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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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Identifying challenges in the use of urine-diverting toilets: A case study from Rukungiri Municipality (S.W. Uganda)
Kamuteera E, Trimmer J, Carpenter J, Girod C
2013
Conference Proceedings
Health Research

In Rukungiri Municipality, the installation of pit latrines is hindered by limited space, rocky soils, and ahigh water table. A limited water supply eliminates flush toilets as a feasible option. …

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Exposure to multiple parasites is associated with the prevalence of active convulsive epilepsy in sub-Saharan Africa
Newton Charles R., Kakooza-Mwesige Angelina, Nutman Thomas B., KamuyuGathoni, Bottomley Christian, Mageto James, Lowe Brett, Wilkins Patricia P., Noh John C., Ngugi Anthony K. and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Epilepsy is common in developing countries, and it is often associated with parasitic infections. We investigated the relationship between exposure to parasitic infections, particularly multiple infections and active …

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Cultural adaptation and validation of Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 version in Uganda: A small-scale study
Kamwesiga Julius T, von Koch Lena, Kottorp Anders, Guidetti Susanne
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge is scarce about the impact of stroke in Uganda, and culturally adapted, psychometrically testedpatient-reported outcome measures are lacking. The Stroke Impact Scale 3.0 is recommended, but it has …

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Experiences of using mobile phones in everyday life among persons with stroke and their families in Ugandaâa qualitative study
Kamwesiga J T, Tham K, Guidetti S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim The aim of this study was to describe the experiences and meaning of using mobile phones in everyday life after stroke, among persons with stroke and their family members. …

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The impact of stroke on people living in central Uganda: A descriptive study
Kamwesiga JT, von Kock LK, Eriksson GM, Guidetti SGE
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Knowledge about perceived impact of stroke on everyday life as well as rehabilitation needs after stroke in Uganda is necessary to identify and develop rehabilitation interventions.Objectives: To explore and …

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The Perceived Impact of Stroke and Feasibility of a Mobile Phone Supported ADL Intervention in Uganda
Kamwesiga Julius Tunga
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

Background: Rehabilitation after stroke in Uganda is limited due to poor infrastructure, inadequate number of professionals and the poor socio-economic situation of the people. A sizeable number of patients with …

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Prevalence of antibodies to Brucella species in commercial raw bovine milk in Southwestern Uganda
Bazira J, Orikiriza P, Mwanga-Amumpaire J, Boum Y, Taseera K, Iramiot J S, Ojuka P, Kamwine M, Ikiriza S, Atwebembeire J and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectivesThe purpose and objective of this research was to explore the prevalence of antibodies against Brucella species in raw milk samples collected in Southwestern Uganda, one of the biggest milk …

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Efficacy and safety of three regimens for the prevention of malaria in young HIV-exposed Ugandan children: a randomized controlled trial
Achan J, Kakuru A, Mwangwa F, Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Rosenthal PJ, Dorsey G, Bigira V, Huang LS and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for HIV-exposed infants until breastfeeding ends and HIV infection has been excluded. Extending prophylaxis with a focus on preventing malaria may be beneficial in high …

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