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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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Factors associated with HIV positive sero-status among exposed infants attending care at health facilities: a cross sectional study in rural Uganda
Wanyenze RK, Kiwanuka J, Kaharuza F, Kahungu MM
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: East and South Africa contributes 59% of all pediatric HIV infections globally. In Uganda, HIV prevalence among HIV exposed infants was estimated at 5.3% in 2014. Understanding the remaining …

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The Potential Role of Orature in Fighting the Spread of HIV/AIDS
Kahyana DS
2013
Book, Chapter
Health Research

This essay attempts an experimental reading of a folktale in order to demonstrate how Orature can be deployed to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS. The essay also highlights the contribution …

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The WHOMENâs Scale (Womenâs HAART Optimism Monitoring and EvaluatioN Scale v1) and the association with fertility intentions and sexual behaviours among HIV-positive women in Uganda
Emenyonu Nneka, Bangsberg David R., Kaida Angela, Lima Viviane Dias, Andia Irene, Kabakyenga Jerome, Mbabazi Pamela, Patterson Thomas L., Hogg Robert S.
2009
Journal, Article
Health Research

The objective of this study was to develop a reliable HAART optimism scale among HIV-positive women in Uganda and to test the scaleâs validity against measures of fertility intentions, sexual …

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Barriers and Promoters to Uptake of Safer Conception Strategies among HIV-serodiscordant Couples with Fertility Intention in Mbarara, Uganda
Bangsberg David R., Kaida Angela, Kabakyenga Jerome, Kastner Jasmine, Ng Courtney, Sanyu Naomi, Kusasira Adrine
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Among HIV-Infected Women on Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda
Haberer JE, Boum Y, Tsai AC, Ashaba S, Kaida A, Bangsberg DR, Matthews LT, Hunt PW, Martin JN, Kabakyenga J and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Among HIV-infected women, perinatal depression compromises clinical, maternal, and child health outcomes. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is associated with lower depression symptom severity but the uniformity of effect through pregnancy …

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High Incidence of Intended Partner Pregnancy Among Men Living With HIV in Rural Uganda: Implications for Safer Conception Services
Haberer JE, Boum Y, Bajunirwe F, Kaida A, Bangsberg DR, Matthews LT, Hunt PW, Martin JN, Kembabazi A, Kabakyenga J and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Many men with HIV express fertility intentions and nearly half have HIV-uninfected sexual partners. We measured partner pregnancy among a cohort of men accessing antiretroviral therapy in Uganda.Methods: Self-reported …

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Quality and demand for health care in rural Uganda: evidence from 2002/03 household survey
Kaija Darlison, Okwi Paul Okiira
2011
Book, Chapter
Health Research
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Infection resisters: Targets of new research for uncovering natural protective immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Kaipilyawar V, Salgame P
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

âInfection resistersâ are broadly defined as individuals who despite significant exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis remain persistently unreactive to conventional detection assays, suggesting that they remain uninfected or rapidly clear their …

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Disclosure of HIV results among discordant couples in Rakai, Uganda: a facilitated couple counselling approach
Wawer MJ, Sewankambo NK, Kigozi G, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Makumbi F, Kiwanuka N, Kairania RM, Semanda J
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Disclosure of HIV sero-positive results among HIV-discordant couples in sub-Saharan Africa is generally low. We describe a facilitated couple counselling approach to enhance disclosure among HIV-discordant couples. Using unique identifiers, …

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Intimate Partner Violence and Communication of HIV Diagnosis in Rakai, Uganda
Wawer MJ, Sewankambo NK, Kigozi G, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Semanda J, Kairania R, Wagman J, Musoke R and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Individuals who communicate their HIV diagnosis to sexual partners may be at increased risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). The authors examined past year self-reported IPV associated with communication of …

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