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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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Risk perception and sex behaviour in pregnancy and breastfeeding in high HIV prevalence settings: Programmatic implications for PrEP delivery
Joseph DaveyDvora, Farley Elise, Towriss Catriona, Gomba Yolanda, Bekker Linda-Gail, Gorbach Pamina, Shoptaw Steven, Coates Thomas, Myer Landon
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: HIV acquisition during pregnancy and breastfeeding significantly contributes toward paediatric HIV infection; however, little is known about risk behaviours in HIV-uninfected pregnant and postpartum women. We conducted twenty-six …

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HIV replication in the CNS is associated with neurocognition and depression pre-ART
Laeyendecker O., Reynolds S.J., Wawer M., Joseph S.B., Keys J., Rubin L., Saylor D., Nakigozi G.F., Nakasujja N., Quinn T. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: People with HIV (PWH) experience more neurocognitive impairment and depression than uninfected individuals, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, initiating ART often returns neurocognition and depression to levels observed for …

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Implementing community-based human papillomavirus self-sampling with SMS text follow-up for cervical cancer screening in rural, southwestern Uganda
Siedner MJ, Tsai AC, Ngonzi J, Baguma C, Joseph NT, Namuli A, Kakuhikire B, Juliet M, Ayebare P, Ahereza P and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Self-collected HPV screening may improve cervical cancer screening coverage in low resource countries, yet data guiding implementation and follow-up of abnormal results are sparse. Methods This is a prospective …

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Emerging evidence from a systematic review of safety of pre-exposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postpartum women: where are we now and where are we heading?
Haberer Jessica E., Mugo Nelly, Heffron Renee, Celum Connie, Baeten Jared M., Mofenson Lynne M., Bekker Linda-Gail, Shoptaw Steven, Myer Landon, Joseph DaveyDvora L. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION:<BR>HIV incidence is high during pregnancy and breastfeeding with HIV acquisition risk more than doubling during pregnancy and the postpartum period compared to when women are not pregnant. …

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Prospects for sustaining leprosy control in Uganda
Joseph Kawuma H.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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A NARRATIVE REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER (JULY â SEPTEMBER) SCALING UP and OUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING METHODS FOR IMPROVED FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION AND INCOME AMONG NINETY WOMEN IN HOIMA DISTRICT.
Josephine Nakakande
2016
Generic
Health Research

SUMMARY OF THE REPORT Eco-Agric Uganda is scaling up and out sustainable farming methods for improved food security, nutrition and income among 90 women in Hoima District. This aims at …

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Environmental conservation and Agricultural Enhancement Uganda Project title: Enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local Governance in Hoima district Quarterly Performance Report October 1, 2016 â December 31, 2016
JOSEPHINE NAKAKANDE
2016
Generic
Health Research

Executive Summary Eco-Agric Uganda is implementing a Governance Accountability and Participation project that involves enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local governance in Hoima district. This is being funded by the …

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Feasibility of using C-reactive protein for point-of-care testing
Joshi Ashish, Perin Douglas Puricelli, Gehle Amanda, Nsiah-Kumi Phyllis A.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) can be a valuable tool for decision making in primary care. Very few studies have illustrated the utilization of CRP POCT.OBJECTIVE: To conduct …

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Legal Empowerment and Social Accountability: Complementary Strategies Toward Rights-based Development in Health?
Joshi A
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Citizen-based accountability strategies to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized groups are increasingly being used in efforts to improve basic public services. The latest thinking suggests that broader, …

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Declining HIV incidence in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of empiric data
Grabowski MK, Tobian AAR, Joshi K, Lessler J, Olawore O, Loevinsohn G, Bushey S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction UNAIDS models suggest HIV incidence is declining in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to assess whether modelled trends are supported by empirical evidence. Methods We conducted …

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