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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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Oral maxillofacial tumors and tumor-like conditions: a Ugandan survey
Kamulegeya A, Lakor F
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

AimCurrently, there is very little information from Uganda as to the range and prevalence of oral diseases in children. Most of these studies focus on prevalence of caries, periodontal disease, …

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Ranulas: Possible signs for HIV/AIDS? 1 year Ugandan descriptive study
Kamulegeya A, Okello S M
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction. Certain oral manifestations signal progression of HIV disease among HAART naïve patients or an increase inthe plasma HIV-1 RNA levels for those on treatment. Ranulas may be one of …

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Lymphoma Prevalence Patterns in Uganda, 1969-2006
Kamulegeya Adriane, Muwazi Louis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research
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The scourge of head injury among commercial motorcycle riders in Kampala; a preventable clinical and public health menace
Kamulegeya LH, Kizito M, Nassali R, Bagayana S, Elobu AE
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Trauma is an increasingly important cause of disease globally. Half of this trauma is from road traffic injuries with motorcycles contributing 21-58%. Low protective gear use, lack of regulation …

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Continuity of health service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic: the role of digital health technologies in Uganda
Bwanika John Mark, Musinguzi Davis, Kamulegeya Louis Henry, Bakibinga Pauline
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Prevalence and associated factors of alcohol use patterns among university students in Uganda
Nakimuli-Mpungu E, Kamulegeya L H, Kitonsa P J, Okolimong E, Kaudha G, Maria S
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: majority of alcohol use pattern studies among university students are from developed countries. Information about the different alcohol use patterns and their correlates among university students in sub-Saharan Africa …

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Lessons learnt from initial deployments of rocket health telemedicine service to deliver last mile medical services in Uganda
Kamulegeya L., Chikwata C., Lubega W., Musinguzi D., Bwanika J.M.
2021
Conference Proceedings
Health Research
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Biobanking: Strengthening Uganda's Rapid Response to COVID-19 and Other Epidemics
Worodria W, Joloba ML, Kigozi E, Katabazi FA, Byamugisha J, Bagaya BS, Kalungi S, Kamulegeya R, Kateete DP, Nasinghe E and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: SARS-CoV-2 is a fatal disease of global public health concern. Measures to reduce its spread critically depend on timely and accurate diagnosis of virus-infected individuals. Biobanks can have a …

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Feasibility and Acceptability of a Ugandan Telehealth Engagement Platform for Informational Messaging on Modern Contraception: Pilot Cross-sectional Study
Kiragga A, Banonya J, Atuhaire J, Musinguzi D, Kamulegeya L H, Bwanika J, Nakate V, Kyenkya J, Namatende L, Horvath K J
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: With the regionâs highest population growth rate (30%), Uganda is on the brink of a population explosion, yet access to and utilization of public health control measures like modern …

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Science-based health innovation in Uganda: creative strategies for applying research to development
Sewankambo N, Kamunyori S, Al-Bader S, Singer PA, Daar AS
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Uganda has a long history of health research, but still faces critical health problems. It has made a number of recent moves towards building science and technology capacity which …

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