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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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Patient Perspectives and Willingness to Accept Incentives for Tuberculosis Diagnostic Evaluation in Uganda
Katamba A, Cattamanchi A, Kadota JL, Nabwire S, Nalugwa T, White JS, Shete PB
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: We assessed attitudes and perceptions and willingness to accept (WTA) varying incentive structures for completing tuberculosis (TB) diagnostic evaluation among patients in Uganda.Methods: We surveyed 177 adult patients undergoing …

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Ruptured uterus in rural Uganda: prevalence, predisposing factors and outcomes
Kadowa I
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: A ruptured uterus is a life-threatening obstetric complication that remains a major public health concern in low-income countries, particularly in Africa. It is a significant cause of maternal and …

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Distribution of genes encoding adhesins and biofilm formation capacity among uropathogenic escherichia coli isolates in relation to the antimicrobial resistance
Kadry A.A., Al-Kashef N.M., El-Ganiny A.M.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Escherichia coli is the most predominant pathogen involved in UTIs. Mainly, fimbrial surface appendages are impli-cated in adherence to urothelium besides non-fimbrial proteins. Objectives: to determine prevalence of genes …

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Effect of bovine colostrum-based food supplement in the treatment of HIV-associated diarrhea in Northern Uganda: A randomized controlled trial
Kaducu F O, Okia S A, Upenytho G, Elfstrand L, Florén C H
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aim HIV-associated diarrhea is common in HIV/AIDSpatients in developing countries. An earlier uncontrolled studyshowed that a nutritional product made from bovine colostrum(ColoPlus®) alleviates HIV-associated diarrhea. We performeda randomized single-blind controlled …

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Drug Trafficking; Use; and HIV Risk: The Need for Comprehensive Interventions
Kaduri P, Kilonzo G. P, Lambdin B, Mbwambo J, Mccurdy S. A, Myers B
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

The rapid increase in communication and transportation between Africa and other continents as well as the erosion of social fabric attended by poverty; ethnic conflicts; and civil wars has led …

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kad africa Impact Brief
Kaduru Eric
2020
Generic
Health Research

For over 8 years the name KadAfrica has been synonymous with providing quality services to women in rural Uganda. This past year marked our most ambitious venture yet, KadAfrica piloted …

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Sero-prevalence of human immunodeficiency virusâhepatitis B virus (HIVâHBV) co-infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the associated risk factors: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Ocama P., Kafeero H.M., Ndagire D., Walusansa A., Sendagire H.
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is plenitude of information on HIV infection among pregnant mothers attending antenatal care (ANC) in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the epidemiology of HBVâHIV co-infections in the same cohort is …

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Prevalence and predictors of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in east Africa: evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis of epidemiological studies published from 2005 to 2020
Ocama P, Kafeero HM, Ndagire D, Kudamba A, Walusansa A, Sendagire H
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background The epidemiology of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the general population in east Africa is not well documented. In this meta-analysis, we examined 37 full published research articles to …

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Tumor Necrosis Factor-α-863C/A and 1031 T/C Single nucleotide polymorphic sites (SNPs) may be putative markers of HBV disease prognosis among Caucasoids: Evidence from a systematic review with meta-analysis
Ocama P., Kafeero H.M., Ndagire D., Walusansa A., Sendagire H.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The pathogenesis and prognosis of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection have been correlated with genetic polymorphisms in the gene loci within the promoter region of the immune system modulator …

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Indices to Predict the Risk of HIV in Rakai, Uganda: Application to the Scale-up of Safe Male Circumcision for HIV Prevention
Kagaayi Joseph
2014
Dissertation
Health Research

Objectives: (i)To derive indices to predict the risk of HIV acquisition in Rakai, Uganda. (ii)To determine whether HIV risk profiles differed between acceptors of safe male circumcision (SMC) and non-acceptors …

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