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Esther Bayiga Diana Zziwa
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PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN KAMPALA CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: HS960ES

1. To examine the pattern in the spatial and temporal distribution of pedestrian safety in Kampala city, Uganda
2. To examine the influence of the built environment on the distribution pattern of pedestrian safety in Kampala city, Uganda
3. To explore perceptions of different categories of road users in Kampala city, Uganda on the significance of the different built environment variables to pedestrian safety.

Uganda 2020-12-24 2023-12-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Mark Kaddumukasa
ID: UNCST-2020-R001798
Prevalence, semiology and risk factors of seizures among elderly patients attending Kiruddu Medical Outpatients in Uganda.
REFNo: HS970ES

Specific objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of seizures among elderly patients attending neurology clinic at Kiruddu hospital.
2. To describe the seizure semiology among elderly patients with seizures.

Secondary objectives
1. To determine the associated risk factors for seizures among elderly patients with cognitive deficts.
2. To determine the cognitive levels of elderly patients attending the neurology clinic at Kiruddu.
3. To explore the stigma associated with dementia among caregivers/families of AD patients.

Uganda 2020-12-24 2023-12-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Richard Kibombo
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Use of the RMNCAH Scorecard at District and Health Facility Levels
REFNo: HS986ES

i)Assess the extent to which the RMNCAH scorecard has been adopted and utilised in selected districts and health facilities of Uganda;
ii)Examine the strategies and processes or procedures used to implement the RMNCAH scorecard in the selected districts and health facilities;
iii)Investigate the factors that enable and deter use of the RMNCAH scorecard in these districts and health facilities and the lessons learned;
iv)Determine the perceived positive and negative effects of implementing the RMNCAH scorecard in the selected districts and health facilities;
v)Propose practical recommendations for improving the use and institutionalising of the RMNCAH scorecard at the district and health facilities.
Uganda 2020-12-24 2023-12-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Moses Chemurot
ID:
Exploring stingless bee products for nutritional and medicinal values in Uganda (Bee-Nutri-Medicine project)
REFNo: HS1131ES

Investigate the potency of stingless bee honey and propolis as medicines for wounds and skin infections,Explore antimicrobial properties of honey and propolis collected from stingless bee colonies in Uganda,Determine the nutritional profiles of pollen and honey harvested from two stingless bee species in Uganda. This will guide in the promotion of bee pollen consumption as alternative sources of protein especially for poor rural households.,Explore stingless bee products for nutritional and medicinal purpose in Uganda,
Uganda 2020-12-24 2023-12-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Margaret Kabahenda
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Strengthening the capacity of teachers to integrate nutrition education in school curricula to improve children’s dietary practices and physical actlivity so as to combat malnutrition [TEACH-Nutrition Project]
REFNo: A93ES

Determine the effectiveness of the proposed intervention model in improving: (a) teachers nutrition knowledge and ability to monitor pupils’ nutritional status; (b) pupils’ dietary practices and physical activity patterns; (c) parents’ knowledge of their children’s nutritional needs and their capacity to provide nutritious foods to their children; and (d) schools management’s commitment to address food and nutrition issues,Determine the barriers and supports for integrating nutrition education in school curricula,Develop an effective nutrition education intervention model that can easily be integrated in lower primary school curricula,Characterize the available nutrition education training programs, materials, and the types and innovation habits of actors engaged in school nutrition education,
Uganda 2020-12-21 2023-12-21 Agricultural Sciences Non-degree Award
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