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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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Endocrine and metabolic abnormalities among HIV-infected patients: a current review
Ssekitoleko Richard, Kibirige Davis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Multiple endocrine and metabolic abnormalities have been reported among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients since the pre-antiretroviral therapy era. These abnormalities present with either subclinical or overt clinical …

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Overt diabetes mellitus among newly diagnosed Ugandan tuberculosis patients: a cross sectional study
Worodria W, Kibirige D, Mutebi E, Ssekitoleko R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: There is a documented increase of diabetes mellitus in Sub Saharan Africa, a region where tuberculosis is highly endemic. Currently, diabetes mellitus is one of the recognised risk factors …

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Vitamin B12 deficiency presenting as an acute confusional state: A case report and review of literature
Kibirige D, Kaddu-Mukasa M, Wekesa C, Waiswa M
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Vitamin B12 deficiency is associated with a wide spectrum of neuro-psychiatric manifestations.Results: We report a case of a 44 year old female patient referred to the haematology unit with …

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Vitamin D deficiency among adult patients with tuberculosis: A cross sectional study from a national referral hospital in Uganda
Worodria W, Mayanja-Kizza H, Kibirige D, Mutebi E, Ssekitoleko R
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been reported among patients with tuberculosis in Africa despite abundantsunshine. Vitamin D plays a fundamental role in improving anti tuberculosis immunity, reducing progression andseverity of …

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What is the link between vitamin D and tuberculosis?
Worodria W., Kibirige D., Kiggundu D. S.
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Tuberculosis is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality globally. Vitamin D directly influences the body's immunological response to tuberculosis by modulating the production of certain antimicrobial peptides …

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Suboptimal glycaemic and blood pressure control and screening for diabetic complications in adult ambulatory diabetic patients in Uganda: A retrospective study from a developing country
Kibirige D, Atuhe D, Sebunya R, Mwebaze R
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundCurrently, Sub Saharan Africa is faced with a substantial burden from diabetes mellitus. In most of the African countries, screening for diabetes related complications and control of blood pressure and …

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Access to affordable medicines and diagnostic tests for asthma and COPD in sub Saharan Africa: the Ugandan perspective
Worodria W, Nantanda R, Kibirige D, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, Atuhe D, Mwebaze R, Kampiire L
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Equitable access to affordable medicines and diagnostic tests is an integral component of optimal clinical care of patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In Uganda, we …

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Discontinuation of tuberculosis treatment among children in the Kampala Capital City Authority health facilities: a mixed-methods study
Okoboi S, Izudi J, Kibirige L
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionDiscontinuation of tuberculosis treatment (DTT) among children in sub-Saharan Africa is a major obstacle to effective tuberculosis (TB) control and has the potential to worsen the emergence of multi-drug resistant …

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Understanding the pathogenesis of lean non-autoimmune diabetes in an African population with newly diagnosed diabetes
Kibirige D, Smeeth L, Sekitoleko I, Lumu W, Jones AG, Hattersley AT, Nyirenda MJ
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Aims/hypothesis Apparent type 2 diabetes is increasingly reported in lean adult individuals in sub-Saharan Africa. However, studies undertaking robust clinical and metabolic characterisation of lean individuals with new-onset type 2 …

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Vitamin B12 deficiency among patients with diabetes mellitus: is routine screening and supplementation justified?
Mwebaze Raymond, KibirigeDavis
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient required for optimal hemopoetic, neuro-cognitive and cardiovascular function. Biochemical and clinical vitamin B12 deficiency has been demonstrated to be highly prevalent among …

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