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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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Newborn Care Practices among Mother-Infant Dyads in Urban Uganda
Kiguli Sarah, Kakuru Abel, Kayom Violet Okaba
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Background. Most information on newborn care practices in Uganda is from rural communities which may not be generalized to urban settings. Methods. A community based cross-sectional descriptive study …

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A modified neo-vagina procedure in a low resource urogynecological unit: A case report of a 21 year old with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (mrkh) Syndrome operated at Mbarara referral hospital, Southwestern Uganda
Kayondo M, Njagi J, Mukasa P K, Margolis T
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Although vaginal agenesis as may occur in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome is a rarecondition, it is associated with not only anatomical problems but also serious psychological and social problems likepainful …

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus infection and associated risk factors among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Byamugisha JK, Kayondo SP, Ntuyo P
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

AimTo determine the prevalence and factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital.DesignCross-sectional observational study.SettingMulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda, antenatal clinic.ParticipantsWe randomly …

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Trauma Care Delivery in Ugandan Hospitals: Real-time Analysis of Resuscitations
Armstrong-Hough M., Kayondo D.L., Tang Z., Ullrich S.J., Namugga M.M., Muwanguzi P., Klazura G., Ozgediz D.E.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Trauma is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We aimed to characterize the resuscitation-related behaviours of providers at tertiary …

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Risk factors for recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse after vaginal surgery among Ugandan women: a prospective cohort study
Kajabwangu R, Lugobe HM, Kaye DK, Migisha R, Kayondo M, Njagi J, Geissbuehler V, Kato PK, Fajardo Y
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction and hypothesis This study was aimed at determining the recurrence rate and risk factors for the recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse (POP), at 1 year post-vaginal reconstructive surgery in …

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Intrapatient Evolutionary Dynamics of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Individuals Undergoing Alternative Treatment Strategies with Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Kaleebu Pontiano, Pillay Deenan, KayondoJonathan K., Ndembi Nicaise, Parry Chris M., Cane Patricia A., Hué Stephane, Goodall Ruth, Dunn David T., Mbisa Jean L.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Structured treatment interruption (STI) has been trialed as an alternative to lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART). We retrospectively performed single genome sequencing of the HIV-1 pol region from three …

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Brief Report: Identification of Elite and Viremic Controllers From a Large Urban HIV Ambulatory Center in Kampala, Uganda
Joloba Moses L., Kalyesubula Robert, Kayongo Alex, Gonzalo-Gil Elena, GümüÅgöz Emrah, Niwaha Anxious J., Semitala Fred, Bagaya Bernard S., Sutton Richard E.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Throughout the world, there are antiretroviral therapy-naive HIV+ individuals who maintain elevated peripheral CD4 T-cell counts, historically referred to as long-term nonprogressors (LTNPs). With recent improvements in viral …

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A phase 2b randomized, controlled trial of the efficacy of the GMZ2 malaria vaccine in African children
Tiono AB, Sirima SB, GMZ2 Trial Study Grp, Mordmuller B, Milligan P, Ngoa UA, Kironde F, Atuguba F, Issifou S, Kaddumukasa M and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: GMZ2 is a recombinant protein malaria vaccine, comprising two blood-stage antigens of Plasmodium falciparum, glutamate-rich protein and merozoite surface protein 3. We assessed efficacy of GMZ2 in children in …

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Identification of Elite and Viremic Controllers From a Large Urban HIV Ambulatory Center in Kampala, Uganda
Joloba ML, Kalyesubula R, Sutton RE, Bagaya BS, Kayongo A, Semitala F, Gonzalo-Gil E, Gumusgoz E, Niwaha AJ
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Throughout the world, there are antiretroviral therapy-naive HIV+ individuals who maintain elevated peripheral CD4(+) T-cell counts, historically referred to as long-term nonprogressors (LTNPs). With recent improvements in viral load …

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Menâs Response to Obulamu Campaign Messages about Male Involvement in Maternal Health: Mukono District, Uganda
Kayongo C X, Miller A N
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Menâs involvement makes a difference in maternal health. Well-informed and supportive men mayencourage their wives to get more complete and regular antenatal care. In much of sub-Saharan Africa,however, menâs involvement …

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