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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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Herpes Simplex corrected Virus Type 2 Shedding From Male Circumcision Wounds in Rakai, Uganda
Grabowski Mary K., Kigozi Godfrey, Gray Ronald H., Armour Benjamin, Manucci Jordyn, Serwadda David, Redd Andrew D., Nalugoda Fred, Patel Eshan U., Wawer Maria J. and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: A prospective observational study of 176 men coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) was conducted to assess whether their sexual partners may …

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Partner Human Papillomavirus Viral Load and Incident Human Papillomavirus Detection in Heterosexual Couples
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Watya S and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. The association between partner human papillomavirus (HPV) viral load and incident HPV detection in heterosexual couples is unknown.Methods. HPV genotypes were detected in 632 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative couples …

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Trends and Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Concordance Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive and -Negative Heterosexual Couples in Rakai, Uganda
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Limited data are available on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative or HIV-positive couples followed longitudinally.Methods. Genital HPV was assessed in 725 concordant HIV-negative couples and …

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Genetic Cluster Analysis for HIV Prevention
Grabowski Mary Kate, Herbeck Joshua T., Poon Art F. Y.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:<BR>This review summarizes the use of genetic similarity clusters to understand HIV transmission and inform prevention efforts.<BR>RECENT FINDINGS:<BR>Recent emphases include the development of real-time cluster identification …

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The validity of self-reported antiretroviral use in persons living with HIV: a population-based study
Nakigozi G, Wawer MJ, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Quinn TC, Redd AD, Kagaayi J and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess the validity of self-reported antiretroviral therapy use (ART) using population-based cohort data.Methods: Self-reported ART use and nonuse was compared with a validated laboratory assay in 557 HIV-positive …

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Prevalence and Predictors of Persistent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Viremia and Viral Rebound after Universal Test and Treat: A Population-Based Study
Nakigozi G, Reynolds S J, Kigozi G, Nalugoda F, Grabowski M K, Gray R H, Patel E U, Wawer M J, Quinn T C, Tobian A A.R and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThere are limited data on individual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load (VL) trajectories at the population-level after the introduction of universal test and treat (UTT) in sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsHuman immunodeficiency …

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Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Worodria W, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Kamya MR, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N, Bagaya BS, Byanyima RK and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Detailed data on the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa are limited.Objective We determined the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 …

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Phenotypic characteristics and asthma severity in an East African cohort of adults and adolescents with asthma: findings from the African severe asthma project
Worodria W, Kamya M, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Joloba M, Makumbi F, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, de Jong C and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale The relationship between clinical and biomarker characteristics of asthma and its severity in Africa is not well known.Methods Using the Expert Panel Report 3, we assessed for asthma severity …

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Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Kityo C, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Ssali F, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Olaro C, Byakika-Kibwika P, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Convalescent plasma (CCP) has been studied as a potential therapy for COVID-19, but data on its efficacy in Africa are limited.Objective In this trial we set out to determine …

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Excess COVID-19 mortality among critically ill patients in Africa
Kirenga B.J., Byakika-Kibwika P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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