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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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Psychological distress and associated factors among the attendees of traditional healing practices in Jinja and Iganga districts, Eastern Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Okello Elialilia, Abbo Catherine, Ekblad Solvig, Waako Paul, Muhwezi Wilson, Musisi Seggane
2008
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Mental health problems are a major public health concern worldwide. Evidence shows that African communities, including Uganda, use both modern and traditional healing systems. There is limited literature about …

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Profiles and outcome of traditional healing practices for severe mental illnesses in two districts of Eastern Uganda
Abbo C
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The WHO estimates that more than 80% of African populations attend traditional healers for health reasons and that 40%-60% of these have some kind of mental illness. However, little …

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Naturalistic outcome of treatment of psychosis by traditional healers in Jinja and Iganga districts, Eastern Uganda - a 3- and 6 months follow up
Abbo C, Okello ES, Musisi S, Waako P, Ekblad S
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To determine the naturalistic outcome of treatment of psychosis by traditional healers in Jinja and Iganga districts of Eastern Uganda.Method: A cohort of patients with psychosis receiving treatment from …

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Effect of brief training on reliability and applicability of Global assessment of functioning scale by psychiatric clinical officers in Uganda
Abbo C, Okello E S, Nakku J
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) is the standard method and an essential tool for representinga clinicianâs judgment of a patientâs overall level of psychological, social and occupational functioning. …

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Prevalence, comorbidity and predictors of anxiety disorders in children and adolescents in rural north-eastern Uganda
Levin J, Abbo C, Kinyanda E, Kizza RB, Ndyanabangi S, Stein DJ
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Child and adolescent anxiety disorders are the most prevalent form of childhood psychopathology. Research on child and adolescent anxiety disorders has predominantly been done in westernized societies. There is …

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Rolled Vaginal Wall Flap for the Treatment of Stress Urinary Incontinence
Abd, El-Kerim A, El-Salmy S, Hassouna M, Shoukry M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: Anterior vaginal wall slings (AVWS) have been used for decades in the treatment of female stress urinary incontinence (SUI). The main drawback of using the vaginal wall as a …

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The Effect of Mefenamic Acid and Naproxen on Heavy Menstrual Bleeding: A Placebo-Controlled Study
Abdali Khadijeh, Khajehei Marjan, Tabatabaee Hamidreza
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common complaint. Various therapeutic approaches have been suggested.Aim. To compare the efficacy of mefenamic acid and naproxen in reducing heavy menstrual bleeding.Methods. Women referred …

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Spontaneous pregnancy outcome after surgical repair of clinically palpable varicocele in young men with abnormal semen analysis
Abdalla A, Amin M, Hamdy A, Nady M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: The beneficial effect of varicocele repair in male infertility remains unresolved. The aim of this study was to identify the benefit from varicocele treatment based on pregnancy rate rather …

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Prevalence and immediate outcome of candida colonized preterm neonates admitted to Special Care Unit of Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda
Abdallah Y, Kaddu-Mulindwa D, Nankunda J, Musoke PM
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Candida species is the third commonest cause of sepsis among neonates. Colonization by Candida is a predictor for candidemia among preterm neonates.Objectives: To determine prevalence of early Candida colonization …

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Mortality among very low birth weight infants after hospital discharge in a low resource setting
Abdallah Y, Nankunda J, Namiiro F, Mugalu J, Vaucher Y
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundEarly discharge of very low birth weight infant (VLBW) in low resource settings is inevitable but to minimize mortality of these infants after discharge we need to identify the death …

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