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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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First report of whole-genome analysis of an extensively drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis clinical isolate with bedaquiline, linezolid and clofazimine resistance from Uganda
Joloba ML, Nakato H, Kakooza F, Kabahita JM, Kabugo J, Adam I, Guido O, Byabajungu H, Namutebi J, Namaganda MM and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Uganda remains one of the countries with the highest burden of TB/HIV. Drug-resistant TB remains a substantial challenge to TB control globally and requires new strategic effective control approaches. …

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Macroeconomic implications of healthcare financing reforms : a computable general equilibrium analysis of Uganda
Kabajulizi Judith
2016
Dissertation
Health Research

There are a lot of health sector reforms across the spectrum of high to low income countries. There are underlying pressures for reform regarding the role and responsibility of different …

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Financing HIV/AIDS responses in Africa: Impact evidence from Uganda
Ncube M, Kabajulizi J
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Although HIV/AIDS has been tamed medically into a chronic disease through advances in treatment drugs, the full economic costs of keeping people on treatment and implementing prevention measures are still …

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The welfare implications of public healthcare financing: a macro-micro simulation analysis of Uganda
Kabajulizi J, Keogh-Brown MR, Smith RD
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Studies on global health and development suggest that there is a strong correlation between the burden of disease and a country's level of income. Poorer countries tend to suffer more …

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Individual and health facility factors and the risk for obstructed labour and its adverse outcomes in south-western Uganda
Ostergren PO, Turyakira E, Kabakyenga JK, Mukasa PK, Pettersson KO
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal morbidity and mortality and of adverse outcome for newborns in low-income countries. The aim of this study was to investigate …

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Knowledge of obstetric danger signs and birth preparedness practices among women in rural Uganda
Ostergren PO, Turyakira E, Kabakyenga JK, Pettersson KO
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Improving knowledge of obstetric danger signs and promoting birth preparedness practices are strategies aimed at enhancing utilization of skilled care in low-income countries. The aim of the study was …

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The pathway of obstructed labour as perceived by communities in south-western Uganda: a grounded theory study
Emmelin M, Ostergren PO, Kabakyenga JK, Pettersson KO, Kyomuhendo P
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Obstructed labour is still a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality in Uganda, where many women give birth at home alone or assisted by non-skilled birth …

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A demonstration of mobile phone deployment to support the treatment of acutely ill children under five in Bushenyi district, Uganda
Maling S, Kabakyenga J, Kyomuhangi T, Barigye C, Brenner J, Buchner D, Nettle-Aquirre A, Singhal N, Tumusiime D, Finch J and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Benefits of mobile phone deployment for children <5 in low-resource settings remain unproven. The target population of the current demonstration study in Bushenyi District, Uganda, presented with acute fever, …

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Increasing incidence of pregnancy among women receiving HIV care and treatment at a large urban facility in western Uganda
Bajunirwe F, Biraro S, Turyakira E, Kabami J
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Antiretroviral treatment restores physical functioning and may have an impact on fertility desires. Counseling is given to HIV positive women to create awareness and to provide information on pregnancy …

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Population-level viral suppression among pregnant and postpartum women in a universal test and treat trial
Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Ruel TD, Musoke P, Charlebois ED, Kwarisiima D, Ayieko J, Kabami J, Chamie G and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective(s): We sought to determine whether universal 'test and treat' (UTT) can achieve gains in viral suppression beyond universal antiretroviral treatment (ART) eligibility during pregnancy and postpartum, among women living …

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