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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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Risk perception and sex behaviour in pregnancy and breastfeeding in high HIV prevalence settings: Programmatic implications for PrEP delivery
Joseph DaveyDvora, Farley Elise, Towriss Catriona, Gomba Yolanda, Bekker Linda-Gail, Gorbach Pamina, Shoptaw Steven, Coates Thomas, Myer Landon
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: HIV acquisition during pregnancy and breastfeeding significantly contributes toward paediatric HIV infection; however, little is known about risk behaviours in HIV-uninfected pregnant and postpartum women. We conducted twenty-six …

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HIV replication in the CNS is associated with neurocognition and depression pre-ART
Laeyendecker O., Reynolds S.J., Wawer M., Joseph S.B., Keys J., Rubin L., Saylor D., Nakigozi G.F., Nakasujja N., Quinn T. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: People with HIV (PWH) experience more neurocognitive impairment and depression than uninfected individuals, particularly in resource-limited settings. However, initiating ART often returns neurocognition and depression to levels observed for …

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Implementing community-based human papillomavirus self-sampling with SMS text follow-up for cervical cancer screening in rural, southwestern Uganda
Siedner MJ, Tsai AC, Ngonzi J, Baguma C, Joseph NT, Namuli A, Kakuhikire B, Juliet M, Ayebare P, Ahereza P and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Self-collected HPV screening may improve cervical cancer screening coverage in low resource countries, yet data guiding implementation and follow-up of abnormal results are sparse. Methods This is a prospective …

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Emerging evidence from a systematic review of safety of pre-exposure prophylaxis for pregnant and postpartum women: where are we now and where are we heading?
Haberer Jessica E., Mugo Nelly, Heffron Renee, Celum Connie, Baeten Jared M., Mofenson Lynne M., Bekker Linda-Gail, Shoptaw Steven, Myer Landon, Joseph DaveyDvora L. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: INTRODUCTION:<BR>HIV incidence is high during pregnancy and breastfeeding with HIV acquisition risk more than doubling during pregnancy and the postpartum period compared to when women are not pregnant. …

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Prospects for sustaining leprosy control in Uganda
Joseph Kawuma H.
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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A NARRATIVE REPORT FOR THE FIRST QUARTER (JULY â SEPTEMBER) SCALING UP and OUT SUSTAINABLE FARMING METHODS FOR IMPROVED FOOD SECURITY, NUTRITION AND INCOME AMONG NINETY WOMEN IN HOIMA DISTRICT.
Josephine Nakakande
2016
Generic
Health Research

SUMMARY OF THE REPORT Eco-Agric Uganda is scaling up and out sustainable farming methods for improved food security, nutrition and income among 90 women in Hoima District. This aims at …

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Environmental conservation and Agricultural Enhancement Uganda Project title: Enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local Governance in Hoima district Quarterly Performance Report October 1, 2016 â December 31, 2016
JOSEPHINE NAKAKANDE
2016
Generic
Health Research

Executive Summary Eco-Agric Uganda is implementing a Governance Accountability and Participation project that involves enhancing Agri-Business Entities participation in Local governance in Hoima district. This is being funded by the …

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Feasibility of using C-reactive protein for point-of-care testing
Joshi Ashish, Perin Douglas Puricelli, Gehle Amanda, Nsiah-Kumi Phyllis A.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: C-reactive protein (CRP) point-of-care testing (POCT) can be a valuable tool for decision making in primary care. Very few studies have illustrated the utilization of CRP POCT.OBJECTIVE: To conduct …

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Legal Empowerment and Social Accountability: Complementary Strategies Toward Rights-based Development in Health?
Joshi A
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Citizen-based accountability strategies to improve the lives of the poor and marginalized groups are increasingly being used in efforts to improve basic public services. The latest thinking suggests that broader, …

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Declining HIV incidence in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis of empiric data
Grabowski MK, Tobian AAR, Joshi K, Lessler J, Olawore O, Loevinsohn G, Bushey S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction UNAIDS models suggest HIV incidence is declining in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of this study was to assess whether modelled trends are supported by empirical evidence. Methods We conducted …

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