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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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Factors associated with HIV positive sero-status among exposed infants attending care at health facilities: a cross sectional study in rural Uganda
Wanyenze RK, Kiwanuka J, Kaharuza F, Kahungu MM
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: East and South Africa contributes 59% of all pediatric HIV infections globally. In Uganda, HIV prevalence among HIV exposed infants was estimated at 5.3% in 2014. Understanding the remaining …

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The Potential Role of Orature in Fighting the Spread of HIV/AIDS
Kahyana DS
2013
Book, Chapter
Health Research

This essay attempts an experimental reading of a folktale in order to demonstrate how Orature can be deployed to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS. The essay also highlights the contribution …

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The WHOMENâs Scale (Womenâs HAART Optimism Monitoring and EvaluatioN Scale v1) and the association with fertility intentions and sexual behaviours among HIV-positive women in Uganda
Emenyonu Nneka, Bangsberg David R., Kaida Angela, Lima Viviane Dias, Andia Irene, Kabakyenga Jerome, Mbabazi Pamela, Patterson Thomas L., Hogg Robert S.
2009
Journal, Article
Health Research

The objective of this study was to develop a reliable HAART optimism scale among HIV-positive women in Uganda and to test the scaleâs validity against measures of fertility intentions, sexual …

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Barriers and Promoters to Uptake of Safer Conception Strategies among HIV-serodiscordant Couples with Fertility Intention in Mbarara, Uganda
Bangsberg David R., Kaida Angela, Kabakyenga Jerome, Kastner Jasmine, Ng Courtney, Sanyu Naomi, Kusasira Adrine
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Depression During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Among HIV-Infected Women on Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda
Haberer JE, Boum Y, Tsai AC, Ashaba S, Kaida A, Bangsberg DR, Matthews LT, Hunt PW, Martin JN, Kabakyenga J and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Among HIV-infected women, perinatal depression compromises clinical, maternal, and child health outcomes. Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is associated with lower depression symptom severity but the uniformity of effect through pregnancy …

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High Incidence of Intended Partner Pregnancy Among Men Living With HIV in Rural Uganda: Implications for Safer Conception Services
Haberer JE, Boum Y, Bajunirwe F, Kaida A, Bangsberg DR, Matthews LT, Hunt PW, Martin JN, Kembabazi A, Kabakyenga J and others...
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Many men with HIV express fertility intentions and nearly half have HIV-uninfected sexual partners. We measured partner pregnancy among a cohort of men accessing antiretroviral therapy in Uganda.Methods: Self-reported …

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Quality and demand for health care in rural Uganda: evidence from 2002/03 household survey
Kaija Darlison, Okwi Paul Okiira
2011
Book, Chapter
Health Research
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Infection resisters: Targets of new research for uncovering natural protective immunity against Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Kaipilyawar V, Salgame P
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

âInfection resistersâ are broadly defined as individuals who despite significant exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis remain persistently unreactive to conventional detection assays, suggesting that they remain uninfected or rapidly clear their …

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Disclosure of HIV results among discordant couples in Rakai, Uganda: a facilitated couple counselling approach
Wawer MJ, Sewankambo NK, Kigozi G, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Makumbi F, Kiwanuka N, Kairania RM, Semanda J
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Disclosure of HIV sero-positive results among HIV-discordant couples in sub-Saharan Africa is generally low. We describe a facilitated couple counselling approach to enhance disclosure among HIV-discordant couples. Using unique identifiers, …

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Intimate Partner Violence and Communication of HIV Diagnosis in Rakai, Uganda
Wawer MJ, Sewankambo NK, Kigozi G, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Semanda J, Kairania R, Wagman J, Musoke R and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Individuals who communicate their HIV diagnosis to sexual partners may be at increased risk of intimate partner violence (IPV). The authors examined past year self-reported IPV associated with communication of …

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