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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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Käll Anna, Lagercrantz Hugo
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

An introduction is presented which discusses various topics within the issue including malnutrition in children with cerebral palsy in Uganda, hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE) as a health problem worldwide and …

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Social autopsy: INDEPTH Network experiences of utility, process, practices, and challenges in investigating causes and contributors to mortality
Kadobera D, Waiswa P, Kallander K, Yevoo L, Amu A, Williams TN, Nielsen RT, Mutebi A, Akpakli J, Narh C and others...
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Effective implementation of child survival interventions depends on improved understanding of cultural, social, and health system factors affecting utilization of health care. Never the less, no standardized instrument exists …

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Mobile Health (mHealth) Approaches and Lessons for Increased Performance and Retention of Community Health Workers in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review
Källander Karin, Tibenderana James K., Akpogheneta Onome J., Strachan Daniel L., Hill Zelee, ten Asbroek Augustinus H. A., Conteh Lesong, Kirkwood Betty R., Meek Sylvia R.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Mobile health (mHealth) describes the use of portable electronic devices with software applications to provide health services and manage patient information. With approximately 5 billion mobile phone users globally, …

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Evaluating the effect of innovative motivation and supervision approaches on community health worker performance and retention in Uganda and Mozambique: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Meek S, Vassall A, Kasteng F, Kallander K, Hill Z, Strachan D, Soremekun S, Lingam R, Tibenderana J, Kirkwood B
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: If trained, equipped and utilised, community health workers (CHWs) delivering integrated community case management for sick children can potentially reduce child deaths by 60%. However, it is essential to …

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Sexuality and mental health: Issues and what next?
Kalra G, Ventriglio A, Bhugra D
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Human sexuality plays a major role in an individual's existence and functioning. In addition, rightly or wrongly sexuality often defines people and also affects social attitudes. These attitudes, if negative, …

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Choice of first injectable therapy in type 2 diabetes
Kalra S, Gupta Y
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

A variety of injectable therapies are now available for usein patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus, when metforminalone proves inadequate. These injecta ble therapiesinclude basal insulins, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptoragonists …

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Serological detection of brucellosis among febrile, malaria-negative children and domesticated dogs in an urban African setting
Kalule JB, Tomusange J, Namatovu T
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Childhood brucellosis and malaria are co-endemic febrile illnesses in some sub-Saharan African countries. Malaria and brucellosis co-infection or brucellosis sole infections are often missed due to an over emphasis …

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The RB (pRb2/p16) and p53 (p14/p53/p21) Tumor-suppressor Pathways in Endemic Burkitt Lymphoma
Wabinga H, Kalungi S, Bostad L
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Burkitt lymphoma accounts for approximately 50% of pediatric cancers in equatorial Africa and a majority of NHL in Uganda. The aim of the study was to examine the expression profile …

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Expression of apoptosis associated proteins Survivin, Livin and Thrombospondin-1 in Burkitt lymphoma
Wabinga H, Kalungi S, Bostad L
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Kalungi S, Wabinga H, Bostad L. Expression of apoptosis associated proteins Survivin, Livin and Thrombospondin-1 in Burkitt lymphoma. APMIS 2013; 121: 239-45.Burkitt lymphoma (BL) accounts for 80% of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma …

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Association between serotonin transporter gene polymorphisms and increased suicidal risk among HIV positive patients in Uganda
Kaleebu P, Kinyanda E, Joloba ML, Birabwa H, Kalungi A, Seedat S, Hemmings SMJ, van der Merwe L, Nanteza A, Nakassujja N and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are at an increased risk of suicide. Increased suicidal risk is a predictor of future attempted and completed suicides and has been associated with …

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