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Lawrence Mugisha
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Developing Monitoring System for Quantifying and Mapping Antimicrobials used in Livestock Farming Systems in Uganda
REFNo: HS538ES

1. To determine the proportions of different types of antimicrobials imported into Uganda for use in livestock production systems.
2. To determine the volumes of antimicrobial medicines imported into Uganda for use in livestock production systems.
3. To map and create an inventory of manufacturers, importers, distributors and medicine stockists of antimicrobials used in livestock production systems in Kampala, Wakiso and Mukono districts.
4. To develop an information technology (IT) monitoring system for monitoring importation, distribution and consumption of antimicrobials used in livestock production systems

 Uganda 2020-02-21 2023-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Herbert Muyinda
ID: UNCST-2019-R000373
 Cango Lyec (Healing the Elephant) Study: Determining HIV Vulnerabilities and Designing Targeted Interventions to Improve Clinical outcomes among conflict affected Adolescent girls and young women under 25 in Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS521ES

1. Estimate prevalence and incidence of HIV, Hepatitis B, and syphilis, and identify associated risk factors among conflict-affected young women in Northern Uganda

2. Investigate associations between posttraumatic stress, resilience, and depression with HIV incidence among conflict-affected young women in Northern Uganda

3. Pilot feasibility and acceptability of comprehensive mHealth package to support engagement in HIV care among conflict-affected young women living with HIV in Northern Uganda

 Uganda 2020-02-19 2023-02-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Dathan  Byonanebye Mirembe
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Impact of Mobile Health Interactive Software on Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes: The Call for Life (CFLU-TB) Project
REFNo: HS524ES

To determine the effect of CFLU-TB on TB treatment success (treatment completion and cure rates) in patients with TB receiving care at three public health facilities in Uganda.
1. To compare TB cure rates (six months) in patients with microbiologically diagnosed TB in the intervention and control arms.
2. To compare treatment completion (six months) in patients clinically diagnosed with TB in the intervention and control arms.
3. To determine the effect of enhanced TB treatment support with CFLU-TB on retention at 2 and 6 months in patients receiving TB treatment at Kisenyi Health Center IV.
4. To assess perception of patients’ care providers (treatment buddies) and other stakeholders towards the CFLU-TB.
5. To determine the cost-effectiveness of the CFLU-TB intervention.
6. To compare adherence rates between patients in the intervention arm and control arms.
7. To determine the effect of CFLU-TB on adherence to clinic appointments.
8. To compare knowledge about TB/HIV in patients enrolled in the intervention and control arms.
9. To determine Drug-resistant TB rates in the intervention and control arms.
10. To determine the uptake of the CFLU-TB tool in patients and their care providers (treatment buddies).


 Uganda 2020-02-19 2023-02-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Fredrick Mutungi
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CONTEXT-FITTING MOBILE SERVICES FOR MONITORING THE DELIVERY OF PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES
REFNo: SIR20ES

1. To identify the performance indicators of mobile services for monitoring the delivery of public health services.
2. To establish the performance of existing mobile services used for monitoring the delivery of public health services.
3. To find out the contextual factors affecting the performance of mobile services for monitoring the delivery of public health services.
4. To design a model for guiding development of context-fitting mobile services for monitoring delivery of public health services.
5. To establish performance improvements anticipated with the use of context-fitting mobile services when monitoring the delivery of public health services.

 Uganda 2020-02-19 2023-02-19 Engineering and Technology Degree Award
John Mark Bwanika
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Utilization Of Telehealth (Tele-care) To Improve Post-Clinic Therapy For Youths with HIV and Depression- A Feasibility Study.
REFNo: HS539ES

-Design and develop mobile/web content for post-clinic telecare for young adult HIV patients with depression.

-Assess feasibility and acceptability of the telehealth intervention Package (Telecare) for depression among HIV young adult patients as well as their post-intervention self-efficacy.

 Uganda 2020-02-19 2023-02-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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