-Goheen M, Rompalo A
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Syphilis is a cause of morbidity and mortality and is of particular concern in pregnancy in low-income countries because of the risks associated with maternal-fetal transmission. Ugandan national guidelines …

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Accuracy, ease of use, safety, and acceptability of a 23-μL conical cup blood transfer device for use with rapid diagnostic tests
Bell D, González I J, Kyabayinze D J, Incardona S, Ndawula B, Kanyago M C, Mwancha-Kwasa M C
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Devices to safely transfer fixed amounts of finger prick blood to rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) pose a significant challenge, especially in non-laboratory settings. Following the success of an âinverted cup …

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Effects of Interval Training Programme on Resting Heart Rate in Subjects with Hypertension: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Anele T, Ezema C, Ezugwu A, Lamina S, Okaye G, Ordinioha B
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Measuring the impact of development assistance on vaccination coverage: evidence from low- and middle-income recipient countries
Ikilezi Gloria
2019
Dissertation
Health Research

Over the last decade, substantial amounts of development assistance have been invested among low and middle income countries to strengthen the performance and outcomes of the immunization program. Multiple development …

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Socio-economic factors associated with mental health disorders in Fort Portal, western Uganda
Hawkins C, Bwanika JM, Ibanda M
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Mental health disorders, which are interlinked with social issues such as poverty and stigma, present a significant burden in Uganda.Aim: This article explores perceptions about and experiences of mental …

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Assessing the potential to involve healers in expanding coverage of cARV programs in rural western Uganda
Huntington Janis Dawn
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Abstract: In Uganda there is a gap between the coverage of cARV programs and the number of people who require treatment. Community-based initiatives are necessary to scale-up cARV programs. Healers …

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737: Acceptability of serial HIV testing and partner testing during pregnancy and lactation in Tororo, Uganda
Charlebois Edwin, Havlir Diane, Arinaitwe Emmanuel, Kim Lena, Nzarubara Bridget, Clark Tamara, Okong Pius, Cohan Deborah
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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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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