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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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Higher cost of implementing Xpert (R) MTB/RIF in Ugandan peripheral settings: implications for cost-effectiveness
Katamba A, Cattamanchi A, Davis JL, Hsiang E, Little KM, Hagurna P, Hanrahan CF, Vassall A, Dowdy D
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

SETTING: Initial cost-effectiveness evaluations of Xpert (R) MTB/RIF for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis have not fully accounted for the realities of implementation in peripheral settings.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate costs and diagnostic outcomes …

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Higher cost of implementing Xpert® MTB/RIF in Ugandan peripheral settings: Implications for cost-effectiveness
Katamba A, Cattamanchi A, Hsiang E, Vassall A, Dowdy D, Little K M, Haguma P, Hanrahan C F, Davis J L
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

SETTING: Initial cost-effectiveness evaluations of Xpert® MTB/RIF for tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis have not fully accounted for the realities of implementation in peripheral settings.OBJECTIVE: To evaluate costs and diagnostic outcomes of …

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Community and service provider views to inform the 2013 WHO consolidated antiretroviral guidelines: key findings and lessons learnt
Mallouris C, Hsieh AC, Mburu G, Garner ABJ, Teltschik A, Ram M, Penazzato M, Shaffer N, Easterbrook PJ, Ball A
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective:The objective was to evaluate community and healthcare worker (HCW) values and preferences on key topics to inform the development of the 2013 WHO consolidated guidelines for antiretroviral therapy in …

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Community and service provider views to inform the 2013 WHO consolidated antiretroviral guidelines: key findings and lessons learnt
Hsieh Amy C., Mburu Gitau, Garner Adam B. J., Teltschik Anja, Ram Mala, Mallouris Christoforos, Penazzato Martina, Shaffer Nathan, Easterbrook Philippa J., Ball Andrew
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE: The objective was to evaluate community and healthcare worker (HCW) values and preferences on key topics to inform the development of the 2013 WHO consolidated guidelines for …

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PCR-based allelic discrimination for glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency in Ugandan umbilical cord blood
Hsu J, Fink D, Langer E, Carter M L, Bengo D, Ndidde S, Slusher T, Ross J A, Lund T C
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency is the most common X-linked disorder in the world. G6PD deficiency puts children at risk for hyperbilirubinemia and kernicterus during the newborn period and an increased …

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Hypogammaglobulinemia in sub-saharan africa: A case report and review of the literature
Hsu J., Opoka R., Lund T.C.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Cyclophosphamide-induced pneumonitis: A rare complication
Huaman M.T.G., Zafar S., Averbukh Y.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

LEARNING OBJECTIVE #1: Distinguish the different etiologies of pneumonitis. LEARNING OBJECTIVE #2: Recognize cyclophosphamide related pulmonary toxicity. CASE: A 43-year-old female with SLE complicated by pericarditis and lupus nephritis Class …

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Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis in Peru and Uganda
Kityo C, Longenecker CT, Farquhar C, Huaman MA, De Cecco CN, Bittencourt MS, Ticona E, Ballena I, Nalukwago S, Nazzinda R and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Tuberculosis (TB) has been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). We assessed whether latent TB infection (LTBI) is associated with subclinical coronary atherosclerosis in 2 …

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Monocyte activation in persons living with HIV and tuberculosis coinfection
Longenecker CT, Huaman MA, Nalukwago S, Nazzinda R, Fichtenbaum CJ, Juchnowski SM, Zidar DA, Kityo CM
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: To characterize monocyte subsets and activation in persons living with HIV (PLWH) with tuberculosis coinfection. Design: Cross-sectional study within a cohort of PLWH and HIV-uninfected participants at the Joint …

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Inflammation-Related Cytokines of Aqueous Humor in Acute Primary Angle-Closure Eyes
Zhang J, Huang WB, Chen SD, Gao XB, Yang M, Li XY, Wang W, Zhou MW, Zhang XY, Zhang XL
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

PURPOSE. To measure levels of various inflammation-related cytokines in the aqueous humor of patients with acute primary angle-closure (APAC) and senile cataract.METHODS. Aqueous humor samples were prospectively collected from 23 …

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