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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 novel lung health programme addressing awareness and behaviour-change aiming to prevent chronic lung diseases in rural Uganda
Jones R, Kireng B, Buteme S, Williams S, van Gemertzs F
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Chronic lung disease is a huge, growing, but under-reported problem in Africa. Following a survey in rural Uganda, which found 16% of the adult population had COPD, we developed a …

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Barriers and Facilitators to the Successful Transition of Adolescents Living with HIV from Pediatric to Adult Care in Low and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Policy Analysis
Jones C, Ritchwood TD, Taggart T
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

The purpose of this systematic review was twofold. First, we sought to summarize the literature on barriers and facilitators to successful healthcare transition for adolescents living with HIV from low- …

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A novel lung health programme addressing awareness and behaviour-change aiming to prevent chronic lung diseases in rural Uganda
Kirenga B., Williams S., van Gemert F., Jones R., Buteme S.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Improving Exposure Assessment Methodologies for Epidemiological Studies on Pesticides: Study Protocol
Jones K, Basinas I, Kromhout H, van Tongeren M, Harding AH, Cherrie JW, Povey A, Ahmad ZNS, Fuhrimann S, Ohlander J and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Exposure to certain pesticides has been associated with several chronic diseases. However, to determine the role of pesticides in the causation of such diseases, an assessment of historical exposures …

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Qualitative Exploratory Study of Achieving Government Compliance in Healthcare Organizations\
Jones Shaquana
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

The healthcare industry works towards government security compliance daily. With the use of technology, healthcare organizations have to follow the Health Insurance Probability and Accountability Act. One of the reasons …

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The pregnancy factor: the prevalence of depression among women living with HIV enrolled in the African Cohort Study (AFRICOS) by pregnancy status
Kibuuka H., Dear N., Iroezindu M., Bahemana E., Maswai J., Owuoth J., Crowell T.A., Polyak C.S., Ake J.A., Jones M.U. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Among Sub-Saharan African women living with HIV (WLWH), pregnancy creates unique stressors that may cause depression. We describe the prevalence of depression among WLWH enrolled in the African Cohort Study …

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The Roles of Regional Organisations in Strengthening Health Research Systems in Africa: Activities, Gaps, and Future Perspectives
Jones C.M., Sobngwi-Tambekou J., Mijumbi R.M., Hedquist A., Wenham C., Parkhurst J.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Regional cooperation on health in Africa is not new. The institutional landscape of regional cooperation for health and health research, however, has seen important changes. Recent health emergencies have …

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Prospective Cross-Sectional Evaluation of the Small Membrane Filtration Method for Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Ssengooba W, Joloba M, Alland D, Manabe YC, Jones-Lopez E, Palaci M, Kayiza C, Armstrong D, Nakiyingi L, Gaeddert M and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Smear microscopy has suboptimal sensitivity, and there is a need to improve its performance since it is commonly used to diagnose tuberculosis (TB). We prospectively evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of …

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Cough Aerosol Cultures of Mycobacterium tuberculosis: Insights on TST / IGRA Discordance and Transmission Dynamics
Jones-López Edward C, White Laura F, Kirenga Bruce, Mumbowa Francis, Ssebidandi Martin, Moine Stephanie, Mbabazi Olive, Mboowa Gerald, Ayakaka Irene, Kim Soyeon and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionThe diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is hindered by the lack of a gold standard and discordance between tuberculin skin tests (TST) and interferon-gamma release assays (IGRA). This study …

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Cough Aerosols of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the Prediction of Incident Tuberculosis Disease in Household Contacts
Acuna-Villaorduna C, Ayakaka I, Fennelly KP, Okwera A, Jones-Lopez EC, Joloba M, Gaeddert M, Ssebidandi M, Kubiak RW, White LF
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Tuberculosis disease develops in only 5%-10% of humans infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The mechanisms underlying this variability remain poorly understood. We recently demonstrated that colony-forming units of M. tuberculosis …

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