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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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Validation of the Intracerebral Hemorrhage Score in Uganda A Prospective Cohort Study
Abdallah A, Chang JL, O'Carroll CB, Okello S, Olum S, Acan M, Aden AA, Chow FC, Siedner MJ
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Purpose-Rates of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are estimated to be highest globally in sub-Saharan Africa. However, outcomes of ICH are poorly described and standard prognostic markers for ICH have …

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A comparison of the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Scores in Predicting Mortality Among Patients with Reduced Level of Consciousness in Uganda
Abdallah A, O'Carroll CB, Aden AA, Demaerschalk BM, Kimweri D, Zhang N, Butterfield R, Asiimwe SB
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Reduced level of consciousness (LOC) is a common cause of presentation among acutely ill adults in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with high rates of mortality. Although the Full …

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Predicting the Fragility of Renal Calculi in Response to Shock Wave Lithotripsy through their Radiographic Appearance
Nady M, Abdel Hafez A, Elkoushy M. A, Salah E
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives To evaluate the radiological characteristics of renal stones on plain X-ray film of the kidneys; ureters and bladder (KUB) area as predictors of stone fragility during shock wave lithotripsy …

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Identification of important respiratory research themes relevant to primary care: qualitative analysis of round l of the 2020 International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Research Prioritisation Exercise
Abdel-Aal A., Jordan R., Adab P., Adam R., Barnard A., Bouloukaki I., Van Boven J.F., Chavannes N., Dickens A., Van Gemert F. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

An update of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Research Needs Statement is currently being undertaken using an e-Delphi method. The aim of this analysis is to identify the …

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Falls and potential therapeutic interventions among elderly and older adult patients with cancer: a systematic review
Abdelbasset W.K., Nambi G., Elsayed S.H., Osailan A.M., Eid M.M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review for previous publications that have assessed the inci-dence, risk factors, and favorable procedures to prevent and manage falls …

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Trends in neurosurgical care in Western Uganda: an interrupted time series analysis
Abdelgadir J, Elahi C, Corley J, Wall KC, Najjuma JN, Muhindo A, Vissoci JRN, Haglund MM, Kitya D
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE In addition to the rising burden of surgical disease globally, infrastructure and human resources for health remain a great challenge for low- and middle-income countries, especially in Uganda. In …

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Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Versus Transobturator Tape for Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
Abdelwahab H. A, El-Nashar Ahmed M, Fawaz S. S, Metwally A. H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

The transobturator tape (TOT) is based on a similar principle as the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT); but introduced through the obturator foramen. The aim of this study was to compare …

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HIV and maternal mortality: turning the tide
Abdool-Karim Quarraisha, AbouZahr Carla, Dehne Karl, Mangiaterra Viviana, Moodley Jack, Rollins Nigel, Say Lale, Schaffer Nathan, Rosen James E, de Zoysa Isabelle
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Preliminary Investigation of a Herbal Soap Incorporating Cassia Senna(L) Roxb Leaves and Ageratum Conyzoides Linn Whole Plant Powders
Abdu A. O. A, Agboola G. O. Alade, Igbeneghu I. O, Omobuwajo O. R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

In traditional medicine practice the locally made soap is a vehicle for drug application and drugs are usually incorporated in powder form. Many herbal soaps being made incorporate the extract …

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Factors associated with pregnancy uptake decisions among seropositive HIV people receiving antiretroviral therapy in subâSaharan Africa: A systematic review
Abdul Razak Doat, Amoah Roberta Mensima, Kennedy Diema Konlan, Kennedy Dodam Konlan, Abdulai Juliana Asibi, Kukeba Margaret W, Iddrisu Mohammed, Saah Joel Afram
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

AimThis study determined the factors associated with pregnancy uptake decision among seropositive HIV people receiving antiretroviral therapy in subâSaharan Africa.DesignSystematic review.MethodsThe population, intervention, comparison and outcomes framework was adopted to …

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