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Impact of Acting District Health Officers on Health Services Delivery within their Respective Jurisidictions; A Case for Advocacy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:The staffing norms for the districts in Uganda require that each district has a District Health Officer (DHO) who is a qualified medical docor with additional training in â¦â¦. However, …

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How can the sustainability of a public health (food fortification) program be ensured; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Knowledge about health program planning, implementation, and evaluation is abundant, but information on health promotion program sustainability is less available and often fragmented. Sustainability is important to public health …

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Strategies to improve vaccination data capture in Ugandaâs health information management system; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: In Mukono District, Uganda, the issue of zero-dose childrenâthose who have notreceived any routine vaccinationsâarises from discrepancies, for instance, in populationdenominator data, delayed reporting through the Health Management Information …

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Considerations for Improving HPV Vaccination Uptake among Adolescent girls in Mukono district; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
Rapid Review
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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Knowledge Management: How can policy makers improve the use of data in policy discussions and development; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: A number of low- and middle-income countries are following the lead of high-income countries like Australia, UK, and Canada, and are increasingly using research evidence in policymaking and practice. …

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What are the key implementation considerations for the national immunization policy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2013
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Immunization is a critical public health intervention, significantly reducing the burden of infectious diseases. Effective implementation of immunization policies is essential to achieve desired health outcomes, including herd immunity.Rapid …

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What are the health effects (benefits and risks) of steam baths (Saunas); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Steam bathing, practiced globally and increasingly in Uganda, involves exposure to heat in a confined space. Despite its popularity, the health effects of steam bathing remain a concern for …

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Are herbal photolarvicides efficient and safe to use in vector management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The resurgence of interest in larvicides for vector control, particularly in combating malaria, is driven by research demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing mosquito populations and malaria infection rates. Recent …

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What is the effect of counseling in unwanted pregnancy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Unintended pregnancies affect a significant proportion of women worldwide, with a substantial number leading to induced abortions. In Uganda, a high prevalence of unintended pregnancies and a growing desire …

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Dual employment of health workers: what is it and its impact, why is it present, and what steps the government can take; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The government of Uganda, like many others worldwide, is concerned about dual employment (moonlighting) of health workers. Dual practice is common across countries, even those with strong regulations, and …

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Fertility Desires and Intentions among HIV-Positive Women during the Post-natal Period in Uganda
Mirembe F, Gutin SA, Namusoke F, Shade SLB
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

This study describes the fertility intentions and discusses the potential reproductive health needs of post-natal HIV-infected Ugandan women. HIV-infected mothers attending post-natal services in Kampala, Uganda participated in this cross-sectional …

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Routine Healthcare Facility- and Antenatal Care-based Malaria Surveillance: Challenges and Opportunities
Gutman J.R., Thwing J., Mwesigwa J., McElroy P., Robertson M.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Most monitoring and evaluation tools for measuring malaria burden, intervention coverage, and impact of interventions use periodic nationally representative cross-sectional household surveys. These provide advantages in terms of selecting a …

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Measuring Maternal Health Literacy in Adolescents Attending Antenatal Care in Uganda: Exploring the Dimensionality of the Health Literacy Concept Studying a Composite Scale
Guttersrud Ã, Naigaga M D, Pettersen K S
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Purpose: The purpose of this article is to test the requirement of âlocal independenceâ in the newly developed âMaternal Health Literacyâ (MaHeLi) composite scale measuring health literacy in …

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[P. falciparum malaria related with travel: four cases]
Güven T., Eser F.C., Yılmaz G.R., Güner R., TaÅyaran M.A.
2013
Journal, Article
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
Journal, Article
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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