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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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Validation of the Intracerebral Hemorrhage Score in Uganda A Prospective Cohort Study
Abdallah A, Chang JL, O'Carroll CB, Okello S, Olum S, Acan M, Aden AA, Chow FC, Siedner MJ
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background and Purpose-Rates of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are estimated to be highest globally in sub-Saharan Africa. However, outcomes of ICH are poorly described and standard prognostic markers for ICH have …

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A comparison of the Full Outline of Unresponsiveness (FOUR) and Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) Scores in Predicting Mortality Among Patients with Reduced Level of Consciousness in Uganda
Abdallah A, O'Carroll CB, Aden AA, Demaerschalk BM, Kimweri D, Zhang N, Butterfield R, Asiimwe SB
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Reduced level of consciousness (LOC) is a common cause of presentation among acutely ill adults in sub-Saharan Africa and is associated with high rates of mortality. Although the Full …

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Predicting the Fragility of Renal Calculi in Response to Shock Wave Lithotripsy through their Radiographic Appearance
Nady M, Abdel Hafez A, Elkoushy M. A, Salah E
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives To evaluate the radiological characteristics of renal stones on plain X-ray film of the kidneys; ureters and bladder (KUB) area as predictors of stone fragility during shock wave lithotripsy …

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Identification of important respiratory research themes relevant to primary care: qualitative analysis of round l of the 2020 International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Research Prioritisation Exercise
Abdel-Aal A., Jordan R., Adab P., Adam R., Barnard A., Bouloukaki I., Van Boven J.F., Chavannes N., Dickens A., Van Gemert F. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

An update of the International Primary Care Respiratory Group (IPCRG) Research Needs Statement is currently being undertaken using an e-Delphi method. The aim of this analysis is to identify the …

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Falls and potential therapeutic interventions among elderly and older adult patients with cancer: a systematic review
Abdelbasset W.K., Nambi G., Elsayed S.H., Osailan A.M., Eid M.M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: The aim of this study was to perform a systematic review for previous publications that have assessed the inci-dence, risk factors, and favorable procedures to prevent and manage falls …

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Trends in neurosurgical care in Western Uganda: an interrupted time series analysis
Abdelgadir J, Elahi C, Corley J, Wall KC, Najjuma JN, Muhindo A, Vissoci JRN, Haglund MM, Kitya D
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE In addition to the rising burden of surgical disease globally, infrastructure and human resources for health remain a great challenge for low- and middle-income countries, especially in Uganda. In …

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Tension-Free Vaginal Tape Versus Transobturator Tape for Treatment of Female Stress Urinary Incontinence
Abdelwahab H. A, El-Nashar Ahmed M, Fawaz S. S, Metwally A. H
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

The transobturator tape (TOT) is based on a similar principle as the tension-free vaginal tape (TVT); but introduced through the obturator foramen. The aim of this study was to compare …

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HIV and maternal mortality: turning the tide
Abdool-Karim Quarraisha, AbouZahr Carla, Dehne Karl, Mangiaterra Viviana, Moodley Jack, Rollins Nigel, Say Lale, Schaffer Nathan, Rosen James E, de Zoysa Isabelle
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Preliminary Investigation of a Herbal Soap Incorporating Cassia Senna(L) Roxb Leaves and Ageratum Conyzoides Linn Whole Plant Powders
Abdu A. O. A, Agboola G. O. Alade, Igbeneghu I. O, Omobuwajo O. R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

In traditional medicine practice the locally made soap is a vehicle for drug application and drugs are usually incorporated in powder form. Many herbal soaps being made incorporate the extract …

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Factors associated with pregnancy uptake decisions among seropositive HIV people receiving antiretroviral therapy in subâSaharan Africa: A systematic review
Abdul Razak Doat, Amoah Roberta Mensima, Kennedy Diema Konlan, Kennedy Dodam Konlan, Abdulai Juliana Asibi, Kukeba Margaret W, Iddrisu Mohammed, Saah Joel Afram
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

AimThis study determined the factors associated with pregnancy uptake decision among seropositive HIV people receiving antiretroviral therapy in subâSaharan Africa.DesignSystematic review.MethodsThe population, intervention, comparison and outcomes framework was adopted to …

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