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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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Cerebral palsy in children in Kampala, Uganda: Clinical subtypes, motor function and co-morbidities
Tumwine J K, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Forssberg H, Eliasson A C
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common chronic childhood disorder worldwide. There is limited informationabout the CP panorama in sub-Saharan Africa. Our aim was to describe the clinical subtypes, gross …

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Malnutrition is common in Ugandan children with cerebral palsy, particularly those over the age of five and those who had neonatal complications
Tumwine JK, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Forssberg H, Eliasson AC, Namusoke HK
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim: Poor growth and malnutrition are frequently reported in children with cerebral palsy in developed countries, but there is limited information from developing countries. We investigated the nutritional status of …

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The importance of botanical treatments in traditional societies and challenges in developing countries
Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions worldwide, with many affected persons found in Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa. Relatedly, the large majority found in these regions …

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Cerebral Palsy in Mulago Hospital, Uganda : Comorbidity, Diagnosis and Cultural Adaptation of an Assessment Tool
Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina
2016
Dissertation
Health Research

Background and aim: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common form of chronic motor disability that begins in early childhood and persists throughout life. The clinical features, including motor function, …

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Grey matter brain injuries are common in Ugandan children with cerebral palsy suggesting a perinatal aetiology in full-term infants
Tumwine JK, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Forssberg H, Eliasson AC, Byanyima RK, Flodmark O
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim: There is limited literature on brain imaging studies of children with cerebral palsy (CP) in low and middle income countries. We investigated neuroimaging patterns of children with CP attending …

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Adverse perinatal events, treatment gap, and positive family history linked to the high burden of active convulsive epilepsy in Uganda: A population-based study
Masanja H, Owusu-Agyei S, Pariyo G, Kakooza-Mwesige A, White S, Ndyomugyenyi D, Peterson S S, Waiswa P M, Galiwango E, Chengo E and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To determine the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy (ACE) and describethe clinical characteristics and associated factors among a rural Ugandan population.Methods: The entire population in Iganga/Mayuge Health Demographic SurveillanceSite …

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The Uganda version of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Part I: Cross-cultural adaptation
Tumwine JK, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Forssberg H, Eliasson AC
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThe Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) was developed and standardized to measure functional performance in American children. So far, no published study has examined the use of the PEDI …

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Healthârelated quality of life in children with cerebral palsy in lowâ and middleâincome countries: Opportunities and next steps
KakoozaâMwesige Angelina
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Comments on an article by R. Power et al. (see record [rid]2018-05148-001[/rid]). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) encompasses the impact that CP has on functional health status and wellbeing as …

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Leveraging the lessons learned from studies on the cultural context of epilepsy care in Uganda: Opportunities and future directions
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Haglund MM, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Fuller AT, Kajumba M, Kaddumukasa MN, Kolls BJ, Koltai DC and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

In this summary paper, we review the body of research contained in this special issue, The Intersection of Culture, Resources, and Disease: Epilepsy Care in Uganda, and corollary recommendations for …

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Medicinal plants used in the management of noncommunicable diseases in Uganda
Kiguli J., Kakudidi E., Kirimuhuzya C., Anywar G., Katuura E.
2016
Book, Chapter
Health Research
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