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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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The future of financing for HIV services in Uganda and the wider sub-Saharan Africa region: should we ask patients to contribute to the cost of their care?
Parkes-Ratanshi R, Coutinho A, Kakaire T, Schlech W, Brough R
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Whilst multi-lateral funding for HIV/AIDS dramatically increased from 2004 to 2008, it has largely plateaued in the last 8 years. Across sub-Saharan Africa, up to 20 % of total spending …

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Excess Risk of Tuberculosis Infection Among Extra-household Contacts of Tuberculosis Cases in an African City
Sekandi JN, Kiwanuka N, Whalen CC, Kakaire R, Zalwango S, Quach THT, Castellanos ME, Quinn F
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Although households of tuberculosis (TB) cases represent a setting for intense transmission of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, household exposure accounts for <20% of transmission within a community. The aim of this …

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Head and neck squamous cell carcinoma in a Ugandan population: A descriptive epidemiological study
Kakande E, Byaruhaga R, Kamulegeya A
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Abstract Introduction: Head and neck squamous cell carci-noma is the seventh most frequent type of cancer in theworld, but its prevalence in African countries is about two-to four-folds higher than …

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The Postoperative Complications Prediction in Mulago Hospital using POSSUM Scoring System
Kakande I, Kitara D. L, Mugisa B. D, Obol J. H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Prediction of complications is an essential part of risk management in surgery. Knowing which patient to operate and those at high risk of developing complications contributes significantly to the …

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Strengthening Institutional Research Administration in Uganda: A Case Study on Developing Collaborations among Academic and Research Institutions
Kaye Dan K., Kakande Nelson, Namirembe Regina, Mugyenyi Peter N.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite the presence of several funded research projects at academic and research institutions in sub-Saharan Africa, the quality of the pre/post grant award process in these institutions is inadequate. There …

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Associations between red blood cell variants and malaria among children and adults from three areas of Uganda: a prospective cohort study
Kamya MR, Rosenthal PJ, Bajunirwe F, Arinaitwe E, Drakeley C, Greenhouse B, Dorsey G, Rek J, Katureebe A, Kakande E and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Multiple red blood cell (RBC) variants appear to offer protection against the most severe forms of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Associations between these variants and uncomplicated malaria are less clear. …

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A mid-level health manager intervention to promote uptake of isoniazid preventive therapy among people with HIV in Uganda: a cluster randomised trial
Kabami J., Kwarisiima D., Kamya M.R., Kakande E., Christian C., Balzer L.B., Owaraganise A., Nugent J.R., DiIeso W., Rast D. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Despite longstanding guidelines endorsing isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for people with HIV, uptake is low across sub-Saharan Africa. Mid-level health managers oversee IPT programmes nationally; interventions aimed at this …

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CLUSTER RCT of A MID-LEVEL MANAGER INTERVENTION to PROMOTE IPT UPTAKE in UGANDA
Kabami J., Kwarisiima D., Kamya M.R., Kakande E., Christian C., Balzer L.B., Nugent J.R., DiIeso W., Rast D., Camlin C.S. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Despite longstanding guidelines endorsing isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) for persons with HIV, uptake is low across sub-Saharan Africa. Mid-level health managers oversee IPT programs nationally; interventions aimed at this …

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Hydrocoele: A Silent Disability Affecting Quality of Life in Katakwi District in Uganda
Kakembo N, Kirunda S, Yiga J, Kikwabanga I
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Katakwi district is one of the rural districts in eastern Uganda in Teso Sub Region.The district is heavily infested with filarial worms a major cause for hydrocoele and elephantiasis …

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Colonic polyposis in a 15 year-old boy: Challenges and lessons from a rural resource-poor area
Kakembo N, Kisa P, Sekabira J, Ozgediz D, Fitzgerald T
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Colorectal polyps usually present with rectal bleeding and are associated with increased risk of colorectal carcinoma. Evaluation and management in resource-poor areas present unique challenges.Presentation of case: This 15 …

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