Erisa Mwaka Sabakaki
ID: UNCST-2019-R001625
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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A LUMBAR MODIFIED SPINAL BRACE
REFNo: HS1558ES
Our main objective is to design, fabricate and test a modified fit-for-purpose lumbar orthosis through use of locally available raw materials whose design can be adopted by different orthopaedic workshops in low income countries. This will be achieved through the following sub aims;
1. Conduct a needs assessment to determine the needs and requirements of people with low back pain and derive specifications for a modified brace well suited for use by people in LICs.
2. Test and assess the functionality of the modified brace using simulations.
3. Fabricate a sturdy brace with locally sourced components that suits the specifications derived from the simulations so as to make it suitable for use in low income countries.
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Allen Kabagenyi
ID:
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Accelerating Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Uptake in Uganda: Snapshot Study
REFNo: SS951ES
(3) To assess the community perceptions and barriers towards COVID-19 vaccine uptake.,The general objective of the study is to explore the factors and facilitators for COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and uptake. ,To explore the demographic and socio-economic factors associated with accelerated uptake and acceptance to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. ,(1) Examine the preparedness of the population and essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. ,
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Abubakar Mustafa Sadik
ID: UNCST-2021-R013642
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Willingness to use genetically modified crops: Case study of communities in Uganda
REFNo: SS738ES
General objective:
To evaluate the willingness of communities in Uganda to use genetically modified (GM) crops in order to inform policies and develop targeted interventions and programs towards the introduction and scaling up of GM crops in the Ugandan market.
Specific objectives:
a) To assess level of knowledge of communities of GM crops in Bushenyi, Jinja and Wakiso districts
b) To evaluate perceptions of communities towards GM crops in Bushenyi, Jinja and
Wakiso districts
c) To assess the factors that contribute towards the knowledge and perceptions of
communities towards GM crops in Bushenyi, Jinja and Wakiso districts
d)To link willingness to use GM crops with the knowledge and perceptions of communities
in Bushenyi, Jinja and Wakiso districts
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Uganda |
2021-07-29 |
2024-07-29 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Hanifah Nabbanja
ID:
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Characterizing oncology-related emergencies among cancer patients attending the emergency unit of Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda in 2019
REFNo: HS1282ES
(1) To describe the demographics and tumor characteristics, laboratory markers, and the presenting signs and symptoms in cancer patients attending the emergency unit of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Uganda from 01 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.
(2) To determine the factors associated with the different clinical presentations of oncology-related emergencies among cancer patients attending the emergency unit of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Uganda from 01 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.
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Uganda |
2021-07-29 |
2024-07-29 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Peter Rukundo Milton
ID: UNCST-2020-R014799
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Nutritional Quality and Safety of Complementary Foods for Children in Landslide-prone Bududa District
REFNo: HS982ES
(i) Describe the diversity of meals and food combinations commonly used in the complementary feeding of children 6-23 months old in Bududa district.
(ii) Analyse the nutrient and chemical composition of commonly used raw and cooked complementary foods.
(iii) Identify the type and levels of micro-organisms in the food and water commonly used for complementary feeding.
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Uganda |
2021-07-28 |
2024-07-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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