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Are hospital-based Emergency Medical Services effective and efficient; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Effective Emergency Medical Services (EMS) aim to provide timely care for medical emergencies, including pre-hospital care, transfer, and in-hospital treatment. A well-coordinated, designed, and locally appropriate system is crucial …

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How can Community Health Workers be used to empower communities; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Community empowerment enables people to increase control over their lives and decisions, implying ownership and action towards social and developmental change. Effective empowerment strategies build on authentic participation, autonomy …

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How safe is the practice of Reflexology; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. While its popularity has increased, the safety of reflexology has not …

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What are the best methods for involving patients in health system decision-making in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: The involvement of patients and the community in health care is widely acknowledged for its potential to improve the availability and relevance of health services and to promote participative …

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What are the effects and guidelines of mass immunization of health workers against Hepatitis B; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: Hepatitis B is a major global occupational health hazard, with healthcare workers having a higher prevalence of HBV infection than the general population. Vaccination is recommended to reduce the …

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What does policy implementation monitoring entail; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background:Monitoring is essential for policymakers, government officials, development managers, and civil society to learn from past experiences, improve service delivery and plan and allocate resources. In addition, it helps to …

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What is the appropriate malaria treatment for a low-income endemic country like Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
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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What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the spread of HIV and manage HIV/AIDS; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2010
brief
Health Research

Background: HIV/AIDS prevention and management requires a multi-pronged approach, including clinical and public health interventions.Rapid Response Question: What should be included in an optimal package of interventions to prevent the …

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Are herbal photolarvicides efficient and safe to use in vector management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
brief
Health Research

Background: The resurgence of interest in larvicides for vector control, particularly in combating malaria, is driven by research demonstrating their effectiveness in reducing mosquito populations and malaria infection rates. Recent …

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Can decentralization of health services improve health service delivery in Uganda; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2011
brief
Health Research

Background: Many developing countries face challenges in providing quality and equitable healthcare, especially to marginalized populations. Decentralization, a political reform aimed at reducing central influence and increasing local autonomy, has …

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Slow Clearance of Plasmodium falciparum in Severe Pediatric Malaria, Uganda, 2011-2013
Namasopo S, Opoka RO, John CC, Hawkes M, Conroy AL, Zhong K, Liles WC, Kain KC
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

Plasmodium falciparum resistance to artemisinin derivatives is emerging in Asia. We examined molecular markers of resistance in 78 children in Uganda who had severe malaria and were treated with intravenous …

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Solar-powered oxygen delivery in low-resource settings: A randomized clinical noninferiority trial
Namasopo S, Conroy A L, Hawkes M T, Kain K C, Opoka R O, Bhargava R, Mian Q
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Oxygen is an essential medicine for life-threatening hypoxemic illnesses, including pneumonia, which is currently the leading cause of childhood mortality worldwide.1,2 However, oxygen is not available in many pediatric wards …

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Anemia and transfusion requirements among Ugandan children with severe malaria treated with intravenous artesunate
Namasopo S, Conroy A L, Hawkes M T, Kain K C, Opoka R O, Elphinstone R E, Hume H A
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Parenteral artesunate for the treatment of severe malaria in non-immune travelers is associated with late-onset hemolysis. In childrenin sub-Saharan Africa, the hematologic effects of malaria and artesu-nate are less well …

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Human immunodeficiency virus testing and treatment intervention strategies for sub-Saharan African female youth: A systematic review
Hawkins Merissa V.
2015
Dissertation
Health Research

Introduction: HIV/AIDS disproportionally impacts adolescent and young adult females in sub-Saharan Africa with roughly 2.8 million individuals living with HIV in this region in 2014. HIV testing is acknowledged by …

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Socio-economic factors associated with mental health disorders in Fort Portal, western Uganda
Hawkins C, Bwanika JM, Ibanda M
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Mental health disorders, which are interlinked with social issues such as poverty and stigma, present a significant burden in Uganda.Aim: This article explores perceptions about and experiences of mental …

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Ageing with Smartphones in Uganda : Togetherness in the Dotcom Age
Hawkins Charlotte
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

In taking the lens of the smartphone to understand experiences of ageing in a diverse neighbourhood in central Kampala, Uganda, this ethnography presents the articulation and practice of 'togetherness in …

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Evaluation of a Relatively Hyperosmolar Irrigation Solution for Use in Equine Femorotibial Arthroscopy
Hayden Lyndsey
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

Hyperosmolar irrigation solutions have been shown to decrease fluid extravasation during arthroscopic procedures and safety has been demonstrated in canine and human studies. Prospective, blinded, randomized controlled trial was performed …

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Perceptions of sexual coercion among young women in Uganda
Hayer M K
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

PurposeThis paper sets out to explore Ugandan young women's definitions and perceptions of sexual coercion.Design/methodology/approachA qualitative study was conducted with seven young women in rural Uganda. Participants filmed videos, wrote …

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Healthcare providers' and managers' knowledge, attitudes and perceptions regarding international medical volunteering in Uganda: a qualitative study
Hayes F, Clark J, McCauley M
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objectives The study sought to explore the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of healthcare providers and health programme managers regarding the benefits, challenges and impact of international medical volunteers' clinical placements. …

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Outcomes of a Telehealth Adaptation of a Trauma-Based Parent Training Program
Hayford Holland
2022
Dissertation
Health Research

Approximately 25% of children will experience a traumatic event by the age of four. If trauma symptoms remain untreated, these traumatic experiences during early childhood can negatively impact a childâs …

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