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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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Anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity in adult cancer patients: a prospective cohort study from a specialized oncology treatment centre in Uganda
Kibirige D, Orem J, Kibudde S, Mondo CK, Walusansa V
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: To determine the cumulative incidence of anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity (AIC), its predictors, and associated electrocardiographic and echocardiographic manifestations in adult cancer patients at Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI).Methods: We enrolled …

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Heavy Alcohol Use Among Women and Men Living With HIV in Uganda, Russia, and the United States
Fatch R, Muyindike WR, Ngabirano C, Hahn JA, Gnatienko N, Calver K, Sullivan M, Forman LS, Heeren T, Blokhina E and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: We examined whether gender is associated with heavy drinking in three cohorts of people living with HIV (PLWH) in Mbarara, Uganda; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Boston, Massachusetts. Method: We …

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Clinical profile and initial treatment of non-small cell lung cancer: a retrospective cohort study at the Uganda Cancer Institute
Orem J, Okuku F, Kirenga BJ, Kibudde S, Walusansa V, Nabwana M
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Lung cancer is a major global public health burden constituting 11.6% of all new cancer diagnoses and 18.4% of all cancer-related mortalityPurpose: To describe the clinical profile and initial …

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Turnaround time and barriers to treatment of newly diagnosed cancer in Uganda: a mixed-methods longitudinal study
Namisango E, Kiyange F, Atieno M, Orem J, Kibudde S, Nabwana M, Nakaganda A, Bbaale J, Oâbrien M, Luyirika E B.K
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Cancer represents a growing public health concern. Late-stage at diagnosis, limited access to effective treat-ment, and loss to follow-up are responsible for dismal outcomes.Objective: To describe care pathways, turnaround …

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A Phase 1/2 Study of a Multiclade HIV-1 DNA Plasmid Prime and Recombinant Adenovirus Serotype 5 Boost Vaccine in HIV-Uninfected East Africans (RV 172)
Kibuuka Hannah, Kimutai Robert, Maboko Leonard, Sawe Fred, Schunk Mirjam S., Arne Kroidl, Shaffer Douglas, Eller Leigh Anne, Kibaya Rukia, Eller Michael A. and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) vaccine development remains a global priority. We describe the safety and immunogenicity of a multiclade DNA vaccine prime with a replication-defective recombinant adenovirus serotype 5 …

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Bacteremia among Febrile Ugandan Children Treated with Antimalarials Despite a Negative Malaria Test
Achan J, Mpimbaza A, Kamya MR, Kibuuka A, Rosenthal PJ, Byakika-Kibwika P, Yeka A, Nalyazi JN
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Bacteremia may be inappropriately treated as malaria in children admitted with a febrile illness in Africa. We determined the prevalence, clinical features, and spectrum of bacteremia among febrile children younger …

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Medicinal plant species used in the management of hernia by traditional medicine practitioners in central Uganda
Kibuuka M S, Anywar G
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Hernia is a common neglected disease that occurs when a portion of tissue or a body organ bulges through a weakened muscle area. This study was carried out to document …

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Predictors of All-Cause Mortality among People with HIV in a Prospective Cohort Study in East Africa and Nigeria
Mwesigwa B., Kibuuka H., Dear N., Esber A., Iroezindu M., Bahemana E., Maswai J., Owuoth J., Crowell T.A., Polyak C.S. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been associated with a decline in HIV-related mortality, though HIV remains a leading cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. We describe all-cause mortality …

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Antibiotic use in acute respiratory infections in under-fives in Uganda: findings and implications
Kibuule D, Kagoya HR, Godman B
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Self-medication with antibiotics among households is common in Uganda. However, there are limited studies evaluating self-purchasing of antibiotics for acute respiratory infections (ARI) in the under-fives. Consequently, the objective …

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Preparedness of Health Care Systems for Ebola Outbreak Response in Kasese and Rubirizi districts, Western Uganda
Kibuule Michael, Sekimpi Deogratias, Aggrey Agaba, Abdullah Ali Halage, Jonga Michael, Manirakiza Leonard, Kansiime Catherine, Travis Dominic, Pelican Katharine, Rwego Innocent
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The level of preparedness of the health care workers, the health facility and the entire health system determines the magnitude of the impact of an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) …

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