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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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Infant and young child feces management (IYCFM) and caregiver hygiene in displacement South Sudanese in Uganda, Rhino Camp Settlement
Jake Pitts
2020
Dissertation
Health Research

In 2016 Save The Children reviewed documents for humanitarian WASH and found verylittle guidance for infant and young child feces management (IYCFM) in emergencies. Nostudies could be found for this …

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Exploring the Interaction of Amphiphilic Mycobacterial Lipoarabinomannan with Lipoproteins: Implications for Blood-Based Diagnosis
Jakhar Shailja
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

Currently, over one-third of the global population is infected with tuberculosis (TB), one of the worldâs most deadly infectious diseases. The current gold standard for TB diagnosis is microbiological culture, …

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Impact of Large-Scale Health Interventions on Population Health, Economic Functioning, and Investments in Human Capital in Sub-Saharan Africa
Jakubowski Aleksandra
2017
Dissertation
Health Research

Donations from the United States are a major source of global health funding. The United States invests a large portion of its global health aid portfolio in bilateral aid programs …

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Impact of large-scale health interventions on population health, economic functioning, and investments in human capital in Sub-Saharan Africa
Jakubowski Aleksandra
2018
Dissertation
Health Research

Donations from the United States are a major source of global health funding. The United States invests a large portion of its global health aid portfolio in bilateral aid programs …

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Effect of universal HIV testing and treatment on socioeconomic wellbeing in rural Kenya and Uganda: a cluster-randomised controlled trial
Clark TD, Kamya MR, Havlir DV, Shade SB, Balzer LB, Charlebois ED, Ayieko J, Kabami J, Chamie G, Owaraganise A and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Universal testing and treatment for HIV has shown promise as an approach to reduce mortality and lower HIV incidence. Evidence on the economic effects of this approach on individuals …

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Use of mobile phones to promote hygiene and sanitation in northern Uganda
Jalameso A.O., Tumusiime F., Bateganya D.
2013
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Evaluation of 4, 672 routine prostate biopsies performed in six African countries
Watya S., Rebbeck T.R., Jalloh M., Friebel T.M., Sira Thiam F., Niang L., Sy C., Siby T., Fernandez P., Mapulanga V. and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Timing of maternal HIV infection: Association with HIV mother-to-child transmission and clinical outcome
James Maria M.
2012
Dissertation
Health Research

The majority of children living with HIV/AIDS reside in sub-Saharan Africa. Most children become HIV-infected through mother-to-child transmission (MTCT). Methods used to prevent MTCT include antiretroviral therapy (ART), caesarean section, …

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Use of a High Resolution Melting Assay to Analyze HIV Diversity in HIV-infected Ugandan Children
Musoke P, Bagenda D, Donnell D, Wang L, Barlow-Mosha L, James M M, Cousins M M, Fogel J M, Towler W I, Agwu A L and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

study of antiretroviral treatment (ART). Children were maintained on ART if they were clinicallyand immunologically stable.METHODSâHIV diversity was measured prior to ART (baseline) in 76 children and after 48 or96 …

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