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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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Safety of medical male circumcision in human immunodeficiency virus-infected men in Rakai, Uganda
Wabwire-Mangen F, Kigozi G, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Gray R H, Wawer M J, Makumbi F, Kiwanuka N, Musoke R, Kighoma N
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

ObjectiveTo assess the safety of medical male circumcision (MMC) among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)âinfected men with CD4 levels <350 cells/mm3, CD4 counts â¥350 cells/mm3, and HIV-negative men.MethodsTwo hundred forty-two HIV-infected …

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The multiplier role of psychiatrists in low income settings
Kigozi F., Ssebunnya J.
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Mental health care is receiving increased attention in low-income countries with the availability of a wide range of effective evidence-based treatments for acute and chronic mental disorders amidst scarce resources. …

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Associations between urbanicity and malaria at local scales in Uganda
Kamya MR, Kigozi SP, Nankabirwa J, Arinaitwe E, Kilama M, Lindsay SW, Smith DL, Dorsey G, Tatem AJ, Staedke SG and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to show the greatest rates of urbanization over the next 50 years. Urbanization has shown a substantial impact in reducing malaria transmission due to multiple …

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Assessing temporal associations between environmental factors and malaria morbidity at varying transmission settings in Uganda
Kamya M, Mpimbaza A, Kigozi SP, Kigozi R, Zinszer K, Sserwanga A
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Environmental factors play a major role in transmission of malaria given their relationship to both the development and survival of the mosquito and parasite. The associations between environmental factors …

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Development of a district mental healthcare plan in Uganda
Nakku J, Ndyanabangi S, Lund C, Patel V, Ssebunnya J, Kizza D, Kigozi FN, Nakiganda B
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundEvidence is needed for the integration of mental health into primary care advocated by the national health sector strategic investment plan in Uganda.AimsTo describe the processes of developing a district …

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Malaria Burden through Routine Reporting: Relationship between Incidence and Test Positivity Rates
Kamya MR, Kigozi SP, Staedke SG, Nankabirwa JI, Sserwanga A, Kigozi RN, Pullan RL
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Test positivity rate (TPR)-confirmed cases per 100 suspected cases tested, and test-confirmed malaria case rate (IR)-cases per 1,000 population, are common indicators used routinely for malaria surveillance. However, few studies …

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Practical Implications of a Relationship between Health Management Information System and Community Cohort-Based Malaria Incidence Rates
Mpimbaza A, Kamya MR, Kigozi SP, Arinaitwe E, Dorsey G, Staedke SG, Bousema T, Nankabirwa JI, Kigozi RN, Pullan RL and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Global malaria burden is reducing with effective control interventions, and surveillance is vital to maintain progress. Health management information system (HMIS) data provide a powerful surveillance tool; however, its estimates …

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Rapid shifts in the age-specific burden of malaria following successful control interventions in four regions of Uganda
Mpimbaza A, Opigo J, Kamya MR, Kigozi SP, Greenhouse B, Dorsey G, Staedke SG, Yeka A, Nankabirwa JI, Rodriguez-Barraquer I and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Malaria control using long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) and indoor residual spraying of insecticide (IRS) has been associated with reduced transmission throughout Africa. However, the impact of transmission reduction on …

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Determinants of malaria testing at health facilities: the case of Uganda
Oboth P, Bwanika J, Kyozira C, Kigozi RN, Goodwin E, Thomas P, Bukoma P, Nabyonga P, Isabirye F, Niang M and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends prompt malaria diagnosis with either microscopy or malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and treatment with an effective anti-malarial, as key interventions to control …

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Assessing the quality of informed consent in a resource-limited setting: A cross-sectional study
Katabira E., Kiguba R., Sewankambo N.K., Kutyabami P., Kiwuwa S.
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research
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