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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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Laparoscopic intracorporeal rectus aponeuroplasty (LIRA technique): a step forward in minimally invasive abdominal wall reconstruction for ventral hernia repair (LVHR)
Gomez-Menchero J, Jurado JFG, Grau JMS, Luque JAB, Moreno JLG, del Agua IA, Morales-Conde S
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Closing the defect (CD) during laparoscopic ventral hernia repair began to be performed in order to decrease seroma, to improve the functionality of the abdominal wall, and to decrease the …

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Lira technique after medium followup. results of a new minimal invasive procedure in ventral hernia repair
Gómez-Menchero J., Gila Bohorquez A., De la Herranz P., Ramirez J.L.G.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim: LIRA technique (Laparoscopic Intracorporeal Rectus Aponeuroplasty) was described in 2018 in order to reduce the tension in the midline as an alternative to defect closure (CD) in Laparoscopic Ventral …

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Impact of second-line antiretroviral regimens on lipid profiles in an African setting: the DART trial sub-study
Katabira Elly, GomoZvenyika Ar, Hakim James G., Walker Sarah A., Tinago Willard, Mandozana Gibson, Kityo Cissy, Munderi Paula, Reid Andrew, Gibb Diana M. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Increasing numbers of HIV-infected patients in sub-Saharan Africa are exposed to antiretroviral therapy (ART), but there are few data on lipid changes on first-line ART, and even fewer …

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LLIN Evaluation in Uganda Project (LLINEUP): factors associated with ownership and use of long-lasting insecticidal nets in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey of 48 districts
Opigo J, Kamya MR, Dorsey G, Staedke SG, Gonahasa S, Maiteki-Sebuguzi C, Rugnao S, Yeka A, Katureebe A, Kyohere M and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundLong-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) are a key malaria control intervention. To investigate factors associated with ownership and use of LLINs in Uganda, a cross-sectional community survey was conducted in March-June …

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Effects of Physical Activity on Breast Cancer Prevention: A Systematic Review
Gonçalves Ana Katherine, Dantas Florêncio Gilzandra Lira, de Atayde Silva Maria José Maissonnete, Cobucci Ricardo Ney, Giraldo Paulo César, Cote Nancy Michelle
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Observational studies have reported an association between physical activity and breast cancer risk reduction. This study aims to evaluate the effect of physical activity on breast cancer prevention. Methods: …

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Evidence for both innate and acquired mechanisms of protection from Plasmodium falciparum in children with sickle cell trait
Rosenthal PJ, Greenhouse B, Dorsey G, Maiteki-Sebuguzi C, Gong L, Hubbard AE, Drakeley CJ
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Sickle cell trait (HbAS) is known to be protective against Plasmodium falciparum malaria, but it is unclear when during the course of infection this protection occurs and whether protection is …

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Successfully treating refugees' post-traumatic stress symptoms in a Ugandan settlement with group cognitive behaviour therapy
Goninon E J, Kannis-Dymand L, Sonderegger R, Mugisha D, Lovell G P
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background:High rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are documented within refugee populations. Although research supports effectiveness of trauma-focused cognitive behaviour therapy (TF-CBT) among Western populations, little research exists for its …

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Factors influencing students' choices in considering rural radiography careers at Makerere University, Uganda
Gonzaga M.A., Kiguli-Malwadde E., Francis B., Rosemary B.K.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Utilisation of obstetric sonography at a peri-urban health centre in Uganda.
Byanyima R K, Gonzaga M A, Kiguli-Malwadde E, Businge F
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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