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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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Validating rapid point-of-care strep a test accuracy in sub-saharan africa: Pilot results from two sites
Abrams J., Telford L., Engel K., Daniels R., Okello E., Beaton A., Zuhlke L.J., Engel M.E.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) is a preventable chronic condition which evolves from an untreated Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) bacterial infection. Without treatment, an immune response can occur, damaging …

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Approaches to accelerating the study of new antiretrovirals in pregnancy
Abrams E.J., Calmy A., Fairlie L., Mahaka I.C., Chimula L., Flynn P.M., Kinuthia J., Myer L., Khoo S.H., Musoke P. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Women who are pregnant or who could become pregnant experience delayed access to or underinformed use of important new antiretroviral (ARV) drugs because of traditional drug development processes that …

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SMART2D - Development and contextualization of community strategies to support self-management in prevention and control of type 2 diabetes in Uganda, South Africa, and Sweden
Absetz P, Van Olmen J, Guwatudde D, Puoane T, Alvesson H M, Delobelle P, Mayega R, Kasujja F, Naggayi G, Timm L and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its complications are increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, as well as among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations in high-income countries. Support for healthy lifestyle and …

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SMART2D-development and contextualization of community strategies to support self-management in prevention and control of type 2 diabetes in Uganda, South Africa, and Sweden
Absetz P, Van Olmen J, Guwatudde D, Puoane T, Delobelle P, Mayega R, Kasujja F, Naggayi G, Timm L, Hassen M and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and its complications are increasing rapidly in low- and middle-income countries, as well as among socioeconomically disadvantaged populations in high-income countries. Support for healthy lifestyle and …

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Challenges in the management of early versus late presenting congenital diaphragmatic hernia in a poor resource setting
Abubakar Auwal M, Bello Mustapha A, Chinda John Y, Danladi Kwari, Umar Ibrahim M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Despite the advances in management; congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) has continued to pose a significant challenge to paediatric surgeons. This is amplified in a setting like ours where there …

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Sensitivity, specificity of biochemical markers for early prediction of endotheliadysfunction in atherosclerotic obese subjects
Abulnaja K.O., Kannan K., Al-Manzlawi A.M.K., Kumosani T.A., Qari M., Moselhy S.S.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The obesity increased incidence of diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis and rate of morbidity and mortality. The main cause of atherosclerosis is endothelial dysfunction and formation of foam cells and …

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DIRECT USAGE OF MINISCREW ANCHORAGE TO INTRUDE OVERERUPTED MAXILLARY POSTERIOR TEETH BEFORE PROSTHODONTIC PREPARATION: A CASE REPORT
Acar Yasemin Bahar, AteÅ Mustafa
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Overeruption of maxillary molars due loss of opposing teeth creates occlusal and functional interferences. Before reconstruction can be initiated, intrusion of overerupted molars becomes essential. This report illustrates treatment of …

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Monocyte-to-HDL-cholesterol ratio is associated with ascending aorta dilatation in patients with bicuspid aortic valve
Yayla C., Gul M., Karanfil M., Unal S., Kuyumcu S.M., Ertem A.G., Ozen Y., Ozbay M.B., Ozeke O., Aydogdu S. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The importance of monocyte count-to-HDL-cholesterol ratio (MHR) in cardio- vascular diseases has been shown in various studies. Ascending aortic dilatation (AAD) is a common complication in the patients with …

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ACCESSIBILITY OF SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES BY YOUNG PEOPLE IN KIBAALE AND HOIMA DISTRICT, UGANDA.
ECO-AGRIC
Generic
Health Research

The provision of sexual and reproductive health services to unmarried and married young people has become an issue in the era of HIV/ AIDS. Many young people who become sexually …

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