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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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How do diverse low-income and middle-income countries implement primary healthcare team integration to support the delivery of comprehensive primary health care? A mixed-methods study protocol from India, Mexico and Uganda
John R, Joshi R, Besigye I, Heredia-Pi I, Sharma M, Peiris D, Mash RJ, Reyes-Morales H, Goodyear-Smith F, Ortega-Altamirano DV and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Attainment of universal health coverage is feasible via strengthened primary health systems that are comprehensive, accessible, people-centred, continuous and coordinated. Having an adequately trained, motivated and equipped primary healthcare …

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The Influence of Pregnancy on PrEP uptake and Adherence Amongst HIV-Negative High-Risk Young Women in Kampala, Uganda: A Qualitative Assessment
Homsy J., Joshi S., Namuddu C., Kasujja F.X., Mirembe M., Seeley J., King R.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Pregnant young women who engage in high-risk sexual activity are at elevated biological and social risk for HIV acquisition. PrEP serves as an effective means of HIV prevention, including …

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Prevalence and factors associated with behavioural problems in children with epilepsy attending Mulago hospital, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Rujumba J, Bangirana P, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Josias KS
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: : To determine the prevalence of behavioural problems and the associated factors in children with epilepsy (CWE).Methods: : This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Mulago National Referral Hospital, …

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Poverty and mental health in post-war countries: The case of Uganda and Sierra Leone
Jotterand F., Shour A.R., Anguzu R.
2020
Book, Chapter
Health Research
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Reduced and highly diverse peripheral HIV-1 reservoir in virally suppressed patients infected with non-B HIV-1 strains in Uganda
Kyeyune F, Nankya I, Quinones-Mateu ME, Nalukwago S, Kityo CM, Joussef-Pina S, Baseke J, Rwambuya S, Winner D, Chervenak K and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Our understanding of the peripheral human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) reservoir is strongly biased towards subtype B HIV-1 strains, with only limited information available from patients infected with …

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Pioneering water quality data on the Lake Victoria watershed: effects on human health
Jovanelly TJ, Johnson-Pynn J, Okot-Okumu J, Nyenje R, Namaganda E
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Four forest reserves within 50 km of Kampala in Uganda act as a critical buffer to the Lake Victoria watershed and habitat for local populations. Over a 9-month period we …

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Breast self-examination among female clients in a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda
Iramiot J S, Joyce C, Ssenyonga L V.N
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundBreast self-examination is a widely accepted, inexpensive and non-complex screening method for breast cancer because it does not entail complex technical training and therefore a more practical approach in a …

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Adenoviral vectors for cardiovascular gene therapy applications: a clinical and industry perspective
JT Schwartze, M Havenga, WAM Bakker, AC Bradshaw, SA Nicklin
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite the development of novel pharmacological treatments, cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality remain high indicating an unmet clinical need. Viral gene therapy enables targeted delivery of therapeutic transgenes and represents …

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Plasma magnesium is inversely associated with Epstein-Barr virus load in peripheral blood and Burkitt lymphoma in Uganda
Reynolds SJ, Juan R, Otim I, Nabalende H, Legason ID, Ogwang MD, Ndugwa CM, Marshall V, Whitby D, Goedert JJ and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL). EBV control was improved by magnesium (Mg2+) supplementation in XMEN, an X-linked genetic disease associated with Mg2+ deficiency, high circulating EBV …

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Immunogenicity and safety of fractional doses of yellow fever vaccines: a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial
Nyehangane D, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Mulogo EM, Fall G, Juan-Giner A, Kimathi D, Grantz KH, Hamaluba M, Kazooba P, Njuguna P and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Stocks of yellow fever vaccine are insufficient to cover exceptional demands for outbreak response. Fractional dosing has shown efficacy, but evidence is limited to the 17DD substrain vaccine. We …

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