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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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EQUINET Policy Brief Number 27: Constitutional provisions for the right to health in east and southern Africa
EQUINET and CEHURD
2012
Report
Health Research

The extent to which health rights are neglected or promoted is a major factor in thepromotion of health equity in Africa. Central to this is the incorporation of the right …

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Low consumption of fruits and vegetables among adults in Uganda: findings from a countrywide cross-sectional survey
Guwatudde D, Kabwama SN, Mutungi G, Wesonga R, Bahendeka SK
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables has protective benefits against development of coronary heart disease, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, approximately 2.7 million deaths annually can be …

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Drowning prevention: priorities to accelerate multisectoral action
Jagnoor J., Kobusingye O., Scarr J.-P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Motivation to Participate in Health Advocacy and Health Services: An evaluation of Advocacy for Better Health
Gurley Nikki
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

This study utilized the theory of planned behavior to investigate motivations for participating in health advocacy initiatives in Uganda. This study sought to uncover why participants choose to engage in …

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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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Past, Present, and Future of Neurosurgery in Uganda
Haglund MM, Kiryabwire J, Muhumuza M, Warf B, Fuller A, Freischlag K, Ssenyonjo H, Mukasa J, Mugamba J
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Neurosurgery in Uganda was virtually non-existent up until late 1960s. This changed when Dr. Jovan Kiryabwire spearheaded development of a neurosurgical unit at Mulago Hospital in Kampala. His work ethic …

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Premenstrual syndrome: consultation sources and the impact on womenâs quality of life
Jaber R.M., Alghzawi A.O., Salameh H.H.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: The main aim of this study was to explore the sources of consultation that women seek during premenstural syndrome (PMS), and to establish the association between the severity of …

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Understanding the vulnerability of older adults: extent of and breaches in support systems in Uganda
GOLAZ VALÃRIE, WANDERA STEPHEN OJIAMBO, RUTAREMWA GIDEON
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Older adults' vulnerability and resilience are a result of processes constructed throughout the lifecycle. In Uganda, older people almost always rely exclusively on their social networks for care and economic …

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Do Concepts of Depression Predict Treatment Pathways? A Closer Look at Explanatory Models Among Clinical and Nonclinical Samples in Uganda
Bangirana P, Kizito S, Johnson LR, Chin EG, Kajumba M, Buchanan E
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Explanatory models (EMs) are a collection of beliefs about a disorder that can help us understand help-seeking and treatment pathways in diverse contexts. In 2 related studies, we explore …

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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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