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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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The association between dietary diversity and development among children under 24 months in rural Uganda: analysis of a cluster-randomised maternal education trial
Kakwangire P, Iversen PO, Westerberg AC, Muhoozi G, Atukunda P, Moss C, Matovu N
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess the association between dietary diversity and development among children under 24 months in rural Uganda and to establish other factors that could be associated with development among …

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Factors associated with depressive symptoms among postpartum mothers in a rural district in Uganda
Kakyo TA, Muliira JK, Mbalinda SN, Kizza IB, Muliira RS
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: across Africa the prevalence of postpartum depression is a major health problem affecting mothers, their infants and families. The purpose of this study was to explore the factors associated …

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Nurse managers' experiences in continuous quality improvement in resource-poor healthcare settings
Kakyo TA, Xiao LD
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Ensuring safe and quality care for patients in hospitals is an important part of a nurse manager's role. Continuous quality improvement has been identified as one approach that leads to …

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Challenges faced in rural hospitals: the experiences of nurse managers in Uganda
Kakyo TA, Xiao LD
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim The aim of this study was to understand nurse ward managers perceived challenges in the rural healthcare setting in Uganda. Background The health workforce, essential medicines and equipment and …

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Erratum: Correction to: Antimalarial combination therapies increase gastric ulcers through an imbalance of basic antioxidative-oxidative enzymes in male Wistar rats (BMC research notes (2020) 13 1 (230))
Kalange M., Nansunga M., Kasozi K.I., Kasolo J., Namulema J., Atusiimirwe J.K., Ayikobua E.T., Ssempijja F., Munanura E.I., Matama K. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.

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Incidence of Cleft Deformities among Neonates in Mulago National Referral hospital, Uganda
Katamba A, Kalanzi E, Mengiste A
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Cleft deformities (lip and palate) have been reported to be the most commoncongenital craniofacial anomaly in several settings. In Uganda, though two previousstudies were conducted to determine the incidence …

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Bed net related burns at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda: A case series report
Kalanzi EW, O'Hara LM, O'Hara NN, Boyle JC
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Insecticide-treated bed nets are essential tools to prevent malaria in endemic regions, however, increasing trends in bed net related burns in Kampala, Uganda are concerning.Methods: Data were collected from …

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Perspectives on spiritual care at Hospice Africa Uganda
Kale S S
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To examine how spiritual care is perceived in an Africancontext by recording the lived experiences of palliative care workers atHospice Africa Uganda (HAU). Methods: Fifteen palliative care workerswith experience …

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Immunogenicity of ALVAC-HIV vCP1521 in Infants of HIV-1-Infected Women in Uganda (HPTN 027)
Kaleebu Pontiano, Ssewanyana Isaac, Cao Huyen, Njai Harr Freeya, Wang Lei, Jones Norman, Richardson Paul, Kintu Kenneth, Emel Lynda, Musoke Philippa and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Maternal-to-child-transmission of HIV-1 infection remains a significant cause of HIV-1 infection despite successful prevention strategies. Testing protective HIV-1 vaccines remains a critical priority. The immunogenicity of ALVAC-HIV vCP1521 (ALVAC) in …

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Alcohol misuse, policy and treatment responses in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Uganda
Kalema D, Vindevogel S, Baguma PK, Derluyn I, Vanderplasschen W
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Alcohol has become an important feature in the lives of many inhabitants of Sub-Saharan Africa and is increasingly associated with excessive consumption and negative personal and social consequences. Uganda is …

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