Irene Lubega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000658
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Immunogenicity of Fractional One-fifth and One-half Doses of Yellow Fever Vaccine Compared to Full Dose in Children 9-23 months old in Uganda
REFNo: HS244ES
Primary
• Assess whether seroconversion following one-fifth (0.1 ml) and one-half (0.25 ml) doses of YF 17DD vaccine is non-inferior to seroconversion following a full dose (0.5 ml) at 4 weeks post-vaccination in children aged 9 – 23 months
Secondary
• Assess whether the proportion of baseline seronegative children that are seropositive following one-fifth (0.1 ml) and one-half (0.25 ml) doses of YF 17DD vaccine is non-inferior to the proportion seropositive following a full dose (0.5 ml) of vaccine at 12 months post-vaccination
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Compare the geometric mean antibody titers following the fractional doses to the geometric mean titer following the full dose at 4 weeks and 12 months post vaccination
• Describe the safety profile of fractional and full-dose YF 17DD vaccine in children 9-23 months
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Uganda |
2019-02-05 |
2022-02-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Nicholas Chapoy
ID:
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Title of research project: Dual articulation in the communication system of mountain gorillas?
REFNo: NS82ES
The emergence of combinatoriality (phonology and syntax) in human language represents one of the key evolutionary transitions in life (Maynard Smith & Szathmary 1995). Despite its significance, we know very little regarding how unique this capacity is to humans or the evolutionary progression of this trait. By searching for core features of language, such as its combinatoriality, in the communication systems of closely related species to humans, particularly the primates, it is possible to shed light on whether the components of language are de novo evolved traits in humans or whether they have their origins rooted in the primate lineage.
With this project, I aim to shed light on how unique combinatorics is to human language through empirically investigating the presence of linguistic forms of phonology and syntax in one of our closest living relatives, the gorilla.
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USA |
2019-02-05 |
2022-02-05 |
Natural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Joshua Greenberg
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Governance, Citizenship, and Accountability: Community-Centered Development in the Ugandan Health Sector
REFNo: SS265ES
This study examines the influence of governance structures on health outcomes in Uganda and tests strategies to foster more efficient healthcare delivery in the country. Specifically, the study will use a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility and impact of several governance interventions. First, seeking to improve the performance of local leaders in ensuring quality health service delivery, the study will evaluate the following two community-level interventions: (a) quarterly citizen reporting meetings with Local Council III chairpersons on health service delivery and (b) chairperson skills training on monitoring local government health centers. Second, to study the determinants of citizen participation in meetings, the study will evaluate several different household-level encouragement messages within the meetings intervention group. The messages—which will separately emphasize (a) public duty, (b) social aspects, and (c) civic participation—will be aimed at motivating citizens to attend the quarterly reporting meetings. All of the interventions have been developed in collaboration with Progressive Health Partnership (a non-governmental organization) and the Office of the Prime Minister. This pilot study is meant to prepare for a larger study in the future.
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USA |
2019-02-05 |
2022-02-05 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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lydia kapiriri
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Evaluating Priority Setting for Health Research in Uganda
REFNo: HS309ES
1. Synthesize the current published and grey literature on PS for health research at the global level and specifically in Uganda.
2. Describe and evaluate a historical case scenario of PS for health research in Uganda.
3. Identify some of the barriers to effective PS for health research with particular relevance to governance mechanisms in Uganda.
4. Identify best practices that can serve to influence Ugandan PS for research processes and those of other low-income countries
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Uganda |
2019-01-30 |
2022-01-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga Kiiza
ID: UNCST-2019-R001588
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PREVALENCE, CORRELATES AND EXPLANATIONS OF A LONG DURATION OF UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS AMONG ANTIPSYCHOTIC NAÏVE PATIENTS AT BUTABIKA HOSPITAL: A MIXED METHODS STUDY.
REFNo: HS237ES
1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with a long duration of untreated psychosis among patients with a first episode psychosis at Butabika hospital in Uganda.
2. Achieve a qualitative understanding of influence of prior treatment with alternative and complimentary therapies on duration of untreated psychosis among patients with a first episode of psychosis (FEP) presenting to Butabika hospital in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2019-01-29 |
2022-01-29 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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