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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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Unmasking cryptococcal meningitis immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome in pregnancy induced by HIV antiretroviral therapy with postpartum paradoxical exacerbation
Boulware David R., Kiggundu Reuben, Rhein Joshua, Meya David B., Bahr Nathan C.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Cryptococcosis is the most common cause of meningitis in Africa due to the high burden of HIV. Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) is a frequent and deadly complication …

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Effects of Tenofovir and Amphotericin B Deoxycholate Coadministration on Kidney Function in Patients Treated for Cryptococcal Meningitis
Boulware David R., Kiggundu Reuben, Rhein Joshua, Meya David B., Bahr Nathan C., Morawski Bozena M., Musubire Abdu K., Williams Darlisha A., Abassi Mahsa, Nabeta Henry W. and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

The effect of tenofovir and amphotericin coadministration on kidney function is poorly characterized. We measured creatinine during induction therapy and at 4 weeks after diagnosis in Ugandans undergoing cryptococcal meningitis …

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Prevalence of microalbuminuria and associated factors among HIV - infected ART naive patients at Mulago hospital: a cross-sectional study in Uganda
Byakika-Kibwika P, Kalyesubula R, Kiggundu T, Andia-Biraro I, Makanga G
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundHIV infection affects multiple organs and the kidney is a common target making renal disease, one of the recognized complications. Microalbuminuria represents an early, important marker of kidney damage in …

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Brief Report: Effects of Tenofovir and Amphotericin B Deoxycholate Coadministration on Kidney Function in Patients Treated for Cryptococcal Meningitis
Boulware David R., Rhein Joshua, Meya David B., Bahr Nathan C., Morawski Bozena M., Musubire Abdu K., Williams Darlisha A., Abassi Mahsa, Nabeta Henry W., Hullsiek Kathy H. and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: The effect of tenofovir and amphotericin coadministration on kidney function is poorly characterized. We measured creatinine during induction therapy and at 4 weeks after diagnosis in Ugandans undergoing …

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Media and mental health in Uganda
Ndyanabangi S, Kigozi F, Ssebunnya J, Kizza D
2009
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: The media is largely regarded as an important stakeholder in health service delivery; with a great influence on public attitudes. However; little is known about its interest in mental …

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Media and mental health in Uganda
Ndyanabangi S, Kigozi F, Ssebunnya J, Kizza D
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: The media is largely regarded as an important stakeholder in health service delivery; with a great influence on public attitudes. However; little is known about its interest in mental …

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Media and mental health in Uganda: original article
et al, Ndyanabangi S., Kigozi F., Ssebunnya J., Kizza D.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

The media is largely regarded as an important stakeholder in health service delivery, with a great influence on public attitudes. Describes the importance accorded to mental health by the media …

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Use of a mixture of lignocaine and bupivacaine vs lignocaine alone for male circumcision under local anaesthesia in Rakai, Uganda
Nakigozi G, Gray R, Kigozi G, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Watya S, Kagaayi J, Makumbi F, Kiwanuka N, Lutalo T and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVETo assess self-reported pain control during and after surgery with a mixture of lignocaine and bupivacaine compared with lignocaine alone among male circumcision (MC) service recipients in Rakai, Uganda.PATIENTS AND …

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The Acceptability and Safety of the Shang Ring for Adult Male Circumcision in Rakai, Uganda
Kigozi G, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Watya S, Makumbi F, Sewankambo N, Musoke R, Kighoma N, Wawer M and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: Medical male circumcision (MMC) is recommended for HIV prevention in men. We assessed the acceptability and safety of the Shang Ring device compared with those of the dorsal slit …

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Male circumcision wound healing in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative and HIV-positive men in Rakai, Uganda
Kigozi G., Nalugoda F., Serwadda D., Watya S., Gray R.H., Wawer M.J., Kiwanuka N., Makumbi F., Sewankambo N.K., Musoke R. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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