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How can we promote exclusive breastfeeding in the informal economy in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Working with other government ministries, departments and agencies and different development partners, the Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development is leading efforts to develop regulations on "Breastfeeding and childcare …

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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
Rapid Review
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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Enhancing youthsâ role in the mitigation of climate change effects on Sexual and Reproductive Health; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2023
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The impacts of climate change on sexual and reproductive health include increases in GBV, strained access to SRH services resulting in unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases,among others. Furthermore, …

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What measures can district health authorities take to prevent and control Covid19 in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:While discussing the dynamics of the spread of Covid-19 disease and the global trend of the disease morbidity and mortality, District Health Officers (DHOs) have raised a need to explore …

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Feasibility and Effects of task sharing and mhealth by VHTS in the prevention and control of hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:Village Health Teams (VHTs) or Lay health workers have been shown to a play an important role of increasing access to healthcare within communities and homes for infectious diseases such …

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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
Rapid Review
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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Why vaccine coverage, which dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, is slow to recover, particularly in Kampala and Wakiso; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption to the delivery of healthcare services,including routine immunization, leading to a sharp decline in vaccine coverage. In 2021, 25 million childrenmissed their …

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Management of (expensive) medical equipment; lessons from other countries; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Effective health technology management (HTM) is essential for delivering safe, equitable, and quality health care. However, the rising costs of healthcare, driven in part by advancing medical technology, pose …

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What health system strategies have low and middle income countries used to improve their maternal outcomes; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide is a major public health problem with unacceptable effects on families and nations. The maternal mortality ratio for sub-Saharan Africa is estimated at almost …

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What are the stem cell policies and regulations globally; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: This paper gives a general overview of the policies of countries in given regions and identifies a few countries for which the content will be analyzed and related to …

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Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kampala, Uganda: Results from a Bio-Behavioral Respondent Driven Sampling Survey
Hladik W, Sande E, Berry M, Ganafa S, Kiyingi H, Kusiima J, Hakim A
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

We report on the results of a respondent-driven sampling survey among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kampala, Uganda, where same-sex behavior is criminalized and highly stigmatized. We …

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The Effects of Iron Deficiency and Anaemia on Primary School Learners' Scholastic Performance
Hlatswayo Bongiwe P. S, Ntshangase Sibusiso Rousseau De Villiers, Francois Pierre
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a preventable cause of cognitive impairment and other negative effects on the academic potential of learners. Objectives. To determine the local prevalence of IDA …

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Evaluating the effect of the Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth (HMS BAB) training in Tanzania and Uganda: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Hanson C, Atuhairwe S, Marrone G, Kaharuza F, Alwy F, Pembe AB, HMS BAB study team, Leshabari S, Morris J
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage complicates approximately 10% of all deliveries and contributes to at least a quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide. The competency-based Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth (HMS …

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Communication and computing in health facilities of southwest Uganda
Ho M.R.
2010
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Five-year retention of volunteer community health workers in rural Uganda: a population-based retrospective cohort
Turyakira E, Hobbs AJ, Manalili K, Kabakyenga J, Kyomuhangi T, Nettel-Aguirre A, Kyokushaba C, Rwandekeye P, Brenner JL
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Community health workers (CHWs) effectively improve maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) outcomes in low-to-middle-income countries. However, CHW retention remains a challenge. This retrospective registry analysis evaluated medium-term retention of …

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Distance-Based Education for Nurses Caring for Children With Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hockenberry M, Mulemba T, Nedege A, Madumetse K, Higgins J
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Nursing specialization in the care of children with cancer provides the foundation for implementing successful childhood cancer and blood disorder treatment programs throughout the world. Excellence in nursing education is …

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Promoting pediatric oncology nursing excellence in sub-Saharan Africa using project ECHO
Higgins J., Hockenberry M., Bank R., Nedege A., Mulemba T., Nakabiri J., Raletshegwana M., Semetsa P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: The designation of the year 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse provides time for reflection on the importance of nursing in meeting the needs of the under-served …

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Brief Report: Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Coformulated Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) in Virologically Suppressed Women
Kityo Cissy, Hodder Sally, Squires Kathleen, Hagins Debbie, Avihingsanon Anchalee, Kido Anna, Jiang Shuping, Kulkarni Rima, Cheng Andrew, Cao Huyen
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>The integrase inhibitor regimen [elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] demonstrated superior efficacy when compared with a protease inhibitor regimen [ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV + RTV) and FTC/TDF] in 575 treatment-naive …

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Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Coformulated Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) in Virologically Suppressed Women
Kityo Cissy, Hodder Sally, Squires Kathleen, Hagins Debbie, Avihingsanon Anchalee, Kido Anna, Kulkarni Rima, Cheng Andrew, Shuping Jiang, Huyen Cao
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The integrase inhibitor regimen [elvitegravir/cobicistat/ emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] demonstrated superior efficacy when compared with a protease inhibitor regimen [ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV + RTV) and FTC/TDF] in 575 treatment-naive …

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Sub-Saharan African Women Living with HIV/AIDS: An Exploration of General and Spiritual Coping Strategies
Hodge DR, Roby JL
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Front a global perspective, the typical person living with HIV/AIDS is likely a sub-Saharan African woman. Yet despite calls from NASW to adopt a global outlook oil the HIV/AIDS crisis, …

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