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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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Determinants and time to blood transfusion among thermal burn patients admitted to Mulago Hospital
Ssentongo R, Kilyewala C, Alenyo R
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundBlood transfusion, a practice under re-evaluation in general, remains common among thermal burn patients due to the hematological alterations associated with burns that manifest as anemia. Today advocacy is for …

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Tumor necrosis factor blockade and the risk of viral infection
Kim Seo Young, Solomon Daniel H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers are widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases. Many studies have demonstrated an increased risk of opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis …

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Comparative evaluation of the potential impact of rotavirus versus hpv vaccination in GAVI-eligible countries: A preliminary analysis focused on the relative disease burden
Kim S Y, Sweet S, Chang J, Goldie S J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundImmunization policymakers at global and local levels need to establish priorities among new vaccines competing for limited resources. However, comparison of the potential impact of single vaccination programs is challenging, …

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Meaningful involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda through linkages between network groups and health facilities: An evaluation study
Neema S, Kalibala S, Weiss DC, Kim YM, Lukwago J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

While community-based groups are able to provide vital support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their organizational and technical capacities are limited, and they frequently operate in isolation from PLHIV …

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737: Acceptability of serial HIV testing and partner testing during pregnancy and lactation in Tororo, Uganda
Charlebois Edwin, Havlir Diane, Arinaitwe Emmanuel, Kim Lena, Nzarubara Bridget, Clark Tamara, Okong Pius, Cohan Deborah
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Building Evidence for Sustainability of Food and Nutrition Intervention Programs in Developing Countries
Gilligan DO, Kim SS, Rogers BL, Coates J, Sarriot E
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

After making large investments to put in place effective health and nutrition interventions, researchers, program implementers, policy makers, and donors all expect lasting effects. However, it is uncertain whether this …

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Model-Based Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kim JJ, Campos NG, O'Shea M, Diaz M, Mutyaba I
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Using population and epidemiologic data for 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we used a model-based approach to estimate cervical cancer cases and deaths averted, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) averted and …

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The Quality of Specimens Obtained By Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy: does Training Make a Difference?
Goedhals Jacqueline, Joubert Gina, Thiart Jacoretha, Wright Colleen
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of a one-hour training session on the correct technique of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) by assessing adequacy of FNAB …

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Model-based impact and cost-effectiveness of cervical cancer prevention in sub-Saharan Africa
Kim Jane J., Campos Nicole G., O'Shea Meredith, Diaz Mireia, Mutyaba Innocent
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Using population and epidemiologic data for 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we used a model-based approach to estimate cervical cancer cases and deaths averted, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) …

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The Cost-Effectiveness of Repeat HIV Testing During Pregnancy in a Resource-Limited Setting
Arinaitwe E, Kim LH, Cohan DL, Sparks TN, Pilliod RA, Caughey AB
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To estimate the cost-effectiveness of HIV screening strategies for the prevention of perinatal transmission in Uganda, a resource-limited country with high HIV prevalence and incidence.Study Design: We designed a …

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