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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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Neurosurgery and human immunodeficiency virus in the era of combination antiretroviral therapy: a review
Henderson Duncan, Sims-Williams Hugh P., Wilhelm Thomas, Sims-Williams Helen, Bhagani Sanjay, Thorne Lewis
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a global health problem. It renders the central nervous system susceptible to infectious and noninfectious diseases. HIV-positive individuals may present to neurosurgical services …

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Factors Present on Admission Associated with Increased Mortality in Children Admitted to a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Hendricks Candice L, Hendricks R. J, Mckerrow N. H
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. The admission of children to an intensive care unit (ICU) necessitates the selection of children who will benefit most from scarce ICU resources. Decisions should be based on objective …

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Cancer care in East Africa amidst the Covid-19 pandemic
Henke O.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Measuring the prevalence and impact of poor menstrual hygiene management: a quantitative survey of schoolgirls in rural Uganda
Dolan C, Hennegan J, Wu M, Scott L, Montgomery P
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: The primary objective was to describe Ugandan schoolgirls' menstrual hygiene management (MHM) practices and estimate the prevalence of inadequate MHM. Second, to assess the relative contribution of aspects of …

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Understanding interventions to improve menstrual health in low and middle income countries : evidence and future directions
Hennegan Julie
2017
Dissertation
Health Research

Background. Menstrual health has emerged as an under recognised barrier to women and girls' dignity, health, education, and psychosocial wellbeing in low and middle income contexts. Interventions targeting this issue …

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Women's and girls' experiences of menstruation in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and qualitative metasynthesis
Hennegan J, Shannon AK, Rubli J, Schwab KJ, Melendez-Torres GJ
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Attention to women's and girls' menstrual needs is critical for global health and gender equality. The importance of this neglected experience has been elucidated by a growing body of …

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The Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36): User Guide
Hennegan J, Nansubuga A, Smith C, Redshaw M, Akullo A, Schwab K J
2020
Generic
Health Research
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A ⬠i do what a woman should do': A grounded theory study of women's menstrual experiences at work in Mukono District, Uganda
Bukenya J, Hennegan J, Schwab K J, Kibira S P.S, Exum N G, Makumbi F E
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Menstrual health has received increasing recognition as an essential issue for public health and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girlsâ menstrual needs and informed policy …

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'I do what a woman should do': a grounded theory study of women's menstrual experiences at work in Mukono District, Uganda
Bukenya J, Makumbi FE, Hennegan J, Schwab KJ, Kibira SPS, Exum NG
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Menstrual health has received increasing recognition as an essential issue for public health and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girls' menstrual needs and informed policy …

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âI do what a woman should doâ: a grounded theory study of womenâs menstrual experiences at work in Mukono District, Uganda
Schwab Kellogg J, Hennegan Julie, Kibira Simon P S, Exum Natalie G, Makumbi Fredrick E, Bukenya Justine
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Menstrual health has received increasing recognition as an essential issue for public health and gender equality. A growing body of research has elucidated adolescent girlsâ menstrual needs and informed policy …

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