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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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Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Among Female Clients Accessing HIV Testing and Counseling Services: Pilot Testing Tools in Rakai, Uganda
Nalugoda F, Kairania R, King EJ, Maman S, Namatovu F, Kiwanuka D, Ssemanda JB, Wagman JA
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

The World Health Organization recommends that HIV counseling and testing (HCT) programs implement strategies to address how intimate partner violence (IPV) influences women's ability to protect themselves from and seek …

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HIV and transgender women in Kampala, Uganda - Double Jeopardy
Hladik W, Sande E, Kiyingi H, King R, Bbaale J, Nanteza J, Sebyala Z, Poteat T
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Transgender women in Kampala face stigma, high HIV acquisition or transmission risk and poor access to health services. We explored the HIV and gender-related contexts of their lives. Snowball sampling …

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How men who have sex with men experience HIV health services in Kampala, Uganda
Ogwal M, Hladik W, King R, Sebyala Z, Aluzimbi G, Apondi R, Reynolds S, Sullivan P
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

In sub-Saharan Africa, men who have sex with men (MSM) are socially, largely hidden and face disproportionate risk for HIV infection. Attention to HIV epidemics among MSM in Uganda and …

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PMTCT Option B+ 2012 to 2018 ­ Taking stock: barriers and strategies to improve adherence to Option B+ in urban and rural Uganda
Seeley Janet, Musoke Philippa, Fowler Mary Glenn, King Rachel, Matovu Joyce Namale, Rujumba Joseph, Wavamunno Priscilla, Amone Alexander, Gabagaya Grace, Homsy Jaco
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Since 2012, PMTCT Option B+ has been recommended by the World Health Organization to reduce vertical transmission but numerous adherence challenges remain. We conducted a qualitative study at baseline using …

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PMTCT Option B+2012 to 2018-Taking stock: barriers and strategies to improve adherence to Option B plus in urban and rural Uganda
Rujumba J, Seeley J, Musoke P, Fowler MG, Homsy J, King R, Matovu JN, Wavamunno P, Amone A, Gabagaya G
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Since 2012, PMTCT Option B+ has been recommended by the World Health Organization to reduce vertical transmission but numerous adherence challenges remain. We conducted a qualitative study at baseline using …

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Primary Care Physiciansâ Knowledge and Perception of the Impact of Health Literacy on Patient Care
King Lutrisha S.
2020
Dissertation
Health Research

Until recently, many health literacy studies were completed from the patient and nurse perspective, while few focused on the physician perspective, specifically the primary care physician. The purpose of this …

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Mobility study of young women who exchange sex for money or commodities using Google Maps and qualitative methods in Kampala, Uganda
Seeley J, Kasujja FX, Muhanguzi E, King R, Nakitto M, Mirembe M, Bagiire D
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesWe aimed to assess mobility patterns and reasons for high mobility among young women engaged in sex work within a randomised controlled trial to gauge how mobility may hinder access …

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Building capacity of local governments, service users and carers to scale up provision for community mental health services in Africa: A case study of Kenya and Uganda
Kingori J, Angela Ntulo C
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose â The purpose of this case study is to describe the experiences of a development organizationoperating in Africa to make mental health services accessible to communities in Kenya and …

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Prevalence of selected rcardiometabolic risk factors among adults in urban and semi-urban hospitals in four sub-Saharan African countries
Kingue S, Rakotoarimanana S, Rabearivony N, Bompera F. L
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a global challenge but the burden in sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries is less well documented than elsewhere. We aimed to describe the key cardiometabolic risk …

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Genotypic and mechanistic characterization of subtype-specific HIV adaptation to host cellular immunity
Muzoora C, Hunt P W, Martin J N, Bangsberg D R, Kinloch N N, Lee G Q, Carlson J M, Jin S W, Brumme C J, Byakwaga H and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

The extent to which viral genetic context influences HIV adaptation to human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class I-restricted immune pressures remains incompletely understood. The Ugandan HIV epidemic, where major pandemic group …

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