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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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Motor Neuron Disease: The Impact of Decreased Speech Intelligibility on Marital Communication
Bornman Juan, Joubert Karin
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The onset of motor neuron disease (MND); a neurodegenerative disease; results in physical and communication disabilities that impinge on an individual's ability to remain functionally independent. Multiple aspects of …

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The social and gender context of HIV disclosure in sub-saharan Africa: a review of policies and practices
Bott S, Obermeyer C. M
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

This paper reviews the legal and policy context of HIV disclosure in sub-Saharan Africa; as well as what is known about rates; consequences and social context of disclosure; with special …

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L'hygiene des mains en milieu de soin : la frequence mais aussi la qualite !
Bouafia N, Bouhlel Z, Bouzayen A, Helali R, Njah M, Zayri I, Zinelabidine R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Le lavage des mains est reconnu depuis plus d'un siecle comme une mesure efficace de prevention des infections associees aux soins.L'objectif de notre travail est d'evaluer l'adhesion du personnel soignant …

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Abdominal Blockage of Iliohypogastric and Ilio-inguinal Nerves for Management of Post-Caesarean Pain: A Novel Method
Boztosun Abdullah, Duger Cevdet, Gursoy Sinan, Kosar Mehmet Ilkay Salk, Ismail, Muderris Ipitsam Ipek Yanik, Ali
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Objective. The aim of this study was to compare pain relief after caesarean section achieved by an intra-abdominal iliohypogastric and ilio-inguinal (IHII) nerve block with levobupivacaine with that in patients …

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HIV/AIDS and Mental Health Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Systematic Review
Myer L, Breuer E, Joska J. A, Struthers H
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

The relationship between mental illness and HIV/AIDS is complex and bidirectional. A significant amount of research has been performed in high-income countries but less is known about HIV and mental …

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Knowledge of Blood-Borne Transmission Risk is Inversely Associated with HIV Infection in Sub-Saharan Africa
Brewer Devon D
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Introduction: Accurate; comprehensive knowledge of an infectious pathogen's modes of transmission helps people to avoid infection. Growing evidence suggests that blood-borne HIV transmission is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa. Methodology: I …

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Are People Willing and Able to Pay for Malaria Services?
Brieger William R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Malaria among Nomads and Migrants: a Neglected People at Risk
Brieger William R
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Control of malaria in pregnancy: an elusive target
Brieger William R
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Functional Medicine: How Dysfunction Leads to Disease
Brom Bernard
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Functional medicine is part of integrative medicine. There are three phases in the movement from health to disease. The first phase concerns lifestyle and how poor lifestyle choices move the …

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