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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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Heterogeneous contributions of change in population distribution of body mass index to change in obesity and underweight
Ansari-Moghaddam A., Banach M., Bhutta Z.A., Brenner H., Djalalinia S., Farzadfar F., Grosso G., Guo Y., Gupta R., Ikeda N. and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

From 1985 to 2016, the prevalence of underweight decreased, and that of obesity and severe obesity increased, in most regions, with significant variation in the magnitude of these changes across …

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Effects of the Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth training on near miss morbidity and mortality in Uganda: A cluster-randomized trial
Hanson C, Atuhairwe S, Atim JL, Marrone G, Morris JL, Kaharuza F
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To assess the effect of Helping Mothers Survive Bleeding after Birth training on postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) near miss and case fatality rates in Uganda. Methods Training was evaluated using …

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Frequency of peri-implant diseases and associated factors
Gurgel Bruno César de Vasconcelos, Montenegro Sheyla Christine Lira, Dantas Poliana Medeiros Cunha, Pascoal Ana Luísa de Barros, Lima Kenio Costa, Calderon Patrícia dos Santos
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To evaluate the frequency of peri-implant diseases and factors associated with its occurrence. Material and methods One hundred and fifty-five patients with dental implants were evaluated in this cross-sectional …

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Physical Activity Levels Among Adults in Uganda: Findings From a Countrywide Cross-Sectional Survey
Guwatudde D, Mutungi G, Wesonga R, Kajjura R, Kasule H, Muwonge J, Bahendeka SK, Kirunda BE
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Being physically active is associated with lower risk of many noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). We analyzed physical activity (PA) data collected as part of Uganda's countrywide NCD risk factor survey …

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Tackling mortality due to childhood tuberculosis
GodreuilSylvain, Marcy Olivier, Wobudeya Eric, Bonnet Maryline, Solassol Jérôme
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Strategic leadership capacity building for Sub-Saharan African health systems and public health governance: a multi-country assessment of essential competencies and optimal design for a Pan African DrPH
Agyepong IA, Lehmann U, Rutembemberwa E, Babich SM, Frimpong E, Kwamie A, Olivier J, Teddy G, Hwabamungu B, Gilson L
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Leadership capacity needs development and nurturing at all levels for strong health systems governance and improved outcomes. The Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) is a professional, interdisciplinary terminal degree focused …

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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Resilience Training in the Care of Underrepresented Populations (VT100)
Humphreys J., Glass M., Stoltenberg M., Joseph D., Namukwaya E.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Outcomes 1. Identify shared challenges of palliative care delivery in diverse patient populations in resource-limited settings 2. Illustrate a psychoeducational approach to enhancing resilience for palliative care providers working in …

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Factors influencing passive surveillance for T-b. rhodesiense human african trypanosomiasis in Uganda
Acup C, Bardosh KL, Picozzi K, Waiswa C, Welburn SC
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Sleeping sickness or Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a neglected tropical disease of public health importance across much of Sub-Saharan Africa. In Uganda, chronic T. b. gambiense HAT (gHAT) …

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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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