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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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Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk hypertensive population in Greater Kampala, Uganda; A cross-sectional study
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Kayima J, Nakibuuka J, Blixen C, Welter E
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectiveTo describe the modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk population for stroke. Africa suffers from rapid population growth, adoption of harmful western diets, and increased prevalence …

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Epilepsy misconceptions and stigma reduction interventions in sub-Saharan Africa, a systematic review
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Sewankambo N, Buwembo W, Kaddumukasa MN, Lhatoo S, Blixen C, Munabi IG
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: This systematic review identified papers that described epilepsy misconceptions or stigma in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and research interventions focused on reducing these misconceptions.Materials and methods: Publications in the English …

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Feasibility study of a targeted self-management intervention for reducing stroke risk factors in a high-risk population in Uganda
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Furlan A, Nakibuuka J, Blixen C, Namusoke O, Birungi D, Kabaala B
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Stroke remains a global concern due to increasing lifespan, patterns of industrialization, adoption of harmful western diets, and an increasing prevalence of risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and …

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Intervention to reduce epilepsy-associated stigma
Katabira E., Kaddumukasa M., Sajatovic M.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Seizure severity is associated with poor quality of life in people living with epilepsy (PLWE) in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Sewankambo N, Lhatoo S, Blixen C
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale: There is a paucity of information about the association of seizure severity and quality of life (QoL) in people living with epilepsy (PLWE) in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the …

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Knowledge and attitudes about sudden death in epilepsy among people living with epilepsy and their healthcare providers in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Sajatovic M, Mwesiga E, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Sewankambo N, Lhatoo S, Blixen C
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectiveThe objective of the study was to assess level of knowledge and attitudes of SUDEP among people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and healthcare workers providing epilepsy care in Uganda.MethodsThis cross-sectional …

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Barriers to biomedical care for people with epilepsy in Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Haglund MM, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Fuller AT, Kajumba M, Kaddumukasa MN, Smith PJ, Bobholz S and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Epilepsy, a neurological disorder with effective biomedical treatment, remains largely untreated in Uganda. Potential reasons for this treatment gap (TG) include limited access to trained providers and clinics, social …

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Epilepsy beliefs and misconceptions among patient and community samples in Uganda
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Haglund MM, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Fuller AT, Kajumba M, Kaddumukasa MN, Smith PJ, Bobholz S and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: The objective of the study was to characterize and compare the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions about epilepsy across community and patient cohorts in Uganda.Methods: This was a descriptive study …

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A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study of perceived stigma among Ugandans with epilepsy
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Nalubwama H, Sewankambo N, Blixen C
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Epilepsy is associated with stigma and negatively impacts the lives of people living with epilepsy (PLWE) and theirimmediate families. More understanding of the stigma and discrimination experienced by PLWE …

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Bacteriuria among Adult Non-Pregnant Women Attending Mulago Hospital Assessment Centre in Uganda
Kaddu-Mulindwa D, Mayanja-Kizza H, Kigonya E, Mwaka A. D
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women are a common problem in primary health care settings. Resistance of bacterial uropathogens to commonly used antibiotics is common in many places. Objectives: …

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