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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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Surgical procedures for children in the public healthcare sector: a nationwide, facility-based study in Uganda
Ajiko MM, Kressner J, Matovu A, Nordin P, Wladis A, Lofgren J
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective This study investigated the surgical services for children at the highest levels of the public healthcare sector in Uganda. The aim was to determine volumes and types of procedure …

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Prevalence of Paediatric Surgical Conditions in Eastern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study
Ajiko MM, Nordin P, Wladis A, Lofgren J, Weidman V
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background The role of surgery in global health has gained greater attention in recent years. Approximately 1.8 billion children below 15 years live in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). Many …

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Continuing education in geriatrics for rural health care providers in Uganda: A needs assessment
Ajwang Mary, Muliira Joshua K, Nankinga Ziadah
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Population trends in developing countries show an increasing population of older adults (OAs), especially in rural areas. The purpose of this study was to explore the geriatrics continuing education needs …

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Vitamin B12 deficiency among adult diabetic patients in Uganda: Relation to glycaemic control and haemoglobin concentration
Akabwai G P, Kibirige D, Mugenyi L, Kaddu M, Opio C, Lalitha R, Mutebi E, Sajatovic M
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundVitamin B12 deficiency is highly prevalent among adult individuals with diabetes yet screening is infrequent in Uganda. There are currently no published data regarding the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency …

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Vaccination with Ad26.ZEBOV, MVA-BN-Filo or MVA-BNFilo, Ad26.ZEBOV induced predominantly IgG binding to Ebola glycoprotein in cervico-vaginal mucus in HIV-infected and uninfected participants
Akapirat S., Puangkaew J., Mwesigwa B., Ntinginya N., Kosgei J., Rittiroongrad S., Kibuuka H., Mwakisisile J., Sawe F., Eller L.A. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Ebola virus causes severe hemorrhagic fever in humans. The virus can be transmitted by contact with genital, oral or rectal secretions of infected patients. Ebola virus is found predominantly …

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Integration of HIV-Sexual Reproductive Health Services for Young People and the Barriers at Public Health Facilities in Mbarara Municipality, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Assessment
Akatukwasa C., Bajunirwe F., Nuwamanya S., Kansime N., Aheebwe E., Tamwesigire I. K.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and HIV risk behaviors for young people are intertwined. This rationalizes the need for integration of HIV and SRH services within the health care …

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World War II Blues: The Longâlasting Mental Health Effect of Childhood Trauma
Akbulut-Yuksel Mevlude, Tekin Erdal, Turan Belgi
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

There has been a revival of warfare and threats of interstate war in recent years as the number of countries engaged in armed conflict surged dramatically, reaching to levels unprecedented …

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Pneumococcal carriage and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in mother-baby pairs in a rural community in Eastern Uganda: a cross-sectional study [version 1; peer review: 1 approved, 1 not approved]
Akech G M, Naloli M, Sebwami P, Kazibwe P, Atwikiriize M, Onyait J, Oboth P, Nteziyaremye J, Nekaka R, Iramiot J S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Pneumonia poses a significant threat to the lives of children below five years old worldwide, contributing to a high number of hospitalizations and death. Morbidity and morbidity are especially …

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