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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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Social Networks of PLHA in Uganda: Implications for Mobilizing PLHA as Agents for Prevention
Wagner GJ, Green HD, Atuyambe L, Ssali S, Ryan GW
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

The objective of this study was to describe the social networks of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) and explore the implications social network characteristics might have for mobilizing PLHA as …

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Indicators for routine monitoring of effective mental healthcare coverage in low- and middle-income settings: a Delphi study
Hanlon C, Kigozi F, Petersen I, Shidhaye R, Lund C, Thornicroft G, Semrau M, Alem A, Abdulmalik J, Gureje O and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

High-quality information to measure the need for, and the uptake, cost, quality and impact of care is essential in the pursuit of scaling up mental health care in low- and …

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Epilepsy beliefs and misconceptions among patient and community samples in Uganda
Nakasujja N, Nakku J, Haglund MM, Kaddumukasa M, Kakooza-Mwesige A, Fuller AT, Kajumba M, Kaddumukasa MN, Smith PJ, Bobholz S and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: The objective of the study was to characterize and compare the attitudes, beliefs, and perceptions about epilepsy across community and patient cohorts in Uganda.Methods: This was a descriptive study …

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Women's and girls' experiences of menstruation in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and qualitative metasynthesis
Hennegan J, Shannon AK, Rubli J, Schwab KJ, Melendez-Torres GJ
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Attention to women's and girls' menstrual needs is critical for global health and gender equality. The importance of this neglected experience has been elucidated by a growing body of …

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P115
Baylor Uganda
Research project
Health Research

A multi-centre phase I/II proof-of-concept clinical trial exploring the effects of early intensive antiretroviral therapy (ART) on achieving HIV remission in neonates. Started in June 2015 at Baylor-Ugandaâs Centre of …

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Localisation intravesicale d'une broche d'osteosynthese (a propos d'un cas)
El Khader K, Hachimi M, Ibnattya A, Karmouni T, Koutani A, Lahyani M, Makhloufi M
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

La variete de corps etrangers introduits dans l'appareil genito- urinaire defie l'imagination et peut confronter l'urologue aux difficultes de leur extraction. Si leur presence releve souvent d'une pratique douteuse d'origine …

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Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on persons with epilepsy in Uganda: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Musisi S, Colebunders R, Gumisiriza N, Kamoen O, Boven A, Dusabimana A, Nono D
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To evaluate the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the disease course, lives, and psychosocial wellbeing of persons with epilepsy (PWE) in Uganda. Methods: From April …

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Prevalence and correlates of intimate partner violence among ever-married men in Uganda: a cross-sectional survey
Gubi D, Wandera SO
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background There is limited research on intimate partner violence (IPV) among ever-married men in Uganda. This paper aimed to establish the extent and correlates of emotional, sexual, and physical IPV …

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Effectiveness of community-based cardiovascular disease prevention interventions to improve physical activity: A systematic review and meta-regression
Musinguzi G., Bastiaens H., Ndejjo R., Hassen H.Y., Van Geertruyden J.-P., Abrams S.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Despite preventive community-based interventions (CBIs) seem efficacious in reducing CVD risks, a comprehensive up-to-date synthesis on the effectiveness …

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Successful antiretroviral therapy delivery and retention in care among asymptomatic individuals with high CD4+T-cell counts above 350 cells/ml in rural Uganda
Amanyire G, Kwarisiima D, Kabami J, Chamie G, Jain V, Black D, Kamya M R, Clark T D, Charlebois E D, Havlir D V and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being rapidly scaled up in sub-Saharan Africa, including recently patients with CD4+ T-cell counts above 350 cells/μl. However, concerns persist about adherence and virologic …

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