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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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Improved Viral Suppression With Streamlined Care in the SEARCH Study
Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Balzer LB, Charlebois ED, Kwarisiima D, Ayieko J, Chamie G, Jain V, Owaraganise A, Cohen CR and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: HIV differentiated service delivery (DSD) models are scaling up in resource-limited settings for stable patients; less is known about DSD outcomes for patients with viremia. We evaluated the effect …

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Rationale and design of a multicenter, double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial to investigate the effects of naldemedine on opioid-induced constipation for patients with cancer pain: A study protocol
Yamada T., Higashibata T., Hamano J., Kessoku T., Kajiura S., Hirakawa M., Horie Y., Shimizu M., Oyamada S., Ariyoshi K. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: It is unclear which laxatives are appropriate to prevent opioid-induced constipation (OIC). This study will evaluate whether prophylactic use of naldemedine prevents OIC in patients with cancer who start …

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Rethinking Gender, Heterosexual Men, and Women's Vulnerability to HIV/AIDS
Higgins Jenny A, PhD, MPH, Hoffman Susie, DrPH, Dworkin Shari L, PhD, MS
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Most HIV prevention literature portrays women as especially vulnerable to HIV infection because of biological susceptibility and men's sexual power and privilege. Conversely, heterosexual men are perceived as active transmitters …

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Systemic release of high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein is associated with severe and fatal Plasmodium falciparum malaria
Wang F., Kain K.C., Higgins S.J., Xing K., Kim H., Kain D.C., Dhabangi A., Musoke C., Cserti-Gazdewich C.M., Tracey K.J. and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Erratum: Importance of relationship context in HIV transmission: results from a qualitative case-control study in Rakai, Uganda (Am J Public Health. (2014) 104 (612-620) DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2013.301670)
Nalugoda F., Higgins J.A., Mathur S., Eckel E., Kelley L., Nakyanjo N., Sekamwa R., Namatovu J., Ddaaki W., Nakubulwa R. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Importance of Relationship Context in HIV Transmission: Results From a Qualitative Case-Control Study in Rakai, Uganda
Nalugoda F, Mathur S, Nakyanjo N, Santelli JS, Higgins JA, Eckel E, Kelly L, Sekamwa R, Namatovu J, Ddaaki W and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

We present results from life history interviews with 60 young adults from southern Uganda. Using a novel qualitative case-control design, we compared newly HIV-positive cases with HIV-negative controls matched on …

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Use of Withdrawal (Coitus Interruptus) for Both Pregnancy and HIV Prevention among Young Adults in Rakai, Uganda
Nalugoda F, Mathur S, Nakyanjo N, Santelli JS, Higgins JA, Gregor L
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionAlthough understudied in the context of AIDS, use of withdrawal (coitus interruptus) with or in place of other prevention methods affects exposure to both pregnancy and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).AimWe …

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Using Project ECHO to Promote Pediatric Oncology Nursing Education in Sub-Saharan Africa
Higgins J., Hockenberry M., Bank R., Nedege A., Mulemba T., Nakabiri J., Gontshwanetse A.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Aims: To maximize cures for children with cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), excellence in nursing is at the center of all that is needed. While the …

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African midwifery students' self-assessed confidence in antenatal care: a multi-country study
Sharma B, Hildingsson I, Lindgren H, Karlström A, Christensson K, Bäck L, Mudokwenyu-Rawdon C, Maimbolwa M C, Laisser R M, Omoni G and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Evidence-based antenatal care is one cornerstone in Safe Motherhood and educated and confident midwives remain to be optimal caregivers in Africa. Confidence in antenatal midwifery skills is important and …

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Women's Autonomy and Timing of Most Recent Sexual Intercourse in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multi-Country Analysis
Hindin MJ, Muntifering CJ
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Since the 1994 Cairo International Conference on Population and Development, there has been increasing interest in promoting women's empowerment, particularly for sexual and reproductive health. Women's ability to negotiate the …

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