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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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LGBT Communities are Emerging Across Africa in 2012. Many are Emerging in the Context of the Continents Severe HIV Epidemic. Homophobia is a Barrier to Social Acceptance and to Health and Other Social Services; But African Communities are Showing Reliance
Beyrer C
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

LGBT communities are emerging across Africa in 2012. Many are emerging in the context of the continents severe HIV epidemic.Homophobia is a barrier to social acceptance and to health and …

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An Evaluation of the Diagnostic Adequacy and Immunocytochemistry of Manual Liquid-Based Smears in Breast Aspirates
Bezuidenhout Juanita, Schubert Pawel T, Shibemba Aaron L, Wright Colleen A
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Inner preputial flap as tunica albuginea replacement in the management of previously untreated fracture of the penis
Bhat A, Sharma B, Dawan M, Saxena G
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

To assess the efficacy of an inner preputial skin flap as replacement for the tunica albuginea of the corpus cavernosum after excision of fibrous plaque. Patients and Methods In this …

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Primary Renal Leiomyosarcoma: Case Report and Literature Review
Bhat G. S, Nelivigi G. G, Ratkal C. S, Shivalingaiah M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Primary leimyosarcoma of the kidney is extremely rare. The management is unclear due to the limited literature on the subject. The diagnosis should be considered when imaging shows a relatively …

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Etude par spectroscopie UV-visible de la denaturation thermique de l'hemoglobine S : une nouvelle approche du depistage rapide de la drepanocytose
Bibelayi D. D, Gushimana Z. Y, Mangwala P. K, Mpiana P. T, Ngbolua K. N
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

La denaturation thermique des hemoglobines A et S dans le sang total a ete etudiee par spectrophotometrie UV-visible. Les resultats (exprimes en terme de temperature detransition =Tt) indiquent qu'a pH …

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Applying the life-cycle costs approach in Uganda for improved financial planning and budgeting
Biteete Lucrezia, Lieshout René van
2013
Generic
Health Research

The water and sanitation sector in Uganda is facing a situation of stagnating coverage, functionality and budgets. In order to increase efficiency of investments in the sector, it is necessary …

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Malabsorption: Causes; Consequences; Diagnosis and Treatment
Blaauw Renee
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Malabsorption generally refers to the alterations of the gastrointestinal tract affecting the digestion; absorption and transport of nutrients across the bowel wall. In this article the causes; diagnostic tests and …

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Probiotics; with Special Emphasis on their Role in the Management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Blaauw Renee, Stevenson C
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Probiotics are live microorganisms; and when administered in adequate amounts; bestow beneficial effects on the host. The therapeutic and preventative application of probiotics in several disorders is receiving increasing attention; …

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Return to sexual activity and modern family planning use in the extended postpartum period: an analysis of findings from seventeen countries
Borda Maria R, Winfrey William, McKaig Catharine
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Unintended pregnancies can lead to poor maternal and child health outcomes. Family planning use during the first year postpartum has the potential to significantly reduce at least some of these …

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Stigma of People with HIV/AIDS in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review
Borne B. Van Den, Mbonu N. C, Vries N. K. De
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

The aim of this literature review is to elucidate what is known about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa. Literature about HIV/AIDS and stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa was systematically searched …

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