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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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A Comparative in Vitro Microbiological Evaluation of Generic Meropenem Compounds against the Innovator Compound
Aithma N, Loakes J, Lowman W, Mjindi Z, Stewart R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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A Pragmatic Approach to HIV-1 Drug Resistance Determination in Resource-Limited Settings by Use of a Novel Genotyping Assay Targeting the Reverse Transcriptase-Encoding Region Only
Kityo C, Wallis CL, Aitken SC, Bronze M, Stuyver L, Steegen K, Balinda S, Stevens W, de Wit TFR, Schuurman R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

In resource-limited settings (RLS), reverse transcriptase (RT) inhibitors form the backbone of first-line treatment regimens. We have developed a simplified HIV-1 drug resistance genotyping assay targeting the region of RT …

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Extended prophylaxis with nevirapine and cotrimoxazole among HIV-exposed uninfected infants is well tolerated
Aizire J, Fowler M G, Wang J, Shetty A K, Stranix-Chibanda L, Kamateeka M, Brown E R, Bolton S G, Musoke P M, Coovadia H
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

AbstractObjectiveâNevirapine and cotrimoxazole are associated with hematologic toxicities and skinrash. Safety of their concurrent use for prophylaxis over extended periods among HIV-exposeduninfected infants has not been previously assessed.DesignâSecondary data analysis …

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Sexual prowess from nature: A systematic review of medicinal plants used as aphrodisiacs and sexual dysfunction in sub-Saharan Africa
Ajao AA, Sibiya NP, Moteetee AN
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Sexual dysfunction is a serious health challenge characterized by inability to achieve, keep, and maintain penile erection enough for stimulating coitus. Literature suggests that many people suffering from sexual dysfunction …

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Feasibility of Malaria Diagnosis and Management in Burkina Faso, Nigeria, and Uganda: A Community-Based Observational Study
Diarra A, Ajayi IO, Nsungwa-Sabiiti J, Siribie M, Falade CO, Serme L, Balyeku A, Afonne C, Sanou AK, Kabarungi V and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Malaria-endemic countries are encouraged to increase, expedite, and standardize care based on parasite diagnosis and treat confirmed malaria using oral artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) or rectal artesunate plus referral …

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Urban-rural and geographic differences in overweight and obesity in four sub-Saharan African adult populations: a multi-country cross-sectional study
Guwatudde D, Ajayi IO, Adebamowo C, Adami HO, Dalal S, Diamond MB, Bajunirwe F, Njelekela M, Nankya-Mutyoba J, Chiwanga FS and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Overweight and obesity are on the rise in developing countries including sub-Saharan Africa. We undertook a four-country survey to show the collective burden of these health conditions as they …

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Adolescent sexual and reproductive health research in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review of substantive focus, research volume, geographic distribution and Africa-led inquiry
Ajayi AI, Otukpa EO, Mwoka M, Kabiru CW, Ushie BA
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Previous review studies have not systematically mapped the existing body of knowledge on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Our scoping review addresses this gap …

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A cascade model of mentorship for frontline health workers in rural health facilities in Eastern Uganda: processes, achievements and lessons
Beyeza-Kashesya J, Ajeani J, Ayiasi RM, Tetui M, Ekirapa-Kiracho E, Namazzi G, Kananura RM, Kiwanuka SN
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is increasing demand for trainers to shift from traditional didactic training to innovative approaches that are more results-oriented. Mentorship is one such approach that could bridge the clinical …

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Viral Reservoir in Early-Treated Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Children and Markers for Sustained Viral Suppression
Lockman S., Ajibola G., Garcia-Broncano P., Maswabi K., Bennett K., Hughes M.D., Moyo S., Mohammed T., Jean-Philippe P., Sakoi M. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The impact of very early infant treatment on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) reservoir, and markers for treatment success, require study. Methods: The Early Infant Treatment Study (EIT) enrolled 40 …

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