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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
brief
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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Causes of Absenteeism and Associated Mitigating Measures Among Health Workers; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:One of the District Health Teams (DHT) in Uganda is struggling with chronic health workers absenteeism at health facilities. Absenteeism has affected service delivery at the health facilities within the …

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Considerations for Improving HPV Vaccination Uptake among Adolescent girls in Mukono district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Ugandaâs Mukono district is grappling with a persistently suboptimal coverage of the second dose of HPV vaccination among 10-year-old school girls. While they are not sure about what exactly to …

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Covid-19 - Factors promoting vaccine hesitancy and measures to address these in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:Uganda rolled out the Covid-19 vaccination in March 2021. The Ministry of Health used a phased approach in the rollout, prioritizing Health Care Workers (HCWs), security personnel, staff within the …

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Scale-up strategies for the MoHâs âTransformative leadership and cultural change collaborative initiativeâ in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
brief
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health (MoH) has collaborated with Spark Health Africa to pilot an initiative aimed at improving health system resilience in 10 districts in Uganda - the âTransformative leadership …

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Challenges for implementing Home-based care and measures to address these challenges during COVID-19 in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:Like many countries, Uganda's healthcare system was overwhelmed by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. There was an ever-increasing number of people seeking medical help at the health facilities for …

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How can we promote exclusive breastfeeding in the informal economy in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
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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Increasing access to family planning health services in areas with limited access in the Kalungu district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

Background:The unmet need for family planning in sub-Saharan Africa is high. Like in many African countries, Uganda's outstanding coverage of sexual reproductive health services to the communities is unsatisfactory. In …

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Strategies to control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in Ugandan schools; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2022
brief
Health Research

SummaryBackground: On January 10, 2022, all schools in Uganda reopened after almost two years. The reopening of the schools coincided with the peak of the third surge of the Severe …

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SUPPORTING MOTHERS TO CONTINUE BREASTFEEDING: CHALLENGES AND POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2023
brief
Health Research

Background: It is recommended to initiate breastfeeding within an hour of birth, exclusively breastfeeding from birth until six months of age, and continuing breastfeeding to 24 months or longer,along with …

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Correction: Towards access for all: 1st Working Group Report for the Global Gene Therapy Initiative (GGTI) (Gene Therapy, (2021), 10.1038/s41434-021-00284-4)
Adair J.E., Androski L., Bayigga L., Bazira D., Brandon E., Dee L., Deeks S., Draz M., Dybul M., Gurkan U. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

In this article the author name Mohamed Draz was incorrectly written as Mohammed Draz.

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Higher baseline CD4 cell count predicts treatment interruptions and persistent viremia in patients initiating ARVs in rural uganda
Muzoora C, Adakun S A, Siedner M J, Haberer J E, Tsai A C, Hunt P W, Martin J N, Bangsberg D R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

We examined the association between CD4 cell count and adherence in a cohort of Ugandansinitiating ARVs. Outcomes were: a) adherence<90%; b) any treatment interruptions>72 hours; c)number of treatment interruptions; and …

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Developing a system to monitor family planning and HIV service integration: results from a pilot test of indicators
Adamchak SE, Okello FO, Kabore I
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives To determine the feasibility of collecting data to calculate six indicators of family planning (FP) and HIV integration using existing health information systems (HIS); obtain information to refine indicators; …

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The Conundrum of Low COVID-19 Mortality Burden in sub-Saharan Africa: Myth or Reality?
Adams J., MacKenzie M.J., Amegah A.K., Ezeh A., Gadanya M.A., Omigbodun A., Sarki A.M., Thistle P., Ziraba A.K., Stranges S. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The cost-effectiveness of small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements for prevention of child death and malnutrition and promotion of healthy development: modeling results for Uganda
Adams K.P., Vosti S.A., Arnold C.D., Engle-Stone R., Prado E.L., Stewart C.P., Wessells K.R., Dewey K.G.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Recent meta-analyses demonstrate that small-quantity lipid-based nutrient supplements (SQ-LNS) for young children significantly reduce child mortality, stunting, wasting, anemia and adverse developmental outcomes. Cost considerations should inform policy decisions. …

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Neurodevelopmental outcome of preterm infants enrolled in myo-inositol randomized controlled trial
Adams-Chapman I., Watterberg K.L., Nolen T.L., Hirsch S., Cole C.A., Cotten C.M., Oh W., Poindexter B.B., Zaterka-Baxter K.M., Das A. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: This study evaluates the 24-month follow-up for the NICHD Neonatal Research Network (NRN) Inositol for Retinopathy Trial. Study design: Bayley Scales of Infants Development-III and a standardized neurosensory examination …

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Cadmium and Mercury Exposure: Oxidative, Neurobehavioural and Histological Alterations to the Cerebellum of Wistar Rats
Adaze Enogieru B, Churchill Inneh A
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The unprecedented increase in metal exposure has been aided by modern industrialization and anthropogenic activities. Cadmium and mercury are recognized as two of the most common heavy metals with …

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Addressing the global health security agenda
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Inhibitory Effect of Eco-Friendly Naturally Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles from the Leaf Extract of Medicinal Detarium microcarpum Plant on Pancreatic and Cervical Cancer Cells
Adebayo I.A., Arsad H., Gagman H.A., Ismail N.Z., Samian M.R.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Recently, nanoparticle synthesis by eco-friendly methods has received tremendous attention due to the method advantages and also because of the application of the nanoparticles in cancer research. Therefore, in …

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Prevalence and Socio-economic Impacts of Malnutrition Among Children in Uganda
Adebisi YA, Ibrahim K, Lucero-Prisno DE, Ekpenyong A, Micheal AI, Chinemelum IG, Sina-Odunsi AB
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Malnutrition is one of the common problems that afflict the poor in low- and middle-income countries like Uganda. The rate of decline of malnutrition in the country has been very …

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