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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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A large and persistent outbreak of typhoid fever caused by consuming contaminated water and street-vended beverages: Kampala, Uganda, January - June 2015
Hughes P, Zhu BP, Kwesiga B, Kyazze S, Kasozi S, Dahlke M, Makumbi I, Kabwama SN, Oguttu DW, Hill VR and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: On 6 February 2015, Kampala city authorities alerted the Ugandan Ministry of Health of a "strange disease" that killed one person and sickened dozens. We conducted an epidemiologic investigation …

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Correction to: A large and persistent outbreak of typhoid fever caused by consuming contaminated water and street-vended beverages: Kampala, Uganda, January - June 2015
Dahlke Melissa, Makumbi Issa, Kabwama Steven Ndugwa, Bulage Lilian, Nsubuga Fred, Pande Gerald, Oguttu David Were, Mafigiri Richardson, Kihembo Christine, Kwesiga Benon and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Erratum: Correction to: A large and persistent outbreak of typhoid fever caused by consuming contaminated water and street-vended beverages: Kampala, Uganda, January - June 2015 (BMC public health (2017) 17 1 (23))
Hughes P., Makumbi I., Nabukenya I., Kyazze S., Kwesiga B., Bulage L., Masiira B., Kihembo C., Kabwama S.N., Nsubuga F. and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Risk factors for hematemesis in Hoima and Buliisa Districts, Western Uganda, September-October 2015
Zhu BP, Kagirita A, Kabwama SN, Mafigiri R, Balinandi S, Riolexus AA
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: On 17 September 2015, Buliisa District Health Office reported multiple deaths due to haemorrhage to the Uganda Ministry of Health. We conducted an investigation to verify the existence of …

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Prevalence and correlates of abdominal obesity among adults in Uganda: findings from a national cross-sectional, population based survey 2014
Kabwama Steven Ndugwa, Kirunda Barbara, Mutungi Gerald, Wesonga Ronald, Bahendeka Silver K, Guwatudde David
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundOverweight and obesity are associated with health complications the gravity of which, vary with the regional deposition of the excess fat. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is often used to …

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Prevalence and correlates of abdominal obesity among adults in Uganda: Findings from a national cross-sectional, population based survey 2014 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1117 Public Health and Health Services 11 Medical and Health Sciences 1103 Clinica
Guwatudde D, Mutungi G, Wesonga R, Kabwama S N, Kirunda B, Bahendeka S K
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundOverweight and obesity are associated with health complications the gravity of which, vary with the regional deposition of the excess fat. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is often used to …

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Intimate partner violence among HIV positive women in care-results from a national survey, Uganda 2016
Beyeza-Kashesya J, Matovu JKB, Wanyenze RK, Kabwama SN, Makumbi F, Gwokyalya V, Bwanika JB, Mugerwa S, Bukenya J
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Women remain disproportionally affected by the HIV/ AIDS epidemic because of sociocultural factors including violence perpetrated by intimate partners. Among HIVpositive (HIV+) women, intimate partner violence (IPV) affects engagement …

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Low consumption of fruits and vegetables among adults in Uganda: findings from a countrywide cross-sectional survey
Guwatudde D, Kabwama SN, Mutungi G, Wesonga R, Bahendeka SK
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Adequate consumption of fruits and vegetables has protective benefits against development of coronary heart disease, hypertension and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. However, approximately 2.7 million deaths annually can be …

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Alcohol use and associated factors among adolescent boys and young men in Kampala, Uganda
Wanyenze RK, Kabwama SN, Matovu JK, Ssenkusu JM, Ssekamatte T
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Alcohol use leads to about 3 million deaths globally. The alcohol industry employs marketing strategies to establish their brands in the lives of young people at a time when …

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An outbreak of malaria caused by increase in malaria breeding sites in swamps
Kadobera D, Kwesiga B, Bulage L, Kabwama S N, Ario A R, Harris J R
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

On 10th June 2019, routine analysis of malaria surveillancedata at the National Malaria Control Division, Ministry ofHealth in Uganda revealed that there was an unusualincrease in the number of malaria …

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