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The role of social media in accessing and utilizing Sexual and Reproductive Health Services among adolescents and youths in Lower and Middle-Income Countries
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
2024
Rapid Review, Rapid Evidence Review
Health Research

Sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are fundamental to universal health coverage (UHC) and ensuring that all individuals can access and receive quality health services and information, without discrimination …

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Challenges and Opportunities Female Entrepreneurs Face in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI)
2024
Rapid Review, Rapid Evidence Review
Health Research

Despite making nearly half of the world's population, women are underrepresented in every industry. A nation's overall development greatly depends on the economic empowerment of women. Despite this, prejudice, a …

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What is the appropriate malaria treatment for a low-income endemic country like Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The treatment of malaria in endemic, low-income countries is complicated by increasing resistance to anti-malarial medicines and challenges in accessing these medicines. The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued …

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Covid-19 control: How can an LMIC implement a jurisdictional lockdown to prevent spread of infection in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: The WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. At this stage in many countries, one of the questions yet to be answered with certainty is where a good proportion of people …

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What are the arrangement options for the accreditation of health service providers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:National accreditation systems aim to provide accreditation services to healthcare facilities. Accreditation can be used at the national level for external assessment of health services and as a tool for …

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Scale-up strategies for the MoHâs âTransformative leadership and cultural change collaborative initiativeâ in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2021
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background:The Ministry of Health (MoH) has collaborated with Spark Health Africa to pilot an initiative aimed at improving health system resilience in 10 districts in Uganda - the âTransformative leadership …

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Strategies for reducing mortality due to motorcycle accidents; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
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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Why immunisation coverage is not recovering; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2024
Rapid Review
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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Does introducing deliveries at Health Center II improve maternal outcomes; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: In low and middle-income countries, a significant proportion of maternal deaths are due to preventable obstetric complications. Physical access to healthcare remains a substantial barrier in many regions, including …

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What is the evidence for the effectiveness, safety and acceptability of âReady-To-Use Feedsâ; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
Rapid Review
Health Research

Background: Malnutrition rates in Uganda are high, with a significant proportion of children under 5 suffering from chronic and acute malnutrition. Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF), known as RUTAFA in Uganda, …

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Leishmaniasis
Hailu A, Dagne DA, Boelaert M
2016
Book, Chapter
Health Research

Visceral leishmaniasis is widespread in East Africa with several foci in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. Outside this subregion, sporadic cases have been reported from Chad, Niger, …

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Matrix metalloproteinase-9 and intercellular adhesion molecule 1 are powerful staging markers for human African trypanosomiasis
Hainard Alexandre, Tiberti Natalia, Robin Xavier, Ngoyi Dieudonné M., Matovu Enock, Enyaru John C. K., Müller Markus, Turck Natacha, Ndung'u Joseph M., Lejon Veerle and others...
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

A critical step before treatment of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is the correct staging of the disease. As late stage is established when trypanosomes cross the blood-brain barrier and invade …

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Worldwide genetic features of HIV-1 env α4β7 binding motif: The local dissemination impact of the LDI tripeptide
Hait S H, Soares E A, Sprinz E, Arthos J, Machado E S, Soares M A
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundâHIV-1 gp120 binds to integrin α4β7, a homing receptor of lymphocytes to gut-associated lymphoid tissues. This interaction is mediated by the LDI/V tripeptide encoded in theV2-loop. This tripeptide mimics similar …

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Emerging opportunities for recruiting and retaining a rural health workforce through decentralized health financing systems
Haji Mahjabeen, Durairaj Varatharajan, Zurn Pascal, Stormont Laura, Mapunda Maximillian
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Correlates of Undiagnosed HIV Infection and Retesting Among Voluntary HIV Testing Clients at Mildmay Clinic, Uganda
Hakim AJ, Mukasa B, Hundley L, Odiit M, Ogwal M, Sendagala S, Karamagi Y, Sander E, Hladik W
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Increasing HIV diagnosis is important for combatting HIV. We invited individuals aged 13 years seeking voluntary HIV testing at Mildmay Clinic in Uganda to undertake a computer or audio-computer-assisted self-interview …

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Coronary Endothelial Dysfunction; Obesity and the Metabolic Syndrome
Halcox Julian P. J, Mekonnen Girum, Ozkor Muhiddin A, Quyyumi Arshed A
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective : To define the impact of the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and obesity on coronary vascular function; with the hypothesis that subjects with MetS will have endothelial dysfunction. Background : …

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HIV screening patterns in sub -Saharan Africa: Evidence from the Demographic and Health Survey data 2003â2007
Hall Grace Jean
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

An unknown phenomenon nearly thirty years ago, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and its later stage of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has caused an estimated 25 million deaths. Current international …

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Diabetes in Sub Saharan Africa 1999-2011: Epidemiology and public health implications. a systematic review
Hall V, Thomsen RW, Henriksen O, Lohse N
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Diabetes prevalence is increasing globally, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no exception. With diverse health challenges, health authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa and international donors need robust data on the epidemiology …

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Mental health practitioners' reflections on psychological work in Uganda: exploring perspectives from different professions
Hall J, d'Ardenne P, Nsereko J, Kasujja R, Baillie D, Mpango R, Birabwa H, Hunter E
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

The Butabika-East London Link collaborated with Ugandan mental health servicesto train mental health professionals (psychiatric clinical officers, âPCOsâ, andclinical psychologists and psychiatrists, âCore Groupâ) in psychological therapies.The aims of this …

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Invisible survivors NGO-workers reflections on male and female survivors of sexual violence in Gulu, Northern Uganda
Häll Sara Linnéa Margaretha, Ui T. Norges arktiske universitet
2014
Book, Chapter
Health Research

"The objective of this thesis is to map out the NGO-practitioners reflections on male and female survivors of sexual gender based violence (SGBV), in violent âpeaceâ post conflict Gulu, Northern …

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