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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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Point-of-care diagnosis and prognostication of cryptococcal meningitis with the cryptococcal antigen lateral flow assay on cerebrospinal fluid
Kabanda Taseera, Siedner Mark J., Klausner Jeffrey D., Muzoora Conrad, Boulware David R.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: The cryptococcal antigen (CRAG) lateral flow assay (LFA) had 100% sensitivity and specificity on cerebrospinal fluid samples. Pretreatment LFA titers correlated with quantitative cultures (R(2) = 0.7) and …

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Exploring the pedagogical practices used in competence based education training of nurses and midwives in Uganda
Kabanga M M, Mugimu C B, Oonyu J
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

In Uganda CBE was introduced in 2006 and since then no study hasbeen done to find out its suitability in the preparation of competent nursesand midwives. In recent years, there …

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The dapivirine vaginal ring from the perspective of married men in Uganda
Seeley J, Gafos M, Mugisha J, Kabarambi A, Kusemererwa S, Krogstad E, Mayaud P
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Men play a key role in influencing uptake of women's health products, such as female condoms and vaginal microbicides used for family planning and HIV prevention.Method: We explored men's …

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Community perceptions, attitude, practices and treatment seeking behaviour for schistosomiasis in L. Victoria islands in Uganda
Tinkitina B, Fenwick A, Kabatereine N, Fleming F, Thuo W, Tukahebwa E M
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundOver 200,000 people, most of them infected with Schistosoma mansoni inhabit 150 islands in Lake Victoria in Uganda. Although a programme to control the disease has been ongoing since 2003, …

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Patient satisfaction with medical consultations among adults attending Mulago hospital assessment centre
Namatovu J., Kabatooro A., Ndoboli F.
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Biting patterns and seasonality of anopheles gambiae sensu lato and anopheles funestus mosquitoes in Kamuli District, Uganda
Kabbale FG, Akol AM, Kaddu JB, Onapa AW
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: We investigated the biting patterns and seasonal abundances of Anopheles gambiae s.l. and An. funestus mosquitoes in Kamuli District, Uganda.Methods: Hourly indoor and outdoor catches of human biting mosquitoes …

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The impact of insecticide treated nets on malaria transmission potential in Kamuli district, Uganda
Akol A, Kabbale F G, Matovu E, Onapa A
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

258Background: The main entomological justification for use ofinsecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs)/Long Lasting Insecticide-treatedbed nets (LLINs) as the main malaria vector control method inUganda is that most biting by Anopheles gambiae …

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Diagnostic ultrasound patterns of parotid glands in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients in Mulago, Uganda
Kabenge C, Ng S, Muyinda Z, Ameda F
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine sonographically, in parotid glands of human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients, the condition of glands with or without enlargement, and propose a classification …

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Benchmarking performance of solid waste management and recycling systems in East Africa: Comparing Kigali Rwanda with other major cities
Kabera T, Wilson DC, Nishimwe H
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

This paper aims to benchmark performance of combined solid waste management (SWM) and recycling systems in major cities of East Africa. The Wasteaware indicators are used to present a detailed …

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Factors determining child mortality in Uganda
Kaberuka W, Mugarura A, Tindyebwa J, Bishop DS
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to establish socio-economic factors and maternal practices that determine child mortality in Uganda.Design/methodology/approach - The paper examines the role of sex, birth …

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