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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision & utilisation of primary health care services in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kambia district, Sierra Leone & Masaka district, Uganda
Ruzagira E., Kasonia K., Tindanbil D., Kitonsa J., Baisley K., Zalwango F., Enria L., Mansaray A., James M., Nije Y., Tata D.T., Lawal B.J., Drammeh A., Lowe B., Mukadi-Bamuleka D., Mounier-Jack S., Nakiyimba F., Obady P., Muhavi J., Bangura J.S., Greenwood B., Samai M., Leigh B., Watson-Jones D., Gallagher K.E., Kavunga-Membo H.
2022
DOI: 10.1101/2022.04.28.22274416

Introduction This study aimed to determine whether the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on the number of people seen at public facilities in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo …

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Intermittent Versus Daily Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment Regimens: A Meta-Analysis
Kasozi Samuel, Clark Justin, Doi Suhail A. R.
2015

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>Several systematic reviews suggest that intermittent pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) chemotherapy is effective, but intensity (daily versus intermittent) and duration of rifampicin use (intensive phase only versus both phases) …

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A study on visual, audio and tactile reaction time among medical students at Kampala International University in Uganda
Kasozi KI, Mbiydzneyuy NE, Namubiru S, Safiriyu AA, Sulaiman SO, Okpanachi AO, Ninsiima HI
2018
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v18i3.42

Background: Reaction time (RT) is an indicator of neural activity, however, its variation due to visual (VRT), audio (ART) and tactile (TRT) in African medical students has not been investigated. …

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Inorganic pollutants in edible grasshoppers (Ruspolia nitidula) of Uganda and their major public health implications
Kasozi KI, Namazi C, Basemera E, Atuheire C, Odwee A, Majalija S, Kateregga JN
2019
DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v19i3.44

Background: Inorganic contamination of food products is associated with adverse health effects, however, information on grasshoppers in Africa is sparse. The objective of the study was to determine antioxidant, heavy …

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Safety of Drinking Water from Primary Water Sources and Implications for the General Public in Uganda
Ssempijja F, Tamale A, Tayebwa DS, Kasozi KI, Namubiru S, Okpanachi AO, Kamugisha R, Eze ED, Kinyi HW, Atusiimirwe JK, Suubo J, Fernandez EM, Nshakira N
2019
DOI: 10.1155/2019/7813962

Background. There is scarcity of information about the quality and safety of drinking water in Africa. Without such vital information, sustainable development goal number 6 which promotes availability and sustainable …

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Inorganic pollutants in edible grasshoppers (Ruspolia nitidula) of Uganda and their major public health implications
KasoziKeneth Iceland, Namazi Catherine, Basemera Elizabeth, Atuheire Collins, Odwee Ambrose, Majalija Samuel, Kateregga John N.
2019

MEDLINE Abstract: Background:<BR>Inorganic contamination of food products is associated with adverse health effects, however, information on grasshoppers in Africa is sparse. The objective of the study was to determine antioxidant, …

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Caregivers' treatment-seeking behaviors and practices in Uganda-A systematic review (Part II)
Kassam R, Collins JB, Liow E, Rasool N
2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.07.029

Prompt treatment with artemisinin combination therapies (ACTs) remains the cornerstone for managing uncomplicated malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum. In accordance with global initiatives to curb malaria, the Ugandan government pledged …

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Narrative review of current context of malaria and management strategies in Uganda (Part I)
Kassam R, Collins JB, Liow E, Rasool N
2015
DOI: 10.1016/j.actatropica.2015.07.028

In accordance with international targets, the Uganda National Malaria Control Strategic Plan established specific targets to be achieved by 2010. For children under five, this included increasing the number of …

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Assets and challenges facing caregivers when managing malaria in young children in rural Uganda
Kassam R, Collins J, Sekiwunga R
2016
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1521-1

Background: Despite efforts to improve malaria management for children, a substantial gap remains between policy and practice in Uganda. The aim of this study was to create quantitative profiles of …

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Caregivers' treatment-seeking behaviors and predictors of whether a child received an appropriate antimalarial treatment: a household survey in rural Uganda
Kassam R, Collins JB, Liow E, Sekiwunga R, Tembe J
2016
DOI: 10.1186/s12879-016-1815-5

Background: This study responds to a rural community's concern that, despite national initiatives, malaria management in young children falls short of national guidelines in their district. This study aimed to: …

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