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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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Simultaneous Quantification of Plasmodium Antigens and Host Factor C-Reactive Protein in Asymptomatic Individuals with Confirmed Malaria by Use of a Novel Multiplex Immunoassay
Arinaitwe E, Greenhouse B, Murphy M, Seilie AM, Chang M, Murphy SC, Jang IK, Das S, Rashid A, Proux S and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) primarily detect Plasmodium falciparum antigen histidine-rich protein 2 (HRP2) and the malaria-conserved antigen lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) for P. vivax and other malaria species. The performance …

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Multiplex human Malaria array: Quantifying antigens for malaria rapid diagnostics
Rashid A., Greenhouse B., Arinaitwe E., Domingo G.J., Murphy M., Jang I.K., Tyler A., Lyman C., Rek J.C., Adrama H. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Malaria antigen detection through rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) is widely used to diagnose malaria and estimate prevalence. To support more sensitive next-generationRDTdevelopment and screen asymptomatic malaria,we developed and evaluated the …

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Assessment of Plasmodium antigens and CRP in dried blood spots with multiplex malaria array
Rashid A., Greenhouse B., Arinaitwe E., Domingo G.J., Murphy M., Jang I.K., Rek J.C., Adrama H., Imwong M., Proux S. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Dried blood spots (DBS) typically prepared on filter papers are an ideal sample type for malaria surveillance by offering easy and cost-effective methods in terms of sample collection, storage, and …

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A PCR based HIV-1 test for point-of-care application
Jangam Sujit Rao
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

HIV-1 proviral DNA detection by PCR is the gold standard test for early diagnosis in infants. In resource limited settings, dried blood samples are transported from the point-of-care (POC) to …

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Increased sensitivity of enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli detection in stool samples using oligonucleotide immobilized-magnetic nanoparticles
Jangpatarapongsa K., Saimuang K., Polpanich D., Thiramanas R., Techakasikornpanich M., Yudech P., Paripurana V., Leepiyasakulchai C., Tangboriboonrat P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

PCR detection of enterotoxigenic Escherichia-coli (ETEC) can be used directly on stool sample. However, it still has limitations due to presence of PCR inhibitors and interferences. This study, oligonucleotide primer …

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Cost-effectiveness of rotavirus vaccination in children under five years of age in 195 countries: A meta-regression analysis
Janko Mark M, Joffe Jonah, Michael Danielle, Earl Lauren, Rosettie Katherine L, Sparks Gianna W, Albertson Samuel B, Compton Kelly, Paola Pedroza Velandia, Stafford Lauryn and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundRotavirus caused an estimated 151,714 deaths from diarrhea among children under 5 in 2019. To reduce mortality, countries are considering adding rotavirus vaccination to their routine immunization program. Cost-effectiveness analyses …

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Civilâmilitary cooperation in the management of infectious disease outbreaks: a scoping review
Janse Jacobine, Jori Pascal Kalkman, Burchell George Louis, Adriaan Pieter Cornelis Christiaan Hopperus Buma, Zuiderent-Jerak Teun, Myriame Thérèse Isabella Beatrice Bollen, Timen Aura
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionCivilâmilitary cooperation (CMC) in infectious disease outbreak responses has become more common, and has its own cooperation dynamics. These collaborations fit WHOâs call for multisectoral cooperation in managing health emergencies …

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Priority setting: A method that incorporates a health equity lens and the social determinants of health
Jaramillo Garcia Alejandra Paula
2011
Dissertation
Health Research

Research Question: This research adapted, tested, and evaluated a methodology to set priorities for systematic reviews topics within the Cochrane Collaboration that is sustainable and incorporates the social determinants of …

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451: Progesterone, cervical cerclage and cervical pessary for primary prevention of preterm birth in high risk singleton pregnancies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Jarde Alexander, Lutsiv Olha, Park Christina, Gulmezoglu Metin, Shah Prakesh, Biringer Anne, Saito Shigeru, Cook Jocelynn, Vera Claudio, Barrett Jon and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Comparison of estimates of the nutrient density of the diet of women and children in Uganda by Household Consumption and Expenditures Surveys (HCES) and 24-hour recall
Dary O, Jariseta ZR, Fiedler JL, Franklin N
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Individual dietary intake data are important for informing national nutrition policy but are rarely available. National Household Consumption and Expenditures Surveys (HCES) may be an alternative method, but there …

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