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Rapid Response Briefs (69)

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Dimensions of reintegration of Covid-19 survivors and suspects into their communities; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

BackgroundRe-settling in communities for Covid-19 survivors and their contacts following release from isolation facilities might be particularly challenging. Due to the enormous fear Covid-19 has caused in communities, returning individuals …

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Effective communication strategies during COVID-19 outbreak; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

BackgroundPolicy and decision makers in Uganda are cognisant of the importance of effective communication from the responsible authorities in the prevention and control of an outbreak, as a lack of …

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Forming partnerships between Health Management Organisations and public health service providers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:A private partner has built a health facility in a district in Uganda and intends to operate a Health Management Organization model of health care delivery. However, the facility is …

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How facilities can adequately prepare to provide safe spaces and management for the elderly during the Covid-19 pandemic in LMIC; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background: Elderly population accounts for a big percentage of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths worldwide. Despite Uganda reporting 44 cases as of 1st April 2020 with no fatality, MoH is …

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Impact of Acting District Health Officers on Health Services Delivery within their Respective Jurisidictions; A Case for Advocacy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The staffing norms for the districts in Uganda require that each district has a District Health Officer (DHO) who is a qualified medical docor with additional training in â¦â¦. However, …

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Integration of Health Services Delivery for the Elderly within the Existing Structures; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health is drafting a policy that aims at integrating health services delivery for people above 60 years within the existing delivery structures in Uganda. To inform their …

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Results-Based Financing in low and middle-income countries; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:There are on-going efforts within the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Uganda to actively scale up results-based financing (RBF) and improve health system performance by aligning investments to system performance. …

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Safety Considerations for Standard Operating Procedures for Places of Worship during the COVID-19 pandemi; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:There have been several outcries from believers and leaders of religious sects in Uganda for the government to allow places of worship to reopen to the public describing them as …

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Strengthening district laboratory systems: Scaling up the response for the COVID-19 outbreak in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:Probable cases of Covid-19 with in districts have to be refered or transported to designated facilities to collect samples amidst an on-going country wide lockdown. This is increasingly becoming a …

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Strengthening Health promotion and prevention structures at the districts; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health recently issued guidance to districts to increase health promotion and prevention expenditure in the primary health care grant from 10% to 30%. However, districts note several …

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References (4020)

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Maternal socio-demographic characteristics and associated complementary feeding practices of children aged 6-18 months with moderate acute malnutrition in Arua, Uganda
Kajjura RB, Veldman FJ, Kassier SM
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background There is a paucity of published data regarding maternal socio-demographic characteristics and associated complementary feeding practices of moderately malnourished infants and young children (IYC) in sub-Saharan Africa. In the …

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Maternal perceptions and barriers experienced during the management of moderately malnourished children in northern Uganda
Kajjura RB, Veldman FJ, Kassier SM
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Little is known about how the use of supplementary foods in the management of children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is perceived by mothers, as well as the barriers they …

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Post tuberculosis chronic lung disease in tuberculosis HIV coinfected and non-HIV individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kajogoo V.D., Twebaze C., Said B., Tesfahunei H.A., Charlie L., Getachew E.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Post tuberculosis (TB) sequelae are faced by many individuals who survive TB. The most common of all is post-TB chronic lung disease (CLD) and pulmonary impairment. We reviewed studies …

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Treatment outcomes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients with or without human immunodeficiency virus co-infection in Africa and Asia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Kajogoo V.D., Lalashowi J., Olomi W., Atim M.G., Assefa D.G., Sabi I.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Treatment outcomes of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDRTB) is a challenge, especially in resource limited settings. The aim of this study was to compare whether Human Immune Virus (HIV) has …

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Multiple Sexual Partnerships Among Poor Urban Dwellers in Kampala, Uganda
Kamya MR, Green EC, Kajubi P, Hearst N, Hudes ES, Ruark AH
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: This study examined 2 issues of current importance for AIDS prevention in Uganda: the frequency of multiple sexual partnerships and whether optimistic perceptions about the severity of AIDS are …

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Communication between HIV-infected children and their caregivers about HIV medicines: a cross-sectional study in Jinja district, Uganda
Kajubi P, Kyaddondo D, Whyte S, Muhumuza S, Katahoire AR
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionKnowledge of antiretroviral therapy (ART) among children with HIV depends on open communication with them about their health and medicines. Guidelines assign responsibility for communication to children's home caregivers. Other …

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Spaces for talking: Communication patterns of children on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
Kajubi P., Bagger S., Katahoire A.R., Kyaddondo D., Whyte S.R.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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COMMUNICATION IN THE CONTEXT OF FAMILY CAREGIVING: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF UGANDAN CHILDREN ON ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY
Kajubi P, Kyaddondo D, Katahoire AR, Whyte SR
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

It is important to consider the complexities of family dynamics when deciding when and how to communicate with HIV-infected children about their illness and treatment. Previous research has focused on …

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Tensions in Communication between Children on Antiretroviral Therapy and Their Caregivers: A Qualitative Study in Jinja District, Uganda
Kajubi Phoebe, Whyte Susan Reynolds, Kyaddondo David, Katahoire Anne Ruhweza
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionHIV treatment and disclosure guidelines emphasize the importance of communicating diagnosis and treatment to infected children in ways that are appropriate to childrenâs develop- mental stage and age. Minimal attention, …

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Antiretroviral Therapy With Efavirenz Accentuates Pregnancy-Associated Reduction of Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine Exposure During Malaria Chemoprevention
Kakuru A, Havlir D, Kamya M, Ruel T, Dorsey G, Rosenthal P J, Huang L, Mwebaza N, Kajubi R, Jagannathan P and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Dihydroartemisinin (DHA)-piperaquine is promising for malaria chemoprevention in pregnancy.We assessed impacts of pregnancy and efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy on exposure to DHAand piperaquine in pregnant Ugandan women. Intensive sampling was performed …

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