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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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Risk perception and sex behaviour in pregnancy and breastfeeding in high HIV prevalence settings: Programmatic implications for PrEP delivery
Joseph DaveyDvora, Farley Elise, Towriss Catriona, Gomba Yolanda, Bekker Linda-Gail, Gorbach Pamina, Shoptaw Steven, Coates Thomas, Myer Landon
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: HIV acquisition during pregnancy and breastfeeding significantly contributes toward paediatric HIV infection; however, little is known about risk behaviours in HIV-uninfected pregnant and postpartum women. We conducted twenty-six …

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HIV replication in the CNS is associated with neurocognition and depression pre-ART
Laeyendecker O., Reynolds S.J., Wawer M., Joseph S.B., Keys J., Rubin L., Saylor D., Nakigozi G.F., Nakasujja N., Quinn T. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: People with HIV (PWH) experience more neurocognitive impairment and depression than uninfected individuals, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, initiating ART often returns neurocognition and depression to levels observed for …

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Implementing community-based human papillomavirus self-sampling with SMS text follow-up for cervical cancer screening in rural, southwestern Uganda
Siedner MJ, Tsai AC, Ngonzi J, Baguma C, Joseph NT, Namuli A, Kakuhikire B, Juliet M, Ayebare P, Ahereza P and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Self-collected HPV screening may improve cervical cancer screening coverage in low resource countries, yet data guiding implementation and follow-up of abnormal results are sparse. Methods This is a prospective …

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Emerging evidence from a systematic review of safety of pre-exposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postpartum women: where are we now and where are we heading?
Haberer Jessica E., Mugo Nelly, Heffron Renee, Celum Connie, Baeten Jared M., Mofenson Lynne M., Bekker Linda-Gail, Shoptaw Steven, Myer Landon, Joseph DaveyDvora L. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION:<BR>HIV incidence is high during pregnancy and breastfeeding with HIV acquisition risk more than doubling during pregnancy and the postpartum period compared to when women are not pregnant. …

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Prospects for sustaining leprosy control in Uganda
Joseph Kawuma H.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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A NARRATIVE REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER (JULY â SEPTEMBER) SCALING UP and OUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING METHODS FOR IMPROVED FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION AND INCOME AMONG NINETY WOMEN IN HOIMA DISTRICT.
Josephine Nakakande
2016
Generic
Health Research

SUMMARY OF THE REPORT Eco-Agric Uganda is scaling up and out sustainable farming methods for improved food security, nutrition and income among 90 women in Hoima District. This aims at …

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Environmental conservation and Agricultural Enhancement Uganda Project title: Enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local Governance in Hoima district Quarterly Performance Report October 1, 2016 â December 31, 2016
JOSEPHINE NAKAKANDE
2016
Generic
Health Research

Executive Summary Eco-Agric Uganda is implementing a Governance Accountability and Participation project that involves enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local governance in Hoima district. This is being funded by the …

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Feasibility of using C-reactive protein for point-of-care testing
Joshi Ashish, Perin Douglas Puricelli, Gehle Amanda, Nsiah-Kumi Phyllis A.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) can be a valuable tool for decision making in primary care. Very few studies have illustrated the utilization of CRP POCT.OBJECTIVE: To conduct …

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Legal Empowerment and Social Accountability: Complementary Strategies Toward Rights-based Development in Health?
Joshi A
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Citizen-based accountability strategies to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized groups are increasingly being used in efforts to improve basic public services. The latest thinking suggests that broader, …

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Declining HIV incidence in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of empiric data
Grabowski MK, Tobian AAR, Joshi K, Lessler J, Olawore O, Loevinsohn G, Bushey S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction UNAIDS models suggest HIV incidence is declining in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to assess whether modelled trends are supported by empirical evidence. Methods We conducted …

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