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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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"I Learn From You and You Learn From Me": The Importance of Women, Authentic Relationships, and a Holistic Approach to WaSH in Developing Countries
Harris Therese Marie
2012
Dissertation
Health Research

Clean water, adequate sanitation and good hygiene (WaSH) would make a significant difference in the quality of life for millions of people in developing countries. One of the biggest challenges …

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THE USE OF PARTICIPATORY GENDER ANALYSIS FOR VIOLENCE REDUCTION IN (POST-) CONFLICT SETTINGS: A STUDY OF A COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROJECT IN NORTHERN UGANDA
Harris Colette
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose The research aimed to study the effects of participatorygender analysis.Design/methodology/approach This occurred within a community-based education project that was implemented in Ugandan Acholilandafter the return from the displacement camps …

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War and Pestilence: Conflict, Refugees, and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Sub- Saharan Africa
Harris Nathaniel Joseph
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Leaders of international institutions and African states, as well as observers of international politics, have argued that conflict and HIV/AIDS are intertwined. In order to better understand this relationship, I …

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Safety and efficacy of IDegLira titrated once weekly versus twice weekly in patients with type 2 diabetes uncontrolled on oral antidiabetic drugs: DUAL VI randomized clinical trial
Harris SB, Kocsis G, Prager R, Ridge T, Chandarana K, Halladin N, Jabbour S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aims: To compare the safety and efficacy of a simpler titration algorithm for insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) with that used in previous DUAL trials in insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes.Research …

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Economic Policy and the Provision of Family Planning in Developing Countries
Harris KB
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite some progress, wide gaps remain in the provision of family planning and reproductive health services in developing countries. As governments debate how to provide such services, this commentary considers …

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Infection control and treatment guidelines and neonatal mortality in a rural hospital in Uganda
Harris C, Patel H, Corn O, Harris U, Munyagwa M, Greenough A
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The neonatal mortality rate in Uganda has been 24-27/1000 live births for the last 14 years. Aim: To determine the impact on neonatal mortality of the introduction of infection …

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Replacing hospital-based epilepsy clinics with rural epilepsy clinics and education in Uganda: impact on attendance
Harris C, Harris U, Munyagwa M, Greenough A, George B
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: A high proportion of the Ugandan population with epilepsy receive no treatment. Aim: To determine whether introduction of an agreed multidisciplinary guideline and establishment of a local clinic outside …

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Household sanitation services in Sub-Saharan Africa: Coverage targets, child health outcomes, and a benefit-cost analysis
Harris Michael
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

A large global health burden has been attributed to a lack of adequate sanitation access. Approximately 2.3 billion people still lacked access to basic sanitation services, a private flush toilet …

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Strengthening the primary care workforce to deliver high-quality care for non-communicable diseases in refugee settings: lessons learnt from a UNHCR partnership
Harris Philippa, Kirkland Ros, Masanja Saimon, Peter Le Feuvre, Montgomery Sarah, Ansbro Ãimhín, Woodman Michael, Harris Matthew
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and care in humanitarian contexts has been a long-neglected issue. Healthcare systems in humanitarian settings have focused heavily on communicable diseases and immediate life-saving health needs. …

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