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Dorothy Akongo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007564
Impact of a Cascading Health Worker Mentorship Project on Pediatric Quality-of-Care in Busoga hospitals, Uganda – a Pre-Post Evaluation
REFNo: HS6427ES

To evaluate the perceptions from the role of mentors and mentees on the impact and sustainability of mentorship,To assess the impact of a structured mentorship program on the quality of pediatric care,To develop and evaluate a mentorship tool as a structure for quality care improvement,To assess the change in selected indicators for quality of pediatric care in six district hospitals in Uganda following the implementation of a structured and regular mentoring program ,
Uganda 2025-09-26 18:21:31 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angella Mirembe Nanteza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008741
NEURODEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOMES AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN BORN TO MOTHERS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS6380ES

General objective: To determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes and associated factors among children born to MLHIV in Uganda.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born to MLHIV in the first 18 months of life.
2. To determine the factors associated with neurodevelopmental outcomes of children born to MLHIV in the first 18 months of life.

Uganda 2025-09-26 18:15:44 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joweria Nambooze
ID: UNCST-2019-R001118
Effect of consumption of cape gooseberries on blood glucose control among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS6017ES

To evaluate patient adherence to dietary interventions involving gooseberries,To compare change in glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels among T2DM patients consuming gooseberries regularly as part of their diet with those following a regular diet. ,To assess the effect of regular consumption of gooseberries on fasting blood glucose levels in T2DM patients.,To evaluate the effect of cape gooseberries on blood glucose control among patients with T2DM in Kampala, Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-09-26 18:13:11 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hawa Nalwoga
ID: UNCST-2021-R012081
Innovative Breast Cancer Screening to Increase Early Detection in Uganda Short title: BSESuG Research project
REFNo: HS6166ES

1. To increase knowledge about breast self-examinations (BSE) and BSE practical skills and BSE practise among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district Uganda by at least 50% over a 12-month period
2. To evaluate the effectiveness of the innovative Breast Self-Examination Support Groups (BSESuG) approach in increasing the rate of detecting breast anomalies among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district of Uganda by at least 30% within a 12-month period.
3. To assess the acceptability of the innovative Breast Self-Examination Support Groups (BSESuG) approach for early detection of breast cancer among women in Buhanika subcounty, Hoima district
Uganda 2025-09-26 18:11:17 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CAROLYNE OLEO
ID: UNCST-2024-R003845
DETERMINANTS OF DELAYED HEALTHCARE SEEKING AMONG PATIENTS WITH ABDOMINAL SYMPTOMS AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6014ES

Main objective/ purpose:
To assess factors influencing decision to seek care in a timely manner among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms at KSC, Budondo sub county

Specific objectives:
1. To determine the median time from symptom onset to presentation among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms to KSC, Budondo sub county
2. To identify factors influencing decision to seek care in a timely manner among patients presenting with abdominal symptoms at KSC, Budondo sub county
3. To understand consequences of delayed presentation, such as increased treatment complexity or cost

Uganda 2025-09-26 18:09:15 2028-09-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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