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Katia  Peterson
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A quasi-experimental study of Interpersonal Group Therapy (IPT) treatment attribution on decreasing depression severity among depressed women in Iganga District, Makuutu Sub County and Mukono District, Kimenyedde Sub Counties
REFNo: SS297ES

General objective

To establish a baseline prevalence of depression and determine the period and treatment effects of depression severity between depressed women in Iganga (Makuutu Sub County) and Mukono District (Kimenyedde Sub Counties).

Specific objectives
1. Determine the prevalence of depression in Makuutu Sub County (Iganga) and Kimenyedde Sub Counties (Mukono).
2. Determine the change in depression severity, as measured by the PHQ-9, within control subjects at six months and one year follow up.
3. Determine the change in depression severity, as measured by the PHQ-9, between control and treatment subjects at six months and one-year follow up.
4. Determine the change in well-being as measured by the “Well-being Indicator Survey” within control subjects and between control and treatment subjects at six months and one year follow up.

USA 2019-05-07 2022-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
NICHOLAS BARI NDAHURA BARI
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EFFECTIVENESS OF NUTRITION EDUCATION ON GLYCAEMIC CONTROL IN PEDIATRIC TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS186ES

1. To assess the level of knowledge of nutrition management of T1DM among caregivers of T1D children (3-12 years) at selected T1DM clinics in Uganda. 2. To determine the dietary intake and adequacy of T1D children (3-12 years) at selected T1DM clinics in Uganda. 3. To develop a nutrition education training module for caregivers and T1D children (3-12 years) at selected T1DM clinics in Uganda. 4. To determine the effectiveness of nutrition education on HbAlc levels, knowledge of nutrition management of T1DM and dietary practices among caregivers and T1D children (3-12 years) at selected T1DM clinics in Uganda.
Uganda 2019-04-30 2022-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Isaac  Kimbowa
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ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND QUALITY OF ANTIBACTERIAL USE IN CHILDREN UNDER-FIVE IN SELECTED HEALTH FACILITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS339ES

1. To determine the structure and functional roles of MTCs in optimizing antibacterial use in management of childhood infections in under-five children in selected RRHs and PNFP health facilities in Uganda (sub-study I).
2. To determine stewardship practices guiding optimizing antibacterial use in management of infections in under five children in selected Health facilities in Uganda (sub-study II)
3. To determine extent of off-label and unlicensed use of antibacterial among children -five in paediatrics wards of selected RRHs and PNFPs in Uganda (Study III)
4. To determine the extent of antibacterial exposure to neonates during perinatal period among women delivering in selected regional referral hospitals in Uganda (Study IV).

Uganda 2019-04-24 2022-04-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Julia Downing
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Children’s, Adults and Health Professionals Understanding Illness, Death and Dying in Uganda
REFNo: HS276ES

The study aims to gain an understanding of children, adults and health professionals understanding of illness, death and dying in order to inform the provision of palliative care services in Uganda. The objectives of the study are to understand the following questions: I. What are Ugandan adults understanding of illness, death and dying? II. What are Ugandan children’s understanding of illness, death and dying? III. What is the understanding of Ugandan health professionals with regards to illness, death and dying?
UK 2019-04-16 2022-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Adam Hewitt Smith
ID: UNCST-2019-R001658
A cluster randomised trial to determine whether increased postoperative surveillance of adult African surgical patients reduces postoperative mortality
REFNo: HS298ES

Primary objective - To determine whether increased postoperative surveillance reduces in-hospital mortality in high-risk adult surgical patients aged 18 years and over in Africa. Primary outcome measure - In-hospital mortality, censored at 30 days if the patient is still alive and in-hospital. Secondary objective - To determine whether increased postoperative surveillance reduces the incidence of the composite of severe in-hospital complications and mortality in high-risk adult surgical patients aged 18 years and over in Africa. Secondary outcome measure - Composite of severe in-hospital complications and mortality, censored at 30 days if the patient is still alive and in-hospital.
UK 2019-04-16 2022-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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