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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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Malariometric indices from Iganga, Uganda: Baseline characterization in preparation of GMZ2 vaccine trial
Kironde F, Kaddumukasa M, Chilengi R, Namusoke F, Mworozi E, Buwembo W, Sekikubo M, Naiwumbwe H, Kiwuwa S, Oketch B and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundMalaria still remains the leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in Uganda. Interventions like malaria vaccines which reduce the malaria burden are needed in malaria endemic communities. There is …

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Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: Species Composition and Relative Abundance
Lutwama JJ, Akol AM, Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Masembe C
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Mosquito collections were conducted in Zika Forest near Entebbe, Uganda, from July 2009 through June 2010 using CO2-baited light traps, ovitraps, and human-baited catches. In total, 163,790 adult mosquitoes belonging …

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Parasite Specific Antibody Increase Induced by an Episode of Acute P. falciparum Uncomplicated Malaria
Katabira Elly, Kaddumukasa Mark, Lwanira Catherine, Lugaajju Allan, Persson Kristina E. M, Wahlgren Mats, Kironde Fred
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionThere is no approved vaccine for malaria, and precisely how human antibody responses to malaria parasite components and potential vaccine molecules are developed and maintained remains poorly defined. In this …

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Community knowledge of and attitudes toward epilepsy in rural and urban Mukono district, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Katabira E, Furlan A, Kayima J, Kakooza A, Kaddumukasa MN, Lhatoo S
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: The lack of adequate knowledge poses a barrier in the provision of appropriate treatment and care of patients with epilepsy within the community. The purpose of this study was …

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Influence of sodium consumption and associated knowledge on poststroke hypertension in Uganda
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Goldstein LB, Pundik S, Kaddumukasa MN
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective:We assessed 24-hour urine sodium levels as an index of dietary salt consumption and its association with dietary salt knowledge and hypertension among poststroke patients with and without a history …

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Prevalence and incidence of neurological disorders among adult Ugandans in rural and urban Mukono district; a cross-sectional study
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Katabira E, Furlan A, Kaddumukasa MN, Devereaux M
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The burden of neurological diseases is increasing in developing countries. However, there is a prominent scarcity of literature on the incidence of neurological diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. This study …

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A cross-sectional population survey on stroke knowledge and attitudes in Greater Kampala, Uganda
Katabira Elly, Kaddumukasa Mark, Kayima James, Nakibuuka Jane, Mugenyi Leviticus, Ddumba Edward, Blixen Carol, Welter Elisabeth, Sajatovic Martha, Alizadehkhaiyat Omid
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

<italic>Background</italic>: Stroke is a neurological condition with rapidly increasing burden in many low- and middle income countries. Africa is particularly hard-hit due to rapid population growth, patterns of industrialization, adoption …

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Influence of Dietary Salt Knowledge, Perceptions, and Beliefs on Consumption Choices after Stroke in Uganda
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Goldstein LB, Pundik S, Kaddumukasa MN
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Previous research on Uganda's poststroke population revealed that their level of dietary salt knowledge did not lead to healthier consumption choices. Purpose: Identify barriers and motivators for healthy dietary …

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Influence of physicochemical parameters on storage stability: Microbiological quality of fresh unpasteurized fruit juices
Kaddumukasa PP, Imathiu SM, Mathara JM, Nakavuma JL
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Fresh juices rich in health and nutritional benefits are valued for their fresh flavor, taste, and aroma. These juices' quality however is affected by factors like temperature, light, and microbiological …

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