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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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Intermittent preventive treatment for malaria in infants: a decision-support tool for sub-saharan Africa
Ilona Carneiro, Lucy Smith, Amanda Ross, Arantxa Roca-Feltre, Brian Greenwood, Joanna Armstrong Schellenberg, Thomas Smith, David Schellenberg
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To develop a decision-support tool to help policy-makers in sub-Saharan Africa assess whether intermittent preventive treatment in infants (IPTi) would be effective for local malaria control. Methods An algorithm …

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Cancer as a death sentence: developing an initial program theory for an IVR intervention
Kabukye J, Ilozumba O, de Keizer N, Cornet R, Broerse JEW
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

To address current trends in poor health-seeking behaviour and late cancer diagnosis in many low- and middle-income countries, like Uganda, it is important to explore innovative awareness building interventions. One …

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The presenting complaints of children with severe malaria
Imananagha K.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Human immunodeficiency virus infection and cerebral malaria in children in Uganda: A case-control study
Musoke P, Tumwine J K, Imani P D, Byarugaba J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 infection increases the burden of malaria by increasingsusceptibility to infection and decreasing the response to malarial treatment. HIV-1 has also been found tosuppress the immune …

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Chronic kidney disease impacts health-related quality of life of children in Uganda, East Africa
Kiguli S, Imani P D, Aujo J, Srivaths P, Brewer E D
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Limited data exists about the epidemiology of kidneydisease in sub-Saharan East African children or impact of chronickidney disease (CKD) on health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Ourobjective was to describe …

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Family membersâ experiences in adult intensive care units: A systematic review
Imanipour Masoomeh, Kiwanuka Frank, Akhavan Rad Sanaz, Masaba Ronald, Alemayehu Yisak Hagos
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Admission to Intensive Care Units (ICU) exposures family members to a new environment, advanced monitoring systems and aggressive treatments. This is coupled with the critical condition of the patient …

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Erectile Dysfunction in a Sub-Saharan African population: Profile and Correlates in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Imarhiagbe F. A, Obazee E. M, Oguike T. C, Yovwin D. G
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common complaint in general medical practice. This study describes the clinicodemographic features of ED. Materials and Methods: Two hundred and twelve subjects in the …

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Post-Stroke Depression in a Sub-Saharan Africans: Validation of the Japanese Stroke Scale for Depression
Imarhiagbe F. A, Owolabi A
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Japanese Stroke Scale for Depression (JSS-D) is not a validated instrument for post stroke depression (PSD) in sub-Saharan Africans. Methods: Ninety-two subjects on follow-up in a stroke clinic were …

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Familial correlates of unmet need for contraception among currently married women: a comparative study of three Sub-Saharan African Countries
Imasiku E. N. S.
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT Abstract: <p> Using data from the 2010 Malawi, 2013-14 Togo and 2011 Uganda DHS, the study explored the relationship between unmet need for contraception (unmet need) and family …

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Maternal health outcomes among HIV-infected breastfeeding women with high CD4 counts: results of a treatment strategy trial
Fowler MG, Mave V, Gupta A, Stranix-Chibanda L, Kamateeka M, Theron G, Mmbaga BT, Moodley D, Chipato T, IMPAACT PROMISE 1077BF FF Team and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: IMPAACT PROMISE 1077BF/FF was a randomized study of antiretroviral therapy (ART) strategies for pregnant and postpartum women with high CD4+ T-cell counts. We describe postpartum outcomes for women in …

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