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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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Migraine-Associated Vertigo and Dizziness as Presenting Complaint in a Private General Medical Practice
Jay-Du Preez T, Papendorp D. Van
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Migraine-associated vertigo (MV) remains a developing entity because accepted diagnostic criteria are unavailable. Patients present with debilitating dizziness without experiencing headache; and are often misdiagnosed as anxious. The condition …

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Handheld Echocardiography Versus Auscultation for Detection of Rheumatic Heart Disease
Mirembe G, Lwabi P, Godown J, Lu JC, Beaton A, Sable C, Sanya R, Aliku T, Yu S, Webb CL and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

BACKGROUND: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major public health concern in developing countries, and routine screening has the potential to improve outcomes. Standard portable echocardiography (STAND) is far more …

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Red blood cell blood group A antigen level affects the ability of heparin and PfEMP1 antibodies to disrupt Plasmodium falciparum rosettes
Hedberg P., Sirel M., Moll K., Kiwuwa M.S., Höglund P., Ribacke U., Wahlgren M.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The histo-blood group ABO system has been associated with adverse outcomes in COVID-19, thromboembolic diseases and Plasmodium falciparum malaria. An integral part of the severe malaria pathogenesis is rosetting, …

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IMPAACT 2028
Baylor Uganda
Report
Health Research

Long-Term Clinical, Immunologic, and Virologic Profiles of Children who Received Early Treatment for HIV

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RIGHT 2 GROW HOUSEHOLD SURVEY REPORT FOR MARACHA (YIVU SUB-COUNTY) AND ARUA (VURRA SUB-COUNTY)
Amani Initiative
2021
Report
Health Research

The report captures evidence and data from households around key water, sanitation, hygiene and nutrition practices that can be used to identify key recommendations for households and government, advocacy areas …

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Hunger, waiting time and transport costs: Time to confront challenges to ART adherence in Africa
Moyo S., Hardon A. P., Akurut D., Comoro C., Ekezie C., Irunde H. F., Gerrits T., Kglatwane J., Kinsman J., Kwasa R. and others...
2007
Journal, Article
Health Research

Adherence levels in Africa have been found to be better than those in the US. However around one out of four ART users fail to achieve optimal adherence, risking drug …

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Rectus Fascia Sling for the Treatment of Total Urethral Incontinence in Males
El-Salmy S, Hassouna M, Shoukry M, El-Kerim A. A
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives: Urinary incontinence in patients with neurological disease is a major health problem. A modified rectus fascial sling has been assessed in incontinent male patients. Patients and Methods: Fourteen adult …

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Treatment success and mortality among adults with tuberculosis in rural eastern Uganda: a retrospective cohort study
Bajunirwe F, Izudi J, Tamwesigire IK
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundSuccessful treatment of tuberculosis leads to clinical and public health benefits such as reduction in transmission, complications, and mortality among patients. However, data are limited on treatment outcomes and the …

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Tropical endomyocardial fibrosis
Grimaldi A., Mirabel M., Marijon E., Mocumbi A.O., Freers J., Lachaud M., Ferreira B., Narayanan K., Celermajer D.S., Sidi D. and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Successful antiretroviral therapy delivery and retention in care among asymptomatic individuals with high CD4+T-cell counts above 350 cells/ml in rural Uganda
Amanyire G, Kwarisiima D, Kabami J, Chamie G, Jain V, Black D, Kamya M R, Clark T D, Charlebois E D, Havlir D V and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: HIV antiretroviral therapy (ART) is being rapidly scaled up in sub-Saharan Africa, including recently patients with CD4+ T-cell counts above 350 cells/μl. However, concerns persist about adherence and virologic …

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