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The Menstrual Practice Needs Scale (MPNS-36): User Guide

Semiquantitative Smoothelin Expression in Detection of Muscle Invasion in Transurethral Resection and Cystectomy Specimens in Cases of Urinary Bladder Carcinoma

Objectives: To examine the usefulness of smoothelin - a new immunohistochemical (IHC) marker that is expressed predominantly in visceral smooth muscle - in recognizing muscularis propria (MP) in transurethral resection …

The Role of Stigmas in Mental Health: A Comparative Study

Background: HIV (Human immunodeficiency Virus); AIDS and cancer are feared terminal diseases. HIV sufferers are known to be stigmatized. The stigma surrounding cancer; unfortunately; is hardly the focus of psychological …

Challenges in Using Mobile Phones for Collection of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence Data in a Resource-Limited Setting

Frequent antiretroviral therapy adherence monitoring could detect incomplete adherence before viral rebound develops and thus potentially prevent treatment failure Mobile phone technologies make frequent, brief adherence interviews possible in resource-limited …

Family, Community, and Health System Considerations for Reducing the Burden of Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda Through Newborn Screening

MEDLINE Abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is associated with high mortality for children under 5 years of age in sub-Saharan Africa. Newborn sickle screening program and enhanced capacity for SCD …

Location Intelligence Powered by Machine Learning Automation for Mapping Malaria Mosquito Habitats Employing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for Implementing âSeek and Destroyâ for Commercial Roadside Ditch Foci and Real Time Larviciding Rock Pit Quarry

Public health emergencies stemming from infectious disease outbreaksis creating a serious threat to global health security. For example, climate changeand extreme weather events threaten to alter and affect geographic areas …

Participation in gardening activity and its association with improved mental health among family caregivers of people with dementia in rural Uganda

Evidence from high-income settings suggests that gardening is associated with reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress. The benefits of gardening are less well understood by mental health practitioners and researchers …

Does access to credit services influence availability of essential child medicines and licensing status among private medicine retail outlets in Uganda?

AbstractBackground: Despite making great progress in reducing under five mortality in the last three decades. Uganda stillranks high among countries with the highest under five mortality rates. More than a …

Successful antiretroviral therapy delivery and retention in care among asymptomatic individuals with high CD4+T-cell counts above 350 cells/ml in rural Uganda

Background: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being rapidly scaled up in sub-Saharan Africa, including recently patients with CD4+ T-cell counts above 350 cells/μl. However, concerns persist about adherence and virologic …