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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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An Epidemiologic Investigation of Physical Activity and Breast Cancer Risk in Africa
Ndom P, Gakwaya A, Huo DZ, Hou NQ, Jombwe J, Ogundiran T, Ademola A, Morhason-Bello I, Ojengbede O
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Physical activity (PA) is modifiable and linked to decreased breast cancer risk but its impact has not been investigated among indigenous African populations.Methods: From 2011 to 2013, 558 cases …

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Stillbirths and neonatal deaths among 18 942 women with postpartum hemorrhage: Analysis of perinatal outcomes in the WOMAN trial
Koukounari A, Hough A, Shakur-Still H, Roberts I, Lawn J E
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To describe the rates and risk factors for stillbirth and preâdischarge neonatalmortality (PDNM), and impact on quality of life (QoL) among women with postpartumhemorrhage (PPH).Methods: A secondary analysis was …

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Defining Sexual Violence Experiences: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis
Houghton Lisa
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

The lack of consensus in the psychology literature with respect to operational definitions of sexual violence experiences (SVEs) such as rape, sexual assault, sexual abuse, and so on has been …

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Rhetoric(s) of the Black Church: Sex, Religion, and HIV/AIDS Across the African Diaspora
House Christopher
2012
Dissertation
Health Research

This dissertation examines the rhetorical strategies, underpinnings, and justifications of Black Disaporic religious rhetoric and pastoral communication surrounding the HIV/AIDS crisis that disproportionately affects people of African descent. Specifically, this …

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Gastroenteritis aggressive versus slow treatment for rehydration (GASTRO): a phase II rehydration trial for severe dehydration: WHO plan C versus slow rehydration
Gibb Diana M., Houston Kirsty A., Gibb Jack, Olupot-Olupot Peter, Obonyo Nchafatso, Mpoya Ayub, Nakuya Margaret, Muhindo Rita, Uyoga Sophie, Evans Jennifer A. and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>World Health Organization rehydration management guidelines (plan C) for severe dehydration are widely practiced in resource-poor settings, but never formally evaluated in a trial. The Fluid Expansion as …

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Plate fixation versus intramedullary fixation for displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures: a systematic review
Houwert R. M., Wijdicks F. J., Steins Bisschop C., Verleisdonk E. J., Kruyt M., Houwert R. Marijn, Wijdicks Frans-Jasper, Steins Bisschop Charlotte, Verleisdonk Egbert-Jan, Kruyt Moyo
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: The optimal surgical approach for displaced midshaft clavicle fracture remains controversial. The objective of this systematic review is to compare functional outcome and complications after plate fixation and intramedullary …

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Decreased Prevalence of Rheumatic Heart Disease Confirmed Among HIV-positive Youth
Longenecker CT, Lwabi P, Namuyonga J, Okello E, Beaton A, Sable C, Hovis IW, Kisitu GP, Ndagire E, Sanyahumbi A and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is geographical overlap between areas endemic for rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and those endemic for HIV. A recent pilot study demonstrated that children living with HIV might be …

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How to Achieve Universal Health Coverage: A Case Study of Uganda Using the Political Process Model; Comment on "Health Coverage and Financial Protection in Uganda: A Political Economy Perspective"
Stuckler D, Bakola M, Eusebio C
Journal, Article
Health Research

How can resource-deprived countries accelerate progress towards Universal Health Coverage? Here we extend the analysis of Nanini and colleagues to investigate a case-study of Uganda, where despite high-level commitments, health …

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Natural Products for Malaria Vector Control: Flora, Fish and Fungi
Howard Annabel F. V.
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Introduction Despite international organisations providing much focus over the past 10 years, malaria is still killing vast numbers of Africans, especially children. It is agreed that malaria can only be …

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Novel Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis E Virus Infection in a Large Outbreak in Northern Uganda Results from a Case-Control Study and Environmental Analysis
Howard CM, Handzel T, Hill VR, Grytdal SP, Blanton C, Kamili S, Drobeniuc J, Hu D, Teshale E
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

An outbreak of hepatitis E virus (HEV) began in October 2007 in northern Uganda To determine risk factors and sources for ongoing transmission we conducted both a case-control study and …

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