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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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Chest radiographic findings of pulmonary tuberculosis in severely immunocompromised patients with the human immunodeficiency virus
Worodria W., Huang L., Cattamanchi A., Kisembo H. N., Boon S. Den, Davis J. L., Okello R., Kawooya M. G.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: OBJECTIVE:<BR>We describe chest radiograph (CXR) findings in a population with a high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis (TB) in order to identify radiological features associated …

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Prevalence of ear infections in first year children of primary schools in a western Ugandan community
Kisakye A, Kisembo P, Mugwanya F, Atumanya P, Othin M, Oworinawe R, Kagimu B, Bagambe F
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Ear infections in the United Kingdom were reported at a prevalence of 90% in children aged 0-6 years peaking at six years, thecommonest age for Ugandan children to start primary …

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Capacity building for WASH sustainability
Kisembo Asuman
2021
Report
Health Research

Quarter Project Progress Presentation :Kasenda and Kicwamba Sub Counties, Kabarole DistrictA community based approach was used where one local trainerwas selected per parish by the VHTs, LC3 and LC1 Chairmen.ïµ …

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ENERGY AND GBV
Kisembo Asuman
2021
Report
Health Research

Displacement of people as a result of conflict is not a new situation, but this represents a newchallenge because of effects of climate change and increased depletion of natural resources. …

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Religiosity and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Patients Attending a Public Hospital-Based HIV/AIDS Clinic in Uganda
Muliira JK, Kisenyi RN, Ayebare E
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

In Uganda, the prevalence of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV/AIDS patients remains high and sometimes this is blamed on patients' religious behavior. A descriptive design was used to …

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First Implant-Induced Changes in Rostral Brainstem Impair Second Implant Outcomes in Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implant Children With Long Inter-Implant Delay
Kishimoto Ippei, Yamazaki Hiroshi, Naito Yasushi, Moroto Saburo, Yamazaki Tomoko
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Hypothesis: Long-term unilateral use of a cochlear implant (CI) induces abnormal maturation of the rostral brainstem innervating the contralateral ear.Background: In sequential bilateral CI children with long inter-implant delay, both …

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Selenium Deficiency a Factor in Endemic Goiter Persistence in Sub-Saharan Africa
Galukande M, Kishosha PA, Gakwaya AM
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Goiter is still common in Uganda, despite the present iodized salt coverage of at least 95%. Where there is endemic goiter after adequate iodine supplementation, selenium deficiency could be …

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Outcomes of pediatric second line antiretroviral therapy in low and middle income countries: A sytematic review
Kisitu Grace Paul
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Access to second line antiretroviral therapy (ART) for the treatment of HIV is on the rise and yet little is known about the effectiveness of second line ART in children …

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A pilot orthopedic trauma registry in Ugandan district hospitals
Kajja I, Kisitu DK, Eyler LE, Waiswa G, Beyeza T, Feldhaus I, Juillard C, Dicker RA
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Musculoskeletal injuries are a major public health problem in low-income countries like Uganda. Patterns of musculoskeletal injuries presenting to district hospitals are unknown. Our pilot orthopedic trauma registry establishes …

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The role of Ugandan District Hospital orthopedic units in the care of vulnerable road users: a cross-sectional study
Kajja I, Waiswa G, Beyeza T, Feldhaus I, Juillard C, Kisitu D K, Eyler L E, Ragland D R, Dicker R A
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundMusculoskeletal injuries are a common cause of morbidity after road traffic injury (RTI) in motorizing countries. District hospitals provide front-line orthopedic care in Uganda and other sub-Saharan African nations. Improving …

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