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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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Malaria reduction drives childhood stunting decline in Uganda: a mixed-methods country case study
Waiswa P, Kajjura RB, Keats EC, Ataullahjan A, Islam M, Cheng B, Somaskandan A, Charbonneau KD, Confreda E, Jardine R and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Uganda has achieved a considerable reduction in childhood stunting over the past 2 decades, although accelerated action will be needed to achieve 2030 targets. Objectives This study assessed the …

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Chest closure without drainage after open patent ductus arteriosus ligation in Ugandan children: A non blinded randomized controlled trial
Izudi J, Obuku EA, Oketcho M, Mwambu T, Kebba N
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is clinical equipoise regarding post-operative management of patients with patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) without insertion of a chest drain. This study evaluated post operative outcomes of chest closure …

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Trends of major disease outbreaks in the african region, 2003­2007
Kebede Senait, Duale Sambe, Yokouide Allarangar, Alemu Wondimagegnehu
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Communicable disease outbreaks cause millions of deaths throughout Sub-Saharan Africa each year. Most of the diseases causing epidemics in the region have been nearly eradicated or brought under control …

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Expenditures on health research in sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To estimate the sources of funds for health research (revenue) and the uses of these funds (expenditure). Design A structured questionnaire was used to solicit financial information from health …

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Research and its governance in health research institutions in Sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective:To describe governance and stewardship of research in health research institutions in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region. Design: A structured questionnaire was used to solicit information on governance …

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Research output of health research institutions and its use in 42 Sub-Saharan African countries: results of a questionnaire-based survey
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson, Mbondji Peter Ebongue
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE:To describe and analyse research output from surveyed national health research institutions in Africa.DESIGN: The survey used a structured questionnaire to solicit information from 847 health research institutions in 42 …

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Surveying the knowledge landscape in Sub-Saharan Africa: Methodology
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Sanou Issa, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To describe in detail the methods followed in each of the qualitative and quantitative surveys of national health information; research and knowledge systems and research institutions. Design Cross-sectional surveys. …

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The African Health Observatory and national health observatories as platforms for strengthening health information systems in sub-Saharan Africa
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Piexoto Miguel, Sambo Luis Gomes
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The way forward - narrowing the knowledge gap in Sub-Saharan Africa to strengthen health systems:Editorials
Kebede Derege, Zielinski Chris, Ebongue Mbondji Peter, Kouvividila Wenceslas, Lusamba-Dikassa Paul-Samson, Piexoto Miguel
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Magnitude and determinants of intimate partner violence against women in East Africa: multilevel analysis of recent demographic and health survey
Kebede SA, Weldesenbet AB, Tusa BS
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Violence against women is a significant public health problem, and human rights abuse, and is associated with multiple adverse physical, mental, sexual, and reproductive health effects. The current study …

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