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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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A qualitative examination of secondary prophylaxis in rheumatic heart disease: Factors influencing adherence to secondary prophylaxis in Uganda
Okello E, Longenecker C T, Huck D M, Nalubwama H, Frank S H, Webel A R
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is the most common cause of heart disease amongUgandans age 15 to 49 years. Secondary prophylaxis with monthly injection of benzathine penicillin is effective in …

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Role of Natural Autoantibodies in Ugandans With Rheumatic Heart Disease and HIV
Mirembe G, Ssinabulya I, Longenecker CT, Salata RA, Okello E, Zidar DA, Huck DM, Silverman GJ, Getu L, Nowacki AS and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) and HIV are prevalent diseases in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known about their potential interrelationships. The objective of this study was to assess the …

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Muscle as a Tunable Material: Implications for Achieving Muscle-Like Function in Robotic Prosthetic Devices
Huck Thomas G.
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

An ideal prosthesis should perform as well as or better than the missing limb it was designed to replace. Although this ideal is currently unattainable, recent advances in design have …

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Feasibility and analysis considerations of continuous community-based cough monitoring in low- and middle-income settings
Yu C., Theron G., Huddart S., Asege L., Dang H., Deredinger B., Golla M., Lerisha L., Christopher D.J., Jaganath D. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Cough is a hallmark symptom of multiple respiratory conditions. Technological advances have made it possible to monitor cough using smartphone applications continuously and objectively. However, these technologies have not …

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Emergence and persistence of nevirapine resistance in breast milk after single-dose nevirapine administration
Eshleman S.H., Hudelson S.E., McConnell M.S., Bagenda D., Piwowar-Manning E., Parsons T.L., Nolan M.L., Bakaki P.M., Thigpen M.C., Mubiru M. and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Usability testing of a prototype Phone Oximeter with healthcare providers in high- and low-medical resource environments
Hudson J, Nguku SM, Sleiman J, Karlen W, Dumont GA, Petersen CL, Warriner CB, Ansermino JM
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

To increase the use of pulse oximetry by capitalise on the wide availability of mobile phones, we have designed, developed and evaluated a prototype pulse oximeter interfaced to a mobile …

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Predatory and competitive interaction in Anopheles gambiae sensu lato larval breeding habitats in selected villages of central Uganda
Hudson Onen, Robinson Odong, Moses Chemurot, Tripet Frédéric, Kayondo Jonathan K
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Malaria is often persistent in communities surrounded by mosquito breeding habitats. Anopheles gambiae sensu lato exploit a variety of aquatic habitats, but the biotic determinants of its preferences are …

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Geophagy in Northern Uganda: Perspectives from Consumers and Clinicians
Akello G, Huebl L, Leick S, Guettl L, Kutalek R
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

The etiology and health consequences of geophagy are still poorly understood. The consumed soil, individual motives, consumption habits, and the clinical perspective of geophagy in northern Uganda were examined. A …

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Yellow fever vaccine safety perception of pregnant women in emergency response mass vaccination in Uganda
Huebl L, Kutalek R, Nnyombi A, Walakira E
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Yellow fever vaccine, a live attenuated vaccine, is primarily administered to pregnant women during out-breaks. A qualitative study was conducted in pregnant women on the perception of yellow fever mass …

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Elucidating the role of ebola virus GP in virus entry and characterization of antibodies against VEE E3
Hughes Laura J.
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Ebola virus causes severe hemorrhagic fever, is a level 4 pathogen that has no treatment, vaccine, or cure, and is classified as a potential biological weapon. Ebola virus enters the …

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