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Barbara Mukasa
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Baseline, Midterm and End of Project Evaluation Protocol for Mildmay Mubende Region
REFNo: SS639ES

(i) Systemize baseline, midterm and end of project evaluations including interim analyses for Mubende region service delivery implementing mechanism supported by CDC Uganda.
(ii) Closely monitor the progress of outputs as measured by Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting (MER) indicators arising from implementation of activities and conduct periodic program evaluations to determine the funded activities will achieve outcomes that ultimately reduce HIV incidence and AIDS

Uganda 2020-11-20 2023-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Paul  Kutyabami
ID: UNCST-2020-R015029
Assessing the impact of the requirements for dual- licensing guidelines on the number of drug outlets and compliance to regulation
REFNo: HS1048ES

-To determine the trends in the number of pharmacies licensed as both retail and wholesale from 2016 to 2020 in NDA regions
-To establish the level of compliance of pharmacies previously dual-licensed as of 2016 to set requirements of their current license
-To explore the possible factors other than guidelines associated with a decline in the license application for pharmacies that have had dual licensure
-To determine the effect of dual licensing guidelines on access to medicines in underserved areas

Uganda 2020-11-20 2023-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Winnifred Kansiime Kimara
ID: UNCST-2021-R012131
Predictors of indoor air quality in Kisenyi-Mugunu a slum settlement in Fort Portal Municipality, Uganda
REFNo: HS695ES

General objective
To assess predictors of indoor air quality so as to promote the health of children under five dwelling in Kisenyi-Mugunu, Fort Portal Municipality.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the level of IAQ in Kisenyi-Mugunu, Fort Portal Municipality.
2. To establish the predictors of IAQ in Kisenyi-Mugunu, Fort Portal Municipality.
3. To explore the barriers and facilitators to uptake of healthier household energy options in Kisenyi-Mugunu.

Uganda 2020-11-18 2023-11-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Jackson Orem
ID: UNCST-2021-R012016
Characterizing Determinants of Primary KSHV Infection among Children and Adolescents in Uganda
REFNo: HS735ES

1. To determine the incidence and to define the viral, immunologic, and clinical features of primary KSHV infection.
2. To identify the biologic and behavioral risk factors associated with primary KSHV infection.
3. To develop mathematical models that characterize KSHV shedding dynamics and virologic drivers required for transmission.

Uganda 2020-11-18 2023-11-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Irene Andia Biraro Rebecca
ID: UNCST-2019-R001475
Machine Learning and Secondary Data Analyses of the RASHOTS Database to Guide Clinical Decision Making and Predict Patient Prognosis at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Uganda
REFNo: HS745ES

The primary project objectives are:
1. To utilise ML methods to estimate the risk of mortality on the ID wards at Kiruddu National Referral Hospitals using the RASHOTS medical database
2. To develop prognosis prediction scores for survival on the ID wards using ML methods on the RASHOTS medical database based on clinical prognostic factors

The secondary project objectives are:
1. To estimate the prevalence of major mortality drivers such as tuberculosis, tetanus using the RASHOTS medical database
2. To create a prognosis prediction protocol for risk of tuberculosis related mortality as a computer application for use by clinicians on ID wards
3. To use the RASHOTS database for quality improvement in clinical care and practice in the department of Internal Medicine

Uganda 2020-11-18 2023-11-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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