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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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An Epidemiologic Investigation of Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Risk in Africa
Ndom P, Gakwaya A, Huo DZ, Hou NQ, Jombwe J, Ogundiran T, Ademola A, Morhason-Bello I, Ojengbede O
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Physical activity (PA) is modifiable and linked to decreased breast cancer risk but its impact has not been investigated among indigenous African populations.Methods: From 2011 to 2013, 558 cases …

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Stillbirths and neonatal deaths among 18 942 women with postpartum hemorrhage: Analysis of perinatal outcomes in the WOMAN trial
Koukounari A, Hough A, Shakur-Still H, Roberts I, Lawn J E
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To describe the rates and risk factors for stillbirth and preâdischarge neonatalmortality (PDNM), and impact on quality of life (QoL) among women with postpartumhemorrhage (PPH).Methods: A secondary analysis was …

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Defining Sexual Violence Experiences: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
Houghton Lisa
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

The lack of consensus in the psychology literature with respect to operational definitions of sexual violence experiences (SVEs) such as rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and so on has been …

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Rhetoric(s) of the Black Church: Sex, Religion, and HIV/AIDS Across the African Diaspora
House Christopher
2012
Dissertation
Health Research

This dissertation examines the rhetorical strategies, underpinnings, and justifications of Black Disaporic religious rhetoric and pastoral communication surrounding the HIV/AIDS crisis that disproportionately affects people of African descent. Specifically, this …

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Gastroenteritis aggressive versus slow treatment for rehydration (GASTRO): a phase II rehydration trial for severe dehydration: WHO plan C versus slow rehydration
Gibb Diana M., Houston Kirsty A., Gibb Jack, Olupot-Olupot Peter, Obonyo Nchafatso, Mpoya Ayub, Nakuya Margaret, Muhindo Rita, Uyoga Sophie, Evans Jennifer A. and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>World Health Organization rehydration management guidelines (plan C) for severe dehydration are widely practiced in resource-poor settings, but never formally evaluated in a trial. The Fluid Expansion as …

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Plate fixation versus intramedullary fixation for displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures: a systematic review
Houwert R. M., Wijdicks F. J., Steins Bisschop C., Verleisdonk E. J., Kruyt M., Houwert R. Marijn, Wijdicks Frans-Jasper, Steins Bisschop Charlotte, Verleisdonk Egbert-Jan, Kruyt Moyo
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: The optimal surgical approach for displaced midshaft clavicle fracture remains controversial. The objective of this systematic review is to compare functional outcome and complications after plate fixation and intramedullary …

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Decreased Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease Confirmed Among HIV-positive Youth
Longenecker CT, Lwabi P, Namuyonga J, Okello E, Beaton A, Sable C, Hovis IW, Kisitu GP, Ndagire E, Sanyahumbi A and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is geographical overlap between areas endemic for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and those endemic for HIV. A recent pilot study demonstrated that children living with HIV might be …

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How to Achieve Universal Health Coverage: A Case Study of Uganda Using the Political Process Model; Comment on "Health Coverage and Financial Protection in Uganda: A Political Economy Perspective"
Stuckler D, Bakola M, Eusebio C
Journal, Article
Health Research

How can resource-deprived countries accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage? Here we extend the analysis of Nanini and colleagues to investigate a case-study of Uganda, where despite high-level commitments, health …

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Natural Products for Malaria Vector Control: Flora, Fish and Fungi
Howard Annabel F. V.
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Introduction Despite international organisations providing much focus over the past 10 years, malaria is still killing vast numbers of Africans, especially children. It is agreed that malaria can only be …

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Novel Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis E Virus Infection in a Large Outbreak in Northern Uganda Results from a Case-Control Study and Environmental Analysis
Howard CM, Handzel T, Hill VR, Grytdal SP, Blanton C, Kamili S, Drobeniuc J, Hu D, Teshale E
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

An outbreak of hepatitis E virus (HEV) began in October 2007 in northern Uganda To determine risk factors and sources for ongoing transmission we conducted both a case-control study and …

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