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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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Trends in sickle cell trait and disease screening in the Republic of Uganda, 2014-2019
Ndeezi G, Ssewanyana I, Kiyaga C, Hernandez AG, Howard TA, Aceng JR, Ware RE
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective Sickle cell disease is an important public health issue that is increasingly recognised as a substantial contributor to morbidity and early childhood mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. We aimed to …

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PK/PD RESULTS of CHAPS ORAL PREEXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS TRIAL in FORESKIN TISSUE
Herrera C., Else L., Webb E., Pillay A.-D.A., Seiphetlo T.B., Lebina L., Serwanga J., Callebaut C., Shattock R., Chiodi F. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: On demand pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in msm has not been evaluated in Africa and the dosing requirement for insertive sex is unknown. The CHAPS trial (NCT03986970) aims to optimize …

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M044 RAPID PACLITAXEL DESENSITIZATION IN A PATIENT WITH GOOD RESPONSE TO STANDARD PROTOCOL
Gonzalez-Diaz S., Villarreal Gonzalez R., De Lira-Quezada C., Herrera Escalante G., Penafiel Quinteros I., Rodriguez Casas A.
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Placing a monetary value on the human health component of zoonotic diseases: A methodological note with an application to cysticercosis in Africa
Herrera-Araujo D, Mikecz O, Pica-Ciamarra U
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Ideally, policies aiming to tackle zoonotic diseases in animals and reduce the burden of disease in humans should be based on an assessment of the cost and benefits of alternative …

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The relationships between housing quality and occupant health in Uganda
Herrin WE, Amaral MM, Balihuta AM
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

The Government of Uganda created in 2010 a strategic plan to invest in public health as part of its broader national development goals. The health plan recognizes housing and urbanization …

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Results of Fortification Rapid Assessment Tool (FRAT) surveys in sub-Saharan Africa and suggestions for future modifications of the survey instrument
Hess SY, Brown KH, Sablah M, Engle-Stone R, Aaron GJ, Baker SK
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Food fortification has been increasingly recognized as a promising approach to prevent micronutrient deficiencies. The Fortification Rapid Assessment Tool (FRAT) was developed to assist public health program managers to …

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The path towards herd immunity: Predicting COVID-19 vaccination uptake through results from a stated choice study across six continents
Wang Y., Zhang J., Hess S., Lancsar E., Mariel P., Meyerhoff J., Song F., van den Broek-Altenburg E., Alaba O.A., Amaris G. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Despite unprecedented progress in developing COVID-19 vaccines, global vaccination levels needed to reach herd immunity remain a distant target, while new variants keep emerging. Obtaining near universal vaccine uptake relies …

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Helicobacter pylori in apparently healthy children aged 0-12 years in urban Kampala, Uganda: a community-based cross sectional survey
Ndeezi G, Tylleskar T, Hestvik E, Kaddu-Mulindwa DH, Grahnquist L, Olafsdottir E, Tumwine JK
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Helicobacter pylori is one of the most common causes of bacterial infection in human beings. Studies have showed a high prevalence of Helicobacter pylori among people in low-income countries …

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Faecal calprotectin concentrations in apparently healthy children aged 0-12 years in urban Kampala, Uganda: a community-based survey
Ndeezi G, Tylleskar T, Hestvik E, Kaddu-Mulindwa DH, Grahnquist L, Olafsdottir E, Tumwine JK, Aksnes L
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Calprotectin is a calcium and zinc binding protein, abundant in neutrophils and is extremely stable in faeces. Faecal calprotectin is used as a non-specific marker for gastrointestinal inflammation. It …

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