Search Results - "Waswa, J. P."

Identifying and addressing challenges to antimicrobial use surveillance in the human health sector in low- and middle-income countries: experiences and lessons learned from Tanzania and Uganda by Kiggundu, Reuben, Lusaya, Edgar, Seni, Jeremiah, Waswa, J P, Kakooza, Francis, Tjipura, Dinah, Kikule, Kate, Muiva, Cecilia, Joshi, Mohan P, Stergachis, Andy, Kitutu, Freddy Eric, Konduri, Niranjan

“…Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health security threat and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. One of the key drivers of AMR is…”
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Utility of syndromic surveillance for the surveillance of healthcare-associated infections in resource-limited settings: a narrative review by Mwanja, Herman, Waswa, J. P., Kiggundu, Reuben, Mackline, Hope, Bulwadda, Daniel, Byonanebye, Dathan M., Kambugu, Andrew, Kakooza, Francis

“…Globally, Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) pose a significant threat to patient safety and healthcare systems. In low- and middle-income countries…”
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Point Prevalence Survey of Antibiotic Use across 13 Hospitals in Uganda by Kiggundu, Reuben, Wittenauer, Rachel, Waswa, J P, Nakambale, Hilma N, Kitutu, Freddy Eric, Murungi, Marion, Okuna, Neville, Morries, Seru, Lawry, Lynn Lieberman, Joshi, Mohan P, Stergachis, Andy, Konduri, Niranjan

“…Standardized monitoring of antibiotic use underpins the effective implementation of antimicrobial stewardship interventions in combatting antimicrobial…”
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What is the appropriate antimicrobial use surveillance tool at the health facility level for Uganda and other low- and middle-income countries? by Waswa, JP, Kiggundu, Reuben, Konduri, Niranjan, Kasujja, Hassan, Lawry, Lynn Lieberman, Joshi, Mohan P.

“…•The WHO Benchmarks for IHR Capacities emphasizes antimicrobial use surveillance.•There is variability in interpretation of antimicrobial use surveillance…”
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Antimicrobial consumption surveillance in Uganda: Results from an analysis of national import data for the human health sector, 2018–2021 by Murungi, Marion, Ndagije, Helen Byomire, Kiggundu, Reuben, Kesi, Diana Nakitto, Waswa, JP, Rajab, Kalidi, Barigye, Mark, Serwanga, Allan, Manirakiza, Leonard, Kasujja, Hassan, Kaweesi, Ddembe, Joshi, Mohan P., Namugambe, Juliet, Konduri, Niranjan

“…BACKGROUNDThe surveillance of antimicrobial consumption (AMC) is critical to developing appropriate antimicrobial stewardship interventions. It is a key…”
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Development and evaluation of a continuous quality improvement programme for antimicrobial stewardship in six hospitals in Uganda by Kiggundu, Reuben, Waswa, JP, Nakambale, Hilma N, Kakooza, Francis, Kassuja, Hassan, Murungi, Marion, Akello, Harriet, Morries, Seru, Joshi, Mohan P, Stergachis, Andy, Konduri, Niranjan

“…BackgroundAppropriate antimicrobial use is essential for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). Ugandan hospitals are making efforts to improve antibiotic use, but…”
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Enhancing infection prevention and control through hand hygiene compliance in six Ugandan hospitals using quality improvement approaches by Kasujja, Hassan, Waswa, J. P., Kiggundu, Reuben, Murungi, Marion, Kwikiriza, Grace, Bahatungire, Rony, Kajumbula, Henry, Alombah, Fozo, Joshi, Mohan P., Konduri, Niranjan

“…Introduction Hand hygiene (HH) plays a crucial role in mitigating healthcare-associated infections. Improving HH compliance in healthcare facilities in…”
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Engaging healthcare students in innovative approaches for antimicrobial resistance containment by Kasujja, Hassan, Kajumbula, Henry, Tusiimire, Jonans, Waswa, J. P., Nanyonga, Stella M., Kiggundu, Reuben, Mwandah, Daniel C., Murungi, Marion, Mugenyi, Nathan, Mukenya, Irene M., Joshi, Mohan P., Schwarz, Dan, Bongomin, Felix, Konduri, Niranjan

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Addressing gaps in AMR awareness in the public: an evidence-based policy brief to guide school curriculum review in Uganda by Waswa, J P, Kiggundu, Reuben, Joshi, Mohan P, Mpagi, Joseph, Kasujja, Hassan, Murungi, Marion, Kajumbula, Henry, Were, Esther, Schwarz, Dan, Lwere, Kamada, Konduri, Niranjan

“…The government of Uganda, through its Ministry of Health, previously adopted curriculum review as a mechanism to respond to public health threats such as…”
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Behavioral Nudges to Encourage Appropriate Antimicrobial Use Among Health Professionals in Uganda by Ross, Allison, Meacham, Philip J., Waswa, J. P., Joshi, Mohan P., Hafner, Tamara, Godby, Sarah, Johnson, Courtney, Londhe, Shilpa, Aibo, Dorothy, Kwikiriza, Grace, Kasujja, Hassan, Kiggundu, Reuben, Cho, Michelle, Kovar, Sarah, Kitutu, Freddy Eric

“…Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health concern exacerbated by inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing practices,…”
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A One Health approach to fight antimicrobial resistance in Uganda: Implementation experience, results, and lessons learned by Kiggundu, Reuben, Waswa, J.P., Konduri, Niranjan, Kasujja, Hassan, Murungi, Marion, Vudriko, Patrick, Akello, Harriet, Lugada, Eric, Muiva, Cecilia, Were, Esther, Tjipura, Dinah, Kajumbula, Henry, Kikule, Kate, Nfor, Emmanuel, Joshi, Mohan P.

“…•There is a need to analyse international approaches that support a country’s pathway to progressive capacity levels, as per the Joint External Evaluation…”
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