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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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Career intentions of final year medical students in Uganda after graduating: The burden of brain drain Career choice, professional education and development
Katamba A., Mukunya D., Kalyesubula R., Sewankambo N., Kizito S., Nakitende J., Nambasa S., Nampogo A.
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Evaluation of ammonium adsorption in biochar-fixed beds for treatment of anaerobically digested swine slurry: Experimental optimization and modeling
Kizito Simon, Wu Shubiao, Wandera Simon Mdondo, Guo Luchen, Dong Renjie
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Fixed-bed column experiments were performed to investigate the effect of influent concentration, flow rate, and adsorbent bed depth on ammonium adsorption from anaerobically digested swine slurry using three types of …

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Crimean-congo hemorrhagic fever outbreak â Central Uganda, augustâseptember 2017
Kwesiga B, Ojwang J, Kizito S, Balinandi S, Ario A R, Okello P E, Nyakarahuka L, Mulei S, Kyondo J, Tumusiime A and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionCrimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a tickborne viral hemorrhagic fever with a high case-fatality rate. After an absence of reported cases for many years, CCHF reemerged in Uganda in 2013. …

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Notes from the Field: Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreak - Central Uganda, August-September 2017
Kwesiga Benon, Kizito Susan, Okello Paul E., Nyakarahuka Luke, Balinandi Stephen, Mulei Sophia, Kyondo Jackson, Tumusiime Alex, Lutwama Julius, Ario Alex R. and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

The article discusses the outbreak of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) in Kyankwanzi and Nakaseke, Uganda in August-September 2017. Topics discussed include the confirmation of CCHF cases via serology and reverse …

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Quality of care in childhood tuberculosis diagnosis at primary care clinics in Kampala, Uganda
Ayakaka I, Katamba A, Marquez C, Cattamanchi A, Davis JL, Kizito S, Turimumahoro P
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

OBJECTIVE: To assess the quality of routine childhood tuberculosis (TB) evaluation in Kampala, Uganda.SETTING AND DESIGN: This was a cross-sectional study of children aged <15 years attending six government-run clinics …

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Ambidextrous policy: Cross-country comparison of policies for the digitalization of healthcare
Kizito M., Magnusson J.
2020
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Determinants of caesarean section rates in private-not-for-profit healthcare facilities: St. Josephâs Hospital_ Kitovu
Kizito O.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Abstract: Caesarean delivery, often called a C-section, is the delivery of the baby through incisions in the motherâs abdomen and uterus. Caesarean deliveries, whether elective or medically necessary, have risen …

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Factors associated with uptake of community client-led ART delivery model at Mulago adult HIV clinic _ Mulago National Referral Hospital
Kizito O., Sabiti L.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Community Client Led ART Delivery (CCLAD) model in Uganda refers to self-formed groups of six to eight stable Anti Retro viral Therapy (ART) patients from the same community or area. …

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Monitoring adherence to antiretroviral therapy among adolescents in Southern Uganda: comparing Wisepill to Self-report in predicting viral suppression in a cluster-randomized trial
Kizito S., Namuwonge F., Brathwaite R., Neilands T.B., Nabunya P., Bahar O.S., Damulira C., Mwebembezi A., Mellins C., McKay M.M. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

INTRODUCTION: Optimal antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence is crucial for improved patient outcomes; however, ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) is low. Also, the performance of various adherence measures …

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