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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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Herpes Simplex corrected Virus Type 2 Shedding From Male Circumcision Wounds in Rakai, Uganda
Grabowski Mary K., Kigozi Godfrey, Gray Ronald H., Armour Benjamin, Manucci Jordyn, Serwadda David, Redd Andrew D., Nalugoda Fred, Patel Eshan U., Wawer Maria J. and others...
2015
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: A prospective observational study of 176 men coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) was conducted to assess whether their sexual partners may …

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Partner Human Papillomavirus Viral Load and Incident Human Papillomavirus Detection in Heterosexual Couples
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Watya S and others...
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. The association between partner human papillomavirus (HPV) viral load and incident HPV detection in heterosexual couples is unknown.Methods. HPV genotypes were detected in 632 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative couples …

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Trends and Determinants of Human Papillomavirus Concordance Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive and -Negative Heterosexual Couples in Rakai, Uganda
Kong XR, Wawer MJ, Kigozi G, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Gravitt PE, Nalugoda F, Quinn TC, Tobian AAR and others...
2017
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background. Limited data are available on human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative or HIV-positive couples followed longitudinally.Methods. Genital HPV was assessed in 725 concordant HIV-negative couples and …

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Genetic Cluster Analysis for HIV Prevention
Grabowski Mary Kate, Herbeck Joshua T., Poon Art F. Y.
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW:<BR>This review summarizes the use of genetic similarity clusters to understand HIV transmission and inform prevention efforts.<BR>RECENT FINDINGS:<BR>Recent emphases include the development of real-time cluster identification …

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The validity of self-reported antiretroviral use in persons living with HIV: a population-based study
Nakigozi G, Wawer MJ, Grabowski MK, Gray RH, Serwadda D, Nalugoda F, Reynolds SJ, Quinn TC, Redd AD, Kagaayi J and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective: To assess the validity of self-reported antiretroviral therapy use (ART) using population-based cohort data.Methods: Self-reported ART use and nonuse was compared with a validated laboratory assay in 557 HIV-positive …

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Prevalence and Predictors of Persistent Human Immunodeficiency Virus Viremia and Viral Rebound after Universal Test and Treat: A Population-Based Study
Nakigozi G, Reynolds S J, Kigozi G, Nalugoda F, Grabowski M K, Gray R H, Patel E U, Wawer M J, Quinn T C, Tobian A A.R and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

BackgroundThere are limited data on individual human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) viral load (VL) trajectories at the population-level after the introduction of universal test and treat (UTT) in sub-Saharan Africa.MethodsHuman immunodeficiency …

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Characteristics and outcomes of admitted patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Worodria W, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Kamya MR, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N, Bagaya BS, Byanyima RK and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Detailed data on the characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa are limited.Objective We determined the clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients diagnosed with COVID-19 …

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Phenotypic characteristics and asthma severity in an East African cohort of adults and adolescents with asthma: findings from the African severe asthma project
Worodria W, Kamya M, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Mugenyi L, Joloba M, Makumbi F, Muttamba W, Kirenga B, Katagira W, de Jong C and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale The relationship between clinical and biomarker characteristics of asthma and its severity in Africa is not well known.Methods Using the Expert Panel Report 3, we assessed for asthma severity …

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Efficacy of convalescent plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda
Bazeyo W, Kityo C, Nantanda R, Joloba ML, Ssali F, Aanyu-Tukamuhebwa H, Olaro C, Byakika-Kibwika P, Mugenyi L, Kiwanuka N and others...
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research

Rationale Convalescent plasma (CCP) has been studied as a potential therapy for COVID-19, but data on its efficacy in Africa are limited.Objective In this trial we set out to determine …

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Excess COVID-19 mortality among critically ill patients in Africa
Kirenga B.J., Byakika-Kibwika P.
2021
Journal, Article
Health Research
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