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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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Short report: Prevalence of asymptomatic parasitemia and gametocytemia among HIV-infected Ugandan children randomized to receive different antiretroviral therapies
Achan J, Kakuru A, Ikilezi G, Charlebois E, Havlir D, Ruel T, Dorsey G, Kamya M R, Rosenthal P J, Clark T D
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

In a recent randomized controlled trial, the use of protease inhibitor (PI)-based antiretroviral therapy (ART) was associated with a significantly lower incidence of malaria compared with non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor-based …

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Measuring the impact of development assistance on vaccination coverage: evidence from low- and middle-income recipient countries
Ikilezi Gloria
2019
Dissertation
Health Research

Over the last decade, substantial amounts of development assistance have been invested among low and middle income countries to strengthen the performance and outcomes of the immunization program. Multiple development …

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Factors influencing the development and implementation of nurse-led antiretroviral treatment clinics in Uganda
Ikoona Eric
2017
Dissertation
Health Research

A major barrier to universal access to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in Uganda is the critical shortage of trained healthcare workers, particularly doctors. Although there are plans to legalise nurses to …

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A proposed framework to limit post-lockdown community transmission of covid-19 in Africa
Ikoona E.N., Kitara D.L.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

As of March 11, 2021, 3,992,044 coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases and 106,615 deaths (case fatality rate 2.67%) have been reported on the African continent. In March 2020, even before …

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T-Cell Homeostatic Imbalance in Placentas From Women With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the Absence of Vertical Transmission
Myer L., Lamorde M., Khoo S., Ikumi N.M., Pillay K., Tilburgs T., Malaba T.R., Dzanibe S., Enninga E.A.L., Chakraborty R. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Implementation of universal antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly lowered vertical transmission rates but has also increased numbers of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-exposed uninfected children, who remain vulnerable to morbid …

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Use of Colorimetric Culture Methods for Detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex Isolates from Sputum Samples in Resource-Limited Settings
Bazira J, Orikiriza P, Bonnet M, Atwine D, Il YB, Rojas-Ponce G, Riera-Montes M, Nansumba M, Tuyakira E, De Beaudrap P and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite recent advances, tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis remains imperfect in resource-limited settings due to its complexity and costs, poor sensitivity of available tests, or long times to reporting. We present a …

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Current concepts in Asthma control: Is it achievable?
Ilah G. B, Sakajiki M. A
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Asthma control is the central focus of Global Initiative for Asthma (GINA) guidelines, which is defined as the extent to which the various manifestations of asthma observed in the patient …

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Introducing the TrypanoGEN biobank: A valuable resource for the elimination of human African trypanosomiasis
Matovu Enock, Lejon Veerle, Kamoto Kelita, IlboudoHamidou, Noyes Harry, Mulindwa Julius, Kimuda Magambo Phillip, Koffi Mathurin, Kaboré Justin Windingoudi, Ahouty Bernadin and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research
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A Comparison of Prospective and Retrospective Methods to Measure Surgical Volume and In-Hospital Post-Operative Mortality in Uganda
Ilcisin Lenka A.
2017
Dissertation
Health Research

Purpose: Surgery is increasingly accepted as a necessary part of a functioning health system. In 2015, the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery (LCoGS)Â recommended that every country report its surgical …

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A scope review on the global impact of COVID-19 lockdown on adolescentsâ health
Ilesanmi O., Afolabi A., Kwaghe A.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The implementation of COVID-19 lockdown measures across the globe could affect adolescentsâ health. Objective: This review was conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the health …

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