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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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Chest radiographic findings of pulmonary tuberculosis in severely immunocompromised patients with the human immunodeficiency virus
Worodria W., Huang L., Cattamanchi A., Kisembo H. N., Boon S. Den, Davis J. L., Okello R., Kawooya M. G.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE:<BR>We describe chest radiograph (CXR) findings in a population with a high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) in order to identify radiological features associated …

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Prevalence of ear infections in first year children of primary schools in a western Ugandan community
Kisakye A, Kisembo P, Mugwanya F, Atumanya P, Othin M, Oworinawe R, Kagimu B, Bagambe F
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Ear infections in the United Kingdom were reported at a prevalence of 90% in children aged 0-6 years peaking at six years, thecommonest age for Ugandan children to start primary …

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Capacity building for WASH sustainability
Kisembo Asuman
2021
Report
Health Research

Quarter Project Progress Presentation :Kasenda and Kicwamba Sub Counties, Kabarole DistrictA community based approach was used where one local trainerwas selected per parish by the VHTs, LC3 and LC1 Chairmen.ïµ …

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ENERGY AND GBV
Kisembo Asuman
2021
Report
Health Research

Displacement of people as a result of conflict is not a new situation, but this represents a newchallenge because of effects of climate change and increased depletion of natural resources. …

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Religiosity and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Patients Attending a Public Hospital-Based HIV/AIDS Clinic in Uganda
Muliira JK, Kisenyi RN, Ayebare E
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

In Uganda, the prevalence of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV/AIDS patients remains high and sometimes this is blamed on patients' religious behavior. A descriptive design was used to …

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First Implant-Induced Changes in Rostral Brainstem Impair Second Implant Outcomes in Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implant Children With Long Inter-Implant Delay
Kishimoto Ippei, Yamazaki Hiroshi, Naito Yasushi, Moroto Saburo, Yamazaki Tomoko
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Hypothesis: Long-term unilateral use of a cochlear implant (CI) induces abnormal maturation of the rostral brainstem innervating the contralateral ear.Background: In sequential bilateral CI children with long inter-implant delay, both …

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Selenium Deficiency a Factor in Endemic Goiter Persistence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Galukande M, Kishosha PA, Gakwaya AM
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Goiter is still common in Uganda, despite the present iodized salt coverage of at least 95%. Where there is endemic goiter after adequate iodine supplementation, selenium deficiency could be …

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Outcomes of pediatric second line antiretroviral therapy in low and middle income countries: A sytematic review
Kisitu Grace Paul
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Access to second line antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the treatment of HIV is on the rise and yet little is known about the effectiveness of second line ART in children …

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A pilot orthopedic trauma registry in Ugandan district hospitals
Kajja I, Kisitu DK, Eyler LE, Waiswa G, Beyeza T, Feldhaus I, Juillard C, Dicker RA
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Musculoskeletal injuries are a major public health problem in low-income countries like Uganda. Patterns of musculoskeletal injuries presenting to district hospitals are unknown. Our pilot orthopedic trauma registry establishes …

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The role of Ugandan District Hospital orthopedic units in the care of vulnerable road users: a cross-sectional study
Kajja I, Waiswa G, Beyeza T, Feldhaus I, Juillard C, Kisitu D K, Eyler L E, Ragland D R, Dicker R A
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundMusculoskeletal injuries are a common cause of morbidity after road traffic injury (RTI) in motorizing countries. District hospitals provide front-line orthopedic care in Uganda and other sub-Saharan African nations. Improving …

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