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Rapid Response Briefs (69)

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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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Monitoring the treatment and health of patients accessing HIV care in low and middle-income countries
Hoskins S. J.
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Monitoring patient health in low and middle-income country HIV care programmes is challenging, as, without evidence, measurement tools derived from high-income country studies have been adapted and paper-based monitoring systems …

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Evaluating the systems used to monitor HIV populations accessing therapy and care in low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Kaleebu Pontiano, Jahn Andreas, HoskinsSusan, Somi Geoffrey, Semenenko Igor, Kirungi Wilford, Phiri Sam, Malyuta Ruslan, Fakoya Ade, Weller Ian and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVES:<BR>The scale-up of delivery of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low-income and middle-income countries has been coupled with the collection of data aimed at monitoring the welfare of the …

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As-Needed Vs Immediate Etoposide Chemotherapy in Combination With Antiretroviral Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate AIDS-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma in Resource-Limited Settings: A5264/AMC-067 Randomized Clinical Trial
Orem Jackson, Hosseinipour Mina C., Kang Minhee, Krown Susan E., Bukuru Aggrey, Umbleja Triin, Martin Jeffrey N., Godfrey Catherine, Hoagland Brenda, Mwelase Noluthando and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Background:<BR>Mild-to-moderate AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma (KS) often responds to antiretroviral therapy (ART) alone; the role of chemotherapy is unclear. We assessed the impact of immediate vs as-needed oral etoposide …

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Effect of an expansion in private sector provision of contraceptive supplies on horizontal inequity in modern contraceptive use: evidence from Africa and Asia
Hotchkiss DR, Godha D, Do M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: One strategic approach available to policy makers to improve the availability of reproductive and child health care supplies and services as well as the sustainability of programs is to …

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Onchocerciasis associated epilepsy: An important neglected public health problem
Colebunders R., Hotterbeekx A., Menon S., Siewe J.F.N.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Neuroinflammation and Not Tauopathy Is a Predominant Pathological Signature of Nodding Syndrome
Colebunders R, Hotterbeekx A, Idro R, Lammens M, Akun PR, Lukande R, Akena G, Nath A, Taylor J, Olwa F and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Nodding syndrome (NS) is an epileptic disorder occurring in children in African onchocerciasis endemic regions. Here, we describe the pathological changes in 9 individuals from northern Uganda who died with …

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Neurological manifestations in Onchocerca volvulus infection: A review
Hotterbeekx An, Ssonko Vivian Namale, Oyet William, Lakwo Thomson, Idro Richard
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Human onchocerciasis, caused by infection by the filarial nematode Onchocerca volvulus, is a major neglected public health problem that affects millions of people in the endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa …

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Introduction of &bgr;;-Carotene-Rich Orange Sweet Potato in Rural Uganda Resulted in Increased Vitamin A Intakes among Children and Women and Improved Vitamin A Status among Children
Ndeezi Grace, Hotz Christine, Loechl Cornelia, Lubowa Abdelrahman, Tumwine James K., Masawi Agnes Nandutu, Baingana Rhona, Carriquiry Alicia, de Brauw Alan, Meenakshi Jonnalagadda V. and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of -carotene-rich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented among Ugandan …

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Introduction of beta-Carotene-Rich Orange Sweet Potato in Rural Uganda Resulted in Increased Vitamin A Intakes among Children and Women and Improved Vitamin A Status among Children
Gilligan DO, Ndeezi G, Tumwine JK, Hotz C, Loechl C, Lubowa A, Masawi AN, Baingana R, Carriquiry A, de Brauw A and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of beta-carotenerich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented among Ugandan …

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Introduction of I²-carotene-rich orange sweet potato in rural Uganda resulted in increased vitamin A intakes among children and women and improved vitamin A status among children
Ndeezi Grace, Hotz Christine, Loechl Cornelia, Lubowa Abdelrahman, Tumwine James K., Baingana Rhona, Carriquiry Alicia, de Brauw Alan, Meenakshi Jonnalagadda V., Gilligan Daniel O. and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of I²-carotene-rich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented …

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