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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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Herpes Simplex corrected Virus Type 2 Shedding From Male Circumcision Wounds in Rakai, Uganda
Grabowski Mary K., Kigozi Godfrey, Gray Ronald H., Armour Benjamin, Manucci Jordyn, Serwadda David, Redd Andrew D., Nalugoda Fred, Patel Eshan U., Wawer Maria J. and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: A prospective observational study of 176 men coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) was conducted to assess whether their sexual partners may …

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Partner Human Papillomavirus Viral Load and Incident Human Papillomavirus Detection in Heterosexual Couples
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Watya S and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. The association between partner human papillomavirus (HPV) viral load and incident HPV detection in heterosexual couples is unknown.Methods. HPV genotypes were detected in 632 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative couples …

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Trends and Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Concordance Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive and -Negative Heterosexual Couples in Rakai, Uganda
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Limited data are available on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative or HIV-positive couples followed longitudinally.Methods. Genital HPV was assessed in 725 concordant HIV-negative couples and …

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Genetic Cluster Analysis for HIV Prevention
Grabowski Mary Kate, Herbeck Joshua T., Poon Art F. Y.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:<BR>This review summarizes the use of genetic similarity clusters to understand HIV transmission and inform prevention efforts.<BR>RECENT FINDINGS:<BR>Recent emphases include the development of real-time cluster identification …

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The validity of self-reported antiretroviral use in persons living with HIV: a population-based study
Nakigozi G, Wawer MJ, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Quinn TC, Redd AD, Kagaayi J and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess the validity of self-reported antiretroviral therapy use (ART) using population-based cohort data.Methods: Self-reported ART use and nonuse was compared with a validated laboratory assay in 557 HIV-positive …

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Prevalence and Predictors of Persistent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Viremia and Viral Rebound after Universal Test and Treat: A Population-Based Study
Nakigozi G, Reynolds S J, Kigozi G, Nalugoda F, Grabowski M K, Gray R H, Patel E U, Wawer M J, Quinn T C, Tobian A A.R and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThere are limited data on individual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load (VL) trajectories at the population-level after the introduction of universal test and treat (UTT) in sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsHuman immunodeficiency …

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Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Worodria W, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Kamya MR, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N, Bagaya BS, Byanyima RK and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Detailed data on the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa are limited.Objective We determined the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 …

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Phenotypic characteristics and asthma severity in an East African cohort of adults and adolescents with asthma: findings from the African severe asthma project
Worodria W, Kamya M, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Joloba M, Makumbi F, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, de Jong C and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale The relationship between clinical and biomarker characteristics of asthma and its severity in Africa is not well known.Methods Using the Expert Panel Report 3, we assessed for asthma severity …

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Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Kityo C, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Ssali F, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Olaro C, Byakika-Kibwika P, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Convalescent plasma (CCP) has been studied as a potential therapy for COVID-19, but data on its efficacy in Africa are limited.Objective In this trial we set out to determine …

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Excess COVID-19 mortality among critically ill patients in Africa
Kirenga B.J., Byakika-Kibwika P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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