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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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Monitoring the treatment and health of patients accessing HIV care in low and middle-income countries
Hoskins S. J.
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Monitoring patient health in low and middle-income country HIV care programmes is challenging, as, without evidence, measurement tools derived from high-income country studies have been adapted and paper-based monitoring systems …

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Evaluating the systems used to monitor HIV populations accessing therapy and care in low-income and lower-middle-income countries
Kaleebu Pontiano, Jahn Andreas, HoskinsSusan, Somi Geoffrey, Semenenko Igor, Kirungi Wilford, Phiri Sam, Malyuta Ruslan, Fakoya Ade, Weller Ian and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVES:<BR>The scale-up of delivery of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low-income and middle-income countries has been coupled with the collection of data aimed at monitoring the welfare of the …

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As-Needed Vs Immediate Etoposide Chemotherapy in Combination With Antiretroviral Therapy for Mild-to-Moderate AIDS-Associated Kaposi Sarcoma in Resource-Limited Settings: A5264/AMC-067 Randomized Clinical Trial
Orem Jackson, Hosseinipour Mina C., Kang Minhee, Krown Susan E., Bukuru Aggrey, Umbleja Triin, Martin Jeffrey N., Godfrey Catherine, Hoagland Brenda, Mwelase Noluthando and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Background:<BR>Mild-to-moderate AIDS-associated Kaposi sarcoma (KS) often responds to antiretroviral therapy (ART) alone; the role of chemotherapy is unclear. We assessed the impact of immediate vs as-needed oral etoposide …

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Effect of an expansion in private sector provision of contraceptive supplies on horizontal inequity in modern contraceptive use: evidence from Africa and Asia
Hotchkiss DR, Godha D, Do M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: One strategic approach available to policy makers to improve the availability of reproductive and child health care supplies and services as well as the sustainability of programs is to …

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Onchocerciasis associated epilepsy: An important neglected public health problem
Colebunders R., Hotterbeekx A., Menon S., Siewe J.F.N.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Neuroinflammation and Not Tauopathy Is a Predominant Pathological Signature of Nodding Syndrome
Colebunders R, Hotterbeekx A, Idro R, Lammens M, Akun PR, Lukande R, Akena G, Nath A, Taylor J, Olwa F and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Nodding syndrome (NS) is an epileptic disorder occurring in children in African onchocerciasis endemic regions. Here, we describe the pathological changes in 9 individuals from northern Uganda who died with …

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Neurological manifestations in Onchocerca volvulus infection: A review
Hotterbeekx An, Ssonko Vivian Namale, Oyet William, Lakwo Thomson, Idro Richard
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Human onchocerciasis, caused by infection by the filarial nematode Onchocerca volvulus, is a major neglected public health problem that affects millions of people in the endemic regions of sub-Saharan Africa …

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Introduction of &bgr;;-Carotene-Rich Orange Sweet Potato in Rural Uganda Resulted in Increased Vitamin A Intakes among Children and Women and Improved Vitamin A Status among Children
Ndeezi Grace, Hotz Christine, Loechl Cornelia, Lubowa Abdelrahman, Tumwine James K., Masawi Agnes Nandutu, Baingana Rhona, Carriquiry Alicia, de Brauw Alan, Meenakshi Jonnalagadda V. and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of -carotene-rich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented among Ugandan …

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Introduction of beta-Carotene-Rich Orange Sweet Potato in Rural Uganda Resulted in Increased Vitamin A Intakes among Children and Women and Improved Vitamin A Status among Children
Gilligan DO, Ndeezi G, Tumwine JK, Hotz C, Loechl C, Lubowa A, Masawi AN, Baingana R, Carriquiry A, de Brauw A and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of beta-carotenerich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented among Ugandan …

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Introduction of I²-carotene-rich orange sweet potato in rural Uganda resulted in increased vitamin A intakes among children and women and improved vitamin A status among children
Ndeezi Grace, Hotz Christine, Loechl Cornelia, Lubowa Abdelrahman, Tumwine James K., Baingana Rhona, Carriquiry Alicia, de Brauw Alan, Meenakshi Jonnalagadda V., Gilligan Daniel O. and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) persists in Uganda and the consumption of I²-carotene-rich orange sweet potato (OSP) may help to alleviate it. Two large-scale, 2-y intervention programs were implemented …

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