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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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Comparing the accuracy of brief versus long depression screening instruments which have been validated in low and middle income countries: A systematic review
Akena Dickens, Musisi Seggane, Joska John, Obuku Ekwaro A., Amos Taryn, Stein Dan J.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Given the high prevalence of depression in primary health care (PHC), the use of screening instruments has been recommended. Both brief and long depression screening instruments have been validated …

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The association between depression, quality of life, and the health care expenditure of patients with diabetes mellitus in Uganda
Akena D, Kadama P, Ashaba S, Akello C, Kwesiga B, Rejani L, Okello J, Mwesiga EK, Obuku EA
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Depression is one of the commonest neuropsychiatric disorders in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and is associated with poor glycaemic control, vascular complications, a low quality of life and …

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Traditional knowledge in HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention program in northern Uganda
Akena F A
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Ugandaâs health care sector is choking with various challenges, such as poor physical infra-structure, inadequate professionals to run the few existing health centers, poor culture of adherenceto professional ethical standards …

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Sensitivity and specificity of the Akena Visual Depression Inventory (AViDI-18) in Kampala (Uganda) and Cape Town (South Africa)
Stein DJ, Akena D, Joska J
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundVisual scales may be particularly useful in screening for depression in patients with low literacy. However, few have been validated and none are in common use.AimModification and validation of a …

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Clinical outcomes among individuals with a first episode psychosis attending Butabika National Mental Referral Hospital in Uganda: a longitudinal cohort study. A study protocol for a longitudinal cohort study
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Akena D, Kadama P, Semeere A, Mwesiga E, Basangwa D
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Psychotic disorders significantly contribute to high morbidity and mortality. In high-income countries, the predictors of mortality, relapse and barriers to care among patients with first episode psychoses (FEP) have …

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Aspects morpho-fonctionnels cardiaques de l'enfant drepanocytaire homozygote
Aketi L. L, Lumbala K. P, Shiku D. J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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P261âFollow-up assessment of participants with urethral discharge syndrome in Kampala, Uganda: Lessons learned for future STI control Interventions
Kiragga A, Parkes-Ratanshi R, Aketoko A Onzia, Hamill M, Manabe Y, Gaydos C, Melendez J, Nakku-Joloba E, Zawedde A, Kyambadde P
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundAfter effective treatment, persons diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infections (STI) are encouraged to modify behavior and notify partners. In resource-limited settings (RLS), follow-up assessment is limited by a variety …

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Flavivirus NS1 structures reveal surfaces for associations with membranes and the immune system
Akey D L, Brown W C, Dutta S, Konwerski J, Jose J, Jurkiw T J, DelProposto J, Ogata C M, Skiniotis G, Kuhn R J and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Flaviviruses, the human pathogens responsible for dengue fever, West Nile fever, tick-borne encephalitis, and yellow fever, are endemic in tropical and temperate parts of the world. The flavivirus nonstructural protein …

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Infliximab; an Anti-TNF-Alpha Agent; Improves Left Atrial Abnormalities in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Preliminary Results : Cardiovascular Topic
Akif Ozturk Mehme, Ekrem Yeter, Gokhan Vural Mustafa, Goksal Keskin, Mehmet Dogan, Suha Cetin
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. In the current prospective study; we addressed the impact of RA on left atrial (LA) function and …

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Outcome of non-operative management of femoral shaft fractures in children
Akinyoola A. L, Orekha O. O, Taiwo F. O, Odunsi A. O
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Femoral shaft fractures are common injuries in childhood. There is paucity of information on their presentation and outcome of the available treatment methods in the African population. This study …

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