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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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Media ownership and news framing: an analysis of HIV/AIDS coverage by Ugandan press
Kiwanuka-Tondo J, Albada KF, Payton FC
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Applying framing theory, the present research analyzes trends in Ugandan news coverage and the prominent issue frames for HIV/AIDS-related stories. In order to determine the influence of other factors, such …

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AIDS communication campaigns in Uganda: Assessing organizational factors as predictors of conducting campaign planning research
Kiwanuka-Tondo J, Fudge Albada K, Waters R D, Katz Jameson J, Hamilton M
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose â The purpose of this paper is to test a predictive model for organizational factors on theextent to which organizations involved in non-governmental organizations (NGO) or bilateralpartnerships conduct campaign …

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Noninferiority of a Task-Shifting HIV Care and Treatment Model Using Peer Counselors and Nurses Among Ugandan Women Initiated on ART: Evidence From a Randomized Trial
Musoke P, Fowler MG, Bagenda D, Mubiru M, Nakibuuka J, Kiweewa FM, Wabwire D, Antelman G
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess the noninferiority of a task-shifting HIV treatment model relying on peer counselors and nurses compared with a physician-centered model among HIV-1-positive women initiated on antiretroviral therapy (ART) …

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Maximizing Participant Retention in a Phase2 B HIV Prevention Trial in Kampala, Uganda: The MTN-003 (VOICE Study)
Kabwigu Samuel, Nakabiito Clemensia, Kiweewa Flavia M, Kapaata Fred B, Kikonyogo Florence, Bukenya Regina, Musisi Jane, Kaggwa Mary, Saava Margaret
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The success of longitudinal trials depends greatly on using effective strategies to retain partici-pants and ensure internal validity, maintain sufficient statistical power, and provide for the generalizability ofstudy results.Objective: …

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A cross-sectional study of the magnitude, barriers, and outcomes of HIV status disclosure among women participating in a perinatal HIV transmission study, "the Nevirapine Repeat Pregnancy study"
Musoke P, Fowler MG, Kiweewa FM, Bakaki PM, McConnell MS, Musisi M, Namirembe C, Nakayiwa F, Kusasira F, Nakintu D and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: HIV status disclosure is a difficult emotional task for HIV-infected persons and may create the opportunity for both social support and rejection. In this study, we evaluated the proportions, …

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Infant outcomes in women with HIV/hepatitis B initiating anti-retroviral therapy regimens in the promoting maternal and infant survival everywhere study (PROMISE)
Musoke P., Vhembo T., Currier J.S., Butler K., Moodley D., Fowler M.G., Kiweewa F.M., Tierney C., Peters M.G., Govender V. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There are limited data on the impact of tenofovir-based ART on infant outcomes in women with HIV/ HBV We compared adverse pregnancy and infant outcomes through 2 years post-partum …

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Brief Report: Impact of Antiretroviral Regimen on Pregnancy and Infant Outcomes in Women With HIV/ HBV Coinfection: JAIDS
Kiweewa Flavia Matovu, Moodley Dhayendre, Musoke Philippa, Tierney Camlin, Butler Kevin, Peters Marion G, Vhembo Tichaona, Govender Vani, Neaka Mohtashemi, Ship Hannah and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background:There are limited data on the impact of antenatal antiretroviral regimens (ARV) on pregnancy and infant outcomes in HIV/HBV coinfection. We compared outcomes among 3 antenatal antiretroviral regimens for pregnant …

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Burden of emergency pediatric surgical procedures on surgical capacity in Uganda: a new metric for health system performance
Grabski DF, Kakembo N, Situma M, Cheung M, Shikanda A, Okello I, Kisa P, Muzira A, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The significant burden of emergency operations in low- and middle-income countries can overwhelm surgical capacity leading to a backlog of elective surgical cases. The purpose of this investigation was …

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Tumukunde J, Grabski DF, Kakembo N, Cheung M, Kisa P, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D, Ajiko M, Kayima P, Ruzgar N and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Significant limitations in pediatric surgical capacity exist in low-and middle-income countries, especially in rural regions. Recent global children's surgical guidelines suggest training and support of general surgeons in rural …

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Access to pediatric surgery delivered by general surgeons and anesthesia providers in Uganda: Results from 2 rural regional hospitals
Tumukunde J, Grabski DF, Kakembo N, Cheung M, Kisa P, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D, Ajiko M, Kayima P, Ruzgar N and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Significant limitations in pediatric surgical capacity exist in low-and middle-income countries, especially in rural regions. Recent global children's surgical guidelines suggest training and support of general surgeons in rural …

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