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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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Surveillance for multi-drug and rifampicin resistant tuberculosis and treatment outcomes among previously treated persons with tuberculosis in the era of GeneXpert in rural eastern Uganda
Bajunirwe F, Izudi J, Tamwesigire IK
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale: Previously treated persons with bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (BC-PTB) have increased risk of developing multi-drug resistant or rifampicin resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB). Surveillance for resistance is critical to identify and …

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Treatment success and mortality among adults with tuberculosis in rural eastern Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
Bajunirwe F, Izudi J, Tamwesigire IK
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundSuccessful treatment of tuberculosis leads to clinical and public health benefits such as reduction in transmission, complications, and mortality among patients. However, data are limited on treatment outcomes and the …

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Development, validation and clinical evaluation of a broad-range pan-filovirus RT-qPCR
Sall AA, Jaaskelainen AJ, Sironen T, Diagne CT, Diagne MM, Faye M, Faye O, Hewson R, Molsa M, Weidmanng MW and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: During the five decades since their discovery, filoviruses of four species have caused human hemorrhagic fever outbreaks: Marburg (MARV) marburgvirus, and Zaire (EBOV), Sudan (SUDV) and Bundybugyo (BDBV) ebolaviruses. …

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Characteristics of a COVID-19 Cohort With Large Vessel Occlusion: A Multicenter International Study
Tiwari A., Jabbour P., Dmytriw A.A., Sweid A., Piotin M., Bekelis K., Sourour N., Raz E., Linfante I., Dabus G. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: The mechanisms and outcomes in coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-associated stroke are unique from those of non-COVID-19 stroke. OBJECTIVE: To describe the efficacy and outcomes of acute revascularization of large vessel …

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O-072âCharacteristics of a COVID-19 cohort with large vessel occlusion: a multicenter international study
Jabbour P, Dmytriw A, Sweid A, Piotin M, Bekelis K, Sourour N, Raz E, Linfante I, Kole M, Nimjee S and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThe mechanisms and outcomes in COVID-19-associated stroke are unique from those of non-COVID-19 stroke.ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to describe the efficacy and outcomes of acute revascularization of large …

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Premenstrual syndrome: consultation sources and the impact on womenâs quality of life
Jaber R.M., Alghzawi A.O., Salameh H.H.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: The main aim of this study was to explore the sources of consultation that women seek during premenstural syndrome (PMS), and to establish the association between the severity of …

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The prevalence of life-limiting illness at a Ugandan National Referral Hospital: A 1-day census of all admitted patients
Harding R, Jacinto A, Masembe V, Tumwesigye N M
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Although models of hospital-basedpalliative care are common in high-incomecountries, they are rare in low-income countriesdespite the high burden of progressive disease.Aim To measure the proportion of all adult andchild …

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'A bridge to the hospice': The impact of a Community Volunteer Programme in Uganda
Merriman A, Jack BA, Kirton J, Birakurataki J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

In Africa, the need for palliative care provision is escalating with an increasing number of people living with HIV/AIDS, coupled with rising cancer and AIDS-related cancer diagnoses. In Uganda there …

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The personal value of being a palliative care Community Volunteer Worker in Uganda: A qualitative study
Merriman A, Jack BA, Birakurataki J, Kirton JA
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Volunteers in palliative care play a key role, particularly in the hospice setting. The expansion of palliative care into developing countries has been accompanied by the emergence of volunteer …

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Audiological Findings in a Group of Neurologically Compromised Children: A Retrospective Study
Jacklin Lorna, Khoza-Shangase Katijah
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Hearing loss is more prevalent in developing countries. Later diagnosis of hearing loss will result in delayed access to rehabilitation. It is typically more difficult to obtain subjective information …

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