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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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The nonstate provision of health services and citizen accountability in Uganda
Katusiimeh M W
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Why do citizens in Uganda choose nonstate health-care pro-viders instead of free public health services? How does expe-rience of the nonstate provision of health care strengthen orundermine citizen capacity to …

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Integration of DHIS2 and Climatic Data for Disease Prediction: A Case of Malaria occurrence in Gulu District, Uganda
Ssenyonga R, Katwesige JF, Nabende P, Kasasa S, Nakafeero M, Kissa J
2020
Conference Proceedings
Health Research

Prediction models are important tools that can assist public health in evidence-based decision-making. Disease burden estimates for Uganda are currently based on only reported cases and rough estimates from seasonal …

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Low sero-prevalence of hepatitis delta antibodies in HIV/hepatitis B co-infected patients attending an urban HIV clinic in Uganda
Ocama P, Katwesigye E, Seremba E, Semitala F
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Co-infection with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis D (HDV) is common among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected individuals in developing countries and it aggressively accelerates progression of liver disease …

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Low sero-prevalence of hepatitis delta antibodies in HIV/hepatitis B co-infected patients attending an urban HIV clinic in Uganda
Ocama P, Katwesigye E, Seremba E, Semitala F
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Co-infection with hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis D (HDV) is common among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected individuals in developing countries and it aggressively accelerates progression of liver disease …

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Mortality risk in preterm and small-for-gestational-age infants in low-income and middle-income countries: A pooled country analysis
Bhutta Z.A., Cousens S., Lawn J.E., Blencowe H., Marchant T., Katz J., Kolsteren P., Victora C.G., Ezzati M., Watson-Jones D. and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Socio-cultural and economic antecedents of adolescent sexual decision-making and HIV-risk in rural Uganda
Wyatt MA, Ware NC, Bangsberg DR, Katz IT, Ybarra ML, Kiwanuka JP
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

With more than half of new infections occurring among youth, HIV/AIDS remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in Uganda. Semi-structured interviews were performed with 48 adolescents and 15 …

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Psychological therapy to improve HIV care and reduce stigma
Tsai Alexander C., Katz Ingrid T.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The Power of the Shared Experience: MTN-020/ASPIRE Trial Participants' Descriptions of Peer Influence on Acceptability of and Adherence to the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention
Siva S., Katz A.W.K., Naidoo K., Reddy K., Chitukuta M., Nabukeera J., Zimba C., Montgomery E.T.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Women are disproportionately at risk of acquiring HIV in East and Southern Africa, despite global declines in incidence. Female-initiated HIV prevention methods, like the dapivirine vaginal ring, are needed to …

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Child maltreatment in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic: A proposed global framework on research, policy and practice
Tiwari A., Katz C., Priolo Filho S.R., Korbin J., Bérubé A., Fouché A., Haffejee S., Kaawa-Mafigiri D., Maguire-Jack K., Muñoz P. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Child protection is and will be drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Comprehending this new reality and identifying research, practice and policy paths are urgent needs. Objective: The current …

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The Impact of Disease Stage on Early Gaps in ART in the "Treatment for All" Era--A Multisite Cohort Study
Bangsberg David R., Musinguzi Nicholas, Orrell Catherine, Amanyire Gideon, Katz Ingrid T., Bell Kathleen, Cross Anna, Bwana Mwebesa B., Asiimwe Stephen, Haberer and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Adoption of "Treat All" policies has increased antiretroviral therapy (ART) initiation in sub-Saharan Africa; however, unexplained early losses continue to occur. More information is needed to understand why treatment …

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