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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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A Stronger Innate Immune Response During Hyperacute Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) Infection Is Associated With Acute Retroviral Syndrome
Kaleebu P, Kamali A, Price MA, Sanders EJ, Hunter E, Hassan AS, Hare J, Gounder K, Nazziwa J, Karlson S and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Acute retroviral syndrome (ARS) is associated with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype and disease progression, but the underlying immunopathological pathways are poorly understood. We aimed to elucidate …

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Incidence and mortality of prostate cancer and their relationship with the Human Development Index worldwide
Hassanipour-Azgomi S, Mohammadian-Hafshejani A, Ghoncheh M, Towhidi F, Jamehshorani S, Salehiniya H
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and mortality of prostate cancer andtheir relationship with the Human Development Index (HDI) and its components in Asia in …

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Successful control of exacerbation of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis due to Aspergillus terreus in a cystic fibrosis patient with short-term adjunctive therapy with voriconazole: A case report
Bongomin F., Hassanzad M., Mortezaee V., Poorabdollah M., Sharifynia S., Maleki M., Hedayati N., Velayati A. A., Hedayati M. T.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: A 12-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis (CF) and a history of glucocorticoid-dependent allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) was referred to our hospital. The ABPA was diagnosed when he was …

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Effectiveness of community-based cardiovascular disease prevention interventions to improve physical activity: A systematic review and meta-regression
Musinguzi G., Bastiaens H., Ndejjo R., Hassen H.Y., Van Geertruyden J.-P., Abrams S.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite preventive community-based interventions (CBIs) seem efficacious in reducing CVD risks, a comprehensive up-to-date synthesis on the effectiveness …

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Considering the cultural context in psychopathology formulations
Hassim J, Wagner C
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Mental health research appears to be continually transforming. Recent literature reflects a greater appreciation for the ways in which pathoplastic features of culture modulate emotional regulation. This article introduces …

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Central nervous system tumor distribution at a tertiary referral center in Uganda
Hatef J., Adamson C., Obiga O., Taremwa B., Ssenyojo H., Muhumuza M., Haglund M., Schroeder K.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Effects of scaling up various community-level interventions on child mortality in Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and Tanzania: a modeling study
Hategeka C, Tuyisenge G, Bayingana C, Tuyisenge L
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundImproving child health remains one of the most significant health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for half of the global burden of under-five mortality despite having approximately …

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Protocol for an interdisciplinary cross-sectional study investigating the social, biological and community-level drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR): Holistic Approach to Unravel Antibacterial Resistance in East Africa (HATUA)
Asiimwe BB, Mmbaga BT, HATUA Consortium, Kiiru J, Mshana SE, Neema S, Keenan K, Kesby M, Mwanga JR, Sloan DJ and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionAntimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health threat that requires urgent research using a multidisciplinary approach. The biological drivers of AMR are well understood, but factors related to treatment seeking …

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Laboratory investigations into the cause of multiple serious and fatal food poisoning incidents in Uganda during 2019
Haughey SA, Chevallier OP, McVey C, Elliott CT
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

During 2019 a series of food poisoning events and deaths occurred in Uganda due to an unknown causative agent. In response the World Food Programme (WFP) initiated investigations into the …

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Emergence and persistence of minor drug-resistant HIV-1 variants in Ugandan women after Nevirapine single-dose prophylaxis
Hauser A, Mugenyi K, Kabasinguzi R, Kuecherer C, Harms G, Kunz A
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Nevirapine (NVP) single-dose is still a widely used antiretroviral prophylaxis for the prevention of verticalHIV-1 transmission in resource-limited settings. However, the main disadvantage of the Non-nucleoside ReverseTranscriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI) …

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