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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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A qualitative examination of secondary prophylaxis in rheumatic heart disease: Factors influencing adherence to secondary prophylaxis in Uganda
Okello E, Longenecker C T, Huck D M, Nalubwama H, Frank S H, Webel A R
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common cause of heart disease amongUgandans age 15 to 49 years. Secondary prophylaxis with monthly injection of benzathine penicillin is effective in …

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Role of Natural Autoantibodies in Ugandans With Rheumatic Heart Disease and HIV
Mirembe G, Ssinabulya I, Longenecker CT, Salata RA, Okello E, Zidar DA, Huck DM, Silverman GJ, Getu L, Nowacki AS and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and HIV are prevalent diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known about their potential interrelationships. The objective of this study was to assess the …

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Muscle as a Tunable Material: Implications for Achieving Muscle-Like Function in Robotic Prosthetic Devices
Huck Thomas G.
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

An ideal prosthesis should perform as well as or better than the missing limb it was designed to replace. Although this ideal is currently unattainable, recent advances in design have …

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Feasibility and analysis considerations of continuous community-based cough monitoring in low- and middle-income settings
Yu C., Theron G., Huddart S., Asege L., Dang H., Deredinger B., Golla M., Lerisha L., Christopher D.J., Jaganath D. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Cough is a hallmark symptom of multiple respiratory conditions. Technological advances have made it possible to monitor cough using smartphone applications continuously and objectively. However, these technologies have not …

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Emergence and persistence of nevirapine resistance in breast milk after single-dose nevirapine administration
Eshleman S.H., Hudelson S.E., McConnell M.S., Bagenda D., Piwowar-Manning E., Parsons T.L., Nolan M.L., Bakaki P.M., Thigpen M.C., Mubiru M. and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Usability testing of a prototype Phone Oximeter with healthcare providers in high- and low-medical resource environments
Hudson J, Nguku SM, Sleiman J, Karlen W, Dumont GA, Petersen CL, Warriner CB, Ansermino JM
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

To increase the use of pulse oximetry by capitalise on the wide availability of mobile phones, we have designed, developed and evaluated a prototype pulse oximeter interfaced to a mobile …

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Predatory and competitive interaction in Anopheles gambiae sensu lato larval breeding habitats in selected villages of central Uganda
Hudson Onen, Robinson Odong, Moses Chemurot, Tripet Frédéric, Kayondo Jonathan K
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Malaria is often persistent in communities surrounded by mosquito breeding habitats. Anopheles gambiae sensu lato exploit a variety of aquatic habitats, but the biotic determinants of its preferences are …

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Geophagy in Northern Uganda: Perspectives from Consumers and Clinicians
Akello G, Huebl L, Leick S, Guettl L, Kutalek R
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

The etiology and health consequences of geophagy are still poorly understood. The consumed soil, individual motives, consumption habits, and the clinical perspective of geophagy in northern Uganda were examined. A …

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Yellow fever vaccine safety perception of pregnant women in emergency response mass vaccination in Uganda
Huebl L, Kutalek R, Nnyombi A, Walakira E
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Yellow fever vaccine, a live attenuated vaccine, is primarily administered to pregnant women during out-breaks. A qualitative study was conducted in pregnant women on the perception of yellow fever mass …

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Elucidating the role of ebola virus GP in virus entry and characterization of antibodies against VEE E3
Hughes Laura J.
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Ebola virus causes severe hemorrhagic fever, is a level 4 pathogen that has no treatment, vaccine, or cure, and is classified as a potential biological weapon. Ebola virus enters the …

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