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Current epidemiological profile of the Mpox virus in Africa; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

BackgroundThe Mpox virus has caused two major outbreaks in the last three years. The first Mpox outbreak was in 2022,and it spread mainly in Europe and the Americas. The second …

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How to improve healthcare workersâ motivation to adopt and effectively utilize new technologies, such as smart paper technology, designed to improve data capture in their work environment; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: Over the past five years, Mukono district has implemented smart paper technology(SPT) to improve data capture and reporting efficiency in health facilities, focusing on the ExpandedProgram on Immunization (EPI). …

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Interventions to Improve HPV Screening Rates in Mukono District; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background:The Uganda Ministry of Health monitors HPV screening through district-level data collection,incentivizing active monitoring. In Mukono District, efforts have focused on educating HIV-infectedwomen and providing sample self-collection kits for convenience. …

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Strategies for reducing mortality due to motorcycle accidents; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: The rise in morbidity and mortality from motorcycle-related injuries is concerning, especially with the increasing popularity of motorcycles for transportation. Despite this trend, the management of crash victims has …

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Understanding the Problem of Maternal and Perinatal Deaths in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: Maternal and perinatal mortality in Uganda remains a significant public health issue despite various healthcare interventions. Maternal mortality is defined as the death of a woman during pregnancy or …

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Why immunisation coverage is not recovering; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background:The Uganda Ministry of Health monitors HPV screening through district-level data collection, incentivizing active monitoring. In Mukono District, efforts have focused on educating HIV-infected women and providing sample self-collection kits …

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Why vaccine coverage, which dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, is slow to recover, particularly in Kampala and Wakiso; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
Health Research

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic caused a major disruption to the delivery of healthcare services,including routine immunization, leading to a sharp decline in vaccine coverage. In 2021, 25 million childrenmissed their …

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Enhancing youthsâ role in the mitigation of climate change effects on Sexual and Reproductive Health; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2023
brief
Health Research

Background: The impacts of climate change on sexual and reproductive health include increases in GBV, strained access to SRH services resulting in unwanted pregnancies, and sexually transmitted diseases,among others. Furthermore, …

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Strategies to improve vaccination data capture in Ugandaâs health information management system; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
brief
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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Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kampala, Uganda: Results from a Bio-Behavioral Respondent Driven Sampling Survey
Hladik W, Sande E, Berry M, Ganafa S, Kiyingi H, Kusiima J, Hakim A
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

We report on the results of a respondent-driven sampling survey among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kampala, Uganda, where same-sex behavior is criminalized and highly stigmatized. We …

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The Effects of Iron Deficiency and Anaemia on Primary School Learners' Scholastic Performance
Hlatswayo Bongiwe P. S, Ntshangase Sibusiso Rousseau De Villiers, Francois Pierre
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a preventable cause of cognitive impairment and other negative effects on the academic potential of learners. Objectives. To determine the local prevalence of IDA …

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Evaluating the effect of the Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth (HMS BAB) training in Tanzania and Uganda: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Hanson C, Atuhairwe S, Marrone G, Kaharuza F, Alwy F, Pembe AB, HMS BAB study team, Leshabari S, Morris J
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage complicates approximately 10% of all deliveries and contributes to at least a quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide. The competency-based Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth (HMS …

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Communication and computing in health facilities of southwest Uganda
Ho M.R.
2010
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Five-year retention of volunteer community health workers in rural Uganda: a population-based retrospective cohort
Turyakira E, Hobbs AJ, Manalili K, Kabakyenga J, Kyomuhangi T, Nettel-Aguirre A, Kyokushaba C, Rwandekeye P, Brenner JL
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Community health workers (CHWs) effectively improve maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) outcomes in low-to-middle-income countries. However, CHW retention remains a challenge. This retrospective registry analysis evaluated medium-term retention of …

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Distance-Based Education for Nurses Caring for Children With Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hockenberry M, Mulemba T, Nedege A, Madumetse K, Higgins J
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Nursing specialization in the care of children with cancer provides the foundation for implementing successful childhood cancer and blood disorder treatment programs throughout the world. Excellence in nursing education is …

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Promoting pediatric oncology nursing excellence in sub-Saharan Africa using project ECHO
Higgins J., Hockenberry M., Bank R., Nedege A., Mulemba T., Nakabiri J., Raletshegwana M., Semetsa P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: The designation of the year 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse provides time for reflection on the importance of nursing in meeting the needs of the under-served …

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Brief Report: Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Coformulated Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) in Virologically Suppressed Women
Kityo Cissy, Hodder Sally, Squires Kathleen, Hagins Debbie, Avihingsanon Anchalee, Kido Anna, Jiang Shuping, Kulkarni Rima, Cheng Andrew, Cao Huyen
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>The integrase inhibitor regimen [elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] demonstrated superior efficacy when compared with a protease inhibitor regimen [ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV + RTV) and FTC/TDF] in 575 treatment-naive …

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Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Coformulated Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) in Virologically Suppressed Women
Kityo Cissy, Hodder Sally, Squires Kathleen, Hagins Debbie, Avihingsanon Anchalee, Kido Anna, Kulkarni Rima, Cheng Andrew, Shuping Jiang, Huyen Cao
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The integrase inhibitor regimen [elvitegravir/cobicistat/ emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] demonstrated superior efficacy when compared with a protease inhibitor regimen [ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV + RTV) and FTC/TDF] in 575 treatment-naive …

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Sub-Saharan African Women Living with HIV/AIDS: An Exploration of General and Spiritual Coping Strategies
Hodge DR, Roby JL
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Front a global perspective, the typical person living with HIV/AIDS is likely a sub-Saharan African woman. Yet despite calls from NASW to adopt a global outlook oil the HIV/AIDS crisis, …

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