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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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Motor Neuron Disease: The Impact of Decreased Speech Intelligibility on Marital Communication
Bornman Juan, Joubert Karin
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The onset of motor neuron disease (MND); a neurodegenerative disease; results in physical and communication disabilities that impinge on an individual's ability to remain functionally independent. Multiple aspects of …

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The social and gender context of HIV disclosure in sub-saharan Africa: a review of policies and practices
Bott S, Obermeyer C. M
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

This paper reviews the legal and policy context of HIV disclosure in sub-Saharan Africa; as well as what is known about rates; consequences and social context of disclosure; with special …

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L'hygiene des mains en milieu de soin : la frequence mais aussi la qualite !
Bouafia N, Bouhlel Z, Bouzayen A, Helali R, Njah M, Zayri I, Zinelabidine R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Le lavage des mains est reconnu depuis plus d'un siecle comme une mesure efficace de prevention des infections associees aux soins.L'objectif de notre travail est d'evaluer l'adhesion du personnel soignant …

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Abdominal Blockage of Iliohypogastric and Ilio-inguinal Nerves for Management of Post-Caesarean Pain: A Novel Method
Boztosun Abdullah, Duger Cevdet, Gursoy Sinan, Kosar Mehmet Ilkay Salk, Ismail, Muderris Ipitsam Ipek Yanik, Ali
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective. The aim of this study was to compare pain relief after caesarean section achieved by an intra-abdominal iliohypogastric and ilio-inguinal (IHII) nerve block with levobupivacaine with that in patients …

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HIV/AIDS and Mental Health Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Systematic Review
Myer L, Breuer E, Joska J. A, Struthers H
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

The relationship between mental illness and HIV/AIDS is complex and bidirectional. A significant amount of research has been performed in high-income countries but less is known about HIV and mental …

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Knowledge of Blood-Borne Transmission Risk is Inversely Associated with HIV Infection in Sub-Saharan Africa
Brewer Devon D
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Accurate; comprehensive knowledge of an infectious pathogen's modes of transmission helps people to avoid infection. Growing evidence suggests that blood-borne HIV transmission is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Methodology: I …

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Are People Willing and Able to Pay for Malaria Services?
Brieger William R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Malaria among Nomads and Migrants: a Neglected People at Risk
Brieger William R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Control of malaria in pregnancy: an elusive target
Brieger William R
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Functional Medicine: How Dysfunction Leads to Disease
Brom Bernard
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Functional medicine is part of integrative medicine. There are three phases in the movement from health to disease. The first phase concerns lifestyle and how poor lifestyle choices move the …

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