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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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Inclusion Toward Transformation: Psychosocial Disability Advocacy and Global Mental Health
Karter Justin M.
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

The Movement for Global Mental Health (MGMH) has been met with criticism for reifying Western conceptions of mental disorders and diverting resources from the investigation, intervention, and education regarding the …

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The INVICTUS rheumatic heart disease research program: Rationale, design and baseline characteristics of a randomized trial of rivaroxaban compared to vitamin K antagonists in rheumatic valvular disease and atrial fibrillation
Davletov K., Lwabi P., Hakim J., Damasceno A., Ogah O., Sharma S.K., Rangarajan S., Avezum A., Yusuf S., Karthikeyan G. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a neglected disease affecting 33 million people, mainly in low and middle income countries. Yet very few large trials or registries have been conducted …

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Domestic violence in a post-conflict African setting : a study of gender and role on personality, coping styles, attitudes to coercion and self-reported victimization in a Ugandan urban sample
Karugahe Wilbur
2016
Dissertation
Health Research

Domestic violence has been gradually increasing globally with developing countries across Sub-Saharan Africa being the most affected (WHO, 2013). Uganda, in particular, ranks highest in relation to the incidence of …

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Home roles, stress and coping among female nurses in selected hospitals in Kampala Uganda
Karugahe W
2019
Journal, Article
Health Research

This study examined the relationship between home roles, stress and coping strategies among 100 nurses in Kampala selected using stratified and random sampling techniques. Data was analyzed usingSpearman rank order …

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Gender, role in domestic violence as victim or perpetrator and coping strategies in Uganda: implications for gender-inclusive counsellors
Karugahe W, Lambert J
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

This study investigated the extent to which male and female, victims and perpetrators of domestic violence in a Ugandan urban sample engage different coping strategies. One hundred and twenty males …

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Association of Task-Shared Psychological Interventions with Depression Outcomes in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis
Petersen I., Nakimuli-Mpungu E., Waqas A., Cuijpers P., Bhana A., Garman E.C., Lund C., Karyotaki E., Araya R., Kessler R.C. and others...
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Importance: Task sharing, the training of nonspecialist workers with no formal experience in counseling, is a promising strategy for addressing the large gap in treatment for depression in low- and …

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Chemical constituents and evidence-based pharmacological properties of Physalis peruviana L.: An overview
Kasali F.M., Tuyiringire N., Peter E.L., Ahovegbe L.Y., Ali M.S., Tusiimire J., Ogwang P.E., Kadima J.N., Agaba A.G.
2022
Journal, Article
Health Research

Physalis peruviana L. is among plant species possessing evident nutritional, nutraceutical, and commercial interests. This review highlights the complexity of the chemical composition supporting the multiple pharmacotherapeutic indications and dietary …

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Extraspousal Partnerships in a Community in Rural Uganda With High HIV Prevalence: A Cross-Sectional Population-Based Study Using Linked Spousal Data
Sully E, Kasamba I, Maher D, Weiss HA, Baisley K
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The role of concurrent sexual partnerships in the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa is not well understood. Although most infections in Africa occur among married individuals, transmission may occur …

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The impact of antiretroviral treatment on mortality trends of HIV-positive adults in rural Uganda: a longitudinal population-based study, 1999-2009
Kasamba I, Maher D, Mayanja BN, Baisley K, Grosskurth H
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective To investigate trends in all-cause adult mortality after the roll-out of an antiretroviral therapy (ART) programme in rural Uganda. Methods Longitudinal population-based cohort study of approximately 20 000 residents …

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Community awareness about risk factors, presentation and prevention and obstetric fistula in Nabitovu village, Iganga district, Uganda
Kaye DK, Mbalinda SN, Kasamba N
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Obstetric fistula is a worldwide problem that is devastating for women in developing countries. The cardinal cause of obstetric fistula is prolonged obstructed labour and delay in seeking emergency …

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