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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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Malariometric indices from Iganga, Uganda: Baseline characterization in preparation of GMZ2 vaccine trial
Kironde F, Kaddumukasa M, Chilengi R, Namusoke F, Mworozi E, Buwembo W, Sekikubo M, Naiwumbwe H, Kiwuwa S, Oketch B and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundMalaria still remains the leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in Uganda. Interventions like malaria vaccines which reduce the malaria burden are needed in malaria endemic communities. There is …

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Mosquitoes of Zika Forest, Uganda: Species Composition and Relative Abundance
Lutwama JJ, Akol AM, Kaddumukasa MA, Mutebi JP, Masembe C
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Mosquito collections were conducted in Zika Forest near Entebbe, Uganda, from July 2009 through June 2010 using CO2-baited light traps, ovitraps, and human-baited catches. In total, 163,790 adult mosquitoes belonging …

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Parasite Specific Antibody Increase Induced by an Episode of Acute P. falciparum Uncomplicated Malaria
Katabira Elly, Kaddumukasa Mark, Lwanira Catherine, Lugaajju Allan, Persson Kristina E. M, Wahlgren Mats, Kironde Fred
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

IntroductionThere is no approved vaccine for malaria, and precisely how human antibody responses to malaria parasite components and potential vaccine molecules are developed and maintained remains poorly defined. In this …

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Community knowledge of and attitudes toward epilepsy in rural and urban Mukono district, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Katabira E, Furlan A, Kayima J, Kakooza A, Kaddumukasa MN, Lhatoo S
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: The lack of adequate knowledge poses a barrier in the provision of appropriate treatment and care of patients with epilepsy within the community. The purpose of this study was …

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Influence of sodium consumption and associated knowledge on poststroke hypertension in Uganda
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Goldstein LB, Pundik S, Kaddumukasa MN
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective:We assessed 24-hour urine sodium levels as an index of dietary salt consumption and its association with dietary salt knowledge and hypertension among poststroke patients with and without a history …

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Prevalence and incidence of neurological disorders among adult Ugandans in rural and urban Mukono district; a cross-sectional study
Mugenyi L, Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Ddumba E, Katabira E, Furlan A, Kaddumukasa MN, Devereaux M
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The burden of neurological diseases is increasing in developing countries. However, there is a prominent scarcity of literature on the incidence of neurological diseases in sub-Saharan Africa. This study …

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A cross-sectional population survey on stroke knowledge and attitudes in Greater Kampala, Uganda
Katabira Elly, Kaddumukasa Mark, Kayima James, Nakibuuka Jane, Mugenyi Leviticus, Ddumba Edward, Blixen Carol, Welter Elisabeth, Sajatovic Martha, Alizadehkhaiyat Omid
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

<italic>Background</italic>: Stroke is a neurological condition with rapidly increasing burden in many low- and middle income countries. Africa is particularly hard-hit due to rapid population growth, patterns of industrialization, adoption …

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Influence of Dietary Salt Knowledge, Perceptions, and Beliefs on Consumption Choices after Stroke in Uganda
Sajatovic M, Kaddumukasa M, Katabira E, Goldstein LB, Pundik S, Kaddumukasa MN
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Previous research on Uganda's poststroke population revealed that their level of dietary salt knowledge did not lead to healthier consumption choices. Purpose: Identify barriers and motivators for healthy dietary …

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Influence of physicochemical parameters on storage stability: Microbiological quality of fresh unpasteurized fruit juices
Kaddumukasa PP, Imathiu SM, Mathara JM, Nakavuma JL
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Fresh juices rich in health and nutritional benefits are valued for their fresh flavor, taste, and aroma. These juices' quality however is affected by factors like temperature, light, and microbiological …

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