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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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Virologic Response to First-line Efavirenz-or Nevirapine-based Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected African Children
Gibb D.M., Spyer M., Musiime V., Bakeera-Kitaka S., Mhute T., Kekitiinwa A., Walker A.S., Szubert A.J., Katuramu R., Senfuma O.
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The intersection of antiretroviral therapy, peer support programmes, and economic empowerment with HIV stigma among HIV-positive women in West Nile Uganda
Kellett NC, Gnauck K
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

HIV stigma remains a major problem of the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Women fear impending social stigma including blame, isolation and abuse. HIV infection and HIV stigma interact cyclically, …

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AIDS, Stigma, Marriage, and Economic Empowerment: Exploring Intersections of Women's Marginalization in West Nile Uganda
Kellett NC, Gnauck K
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Deep-seated stigma continues to plague efforts to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. While access to antiretroviral treatment has expanded, the spread of HIV continues to rise …

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QRS voltage is a predictor of in-hospital mortality of acutely ill medical patients
Kellett J., Opio M.O.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Are changes in vital signs, mobility, and mental status while in hospital measures of the quality of care?
Kellett J., Holland M., Alsma J., Nickel C.H., Brabrand M., Lumala A.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Little is known of the changes in patientsâ health condition while in hospital in low-resource settings. The aim of this exploratory study is to examine dependency of patients on …

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Mechanical and surgical interventions for treating primary postpartum haemorrhage
KellieFrances J., Wandabwa Julius N., Mousa Hatem A., Weeks Andrew D.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as bleeding from the genital tract of 500 mL or more within 24 hours of birth. It is one of the …

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A teamwork approach to obstetric fistula repair training in Uganda
Kelly J., Lynch M.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Using Biomarkers to Assess the Validity of Sexual Behavior Reporting across Interview Modes among Young Women in Kampala, Uganda
Nsobya SL, Kalibala S, Kelly CA, Hewett PC, Mensch BS, Rankin JC, Kakande PN
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Understanding the transmission dynamics of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is critically dependent on accurate behavioral data. This study investigates the effect of the mode of questionnaire delivery on …

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Investigation of OMNIgene·SPUTUM performance in delayed tuberculosis testing by smear, culture, and Xpert MTB/RIF assays in Uganda
Huang L, Andama A, Kaswabuli S, Musisi E, Byanyima P, Sessolo A, Sanyu I, Zawedde J, Kelly-Cirino C D, Curry P S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

OMNIgene·SPUTUM (OM-S) is a sample transport reagent designed to work with all tuberculosis diagnostics while eliminating the need for cold chain. OM-S-treated sputum samples were assayed in several tests after …

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Exploring the effects of programmatic intervention on family planning health literacy and contraceptive utilization in eastern Uganda
Kelsey E Brown, Alison S Hayward
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Uganda Village Project (UVP) implemented the Healthy Village Initiative (HVI) and conducted household surveys to assess the effects of the initiative. This data adds to the limited body of knowledge …

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