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The multiplier role of psychiatrists in low income settings
Kigozi F., Ssebunnya J.
2014
DOI: 10.1017/S2045796014000080

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, Katureebe A, Pindolia DK
2015
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-015-0865-2

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
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-016-1549-2

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
DOI: 10.1192/bjp.bp.114.153742

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
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.18-0901

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, Giorgi E, Sebuguzi CM
2020
DOI: 10.4269/ajtmh.19-0950

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, Sserwanga A, Kigozi RN, Pullan RL, Sebuguzi CM, Epstein A, Halliday K, Rutazaana D
2020
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-020-03196-7

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, Belay K, Sebikaari G, Tibenderana JK, Gudoi SS
2021
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-021-03992-9

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
DOI: 10.1186/1472-6939-13-21
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Recognition and reporting of suspected adverse drug reactions by surveyed healthcare professionals in Uganda: key determinants
Waako P, Karamagi C, Kiguba R, Ndagije HB, Bird SM
2014
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2014-005869

Objective: To assess extent and determinants of past-month recognition of suspected adverse drug reactions (ADR) and past-year ADR reporting among healthcare professionals (HCPs) in Uganda.Setting: Geographically diverse health facilities (public, …

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