Grace Kaisa Tibagwa
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Analysing routine patient data collected through the LifeHealth Network for trends of clinical and public health importance
REFNo: HS1007ES
To analyse data of patients with infectious diseases (such as malaria, HIV, TB), non-communicable diseases (such as cancer, diabetes) and serious health conditions (such as sickle cell anaemia) subscribing to the LifeHealth model for any trends of clinical and public health importance.
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Viola Nyakato Nilah
ID: UNCST-2021-R013698
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Sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing during COVID-19: A study protocol for online national surveys and global comparative analyses
REFNo: SS560ES
The overall goal of this global study is to better understand sexual and reproductive health among adults during COVID-19 using an online convenience sample from 23 countries. The primary study aims are listed below:
1) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on sexual health, with a focus on safe sex practices
2) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on domestic violence, with a focus on gender-based violence
3) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on access to essential reproductive health commodities and services, including contraceptives, abortion, maternal health services
Secondary study aims including the following:
1) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on mental health
2) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on harmful cultural practices
3) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on STI and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
4) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on nutrition
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Musa Sekikubo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014404
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Understanding COVID-19 in pregnant women and their babies in Uganda
REFNo: HS913ES
Primary objectives
• To describe the seroepidemiology of COVID-19 among pregnant women in Uganda
• To assess the risk of COVID-19 in newborn infants born to pregnant women with confirmed or probable COVID-19 and determine possible routes of mother-to-child transmission
• Secondary objectives
• To determine the clinical course and pregnancy outcomes in women infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy
• To determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in various mother and baby samples (serum, throat and nasal swabs, vaginal swab, placenta swabs and biopsies, and breast milk) and estimate the duration of viral excretion
• To assess the immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant women and their babies
• To work with communities to understand perceptions surrounding infection prevention and control techniques to reduce the spread of COVID-19 amongst the pregnant population
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
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Quasi-experimental study of a group-based psychosocial support intervention (movement-based activities “TeamUp”) for children affected by conflict and adversity in Uganda
REFNo: HS941ES
The aim of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the outcomes of the TeamUp intervention for children aged 10-14 years attending community primary schools, compared to a standard of care.
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Netherlands |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya
ID:
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mHealth for Improvement of Access to Maternal Health Services in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic (SMS Maama Project)
REFNo: HS1076ES
Primary objective:
Assess whether a mHealth platform increases maternal health knowledge in the areas of birth preparedness, pregnancy and birth complications as measured by the pre- and post- survey.
Secondary objectives:
1. To provide knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment, in a time of social distancing and learn
2. To improve access and linkages to maternal health services and information as well as provide appropriate referrals for pregnant women.
3. To inform the adoption of mHealth into future health delivery plans.
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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