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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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Maternal socio-demographic characteristics and associated complementary feeding practices of children aged 6-18 months with moderate acute malnutrition in Arua, Uganda
Kajjura RB, Veldman FJ, Kassier SM
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background There is a paucity of published data regarding maternal socio-demographic characteristics and associated complementary feeding practices of moderately malnourished infants and young children (IYC) in sub-Saharan Africa. In the …

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Maternal perceptions and barriers experienced during the management of moderately malnourished children in northern Uganda
Kajjura RB, Veldman FJ, Kassier SM
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Little is known about how the use of supplementary foods in the management of children with moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) is perceived by mothers, as well as the barriers they …

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Post tuberculosis chronic lung disease in tuberculosis HIV coinfected and non-HIV individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Kajogoo V.D., Twebaze C., Said B., Tesfahunei H.A., Charlie L., Getachew E.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Post tuberculosis (TB) sequelae are faced by many individuals who survive TB. The most common of all is post-TB chronic lung disease (CLD) and pulmonary impairment. We reviewed studies …

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Treatment outcomes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis patients with or without human immunodeficiency virus co-infection in Africa and Asia: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Kajogoo V.D., Lalashowi J., Olomi W., Atim M.G., Assefa D.G., Sabi I.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Treatment outcomes of multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDRTB) is a challenge, especially in resource limited settings. The aim of this study was to compare whether Human Immune Virus (HIV) has …

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Multiple Sexual Partnerships Among Poor Urban Dwellers in Kampala, Uganda
Kamya MR, Green EC, Kajubi P, Hearst N, Hudes ES, Ruark AH
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: This study examined 2 issues of current importance for AIDS prevention in Uganda: the frequency of multiple sexual partnerships and whether optimistic perceptions about the severity of AIDS are …

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Communication between HIV-infected children and their caregivers about HIV medicines: a cross-sectional study in Jinja district, Uganda
Kajubi P, Kyaddondo D, Whyte S, Muhumuza S, Katahoire AR
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionKnowledge of antiretroviral therapy (ART) among children with HIV depends on open communication with them about their health and medicines. Guidelines assign responsibility for communication to children's home caregivers. Other …

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Spaces for talking: Communication patterns of children on antiretroviral therapy in Uganda
Kajubi P., Bagger S., Katahoire A.R., Kyaddondo D., Whyte S.R.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research
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COMMUNICATION IN THE CONTEXT OF FAMILY CAREGIVING: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF UGANDAN CHILDREN ON ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY
Kajubi P, Kyaddondo D, Katahoire AR, Whyte SR
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

It is important to consider the complexities of family dynamics when deciding when and how to communicate with HIV-infected children about their illness and treatment. Previous research has focused on …

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Tensions in Communication between Children on Antiretroviral Therapy and Their Caregivers: A Qualitative Study in Jinja District, Uganda
Kajubi Phoebe, Whyte Susan Reynolds, Kyaddondo David, Katahoire Anne Ruhweza
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionHIV treatment and disclosure guidelines emphasize the importance of communicating diagnosis and treatment to infected children in ways that are appropriate to childrenâs develop- mental stage and age. Minimal attention, …

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Antiretroviral Therapy With Efavirenz Accentuates Pregnancy-Associated Reduction of Dihydroartemisinin-Piperaquine Exposure During Malaria Chemoprevention
Kakuru A, Havlir D, Kamya M, Ruel T, Dorsey G, Rosenthal P J, Huang L, Mwebaza N, Kajubi R, Jagannathan P and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Dihydroartemisinin (DHA)-piperaquine is promising for malaria chemoprevention in pregnancy.We assessed impacts of pregnancy and efavirenz-based antiretroviral therapy on exposure to DHAand piperaquine in pregnant Ugandan women. Intensive sampling was performed …

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