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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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Determinants and time to blood transfusion among thermal burn patients admitted to Mulago Hospital
Ssentongo R, Kilyewala C, Alenyo R
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundBlood transfusion, a practice under re-evaluation in general, remains common among thermal burn patients due to the hematological alterations associated with burns that manifest as anemia. Today advocacy is for …

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Tumor necrosis factor blockade and the risk of viral infection
Kim Seo Young, Solomon Daniel H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) blockers are widely used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases. Many studies have demonstrated an increased risk of opportunistic infections such as tuberculosis …

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Comparative evaluation of the potential impact of rotavirus versus hpv vaccination in GAVI-eligible countries: A preliminary analysis focused on the relative disease burden
Kim S Y, Sweet S, Chang J, Goldie S J
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundImmunization policymakers at global and local levels need to establish priorities among new vaccines competing for limited resources. However, comparison of the potential impact of single vaccination programs is challenging, …

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Meaningful involvement of people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda through linkages between network groups and health facilities: An evaluation study
Neema S, Kalibala S, Weiss DC, Kim YM, Lukwago J
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

While community-based groups are able to provide vital support to people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), their organizational and technical capacities are limited, and they frequently operate in isolation from PLHIV …

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737: Acceptability of serial HIV testing and partner testing during pregnancy and lactation in Tororo, Uganda
Charlebois Edwin, Havlir Diane, Arinaitwe Emmanuel, Kim Lena, Nzarubara Bridget, Clark Tamara, Okong Pius, Cohan Deborah
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Building Evidence for Sustainability of Food and Nutrition Intervention Programs in Developing Countries
Gilligan DO, Kim SS, Rogers BL, Coates J, Sarriot E
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

After making large investments to put in place effective health and nutrition interventions, researchers, program implementers, policy makers, and donors all expect lasting effects. However, it is uncertain whether this …

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Model-Based Impact and Cost-Effectiveness of Cervical Cancer Prevention in Sub-Saharan Africa
Kim JJ, Campos NG, O'Shea M, Diaz M, Mutyaba I
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Using population and epidemiologic data for 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we used a model-based approach to estimate cervical cancer cases and deaths averted, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) averted and …

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The Quality of Specimens Obtained By Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy: does Training Make a Difference?
Goedhals Jacqueline, Joubert Gina, Thiart Jacoretha, Wright Colleen
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the outcome of a one-hour training session on the correct technique of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) by assessing adequacy of FNAB …

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Model-based impact and cost-effectiveness of cervical cancer prevention in sub-Saharan Africa
Kim Jane J., Campos Nicole G., O'Shea Meredith, Diaz Mireia, Mutyaba Innocent
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Using population and epidemiologic data for 48 countries in sub-Saharan Africa, we used a model-based approach to estimate cervical cancer cases and deaths averted, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) …

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The Cost-Effectiveness of Repeat HIV Testing During Pregnancy in a Resource-Limited Setting
Arinaitwe E, Kim LH, Cohan DL, Sparks TN, Pilliod RA, Caughey AB
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To estimate the cost-effectiveness of HIV screening strategies for the prevention of perinatal transmission in Uganda, a resource-limited country with high HIV prevalence and incidence.Study Design: We designed a …

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