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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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Slow Clearance of Plasmodium falciparum in Severe Pediatric Malaria, Uganda, 2011-2013
Namasopo S, Opoka RO, John CC, Hawkes M, Conroy AL, Zhong K, Liles WC, Kain KC
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemisinin derivatives is emerging in Asia. We examined molecular markers of resistance in 78 children in Uganda who had severe malaria and were treated with intravenous …

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Solar-powered oxygen delivery in low-resource settings: A randomized clinical noninferiority trial
Namasopo S, Conroy A L, Hawkes M T, Kain K C, Opoka R O, Bhargava R, Mian Q
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Oxygen is an essential medicine for life-threatening hypoxemic illnesses, including pneumonia, which is currently the leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide.1,2 However, oxygen is not available in many pediatric wards …

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Anemia and transfusion requirements among Ugandan children with severe malaria treated with intravenous artesunate
Namasopo S, Conroy A L, Hawkes M T, Kain K C, Opoka R O, Elphinstone R E, Hume H A
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Parenteral artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria in non-immune travelers is associated with late-onset hemolysis. In childrenin sub-Saharan Africa, the hematologic effects of malaria and artesu-nate are less well …

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Human immunodeficiency virus testing and treatment intervention strategies for sub-Saharan African female youth: A systematic review
Hawkins Merissa V.
2015
Dissertation
Health Research

Introduction: HIV/AIDS disproportionally impacts adolescent and young adult females in sub-Saharan Africa with roughly 2.8 million individuals living with HIV in this region in 2014. HIV testing is acknowledged by …

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Socio-economic factors associated with mental health disorders in Fort Portal, western Uganda
Hawkins C, Bwanika JM, Ibanda M
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Mental health disorders, which are interlinked with social issues such as poverty and stigma, present a significant burden in Uganda.Aim: This article explores perceptions about and experiences of mental …

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Ageing with Smartphones in Uganda : Togetherness in the Dotcom Age
Hawkins Charlotte
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

In taking the lens of the smartphone to understand experiences of ageing in a diverse neighbourhood in central Kampala, Uganda, this ethnography presents the articulation and practice of 'togetherness in …

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Evaluation of a Relatively Hyperosmolar Irrigation Solution for Use in Equine Femorotibial Arthroscopy
Hayden Lyndsey
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

Hyperosmolar irrigation solutions have been shown to decrease fluid extravasation during arthroscopic procedures and safety has been demonstrated in canine and human studies. Prospective, blinded, randomized controlled trial was performed …

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Perceptions of sexual coercion among young women in Uganda
Hayer M K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

PurposeThis paper sets out to explore Ugandan young women's definitions and perceptions of sexual coercion.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted with seven young women in rural Uganda. Participants filmed videos, wrote …

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Healthcare providers' and managers' knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding international medical volunteering in Uganda: a qualitative study
Hayes F, Clark J, McCauley M
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives The study sought to explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of healthcare providers and health programme managers regarding the benefits, challenges and impact of international medical volunteers' clinical placements. …

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Outcomes of a Telehealth Adaptation of a Trauma-Based Parent Training Program
Hayford Holland
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

Approximately 25% of children will experience a traumatic event by the age of four. If trauma symptoms remain untreated, these traumatic experiences during early childhood can negatively impact a childâs …

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