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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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Influence of Carotid Intima Media Thickness on Cardiovascular Risk Stratification in Black Hypertensive Patients. A Cross-Sectional Study
Kabeya M. K, Kayembe P. K, Kintoki E. V, Lelo M. T, Lepira F. B, Mafuta E. M, Makulo J. R, Matusila A. N, Yanda S. T
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: to assess the influence of carotid intima-media thickness in addition to traditional risk factors on cardiovascular risk assessment in hypertensive patients. Methods: 60 hypertensive patients ( 45 years) seen …

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KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF CONDOM USE IN A RURAL AREA IN UGANDA
Kabikira F., van der Wal D. M., Roos J. H.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Knowledge, attitutes and practices of condom use in a rural area in Uganda
Kabikira F, Van Der Wal D M, Roos J H
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

During the past decade antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) revolutionised AIDS treatment in Uganda.Although this endeavour demonstrates successes, new challenges emerged, for example thecontinued use of condoms amidst the increasing availability of …

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Development of Point-Of-Care Assays for Zika Virus Diagnostic
Kabir Md Alamgir
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

Zika virus (ZIKV) is an emerging flavivirus transmitted to humans by Aedes mosquitos. ZIKV can be transmitted from mother to fetus during pregnancy and can cause microcephaly and other birth …

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Abdominal pain in the female patient: A case of concurrent acute appendicitis and infected ovarian cyst
Kabir Musa Adamu, Hauwa Musa Abdullahi
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Abdominal pain is a common presentation in women of child bearing age. It has a broad diagnosis that includes disorders of the gastrointestinal, gynaecological, vascular, urogenital, and pulmonary systems. …

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Factors associated with community-acquired urinary tract infections among adults attending assessment centre, Mulago Hospital Uganda
Achan B, Kizito S, Kabugo D, Ashok DD, Graham KA, Ronald N, Sandra N, Richard KM, Najjuka FC
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a common medical problem affecting the general population and thus commonly encountered in medical practice, with the global burden of UTIs at about 150 …

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Evaluation of a laboratory capacity strengthening project: A case of the summative assessment of the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) laboratory project 2010 - 2016
Kihembo C., Kabugo H., Ashaba D., Mosha F., Babirye R., Maeda M., Hay K., Namusisi O., Nsubuga P.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Mixed-method study to assess the feasibility, acceptability and early effectiveness of the Hospital to Home programme for follow-up of high-risk newborns in a rural district of Central Uganda: a study protocol
Waiswa P, Otai C, Nyonyintono J, Kabugo D, Nakamura H, Magnusson B, Vaughan M, Niyonshaba B, Nakiganda C, Haddix-McKay K and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction A follow-up programme designed for high-risk newborns discharged from inpatient newborn units in low-resource settings is imperative to ensure these newborns receive the healthiest possible start to life. We …

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User Requirements for an Electronic Medical Records System for Oncology in Developing Countries: A Case Study of Uganda
Orem J, Cornet R, Kabukye J K, Koch S, Hagglund M
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Cancer is a major public health challenge in developing countries but the healthcare systems are not well preparedto deal with the epidemic. Health information technologies such as electronic medical records …

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Towards an Open-Source Oncology Electronic Medical Records System for Low-Resource Settings: Development of Chemotherapy Management in OpenMRS
Kabukye Johnblack K., Casaceli Alexis M., Ball Ellen, De Armas Mario, Cornet Ronald
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Cancer is a major public health challenge in low and middle income countries (LMICs). In this paper, we describe work in progress to develop functionality within an open-source …

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