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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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Institutional Arrangements for Providing HIV and AIDS Services in Uganda: A Transaction Cost Economics Analysis
Khanakwa S, Mbonigaba J
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Transaction cost economics (TCE) theory predicts that features of institutional arrangements determine the intensity of their governance instruments. Consequently, institutional features link to transaction costs, but the linkages have received …

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Mental and neurological health research priorities setting in developing countries
Jenkins Rachel, Baingana Florence, Mayeya John, Khandelwal Sudhir, Avodé Gilbert, Conde Bernado, Cruz Marcelo, Deva Parameshvara, Dumas Michel, Gulbinat Walter and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: A multi-region consultation process designed to generate locally produced regional and global research priorities on mental and neurological health in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: Between 2003 and 2005, …

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Uganda National Acute Febrile Illness Agent Detection Serosurvey 2004-2005
Drakeley C, Kharod G, haberling D, Person M, Folkema A, Galloway R, Elrod M, Perniciaro J, Nicholson W, Patel N and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Due to their non-specific clinical presentation,acute febrile illnesses (AFI) are often diagnosed clinically as diseasesknown to be endemic to the region in which they are found. Ugandahas been the …

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Commentary: AG Shaper and KW Jones, 'serum-cholesterol, diet and coronary heart-disease in Africans and Asians in Uganda'.
Khaw K.T.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Testicular tumours in prepubertal children: about eight cases
Khemakhem Rachid, Ahmed Yosra Ben, Jlidi Said, Nouira Faouzi, Fdhila Faten, Charieg Awatef, Ghorbel Sofiene, Barsaoui Sihem, Chaouachi Béji
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: To analyze the spectrum of testicular tumors in prepubertal children and the therapeutic resultants in an unselected population. Materials and Methods: Our hospital database was analyzed for testicular tumors …

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Predictors of Success in Fistula Surgery Among Vesico Vaginal Fistula Patients in East Africa : a Mixed Method Study
Khisa Weston
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

Background: A vesico vaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces. In VVF, an abnormal communication may develop between the urinary system and the reproductive system of …

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Farm-level production diversity and child and adolescent nutrition in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a multicountry, longitudinal study
Khonje MG, Ricker-Gilbert J, Muyanga M, Qaim M
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Child malnutrition remains widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in rural areas where many households are involved in subsistence fanning. Increasing farm-level production diversity (FPD) is often considered a useful …

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P14.08: Teaching basic ultrasound skills at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Khorrami H., Magriples U., Galerneau F., Namagembe I.
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Out-of-pocket costs and time/productivity losses for pediatric sepsis in uganda: A mixed-methods study
Khowaja A., Alexia Krepiakevich A., Kabajaasi O., Mugisha N., Ansermino M., Wiens M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: The primary objectives were to explore care-seeking practices including key cost drivers, and to estimate out-of-pocket (OOP) costs and time/productivity losses for sepsis-related care in Uganda. METHODS: …

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HIV/AIDS and Auditory Function in Adults: the Need for Intensified Research in the Developing World
Khoza-Shangase K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

This article reviews published research on auditory function in HIV-infected adults; while also highlighting the need for intensified research on this topic in Africa. It begins with an introduction to …

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