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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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Global Palliative Care Education in the Time of COVID-19
Namukwaya E, Glass M, Rana S, Coghlan R, Lerner ZI, Harrison JD, Stoltenberg M, Humphreys J
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has highlighted the need for health care providers skilled in rapid and flexible decision making effective and anticipatory leadership, and in dealing with trauma …

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Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa: evidence from six national phone surveys
Kanyanda S, Markhof Y, Wollburg P, Zezza A
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives To estimate the willingness to accept a COVID-19 vaccine in six sub-Saharan African countries and identify differences in acceptance across countries and population groups. Design Cross-country comparable, descriptive study …

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A criteria-based audit to improve early postnatal care in Jinja, Uganda
Kanyunyuzi Annette Evelyn, Namukombe Ekong Elizabeth, Namukwaya Regina Eve, Lwasa Namala Alex, Mudondo Loy, Mwebaza Enid, Smyth Rebecca
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Globally, 50% of maternal deaths and 40% ofneonatal deaths occur within 24 hours of birth, notably indeveloping countries. (Khanal et al, 2014). The provision ofpostnatal care in Uganda is …

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Examining Social Networks of Infant and Young Child Caregiving in Uganda and Its Association with Maternal Depression
Kao Chien-Wen
2020
Dissertation
Health Research

Despite the growing global momentum and commitment to addressing child malnutrition over the past few decades, undernutrition in children remains a global health crisis, particularly in low- and middle-income countries …

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HIV-1 Subtype Distribution Trends and Evidence of Transmission Clusters Among Incident Cases in a Rural Clinical Cohort in Southwest Uganda, 2004-2010
Levin J, Kaleebu P, Kapaata A, Lyagoba F, Ssemwanga D, Magambo B, Nanyonjo M, Mayanja BN, Mugasa C, Parry CM
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

The high diversity of HIV-1 has been shown to affect disease progression, transmission, and response to antiretroviral therapy and may influence HIV vaccine design. We describe the distribution trends of …

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Contribution of Environment Sample-Based Detection to Ebola Outbreak Management
Formenty P, Kapetshi J, Fausther-Bovendo H, Corbett C, Leung A, Ait-Ikhlef K, Nsio J, Aruna A, Kebela Ilunga B, Muyembe JJ and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Detection of chains of transmission is critical to interrupt Ebola virus (EBOV) outbreaks. For >25 years, quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction performed on biological fluids has been the reference …

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Successful Priority Setting in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Framework for Evaluation
Kapiriri Lydia, Martin Douglas K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Priority setting remains a big challenge for health managers and planners, yet there is paucity of literature on evaluating priority setting. The purpose of this paper is to present a …

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Beyond cost-effectiveness, morbidity and mortality: a comprehensive evaluation of priority setting for HIV programming in Uganda
Kwesiga B, Kapiriri L, Lee NM, Wallace LJ
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundWhile there has been progress in controlling the HIV epidemic, HIV still remains a disease of global concern. Some of the progress has been attributed to increased public awareness and …

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Priority setting for disease outbreaks in Uganda: A case study evaluating the process
Kapiriri L, LaRose LB
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

Priority setting (PS) and resource allocation during health emergencies are key factors influencing an effective response. However, there is limited understanding of how priorities and resource allocation during disease outbreaks …

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