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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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HIV-Associated Renal and Genitourinary Comorbidities in Africa
Wearne Nicola, Kalyesubula Robert, Semitala Fred C., Bowa Kasonde
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

With the recent massive scale-up of access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in resource-limited countries, HIV has become a chronic disease with new challenges. There is mounting evidence of an increased …

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A 4-year survey of the spectrum of renal disease at a National Referral Hospital Outpatient Clinic in Uganda
Kirenga B., Kalyesubula R., Lunyera J., Makanga G., Amukele T.K.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Trends and level of control of hypertension among adults attending an ambulatory HIV clinic in Kampala, Uganda: A retrospective study
Kalyesubula R, Kayongo A, Semitala F C, Muhanguzi A, Katantazi N, Ayers D, Forrest J I, Mills E J
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: With an ageing HIV-positive population,sub-Saharan Africa is now facing a dual epidemic ofcommunicable and non-communicable diseases(NCDs). This study aimed to assess trends in theprevalence of hypertension and factors associated …

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Impaired renal function in a rural Ugandan population cohort
Asiki G., Smeeth L., Kalyesubula R., Newton R., Seeley J., Hau J. P., Ssebunya B., Kusemererwa S., Tomlinson L.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Kidney disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality globally. However, there are limited data on the prevalence of impaired kidney function in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to …

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Impaired renal function in a rural ugandan population cohort [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]
Asiki G., Smeeth L., Kalyesubula R., Newton R., Seeley J., Ssebunya B., Kusemererwa S., Tomlinson L., Hau J.P.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research
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How to estimate glomerular filtration rate in sub-Saharan Africa: design and methods of the African Research into Kidney Diseases (ARK) study
Nyirenda M, Seeley J, Crampin AC, Newton R, Kalyesubula R, Fabian J, Nakanga W, Ssebunnya B, Prynn J, George J and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a substantial cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with disproportionate effects in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The optimal methods to estimate glomerular filtration rate (GFR) …

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POS-331 ASSOCIATION OF IMPAIRED KIDNEY FUNCTION WITH MORTALITY IN RURAL UGANDA: RESULTS OF A GENERAL POPULATION COHORT STUDY
Hughes P., Kalyesubula R., Seeley J., Ssebunya B., Sekitoleko I., Tomlin K., Hansen C., Makanga R., Kwizera Mbonye M., Liam S. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: The burden of kidney disease in sub-Saharan Africa is currently poorly understood. Very limited monitoring and treatment is available for people affected. The association with other diseases and with …

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Association of impaired kidney function with mortality in rural Uganda: results of a general population cohort study
Seeley J, Newton R, Kalyesubula R, Smeeth L, Tomlinson LA, Sekitoleko I, Tomlin K, Hansen CH, Ssebunya B, Makanga R and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To determine the association between baseline kidney function and subsequent all-cause mortality. Design and setting A general population-based cohort study from rural Uganda. Participants People aged 18 years and …

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Syndromic management of sexually-transmitted infections and behaviour change interventions on transmission of HIV-1 in rural Uganda: A community randomised trial
Kamali A., Hughes P., Kinsman J., Quigley M., Nakiyingi J., Kengeya-Kayondo J., Gopal R., Ojwiya A., Carpenter L. M., Whitworth J.
2003
Journal, Article
Health Research

Treatment of sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) and behavioural interventions are the main methods to prevent HIV in developing countries. We aimed to assess the effect of these interventions on incidence of …

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A randomised placebo-controlled safety and acceptability trial of PRO 2000 vaginal microbicide gel in sexually active women in Uganda
McCormack S., Kamali A., Grosskurth H., Byaruhanga R., Byomire H., Muwonge C., Bakobaki J., Rutterford C., Okong P., Profy A. and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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