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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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Depressive symptoms, sexual activity, and substance use among adolescents in Kampala, Uganda
Henry MB, Bakeera-Kitaka S, Lubega K, Snyder SA, LaRussa P, Pfeffer B
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Adolescents experience high rates of depression, initiation of sexual activity, and substance use.Objectives: To better understand the demographics of adolescents presenting to an adolescent clinic in Uganda, and to …

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Social Distancing and Incarceration: Policy and Management Strategies to Reduce COVID-19 Transmission and Promote Health Equity Through Decarceration
Henry BF
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Incarcerated people are at disproportionately high risk of contracting COVID-19. Prisons are epicenters for COVID-19 transmission, including to the community. High rates of preexisting health conditions, limited access to quality …

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Taking stock: provider prescribing practices in the presence and absence of ACT stock
Hensen B, Paintain LS, Shretta R, Bruce J, Jones C, Webster J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Globally, the monitoring of prompt and effective treatment for malaria with artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) is conducted largely through household surveys. This measure; however, provides no information on case …

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The Peopleâs Uganda Voice: COMMUNITY PRIORITIES PEPFAR COUNTRY OPERATIONAL PLAN 2020
HEPS
2020
Report
Health Research

Persistently high rates of loss to follow up (LTFU), as illustrated by the loss of 140,000 PLHIV (12% of the overall number of Ugandans on treatment) over the implementation of …

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The Peopleâs Uganda Voice: COMMUNITY PRIORITY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PEPFAR UGANDA FOR 2021
HEPS
2021
Report
Health Research

This is the third edition of The Peopleâs Voice; the first waspublished in 20191 and the second in 2020.2 Successes resultingfrom these efforts over the years include: introduction and scaleup …

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016
HEPS-UGANDA
2016
Generic
Health Research

Dear Friends, I am honored to present the 2016 annual report of HEPS Uganda. This is my first report since being appointed Executive Director in June last year, and it …

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COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MEDICAL PRODUCTS; POLICY BRIEF
HEPS-UGANDA
2021
Generic
Health Research

Diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics (DVT) and personal protective equipment (PPE) play a critical role in epidemic control. Basing on results from a rapid assessment, this brief highlights the key gaps …

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ISSUE PAPER: UGANDA S PREPAREDNESS FOR EQUITABLE ACCESS TO COVID-19 MEDICAL PRODUCTS
HEPS-UGANDA
2021
Generic
Health Research

Objectives of the paper The overall objective of our advocacy around the COVID-19 pandemic is to contribute to improved access to commodities for the prevention, diagnosis, management and control of …

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Experiences and Perspectives of Patients With Hypertension in Mbarara, Uganda
Herbst Austin Gregory
2020
Dissertation
Health Research

Purpose: Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor that accounts for a majority of cardiovascular disease burden. We aimed to describe how patients with hypertension in Mbarara, Uganda, experience and …

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Patient experiences and perspectives on hypertension at a major referral hospital in rural southwestern Uganda: a qualitative analysis
Okello S, Herbst AG, Olds P, Nuwagaba G, Haberer J
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives Novel care models are needed to address the large burden of hypertension globally. We aimed to explore how patients in rural Uganda experience and perceive hypertension in order to …

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