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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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Natural Products for Malaria Vector Control: Flora, Fish and Fungi
Howard Annabel F. V.
2010
Dissertation
Health Research

Introduction Despite international organisations providing much focus over the past 10 years, malaria is still killing vast numbers of Africans, especially children. It is agreed that malaria can only be …

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The impact of COVID-19 on Ugandan firms
Alfonsi Livia Bassi, Vittorio Manwaring, Priya Ngategize, Peter
2021
Report
Health Research

The COVID-19 pandemic came at an enormous cost to both developed and developing countries, and Uganda is no exception to this. Though the country has so far been shielded from …

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'Checkmating HIVetAIDS': Using Chess to Break the Silence in the Classroom
Esau O
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

In this article; I give an account of my 'Checkmating HIVetAIDS' action research project; which was an attempt to break the 'culture of silence' concerning HIVetAIDS and sex and sexuality …

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Brief Report: Efficacy and Safety of Switching to Coformulated Elvitegravir, Cobicistat, Emtricitabine, and Tenofovir Alafenamide (E/C/F/TAF) in Virologically Suppressed Women
Kityo Cissy, Hodder Sally, Squires Kathleen, Hagins Debbie, Avihingsanon Anchalee, Kido Anna, Jiang Shuping, Kulkarni Rima, Cheng Andrew, Cao Huyen
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>The integrase inhibitor regimen [elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] demonstrated superior efficacy when compared with a protease inhibitor regimen [ritonavir-boosted atazanavir (ATV + RTV) and FTC/TDF] in 575 treatment-naive …

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Project Brief for introduction of a new non-toxic Biological Larvicide to Control Mosquitoes in Uganda
Kato Agapitus Babumba
2018
Report
Health Research

Innovation and Development Corporation (abbreviated as InRAD for purposes of this document) is desirous of introducing to Uganda a new non-toxic powder (larvicide) to combat and destroy Mosquito Larvae. The …

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Controlling diabetes and hypertension in sub-Saharan Africa: lessons from HIV programmes
Lazarus J.V., Mutungi G., Jaffar S., Ramaiya K., Karekezi C., Sewankambo N., Ruhweza Katahoire A., Kraef C., Musinguzi J., Birungi J. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Does disability increase households' health financial risk: evidence from the Uganda demographic and health survey
Guets W, Behera DK
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background In the last few years, there has been a worldwide commitment to protect the vulnerable individuals from higher financial risk through out-of-pocket (OOP) health expenditure. This study examines the …

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Final Report: User Perspectives on New Long Acting Contraceptive Technologies
fhi360
2017
Generic
Health Research

Executive Summary User Perspectives on New Long Acting Contraceptive Technologies Photo credit: Reinout Van Den Bergh Photography Method related concerns represent an important cause of contraceptive non use and discontinuation. …

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Successful antiretroviral therapy delivery and retention in care among asymptomatic individuals with high CD4+T-cell counts above 350 cells/ml in rural Uganda
Amanyire G, Kwarisiima D, Kabami J, Chamie G, Jain V, Black D, Kamya M R, Clark T D, Charlebois E D, Havlir D V and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being rapidly scaled up in sub-Saharan Africa, including recently patients with CD4+ T-cell counts above 350 cells/μl. However, concerns persist about adherence and virologic …

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