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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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Identifying challenges in the use of urine-diverting toilets: A case study from Rukungiri Municipality (S.W. Uganda)
Kamuteera E, Trimmer J, Carpenter J, Girod C
2013
Conference Proceedings
Health Research

In Rukungiri Municipality, the installation of pit latrines is hindered by limited space, rocky soils, and ahigh water table. A limited water supply eliminates flush toilets as a feasible option. …

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Exposure to multiple parasites is associated with the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa
Newton Charles R., Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina, Nutman Thomas B., KamuyuGathoni, Bottomley Christian, Mageto James, Lowe Brett, Wilkins Patricia P., Noh John C., Ngugi Anthony K. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Epilepsy is common in developing countries, and it is often associated with parasitic infections. We investigated the relationship between exposure to parasitic infections, particularly multiple infections and active …

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Cultural adaptation and validation of Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 version in Uganda: A small-scale study
Kamwesiga Julius T, von Koch Lena, Kottorp Anders, Guidetti Susanne
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge is scarce about the impact of stroke in Uganda, and culturally adapted, psychometrically testedpatient-reported outcome measures are lacking. The Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 is recommended, but it has …

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Experiences of using mobile phones in everyday life among persons with stroke and their families in Ugandaâa qualitative study
Kamwesiga J T, Tham K, Guidetti S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of using mobile phones in everyday life after stroke, among persons with stroke and their family members. …

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The impact of stroke on people living in central Uganda: A descriptive study
Kamwesiga JT, von Kock LK, Eriksson GM, Guidetti SGE
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge about perceived impact of stroke on everyday life as well as rehabilitation needs after stroke in Uganda is necessary to identify and develop rehabilitation interventions.Objectives: To explore and …

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The Perceived Impact of Stroke and Feasibility of a Mobile Phone Supported ADL Intervention in Uganda
Kamwesiga Julius Tunga
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

Background: Rehabilitation after stroke in Uganda is limited due to poor infrastructure, inadequate number of professionals and the poor socio-economic situation of the people. A sizeable number of patients with …

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Prevalence of antibodies to Brucella species in commercial raw bovine milk in Southwestern Uganda
Bazira J, Orikiriza P, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Boum Y, Taseera K, Iramiot J S, Ojuka P, Kamwine M, Ikiriza S, Atwebembeire J and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesThe purpose and objective of this research was to explore the prevalence of antibodies against Brucella species in raw milk samples collected in Southwestern Uganda, one of the biggest milk …

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Efficacy and safety of three regimens for the prevention of malaria in young HIV-exposed Ugandan children: a randomized controlled trial
Achan J, Kakuru A, Mwangwa F, Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Rosenthal PJ, Dorsey G, Bigira V, Huang LS and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for HIV-exposed infants until breastfeeding ends and HIV infection has been excluded. Extending prophylaxis with a focus on preventing malaria may be beneficial in high …

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