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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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Newborn Care Practices among Mother-Infant Dyads in Urban Uganda
Kiguli Sarah, Kakuru Abel, Kayom Violet Okaba
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Background. Most information on newborn care practices in Uganda is from rural communities which may not be generalized to urban settings. Methods. A community based cross-sectional descriptive study …

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A modified neo-vagina procedure in a low resource urogynecological unit: A case report of a 21 year old with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (mrkh) Syndrome operated at Mbarara referral hospital, Southwestern Uganda
Kayondo M, Njagi J, Mukasa P K, Margolis T
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Although vaginal agenesis as may occur in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rarecondition, it is associated with not only anatomical problems but also serious psychological and social problems likepainful …

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Byamugisha JK, Kayondo SP, Ntuyo P
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

AimTo determine the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.DesignCross-sectional observational study.SettingMulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda, antenatal clinic.ParticipantsWe randomly …

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Trauma Care Delivery in Ugandan Hospitals: Real-time Analysis of Resuscitations
Armstrong-Hough M., Kayondo D.L., Tang Z., Ullrich S.J., Namugga M.M., Muwanguzi P., Klazura G., Ozgediz D.E.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to characterize the resuscitation-related behaviours of providers at tertiary …

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Risk factors for recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse after vaginal surgery among Ugandan women: a prospective cohort study
Kajabwangu R, Lugobe HM, Kaye DK, Migisha R, Kayondo M, Njagi J, Geissbuehler V, Kato PK, Fajardo Y
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction and hypothesis This study was aimed at determining the recurrence rate and risk factors for the recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), at 1 year post-vaginal reconstructive surgery in …

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Intrapatient Evolutionary Dynamics of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Individuals Undergoing Alternative Treatment Strategies with Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Kaleebu Pontiano, Pillay Deenan, KayondoJonathan K., Ndembi Nicaise, Parry Chris M., Cane Patricia A., Hué Stephane, Goodall Ruth, Dunn David T., Mbisa Jean L.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Structured treatment interruption (STI) has been trialed as an alternative to lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). We retrospectively performed single genome sequencing of the HIV-1 pol region from three …

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Brief Report: Identification of Elite and Viremic Controllers From a Large Urban HIV Ambulatory Center in Kampala, Uganda
Joloba Moses L., Kalyesubula Robert, Kayongo Alex, Gonzalo-Gil Elena, GümüÅgöz Emrah, Niwaha Anxious J., Semitala Fred, Bagaya Bernard S., Sutton Richard E.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Throughout the world, there are antiretroviral therapy-naive HIV+ individuals who maintain elevated peripheral CD4 T-cell counts, historically referred to as long-term nonprogressors (LTNPs). With recent improvements in viral …

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A phase 2b randomized, controlled trial of the efficacy of the GMZ2 malaria vaccine in African children
Tiono AB, Sirima SB, GMZ2 Trial Study Grp, Mordmuller B, Milligan P, Ngoa UA, Kironde F, Atuguba F, Issifou S, Kaddumukasa M and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: GMZ2 is a recombinant protein malaria vaccine, comprising two blood-stage antigens of Plasmodium falciparum, glutamate-rich protein and merozoite surface protein 3. We assessed efficacy of GMZ2 in children in …

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Identification of Elite and Viremic Controllers From a Large Urban HIV Ambulatory Center in Kampala, Uganda
Joloba ML, Kalyesubula R, Sutton RE, Bagaya BS, Kayongo A, Semitala F, Gonzalo-Gil E, Gumusgoz E, Niwaha AJ
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Throughout the world, there are antiretroviral therapy-naive HIV+ individuals who maintain elevated peripheral CD4(+) T-cell counts, historically referred to as long-term nonprogressors (LTNPs). With recent improvements in viral load …

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Menâs Response to Obulamu Campaign Messages about Male Involvement in Maternal Health: Mukono District, Uganda
Kayongo C X, Miller A N
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Menâs involvement makes a difference in maternal health. Well-informed and supportive men mayencourage their wives to get more complete and regular antenatal care. In much of sub-Saharan Africa,however, menâs involvement …

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