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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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Slow Clearance of Plasmodium falciparum in Severe Pediatric Malaria, Uganda, 2011-2013
Namasopo S, Opoka RO, John CC, Hawkes M, Conroy AL, Zhong K, Liles WC, Kain KC
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemisinin derivatives is emerging in Asia. We examined molecular markers of resistance in 78 children in Uganda who had severe malaria and were treated with intravenous …

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Solar-powered oxygen delivery in low-resource settings: A randomized clinical noninferiority trial
Namasopo S, Conroy A L, Hawkes M T, Kain K C, Opoka R O, Bhargava R, Mian Q
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Oxygen is an essential medicine for life-threatening hypoxemic illnesses, including pneumonia, which is currently the leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide.1,2 However, oxygen is not available in many pediatric wards …

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Anemia and transfusion requirements among Ugandan children with severe malaria treated with intravenous artesunate
Namasopo S, Conroy A L, Hawkes M T, Kain K C, Opoka R O, Elphinstone R E, Hume H A
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Parenteral artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria in non-immune travelers is associated with late-onset hemolysis. In childrenin sub-Saharan Africa, the hematologic effects of malaria and artesu-nate are less well …

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Human immunodeficiency virus testing and treatment intervention strategies for sub-Saharan African female youth: A systematic review
Hawkins Merissa V.
2015
Dissertation
Health Research

Introduction: HIV/AIDS disproportionally impacts adolescent and young adult females in sub-Saharan Africa with roughly 2.8 million individuals living with HIV in this region in 2014. HIV testing is acknowledged by …

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Socio-economic factors associated with mental health disorders in Fort Portal, western Uganda
Hawkins C, Bwanika JM, Ibanda M
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Mental health disorders, which are interlinked with social issues such as poverty and stigma, present a significant burden in Uganda.Aim: This article explores perceptions about and experiences of mental …

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Ageing with Smartphones in Uganda : Togetherness in the Dotcom Age
Hawkins Charlotte
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

In taking the lens of the smartphone to understand experiences of ageing in a diverse neighbourhood in central Kampala, Uganda, this ethnography presents the articulation and practice of 'togetherness in …

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Evaluation of a Relatively Hyperosmolar Irrigation Solution for Use in Equine Femorotibial Arthroscopy
Hayden Lyndsey
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

Hyperosmolar irrigation solutions have been shown to decrease fluid extravasation during arthroscopic procedures and safety has been demonstrated in canine and human studies. Prospective, blinded, randomized controlled trial was performed …

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Perceptions of sexual coercion among young women in Uganda
Hayer M K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

PurposeThis paper sets out to explore Ugandan young women's definitions and perceptions of sexual coercion.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted with seven young women in rural Uganda. Participants filmed videos, wrote …

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Healthcare providers' and managers' knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding international medical volunteering in Uganda: a qualitative study
Hayes F, Clark J, McCauley M
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives The study sought to explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of healthcare providers and health programme managers regarding the benefits, challenges and impact of international medical volunteers' clinical placements. …

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Outcomes of a Telehealth Adaptation of a Trauma-Based Parent Training Program
Hayford Holland
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

Approximately 25% of children will experience a traumatic event by the age of four. If trauma symptoms remain untreated, these traumatic experiences during early childhood can negatively impact a childâs …

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