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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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Virologic Response to First-line Efavirenz-or Nevirapine-based Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-infected African Children
Gibb D.M., Spyer M., Musiime V., Bakeera-Kitaka S., Mhute T., Kekitiinwa A., Walker A.S., Szubert A.J., Katuramu R., Senfuma O.
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The intersection of antiretroviral therapy, peer support programmes, and economic empowerment with HIV stigma among HIV-positive women in West Nile Uganda
Kellett NC, Gnauck K
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

HIV stigma remains a major problem of the AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Women fear impending social stigma including blame, isolation and abuse. HIV infection and HIV stigma interact cyclically, …

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AIDS, Stigma, Marriage, and Economic Empowerment: Exploring Intersections of Women's Marginalization in West Nile Uganda
Kellett NC, Gnauck K
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Deep-seated stigma continues to plague efforts to prevent and treat HIV/AIDS in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. While access to antiretroviral treatment has expanded, the spread of HIV continues to rise …

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QRS voltage is a predictor of in-hospital mortality of acutely ill medical patients
Kellett J., Opio M.O.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Are changes in vital signs, mobility, and mental status while in hospital measures of the quality of care?
Kellett J., Holland M., Alsma J., Nickel C.H., Brabrand M., Lumala A.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction Little is known of the changes in patientsâ health condition while in hospital in low-resource settings. The aim of this exploratory study is to examine dependency of patients on …

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Mechanical and surgical interventions for treating primary postpartum haemorrhage
KellieFrances J., Wandabwa Julius N., Mousa Hatem A., Weeks Andrew D.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) is commonly defined as bleeding from the genital tract of 500 mL or more within 24 hours of birth. It is one of the …

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A teamwork approach to obstetric fistula repair training in Uganda
Kelly J., Lynch M.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Using Biomarkers to Assess the Validity of Sexual Behavior Reporting across Interview Modes among Young Women in Kampala, Uganda
Nsobya SL, Kalibala S, Kelly CA, Hewett PC, Mensch BS, Rankin JC, Kakande PN
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Understanding the transmission dynamics of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is critically dependent on accurate behavioral data. This study investigates the effect of the mode of questionnaire delivery on …

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Investigation of OMNIgene·SPUTUM performance in delayed tuberculosis testing by smear, culture, and Xpert MTB/RIF assays in Uganda
Huang L, Andama A, Kaswabuli S, Musisi E, Byanyima P, Sessolo A, Sanyu I, Zawedde J, Kelly-Cirino C D, Curry P S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

OMNIgene·SPUTUM (OM-S) is a sample transport reagent designed to work with all tuberculosis diagnostics while eliminating the need for cold chain. OM-S-treated sputum samples were assayed in several tests after …

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Exploring the effects of programmatic intervention on family planning health literacy and contraceptive utilization in eastern Uganda
Kelsey E Brown, Alison S Hayward
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Uganda Village Project (UVP) implemented the Healthy Village Initiative (HVI) and conducted household surveys to assess the effects of the initiative. This data adds to the limited body of knowledge …

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