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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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Identifying challenges in the use of urine-diverting toilets: A case study from Rukungiri Municipality (S.W. Uganda)
Kamuteera E, Trimmer J, Carpenter J, Girod C
2013
Conference Proceedings
Health Research

In Rukungiri Municipality, the installation of pit latrines is hindered by limited space, rocky soils, and ahigh water table. A limited water supply eliminates flush toilets as a feasible option. …

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Exposure to multiple parasites is associated with the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa
Newton Charles R., Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina, Nutman Thomas B., KamuyuGathoni, Bottomley Christian, Mageto James, Lowe Brett, Wilkins Patricia P., Noh John C., Ngugi Anthony K. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Epilepsy is common in developing countries, and it is often associated with parasitic infections. We investigated the relationship between exposure to parasitic infections, particularly multiple infections and active …

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Cultural adaptation and validation of Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 version in Uganda: A small-scale study
Kamwesiga Julius T, von Koch Lena, Kottorp Anders, Guidetti Susanne
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge is scarce about the impact of stroke in Uganda, and culturally adapted, psychometrically testedpatient-reported outcome measures are lacking. The Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 is recommended, but it has …

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Experiences of using mobile phones in everyday life among persons with stroke and their families in Ugandaâa qualitative study
Kamwesiga J T, Tham K, Guidetti S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of using mobile phones in everyday life after stroke, among persons with stroke and their family members. …

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The impact of stroke on people living in central Uganda: A descriptive study
Kamwesiga JT, von Kock LK, Eriksson GM, Guidetti SGE
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge about perceived impact of stroke on everyday life as well as rehabilitation needs after stroke in Uganda is necessary to identify and develop rehabilitation interventions.Objectives: To explore and …

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The Perceived Impact of Stroke and Feasibility of a Mobile Phone Supported ADL Intervention in Uganda
Kamwesiga Julius Tunga
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

Background: Rehabilitation after stroke in Uganda is limited due to poor infrastructure, inadequate number of professionals and the poor socio-economic situation of the people. A sizeable number of patients with …

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Prevalence of antibodies to Brucella species in commercial raw bovine milk in Southwestern Uganda
Bazira J, Orikiriza P, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Boum Y, Taseera K, Iramiot J S, Ojuka P, Kamwine M, Ikiriza S, Atwebembeire J and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesThe purpose and objective of this research was to explore the prevalence of antibodies against Brucella species in raw milk samples collected in Southwestern Uganda, one of the biggest milk …

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Efficacy and safety of three regimens for the prevention of malaria in young HIV-exposed Ugandan children: a randomized controlled trial
Achan J, Kakuru A, Mwangwa F, Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Rosenthal PJ, Dorsey G, Bigira V, Huang LS and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for HIV-exposed infants until breastfeeding ends and HIV infection has been excluded. Extending prophylaxis with a focus on preventing malaria may be beneficial in high …

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