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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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The psychological effect of orphanhood in a matured HIV epidemic: An analysis of young people in Mukono, Uganda
Hindin MJ, Kaggwa EB
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

As the HIV pandemic progresses, the number of orphans is expected to rise. Uganda is one of the countries that has been most impacted by the pandemic. A few studies …

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Ophthalmic clinical officers: Developments in Uganda
Kaggwa G.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Outcomes of dorsal and ventral buccal graft urethroplasty at a tertiary hospital in Uganda
Kaggwa S., Galukande M., Dabanja H., Luweesi H.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Purpose. Although the use of buccal mucosa in substitution urethroplasty has been practiced for some years, it has not been free of controversy over which surgical technique is …

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Urinary Continence Outcomes after Puboprostatic Ligament Preserving Open Retropubic Radical Prostatectomy at a Sub-Saharan Hospital
Kaggwa S., Galukande M.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Background. Open retropubic radical prostatectomy is a commonly performed procedure for clinically localized prostate cancer. The demand for high level functional outcomes after therapy is increasing especially for …

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An Adolescentâs Use of Veterinary Medicines: A Case Report Exploring Addiction
Rukundo G Z, Ashaba S, Harms S, Kaggwa M M, Nuwamanya S
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

This case report describes a 17-year-old high school student serious suicide attempt using aninjectable composite of veterinary medications (vitamins, vaccines, antibiotics, and antihelminthics)typically used to treat chickens. The use of …

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Excessive eating and weight gain:A rare post-acute COVID-19 syndrome
Kaggwa M M, Favina A, Najjuka S M, Zeba Z, Mamun M A, Bongomin F
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

The coronavirus disease - 2019 (COVID-19) is a multisystem illness associated with several metabolic derangements. Studies report that post-acute COVID-19 syndromes (PACs) continue to evolve, however, polyphagia is not uncommon. …

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Patients' perspectives on the experience of absconding from a psychiatric hospital: a qualitative study
Rukundo GZ, Ashaba S, Harms S, Kaggwa MM, Acai A
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Absconding (i.e., escaping) is common among patients with mental illness admitted to psychiatric hospitals. Patients use various strategies to make absconding successful due to the experiences faced during admission. …

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Erratum: Correction to: Gambling-related suicide in East African Community countries: evidence from press media reports (BMC public health (2022) 22 1 (158))
Rukundo G.Z., Kaggwa M.M., Mamun M.A., Najjuka S.M., Muwanguzi M., Kule M., Nkola R., Favina A., Kihumuro R.B., Munaru G. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Gambling-related suicide in East African Community countries: evidence from press media reports
Rukundo GZ, Favina A, Kaggwa MM, Mamum MA, Najjuka SM, Muwanguzi M, Kule M, Nkola R, Kihumuro RB, Munaru G and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Gambling activities and associated mental health problems have become a topic of increased concern globally. Many individuals with a severe gambling disorder have gambling-related suicidality. However, no study has …

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Evidence-based monitoring and evaluation of the faith-based approach to HIV prevention among Christian and Muslim youth in Wakiso district in Uganda
Guwatudde D, Kagimu M, Kaye S, Ainomugisha D, Lutalo I, Walakira Y, Rwabukwali C
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda, has been implementing the faith-based approach to HIV prevention without baseline data on expected positive outcomes.Objectives: To establish evidence-based baseline data on expected …

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