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Medicinal Plants Used in Traditional Management of Cancer in Uganda: A Review of Ethnobotanical Surveys, Phytochemistry, and Anticancer Studies

Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
The burden of neoplastic diseases is a significant global health challenge accounting for thousands of deaths. In Uganda, about 32,617 cancer cases were reported in 2018, accompanied by 21,829 deaths. In a view to identify some potential anticancer plant candidates for possible drug development, the current study was designed to compile the inventory ...
Timothy Omara, Ambrose K. Kiprop, Rose C. Ramkat, Jackson Cherutoi, Sarah Kagoya, Decrah Moraa Nyangena, Tsedey Azeze Tebo, Papias Nteziyaremye, Lucy Nyambura Karanja, Abigael Jepchirchir, Alfayo Maiyo, Betty Jematia Kiptui, Immaculate Mbabazi, Caroline Kiwanuka Nakiguli, Brenda Victoria Nakabuye, Margaret Chepkemoi Koske, Konrad Urech   +16 more
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Introducing a new lexicographical model: AlphaConceptual+ (and how it could be applied to dictionaries for Luganda) [PDF]

, 2013
In this article we explore the possibility of amalgamating the semasiological (i.e. alphabetical), onomasiological (i.e. conceptual) and visual approaches to dictionary compilation, here termed an alphaconceptual+ (i.e. alphaconceptual 'plus') dictionary,
de Schryver, Gilles-Maurice, Kawalya, Deo   +1 more
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Language policy and orthographic harmonization across linguistic, ethnic and national boundaries in Southern Africa [PDF]

, 2016
Drawing on online and daily newspapers, speakers' language and writing practices, official government documents and prescribed spelling systems in Southern Africa, the paper explores the challenges and possibilities of orthographic reforms allowing ...
A Pennycook, C Higgins, C Stroud, D Gough, D Ziervogel, EO Ashton, F Banda, F Banda, F Banda, F Banda, F Banda, F Banda, F Coulmas, F Ndhlovu, Felix Banda, H Schutter De, J Greenberg, JJ Weber, KK Prah, L Matlosa, LM Miti, M Guthrie, M Heller, M Jokweni, M Kashoki, M Lutz, M Machobane, M Wakumelo-Nkolola, Ministry of Education [MoE], NEEDU, P Djite, R Cooper, R Wardhaugh, S Makoni, S Makoni, S Makoni, S Zerbian, T Chisanga, T Msimang, VM Chanda, Zambian Government   +40 more
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Comorbidities and Factors Associated with Mortality among Children under Five Years Admitted with Severe Acute Malnutrition in the Nutritional Unit of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, Eastern Uganda

International Journal of Pediatrics, Volume 2020, Issue 1, 2020., 2020
Background. Mortality among children with severe acute malnutrition remains an immense health concern in the hospitals in developing countries, but its attributes are not completely assessed in various hospital settings. The aim of this study was to determine the proportion of mortality, the comorbidities, and factors associated with in‐hospital ...
Desire Banga, Melvis Baren, Namale Vivian Ssonko, Franck Katembo Sikakulya, Yves Tibamwenda, Claude Banga, Robinson Ssebuufu, Samuel Menahem   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors predictive of successful retention in care among HIV-infected men in a universal test-and-treat setting in Uganda and Kenya: A mixed methods analysis. [PDF]

, 2019
BackgroundPrevious research indicates clinical outcomes among HIV-infected men in sub-Saharan Africa are sub-optimal. The SEARCH test and treat trial (NCT01864603) intervention included antiretroviral care delivery designed to address known barriers to ...
Atukunda, Mucunguzi, Ayieko, James, Brown, Lillian B, Bukusi, Elizabeth A, Camlin, Carol S, Charlebois, Edwin D, Clark, Tamara, Cohen, Craig R, Getahun, Monica, Havlir, Diane V, Kamya, Moses R, Kwarisiima, Dalsone, Olilo, Winter, Owaraganise, Asiphas, Petersen, Maya L   +14 more
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A mixed methods approach to evaluating community drug distributor performance in the control of neglected tropical diseases [PDF]

, 2016
BACKGROUND: Trusted literate, or semi-literate, community drug distributors (CDDs) are the primary implementers in integrated preventive chemotherapy (IPC) programmes for Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) control.
A Wallace, AW Solomon, C Hanson, D Evans, EC Emukah, Fiona M. Fleming, FM Fleming, Fred Matovu, J Green, J Leslie, JA Wright, JC Okeibunor, JC Okeibunor, JH Kolaczinski, JH Kolaczinski, Joanne P. Webster, JS Dill, K Banek, KA Grepin, KL Leonard, Kristian S. Hansen, L Nkonki, M Callaghan, MA Bruijnzeels, MC Baker, MF Drummond, Ministry of Health, MN Katabarwa, MO Omedo, N Najnin, P Agyei-Baffour, P Akweongo, P Basinga, SC Francis, TK Ryman, UV Amazigo, V Wiseman, World Health Organisation, World Health Organisation, World Health Organization   +39 more
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Participation in activities of daily living after the Akwenda Intervention Program for children and young people with cerebral palsy in Uganda: A cluster‐randomized trial

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, Volume 67, Issue 9, Page 1195-1205, September 2025.
Abstract Aim To evaluate the efficacy of the Akwenda Intervention Program on participation attendance and involvement of children and young people with cerebral palsy (CP) in rural Uganda. Method This was a cluster‐randomized, controlled, single‐blind, interventional study of 100 participants with CP (aged 2–23 years; 48 females; allocated to the ...
Elizabeth Asige, Gillian Saloojee, Godfrey Wanjala, Carin Andrews, Lukia H. Namaganda, Angelina Kakooza‐Mwesige, Diane L. Damiano, Hans Forssberg   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Report: Cultural Research Centre (CRC) [PDF]

, 2010
This report arises from research carried out in Iganga and Namutumba districts in late 2006/early 2007 by the Cultural Research Centre (CRC), based in Jinja.
Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda
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Impact of the Akwenda Intervention Program for cerebral palsy on caregiver‐perceived burden, stress, and psychosocial functioning: A cluster‐randomized trial in Uganda

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, Volume 67, Issue 9, Page 1206-1216, September 2025.
The Akwenda Intervention Program reduced caregiver burden and stress, and improved psychosocial functioning of caregivers of children with CP. This original article is commented by Newton on pages 1115–1116 of this issue. Plain language summary: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dmcn.16406 Abstract Aim To evaluate the effectiveness of the ...
Elizabeth Asige, Gillian Saloojee, Godfrey Wanjala, Carin Andrews, Lukia H. Namaganda, Angelina Kakooza‐Mwesige, Katherine Albus, Diane L. Damiano, Hans Forssberg   +8 more
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Functioning and activity outcomes of the Akwenda Intervention Program for children and young adults with cerebral palsy in Uganda: A cluster‐randomized trial

Developmental Medicine &Child Neurology, Volume 67, Issue 1, Page 87-98, January 2025.
Functioning and activity outcomes of the Akwenda Intervention Program for cerebral palsy in Uganda. Plain language summary: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/dmcn.16290 This original article is commented by Olusanya on pages 10–11 of this issue. Abstract Aim To evaluate the efficacy of the Akwenda Intervention Program on motor, self‐care, and
Elizabeth Asige, Gillian Saloojee, Carin Andrews, Lukia H. Namaganda, Angelina Kakooza‐Mwesige, Diane L. Damiano, Hans Forssberg   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source