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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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Men Who Have Sex with Men in Kampala, Uganda: Results from a Bio-Behavioral Respondent Driven Sampling Survey
Hladik W, Sande E, Berry M, Ganafa S, Kiyingi H, Kusiima J, Hakim A
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

We report on the results of a respondent-driven sampling survey among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Kampala, Uganda, where same-sex behavior is criminalized and highly stigmatized. We …

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The Effects of Iron Deficiency and Anaemia on Primary School Learners' Scholastic Performance
Hlatswayo Bongiwe P. S, Ntshangase Sibusiso Rousseau De Villiers, Francois Pierre
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) is a preventable cause of cognitive impairment and other negative effects on the academic potential of learners. Objectives. To determine the local prevalence of IDA …

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Evaluating the effect of the Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth (HMS BAB) training in Tanzania and Uganda: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Hanson C, Atuhairwe S, Marrone G, Kaharuza F, Alwy F, Pembe AB, HMS BAB study team, Leshabari S, Morris J
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Postpartum haemorrhage complicates approximately 10% of all deliveries and contributes to at least a quarter of all maternal deaths worldwide. The competency-based Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth (HMS …

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Communication and computing in health facilities of southwest Uganda
Ho M.R.
2010
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Five-year retention of volunteer community health workers in rural Uganda: a population-based retrospective cohort
Turyakira E, Hobbs AJ, Manalili K, Kabakyenga J, Kyomuhangi T, Nettel-Aguirre A, Kyokushaba C, Rwandekeye P, Brenner JL
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Community health workers (CHWs) effectively improve maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) outcomes in low-to-middle-income countries. However, CHW retention remains a challenge. This retrospective registry analysis evaluated medium-term retention of …

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Distance-Based Education for Nurses Caring for Children With Cancer in Sub-Saharan Africa
Hockenberry M, Mulemba T, Nedege A, Madumetse K, Higgins J
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Nursing specialization in the care of children with cancer provides the foundation for implementing successful childhood cancer and blood disorder treatment programs throughout the world. Excellence in nursing education is …

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Promoting pediatric oncology nursing excellence in sub-Saharan Africa using project ECHO
Higgins J., Hockenberry M., Bank R., Nedege A., Mulemba T., Nakabiri J., Raletshegwana M., Semetsa P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Purpose: The designation of the year 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse provides time for reflection on the importance of nursing in meeting the needs of the under-served …

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Brief Report: Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Coformulated Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) in Virologically Suppressed Women
Kityo Cissy, Hodder Sally, Squires Kathleen, Hagins Debbie, Avihingsanon Anchalee, Kido Anna, Jiang Shuping, Kulkarni Rima, Cheng Andrew, Cao Huyen
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>The integrase inhibitor regimen [elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] demonstrated superior efficacy when compared with a protease inhibitor regimen [ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV + RTV) and FTC/TDF] in 575 treatment-naive …

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Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Coformulated Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) in Virologically Suppressed Women
Kityo Cissy, Hodder Sally, Squires Kathleen, Hagins Debbie, Avihingsanon Anchalee, Kido Anna, Kulkarni Rima, Cheng Andrew, Shuping Jiang, Huyen Cao
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The integrase inhibitor regimen [elvitegravir/cobicistat/ emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] demonstrated superior efficacy when compared with a protease inhibitor regimen [ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV + RTV) and FTC/TDF] in 575 treatment-naive …

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Sub-Saharan African Women Living with HIV/AIDS: An Exploration of General and Spiritual Coping Strategies
Hodge DR, Roby JL
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Front a global perspective, the typical person living with HIV/AIDS is likely a sub-Saharan African woman. Yet despite calls from NASW to adopt a global outlook oil the HIV/AIDS crisis, …

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