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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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How do diverse low-income and middle-income countries implement primary healthcare team integration to support the delivery of comprehensive primary health care? A mixed-methods study protocol from India, Mexico and Uganda
John R, Joshi R, Besigye I, Heredia-Pi I, Sharma M, Peiris D, Mash RJ, Reyes-Morales H, Goodyear-Smith F, Ortega-Altamirano DV and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Attainment of universal health coverage is feasible via strengthened primary health systems that are comprehensive, accessible, people-centred, continuous and coordinated. Having an adequately trained, motivated and equipped primary healthcare …

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The Influence of Pregnancy on PrEP uptake and Adherence Amongst HIV-Negative High-Risk Young Women in Kampala, Uganda: A Qualitative Assessment
Homsy J., Joshi S., Namuddu C., Kasujja F.X., Mirembe M., Seeley J., King R.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Pregnant young women who engage in high-risk sexual activity are at elevated biological and social risk for HIV acquisition. PrEP serves as an effective means of HIV prevention, including …

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Prevalence and factors associated with behavioural problems in children with epilepsy attending Mulago hospital, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Rujumba J, Bangirana P, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Josias KS
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: : To determine the prevalence of behavioural problems and the associated factors in children with epilepsy (CWE).Methods: : This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Mulago National Referral Hospital, …

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Poverty and mental health in post-war countries: The case of Uganda and Sierra Leone
Jotterand F., Shour A.R., Anguzu R.
2020
Book, Chapter
Health Research
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Reduced and highly diverse peripheral HIV-1 reservoir in virally suppressed patients infected with non-B HIV-1 strains in Uganda
Kyeyune F, Nankya I, Quinones-Mateu ME, Nalukwago S, Kityo CM, Joussef-Pina S, Baseke J, Rwambuya S, Winner D, Chervenak K and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Our understanding of the peripheral human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) reservoir is strongly biased towards subtype B HIV-1 strains, with only limited information available from patients infected with …

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Pioneering water quality data on the Lake Victoria watershed: effects on human health
Jovanelly TJ, Johnson-Pynn J, Okot-Okumu J, Nyenje R, Namaganda E
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Four forest reserves within 50 km of Kampala in Uganda act as a critical buffer to the Lake Victoria watershed and habitat for local populations. Over a 9-month period we …

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Breast self-examination among female clients in a tertiary hospital in Eastern Uganda
Iramiot J S, Joyce C, Ssenyonga L V.N
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundBreast self-examination is a widely accepted, inexpensive and non-complex screening method for breast cancer because it does not entail complex technical training and therefore a more practical approach in a …

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Adenoviral vectors for cardiovascular gene therapy applications: a clinical and industry perspective
JT Schwartze, M Havenga, WAM Bakker, AC Bradshaw, SA Nicklin
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite the development of novel pharmacological treatments, cardiovascular disease morbidity and mortality remain high indicating an unmet clinical need. Viral gene therapy enables targeted delivery of therapeutic transgenes and represents …

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Plasma magnesium is inversely associated with Epstein-Barr virus load in peripheral blood and Burkitt lymphoma in Uganda
Reynolds SJ, Juan R, Otim I, Nabalende H, Legason ID, Ogwang MD, Ndugwa CM, Marshall V, Whitby D, Goedert JJ and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) causes endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL). EBV control was improved by magnesium (Mg2+) supplementation in XMEN, an X-linked genetic disease associated with Mg2+ deficiency, high circulating EBV …

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Immunogenicity and safety of fractional doses of yellow fever vaccines: a randomised, double-blind, non-inferiority trial
Nyehangane D, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Mulogo EM, Fall G, Juan-Giner A, Kimathi D, Grantz KH, Hamaluba M, Kazooba P, Njuguna P and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Stocks of yellow fever vaccine are insufficient to cover exceptional demands for outbreak response. Fractional dosing has shown efficacy, but evidence is limited to the 17DD substrain vaccine. We …

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