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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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2013
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Health Research
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Multivitamin supplementation in HIV infected adults initiating antiretroviral therapy in Uganda: the protocol for a randomized double blinded placebo controlled efficacy trial
Guwatudde D, Spiegelman D, Wabwire-Mangen F, Ezeamama AE, Bagenda D, Kyeyune R, Wamani H, Mugusi F, Wang ML, Manabe YC and others...
2012
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Health Research

Background: Use of multivitamin supplements during the pre-HAART era has been found to reduce viral load, enhance immune response, and generally improve clinical outcomes among HIV-infected adults. However, immune reconstitution …

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The burden of hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: a four-country cross sectional study
Guwatudde D, Adebamowo C, Adami HO, Dalal S, Bajunirwe F, Njelekela M, Nankya-Mutyoba J, Chiwanga FS, Volmink J, Kalyesubula R and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Hypertension, the leading single cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Few studies have estimated and compared the burden of …

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The effect of standard dose multivitamin supplementation on disease progression in HIV-infected adults initiating HAART: A randomized double blind placebo-controlled trial in Uganda
Manabe Y C, Guwatudde D, Bagenda D, Kyeyune R, Wamani H, Wang M, Ezeamama A E, Fawzi W W
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

AbstractBackground: Efficacy trials investigating the effect of multivitamin (MV) supplementations among patients onHighly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) have so far been inconclusive. We conducted a randomized, doubleblind, placebo controlled trial …

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The Epidemiology of Hypertension in Uganda: Findings from the National Non-Communicable Diseases Risk Factor Survey
Guwatudde D, Mutungi G, Wesonga R, Kajjura R, Kasule H, Muwonge J, Ssenono V, Bahendeka SK
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundHypertension is an important contributor to global burden of disease and mortality, and is a growing public health problem in sub-Saharan Africa. However, most sub-Saharan African countries lack detailed countrywide …

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Physical Activity Levels Among Adults in Uganda: Findings From a Countrywide Cross-Sectional Survey
Guwatudde D, Mutungi G, Wesonga R, Kajjura R, Kasule H, Muwonge J, Bahendeka SK, Kirunda BE
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Being physically active is associated with lower risk of many noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). We analyzed physical activity (PA) data collected as part of Uganda's countrywide NCD risk factor survey …

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Tools for Supporting the MCH Workforce in Addressing Complex Challenges: A Scoping Review of System Dynamics Modeling in Maternal and Child Health
Guynn Isabella, Simon Jessica, Anderson Seri, Klaman Stacey L., Mullenix Amy, Cilenti Dorothy, Hassmiller Lich Kristen
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesSystem Dynamics (SD) is a promising decision support modeling approach for growing shared understanding of complex maternal and child health (MCH) trends. We sought to inventory published applications of SD …

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Improved cookstoves as a pathway between food preparation and reduced domestic violence in Uganda
Guzman JC, Khatiwada LK, Guzman DB
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Women experiencing domestic violence make tradeoffs and negotiations within their constrained environments to reduce the risk they and their children face. In societies where failure to fulfill domestic duties is …

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M041 RAPID DESENSITIZATION TO PACLITAXEL IN HYPERSENSITIVITY TO ANTINEOPLASTIC AGENT IN A PEDIATRIC PATIENT
Guzman Cotaya R., Gonzalez-Diaz S., Villarreal Gonzalez R., De Lira-Quezada C., Ramirez Rodriquez R., De La Garza Fernandez G.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Knowledge and correlates of use of safer conception methods among HIV-infected women attending HIV care in Uganda
Beyeza-Kashesya J, Matovu JKB, Wanyenze RK, Wagner GJ, Gwokyalya V, Bwanika JB, Mugerwa S, Arinaitwe J, Kasozi D, Bukenya J and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundMany people living with HIV would like to have children but family planning (FP) services often focus on only contraception. Availability of safer conception services is still very low in …

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