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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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Impact of Early Antiretroviral Treatment Initiation on Performance of Cross-Sectional Incidence Assays
Kosgei J., Kibuuka H., Eller L.A., Eshleman S.H., Laeyendecker O., Robb M., Klock E., Mwinnya G., Fernandez R.E., Nitayaphan S. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can impact assays used for cross-sectional HIV incidence testing, causing inaccurate HIV incidence estimates. We evaluated the relationship between the timing of ART initiation and the performance …

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The Impact of Exercise on Adolescents with Depression: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Kloeris Matthew P.
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

The purpose of the present study was to summarize and synthesize the research that pertains tothe impact of aerobic exercise on adolescents with depression. This review addressed aerobic exercise as …

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Measuring Health: A Multivariate Approach
Klomp Jeroen, de Haan Jakob
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

We examined the health status of 171 countries by employing factor analysis on various national health indicators for the period 2000-2005 to construct two new measures on health. The first …

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Requiem for Nigro or is anal squamous carcinoma still a surgical problem: abdominoperineal excision rather than a defunctioning stoma?
Kloppers J. C, Robertson B, Goldberg P. A, Coetzee E. D. T
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Combined multimodal treatment (CMT) is the preferred treatment for anal squamous carcinoma with radical surgery reserved for treatment failure. Some patients require a defunctioning stoma prior to CMT. Successful …

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Population pharmacokinetics of quinine in pregnant women with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Uganda
Nosten F, Kloprogge F, Jullien V, Piola P, Dhorda M, Muwanga S, Day NPJ, White NJ, Guerin PJ, Tarning J
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Oral quinine is used for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria during pregnancy, but few pharmacokinetic data are available for this population. Previous studies have reported a substantial effect of malaria …

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The ASOS Surgical Risk Calculator: development and validation of a tool for identifying African surgical patients at risk of severe postoperative complications
Kluyts H. L., le Manach Y., Munlemvo D. M., Madzimbamuto F., Basenero A., Coulibaly Y., Rakotoarison S., Gobin V., Samateh A. L., Chaibou M. S. and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>The African Surgical Outcomes Study (ASOS) showed that surgical patients in Africa have a mortality twice the global average. Existing risk assessment tools are not valid for use …

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Neonatal deaths and umbilical cord care practices in Luweero district, Uganda
Grant E, Munube D, Lumala P, Sentongo S A, Dodds L, Bortolussi R, MacDonald N E
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Neonatal deaths account for a significant proportion of infant mortality. In Uganda, approximately 60% of births occur outside of health facilities or hospitals, ie, in homes with only traditional birth …

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Stakeholder Perspectives on School-Based Guidance and Counseling in Uganda: Emerging Priorities for Student Support and Teacher Training
Knettel BA, Luke MM, Kiweewa JM, Nsubuga H, Darkis JT, Afriyie O, Ojiambo D
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

School guidance and counseling services in Uganda are limited, but are gradually gaining traction despite resource constraints. We conducted qualitative interviews with 22 counselors, school administrators, and government officials involved …

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Are school-level factors associated with primary school students' experience of physical violence from school staff in Uganda?
Devries KM, Nakuti J, Allen E, Knight L, Naker D, Gannett KR
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

The nature and structure of the school environment has the potential to shape children's health and well being. Few studies have explored the importance of school-level factors in explaining a …

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