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Agapitus Kato Babumba
ID: UNCST-2021-R013866
 Evaluation of the feasibility of SumiShield™ 50WG Insecticide use in the control of malaria vectors in COVID-19 patients’ isolation centres in Uganda
REFNo: HS1256ES

1. To determine the efficacy and residual activity of SumiShield™ 50WG insecticide against malaria mosquitoes on plastered and painted wall surfaces in COVID-19 isolation centres in Uganda.

2. To determine the susceptibility of wild Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes to SumiShield™ 50WG and other commonly used mosquito insecticides in the study area.
 Uganda 2021-05-27 2024-05-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Irene Kahimakazi
ID:
Prevalence and factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus among women attending antenatal care at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: SS854ES

1. To determine the prevalence of gestational
diabetes mellitus among women attending antenatal
care clinic at Mbarara Regional Referral
Hospital South Western Uganda
2. To establish the factors associated with
gestational diabetes mellitus among women
attending antenatal care clinic at
Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, south
western Uganda

 Uganda 2021-05-27 2024-05-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Phocas Nyandwi -
ID:
Effect of Firm Financial Strength Factors on Income Retention of General Insurers in East Africa
REFNo: SS829ES

To determine the moderating effect of firm size on the relationship between firm financial distress factors and income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To establish the effect of earnings volatility on income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To assess how liquidity affects income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To investigate the effect of leverage on income retention of General insurers in East Africa,To determine the effect of capital adequacy on income retention of General insurers in East Africa,The general objective of the study is to investigate the effect of firm financial strength factors on income retention of General insurers in East Africa.,
 Burundi 2021-05-27 2024-05-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Arunga
ID:
Management of microbial keratitis by private pharmacies in Uganda: a study of knowledge, attitude and practice
REFNo: HS1082ES

1. To determine the Knowledge of private pharmacy workers in Uganda in the management of Microbial Keratitis.
2. To describe the current practice for the management of Microbial Keratitis among private pharmacies in Uganda .
3. To explore ways to engage local pharmacy attendants to improve referral of patients with suspected Microbial Keratitis.

 Uganda 2021-05-25 2024-05-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Dao Ho
ID:
Palliative Care Needs Assessment in the Emergency Department in Kiruddu Hospital
REFNo: SS796ES

Objective 1: Describe the prevalence of palliative care needs among emergency care patients. In order to assess this objective, we will conduct a palliative care needs survey with patients and health care workers in the Kiruddu Hospital Emergency Department. Objective 2: Explore and illustrate identifiable strengths as well as barriers to delivery of palliative care in the emergency department. In order to assess this objective, we will conduct one-on-one interviews with health care workers in the Emergency Department to further explore this topic.
 USA 2021-05-24 2024-05-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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