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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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Institutional Arrangements for Providing HIV and AIDS Services in Uganda: A Transaction Cost Economics Analysis
Khanakwa S, Mbonigaba J
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Transaction cost economics (TCE) theory predicts that features of institutional arrangements determine the intensity of their governance instruments. Consequently, institutional features link to transaction costs, but the linkages have received …

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Mental and neurological health research priorities setting in developing countries
Jenkins Rachel, Baingana Florence, Mayeya John, Khandelwal Sudhir, Avodé Gilbert, Conde Bernado, Cruz Marcelo, Deva Parameshvara, Dumas Michel, Gulbinat Walter and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: A multi-region consultation process designed to generate locally produced regional and global research priorities on mental and neurological health in low- and middle-income countries. Methods: Between 2003 and 2005, …

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Uganda National Acute Febrile Illness Agent Detection Serosurvey 2004-2005
Drakeley C, Kharod G, haberling D, Person M, Folkema A, Galloway R, Elrod M, Perniciaro J, Nicholson W, Patel N and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Due to their non-specific clinical presentation,acute febrile illnesses (AFI) are often diagnosed clinically as diseasesknown to be endemic to the region in which they are found. Ugandahas been the …

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Testicular tumours in prepubertal children: about eight cases
Khemakhem Rachid, Ahmed Yosra Ben, Jlidi Said, Nouira Faouzi, Fdhila Faten, Charieg Awatef, Ghorbel Sofiene, Barsaoui Sihem, Chaouachi Béji
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: To analyze the spectrum of testicular tumors in prepubertal children and the therapeutic resultants in an unselected population. Materials and Methods: Our hospital database was analyzed for testicular tumors …

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Predictors of Success in Fistula Surgery Among Vesico Vaginal Fistula Patients in East Africa : a Mixed Method Study
Khisa Weston
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

Background: A vesico vaginal fistula (VVF) is an abnormal communication between two epithelial surfaces. In VVF, an abnormal communication may develop between the urinary system and the reproductive system of …

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Farm-level production diversity and child and adolescent nutrition in rural sub-Saharan Africa: a multicountry, longitudinal study
Khonje MG, Ricker-Gilbert J, Muyanga M, Qaim M
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Child malnutrition remains widespread in sub-Saharan Africa, especially in rural areas where many households are involved in subsistence fanning. Increasing farm-level production diversity (FPD) is often considered a useful …

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P14.08: Teaching basic ultrasound skills at Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
Khorrami H., Magriples U., Galerneau F., Namagembe I.
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Out-of-pocket costs and time/productivity losses for pediatric sepsis in uganda: A mixed-methods study
Khowaja A., Alexia Krepiakevich A., Kabajaasi O., Mugisha N., Ansermino M., Wiens M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

AIMS & OBJECTIVES: The primary objectives were to explore care-seeking practices including key cost drivers, and to estimate out-of-pocket (OOP) costs and time/productivity losses for sepsis-related care in Uganda. METHODS: …

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HIV/AIDS and Auditory Function in Adults: the Need for Intensified Research in the Developing World
Khoza-Shangase K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

This article reviews published research on auditory function in HIV-infected adults; while also highlighting the need for intensified research on this topic in Africa. It begins with an introduction to …

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