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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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Herpes Simplex corrected Virus Type 2 Shedding From Male Circumcision Wounds in Rakai, Uganda
Grabowski Mary K., Kigozi Godfrey, Gray Ronald H., Armour Benjamin, Manucci Jordyn, Serwadda David, Redd Andrew D., Nalugoda Fred, Patel Eshan U., Wawer Maria J. and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: A prospective observational study of 176 men coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) was conducted to assess whether their sexual partners may …

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Partner Human Papillomavirus Viral Load and Incident Human Papillomavirus Detection in Heterosexual Couples
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Watya S and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. The association between partner human papillomavirus (HPV) viral load and incident HPV detection in heterosexual couples is unknown.Methods. HPV genotypes were detected in 632 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative couples …

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Trends and Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Concordance Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive and -Negative Heterosexual Couples in Rakai, Uganda
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Limited data are available on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative or HIV-positive couples followed longitudinally.Methods. Genital HPV was assessed in 725 concordant HIV-negative couples and …

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Genetic Cluster Analysis for HIV Prevention
Grabowski Mary Kate, Herbeck Joshua T., Poon Art F. Y.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:<BR>This review summarizes the use of genetic similarity clusters to understand HIV transmission and inform prevention efforts.<BR>RECENT FINDINGS:<BR>Recent emphases include the development of real-time cluster identification …

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The validity of self-reported antiretroviral use in persons living with HIV: a population-based study
Nakigozi G, Wawer MJ, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Quinn TC, Redd AD, Kagaayi J and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess the validity of self-reported antiretroviral therapy use (ART) using population-based cohort data.Methods: Self-reported ART use and nonuse was compared with a validated laboratory assay in 557 HIV-positive …

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Prevalence and Predictors of Persistent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Viremia and Viral Rebound after Universal Test and Treat: A Population-Based Study
Nakigozi G, Reynolds S J, Kigozi G, Nalugoda F, Grabowski M K, Gray R H, Patel E U, Wawer M J, Quinn T C, Tobian A A.R and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThere are limited data on individual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load (VL) trajectories at the population-level after the introduction of universal test and treat (UTT) in sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsHuman immunodeficiency …

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Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Worodria W, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Kamya MR, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N, Bagaya BS, Byanyima RK and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Detailed data on the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa are limited.Objective We determined the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 …

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Phenotypic characteristics and asthma severity in an East African cohort of adults and adolescents with asthma: findings from the African severe asthma project
Worodria W, Kamya M, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Joloba M, Makumbi F, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, de Jong C and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale The relationship between clinical and biomarker characteristics of asthma and its severity in Africa is not well known.Methods Using the Expert Panel Report 3, we assessed for asthma severity …

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Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Kityo C, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Ssali F, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Olaro C, Byakika-Kibwika P, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Convalescent plasma (CCP) has been studied as a potential therapy for COVID-19, but data on its efficacy in Africa are limited.Objective In this trial we set out to determine …

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Excess COVID-19 mortality among critically ill patients in Africa
Kirenga B.J., Byakika-Kibwika P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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