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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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Recognition and reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions by surveyed healthcare professionals in Uganda: key determinants
Waako P, Karamagi C, Kiguba R, Ndagije HB, Bird SM
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess extent and determinants of past-month recognition of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADR) and past-year ADR reporting among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Uganda.Setting: Geographically diverse health facilities (public, …

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Antibiotic-associated suspected adverse drug reactions among hospitalized patients in Uganda: a prospective cohort study
Karamagi C, Kiguba R, Bird S M
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

We sought to determine the prevalence at admission and incidence during hospitalization of antibiotic-associated suspected adverse drug reactions (aa-ADRs) among Ugandan inpatients; and to characterize these aa-ADRs. We conducted a …

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Incidence, risk factors and risk prediction of hospital-acquired suspected adverse drug reactions: A prospective cohort of Ugandan inpatients
Karamagi C, Kiguba R, Bird S M
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: To determine the incidence and riskfactors of hospital-acquired suspected adverse drugreactions (ADRs) among Ugandan inpatients. We alsoconstructed risk scores to predict and qualitativelyassess for peculiarities between low-risk and high-riskADR …

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Adverse Drug Reaction Onsets in Uganda's VigiBase(A (R)): Delayed International Visibility, Data Quality and Illustrative Signal Detection Analyses
Kiguba R, Ndagije HB, Bird SM, Nambasa V
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Developing countries can improve their pharmacovigilance systems by analysing their own medication safety data.The aims of this study were to characterize Uganda's reported adverse drug reaction (ADR) onsets in 2012-2015 …

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Adverse Drug Reaction Onsets in Ugandaâs VigiBase®: Delayed International Visibility, Data Quality and Illustrative Signal Detection Analyses
Kiguba R, Bird S M, Nambasa V, Ndagije H B
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionDeveloping countries can improve their pharmacovigilance systems by analysing their own medication safety data.ObjectiveThe aims of this study were to characterize Ugandaâs reported adverse drug reaction (ADR) onsets in 2012â2015 …

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Pharmacovigilance of suspected or confirmed therapeutic ineffectiveness of artemisinin-based combination therapy: extent, associated factors, challenges and solutions to reporting
Serwanga A, Kiguba R, Ndagije HB, Nambasa V, Manirakiza L, Kirabira E, Olsson S, Speybroeck N, Mukonzo J
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Therapeutic ineffectiveness of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) increases the risk of malaria-related morbidity and mortality, and raises healthcare costs. Yet, little has been done to promote the pharmacovigilance (PV) …

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Pharmacovigilance in low- and middle-income countries: A review with particular focus on Africa
Waitt C., Kiguba R., Olsson S.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) face unique challenges with regard to the establishment of robust pharmacovigilance systems capable of generating data to inform healthcare policy and practice. These include the …

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Quality of care for adult in-patients with malaria in a tertiary hospital in Uganda
Karamagi C, Kiguba R, Bird SM
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundPrompt detection and appropriate treatment of malaria prevents severe disease and death. The quality of care for adult malaria in-patients is not well documented in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Uganda. …

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Heavy Alcohol Use Among Women and Men Living With HIV in Uganda, Russia, and the United States
Fatch Robin, Emenyonu Nneka, Ngabirano Christine, Gnatienko Natalia, Calver Katherine, Sullivan Meg, Forman Leah S., Heeren Timothy, Blokhina Elena, Ventura Alicia S. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

<bold>Objective: </bold>We examined whether gender is associated with heavy drinking in three cohorts of people living with HIV (PLWH) in Mbarara, Uganda; St. Petersburg, Russia; and Boston, Massachusetts.<bold>Method: </bold>We conducted …

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