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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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Impact of Early Antiretroviral Treatment Initiation on Performance of Cross-Sectional Incidence Assays
Kosgei J., Kibuuka H., Eller L.A., Eshleman S.H., Laeyendecker O., Robb M., Klock E., Mwinnya G., Fernandez R.E., Nitayaphan S. and others...
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) can impact assays used for cross-sectional HIV incidence testing, causing inaccurate HIV incidence estimates. We evaluated the relationship between the timing of ART initiation and the performance …

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The Impact of Exercise on Adolescents with Depression: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Kloeris Matthew P.
2021
Dissertation
Health Research

The purpose of the present study was to summarize and synthesize the research that pertains tothe impact of aerobic exercise on adolescents with depression. This review addressed aerobic exercise as …

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Measuring Health: A Multivariate Approach
Klomp Jeroen, de Haan Jakob
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

We examined the health status of 171 countries by employing factor analysis on various national health indicators for the period 2000-2005 to construct two new measures on health. The first …

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Requiem for Nigro or is anal squamous carcinoma still a surgical problem: abdominoperineal excision rather than a defunctioning stoma?
Kloppers J. C, Robertson B, Goldberg P. A, Coetzee E. D. T
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: Combined multimodal treatment (CMT) is the preferred treatment for anal squamous carcinoma with radical surgery reserved for treatment failure. Some patients require a defunctioning stoma prior to CMT. Successful …

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Population pharmacokinetics of quinine in pregnant women with uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Uganda
Nosten F, Kloprogge F, Jullien V, Piola P, Dhorda M, Muwanga S, Day NPJ, White NJ, Guerin PJ, Tarning J
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Oral quinine is used for the treatment of uncomplicated malaria during pregnancy, but few pharmacokinetic data are available for this population. Previous studies have reported a substantial effect of malaria …

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The ASOS Surgical Risk Calculator: development and validation of a tool for identifying African surgical patients at risk of severe postoperative complications
Kluyts H. L., le Manach Y., Munlemvo D. M., Madzimbamuto F., Basenero A., Coulibaly Y., Rakotoarison S., Gobin V., Samateh A. L., Chaibou M. S. and others...
2018
Journal, Article
Health Research

MEDLINE Abstract: BACKGROUND:<BR>The African Surgical Outcomes Study (ASOS) showed that surgical patients in Africa have a mortality twice the global average. Existing risk assessment tools are not valid for use …

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Neonatal deaths and umbilical cord care practices in Luweero district, Uganda
Grant E, Munube D, Lumala P, Sentongo S A, Dodds L, Bortolussi R, MacDonald N E
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Neonatal deaths account for a significant proportion of infant mortality. In Uganda, approximately 60% of births occur outside of health facilities or hospitals, ie, in homes with only traditional birth …

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Stakeholder Perspectives on School-Based Guidance and Counseling in Uganda: Emerging Priorities for Student Support and Teacher Training
Knettel BA, Luke MM, Kiweewa JM, Nsubuga H, Darkis JT, Afriyie O, Ojiambo D
2020
Journal, Article
Health Research

School guidance and counseling services in Uganda are limited, but are gradually gaining traction despite resource constraints. We conducted qualitative interviews with 22 counselors, school administrators, and government officials involved …

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Are school-level factors associated with primary school students' experience of physical violence from school staff in Uganda?
Devries KM, Nakuti J, Allen E, Knight L, Naker D, Gannett KR
2016
Journal, Article
Health Research

The nature and structure of the school environment has the potential to shape children's health and well being. Few studies have explored the importance of school-level factors in explaining a …

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