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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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Hypertension awareness, treatment and control in Africa: a systematic review
Kayima James, Wanyenze Rhoda K., Katamba Achilles, Leontsini Elli, Nuwaha Fred
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Inadequate diagnosis and suboptimal control of hypertension is a major driver of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in Africa. Understanding the levels of awareness, treatment and control of hypertension …

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of prevention of mother to child transmision of HIV among women in Laroo Division Gulu Municipality, Uganda
Kayima P., Bandoga G., Emusugut M., Nassimu M., Obua R. D., Okello P. A., Okumu K. K., Duku F., Odongo-Aginya E. I.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

AJOL Abstract: This study is exploring the knowledge, attitudes and practices of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among child bearing women aged between …

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Association of genetic variation with blood pressure traits among East Africans
Ssinabulya I., Katamba A., Nankabirwa J., Kayima J., Liang J., Natanzon Y., Nakibuuka J., MayanjaâKizza H., Miron A., Li C. and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Genetic variation may play explain some of the disparity in prevalence and control of hypertension across Sub-Saharan Africa. However, there have been very few studies to characterize genetic variation …

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Patterns and treatment outcomes of anorectal malformations in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
Kitya D, Situma M, Kayima P, Punchak M, Anderson GA
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background/purpose: Anorectal malformation (ARM) is a common condition. Owing to scarcity of pediatric surgery services in Uganda, however, relatively little is known about this condition.Methods: This was a retrospective review …

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IBreath: An education intervention to improve lung health in Uganda
Kayingo G.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Effect of the good school toolkit on school staff mental health, sense of job satisfaction and perceptions of school climate: Secondary analysis of a cluster randomised trial
Namy S, Allen E, Kayiwa J, Walakira E, Clarke K, Knight L, Merrill KG, Naker D, Devries K
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

The Good School Toolkit, a complex behavioural intervention delivered in Ugandan primary schools, has been shown to reduce school staff-perpetrated physical violence against students. We aimed to assess the effect …

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Confirmation of Zika virus infection through hospital-based sentinel surveillance of acute febrile illness in Uganda, 2014-2017
Lutwama JJ, Kayiwa JT, Nankya AM, Ataliba IJ, Mossel EC, Crabtree MB
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Zika virus (ZIKV), transmitted by Aedes species mosquitoes, was first isolated in Uganda in 1947. From February 2014 to October 2017, the Uganda Virus Research Institute, in collaboration with the …

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Dengue fever and chikungunya virus infections: identification in travelers in Uganda-2017
Lutwama JJ, Dye JM, Kayiwa JT, Nankya AM, Mossel EC, Ataliba I, Nassuna CA, Omara IE, Koehler JW
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Arboviruses are (re-) emerging viruses that cause significant morbidity globally. Clinical manifestations usually consist of a non-specific febrile illness that may be accompanied by rash, arthralgia and arthritis and/or with …

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Assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene service availability in healthcare facilities in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda
Kimbugwe C, Isunju JB, Ssekamatte T, Kayiwa D, Mugambe RK, Mselle JS, Ssempebwa JC, Wafula ST, Ndejjo R, Kansiime WK and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundImproved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Healthcare facilities (HCFs) is of significant public health importance. It is associated with a reduction in the transmission of healthcare acquired infections (HAIs), …

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Determinants of hygiene practices among mothers seeking delivery services from healthcare facilities in the Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda
Ssempebwa J, Isunju JB, Ssekamatte T, Kayiwa D, Mugambe RK, Mselle JS, Wafula ST, Namanya E, Bateganya NL, Yakubu H and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Our study aimed at assessing the determinants of hand hygiene and utilisation of bathing facilities in healthcare facilities (HCFs) in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda. Results indicate that 19.9% …

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