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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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"I Learn From You and You Learn From Me": The Importance of Women, Authentic Relationships, and a Holistic Approach to WaSH in Developing Countries
Harris Therese Marie
2012
Dissertation
Health Research

Clean water, adequate sanitation and good hygiene (WaSH) would make a significant difference in the quality of life for millions of people in developing countries. One of the biggest challenges …

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THE USE OF PARTICIPATORY GENDER ANALYSIS FOR VIOLENCE REDUCTION IN (POST-) CONFLICT SETTINGS: A STUDY OF A COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROJECT IN NORTHERN UGANDA
Harris Colette
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose The research aimed to study the effects of participatorygender analysis.Design/methodology/approach This occurred within a community-based education project that was implemented in Ugandan Acholilandafter the return from the displacement camps …

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War and Pestilence: Conflict, Refugees, and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Sub- Saharan Africa
Harris Nathaniel Joseph
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Leaders of international institutions and African states, as well as observers of international politics, have argued that conflict and HIV/AIDS are intertwined. In order to better understand this relationship, I …

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Safety and efficacy of IDegLira titrated once weekly versus twice weekly in patients with type 2 diabetes uncontrolled on oral antidiabetic drugs: DUAL VI randomized clinical trial
Harris SB, Kocsis G, Prager R, Ridge T, Chandarana K, Halladin N, Jabbour S
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aims: To compare the safety and efficacy of a simpler titration algorithm for insulin degludec/liraglutide (IDegLira) with that used in previous DUAL trials in insulin-naive patients with type 2 diabetes.Research …

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Economic Policy and the Provision of Family Planning in Developing Countries
Harris KB
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite some progress, wide gaps remain in the provision of family planning and reproductive health services in developing countries. As governments debate how to provide such services, this commentary considers …

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Infection control and treatment guidelines and neonatal mortality in a rural hospital in Uganda
Harris C, Patel H, Corn O, Harris U, Munyagwa M, Greenough A
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The neonatal mortality rate in Uganda has been 24-27/1000 live births for the last 14 years. Aim: To determine the impact on neonatal mortality of the introduction of infection …

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Replacing hospital-based epilepsy clinics with rural epilepsy clinics and education in Uganda: impact on attendance
Harris C, Harris U, Munyagwa M, Greenough A, George B
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: A high proportion of the Ugandan population with epilepsy receive no treatment. Aim: To determine whether introduction of an agreed multidisciplinary guideline and establishment of a local clinic outside …

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Household sanitation services in Sub-Saharan Africa: Coverage targets, child health outcomes, and a benefit-cost analysis
Harris Michael
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

A large global health burden has been attributed to a lack of adequate sanitation access. Approximately 2.3 billion people still lacked access to basic sanitation services, a private flush toilet …

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Strengthening the primary care workforce to deliver high-quality care for non-communicable diseases in refugee settings: lessons learnt from a UNHCR partnership
Harris Philippa, Kirkland Ros, Masanja Saimon, Peter Le Feuvre, Montgomery Sarah, Ansbro Ãimhín, Woodman Michael, Harris Matthew
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Non-communicable disease (NCD) prevention and care in humanitarian contexts has been a long-neglected issue. Healthcare systems in humanitarian settings have focused heavily on communicable diseases and immediate life-saving health needs. …

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