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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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Using dietary serving scores to assess adequacy of dietary intake and associated factors among adult patients with type 2 diabetes in Kampala: a cross-sectional study
Guwatudde D, Kajjura R, Matovu N, Kisaakye S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background/Objectives Adequate dietary intake for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients is central in preventing or delaying onset of diabetes related complications. This study used dietary serving scores (DSS) to …

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Does health-related quality of life among adults with pulmonary tuberculosis improve across the treatment period? A hospital-based cross sectional study in Mbale Region, Eastern Uganda
Nankya-Mutyoba J, Rutebemberwa E, Kasasa S, Kisaka S M.B, Ocen F
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundMost tuberculosis (TB) case management guidelines emphasize microbiological cure as treatment goal without highlighting quality of life outcomes. This study assessed health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and related factors in …

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Factors associated with conception among a sample of HIV-positive women at a hospital in Uganda
Kisakye Peter, Akena Wilfred Owot, Kikampikaho G., Kaye Dan K
2009
Journal, Article
Health Research

Conception among HIV-positive individuals is an important health and social issue. However, the proportion of HIV-positive women who conceive while being aware of their serostatus and the factors that influence …

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Pregnancy decisions among HIV-positive pregnant women in Mulago Hospital, Uganda
Kaye DK, Kisakye P, Akena WO
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Pregnancy decisions in women infected by HIV pose important public health and social problems, as they increase risk of both heterosexual and vertical HIV transmission. We sought to explore and …

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Effect of support supervision on maternal and newborn health services and practices in Rural Eastern Uganda
Kisakye AN, Ekirapa-Kiracho E, Namazzi G, Kananura RM, Kiwanuka SN, Bua J, Akulume M
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Support supervision is one of the strategies used to check the quality of services provided at health facilities. From 2013 to 2015, Makerere University School of Public Health strengthened …

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The removal of type 2 polio vaccine from Uganda's routine immunization program: lessons learned from an independent validation committee
Sewankambo N.K., Kisakye A., Ampeire I., Ndungutse D., Mayanja R., Mworozi E.
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Caregiver versus self-reported activities of daily living among HIV-positive persons in Rakai, Uganda
Nakigozi G, Nakasujja N, Robertson K, Gray R, Sacktor N, Kisakye A, Wawer M, Anok A, Saylor D
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Assessment of an individual's functional status, as measured by activities of daily living (ADL), is an essential element in the diagnosis of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) but individuals with cognitive …

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RETURN to CARE after INTERRUPTION in TREATMENT in SOUTH-CENTRAL UGANDA
Kagaayi J., Kabanda J., Reynolds S.J., Gray R., Nalugoda F., Wawer M., Chang L.W., Nakigozi G.F., Kankaka E.N., Kisakye A. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces HIV-related morbidity and mortality and is essential for epidemic control. To prevent interruptions in treatment (IIT), the Masaka Region HIV Program in south-central Uganda, under …

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Adherence to treatment and supervision for tuberculosis in a DOTS programme among pastoralists in Uganda
Sekandi JN, Kisambu J, Nuwaha F
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the levels of adherence to anti-tuberculosis medications and associated risk factors in a pastoral community practising transhumance in North-Eastern Uganda.DESIGN: A cross-sectional retrospective study of a cohort …

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RAPID WASH AND ENERGY ASSESSMENT REPORT OF THE SELECTED FCA FUNDED SCHOOLS IN KYAKA II REFUGEE SETTLEMENT-WESTERN UGANDA
Kisembo Asuman
Report
Health Research

This is a summary report of the rapid assessment of the WASH and Energy situationin learning institutions supported by FCA in Kyaka II refugee settlement-Western Uganda. Theassessment mainly targeted FCA …

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