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Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
Baseline evaluation for Action to Scale Up Reduction of Teenage Pregnancies Among Vulnerable Girls in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: SS2455ES

The baseline seeks to benchmark the current performance in various indicators of project in Namutumba and Bugiri districts where the project will be implemented before actual project implementation starts.
Uganda 2024-07-22 14:45:11 2027-07-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Olds
ID: UNCST-2023-R006240
Burden of disease and attitudes towards cancer care among adult cancer patients in Mbarara, Uganda
REFNo: HS4303ES

Aim #1: Describing the burden of disease among patients receiving care at the adult oncology clinic at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. We will conduct a retrospective chart review of all adult patients receiving care at the outpatient oncology clinic and inpatient oncology ward at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital between January 2019 and December 2023. We will define the burden of disease as the numbers and types of cancers of patients cared for at MRRH. We will conduct a chart review collecting data on demographics, primary diagnoses, comorbidities, treatment modalities, and outcomes. Aim #2: Qualitative understanding of patient attitudes toward cancer care, specifically in Mbarara. We will interview up to 30 patients with cancer or who have undertaken cancer care at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital’s Adult Cancer Clinic, and conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews with the goal being to understand their experience with cancer care in Mbarara. We will focus on understanding the role of the clinic, the physicians, and nurses in the patient’s lives and how this affects their journey through receiving cancer care.
USA 2024-07-22 14:42:30 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Thereza Piloya Were
ID: UNCST-2019-R000491
Development of a Training program to improve management of Type 1 Diabetes in the school setting-The Ugandan experience
REFNo: HS4398ES

To develop a T1D training program for school staff (teachers, nurses and matrons) in Ugandan schools to support the care of children and adolescents living with T1D at school by understanding the organization of T1D care in schools and provision of knowledge to the staff.
Uganda 2024-07-22 13:21:51 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mugabe Nestor
ID: UNCST-2024-R003473
Urban expansion patterns and water scarcity in Uganda: A case of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
REFNo: SS2817ES

i. To analyse the types of urban expansion patterns in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
ii. To determine the relationship between urban expansion patterns and water scarcity in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iii. To develop an urban expansion model that can mitigate water scarcity in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

Uganda 2024-07-22 12:19:06 2027-07-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nicholus Nanyeenya
ID:
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Profiling, Barriers, Facilitators and Effectiveness of an IPC Community-of-Practice in Central Uganda
REFNo: HS4570ES

The objectives are to;
a) Characterize the uptake of IPC measures in selected health facilities in Central Uganda
b) Explore the facilitators and barriers to the uptake of IPC measures in selected health facilities in Central Uganda
c) Determine the effectiveness of an IPC community-of-practice, using peer-to-peer mentorships in enhancing the uptake of IPC measures in Central Uganda.

Uganda 2024-07-22 12:12:29 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Kisitu Paul
ID: UNCST-2024-R004102
UNIVERSAL1: Pharmacokinetic study of an optimized dose ratio of dolutegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate: expediting a UNIVERSAL first line regimen for all children living with HIV in Africa
REFNo: HS4280ES

Primary objective:
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and short-term safety of DTG and FTC/TAF administered to children living with HIV using a novel dose ratio

Secondary objective:
To evaluate the short-term efficacy of DTG and FTC/TAF
formulations in children using a novel dose ratio

Uganda 2024-07-19 3:45:20 2027-07-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janet Nakigudde
ID: UNCST-2019-R000444
PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS USING A PERSONALIZED MHEALTH TOOLKIT IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4431ES

3. To examine feasibility of mWEL-T and mWEL-P with parents and teachers from urban and rural regions (including examining feasibility of the implementation procedures and intervention efficacy) (n=160, 80 parents and 80 teachers from urban and rural regions).,To conduct a user-centered testing study to optimize usability of the Teacher and Parent versions of mWEL- mWEL-T and mWEL-P,1. To build a school system capacity (by establishing a cross-discipline digital health leadership & learning collaborative (n=10) and training a group of peer-community health workers (P-CHW) (n=30; 15 peer teachers and 15 peer parents) to implement the mWEL that is developed,The aim of the study is to test mWEL a newly developed mobile app and user-engagement strategies for mental health management and promotion targeting teachers and parents,
Uganda 2024-07-17 14:03:01 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Musisi
ID: UNCST-2020-R004472
Assessing feasibility, acceptability and utility of Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala
REFNo: HS4475ES

iii. To innovate and describe a shortened RNA extraction protocol that will contribute to the reduction of the overall turn-around time of the TB-MBLA. This objective will support Ms. Kasinga Sharifah’s MSc in Molecular Biology at Makerere University. ,ii. Acquire knowledge about the adoptability, acceptability, feasibility, compatibility, satisfaction, and complexity of including TB-MBLA in routine TB care. This will be achieved through conducting end-of-study key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and surveys.,i. Understanding the baseline issues regarding the pathway to healthcare access, prior use of antibiotics and/or previous TB treatment, and socioeconomic status. This will be achieved by conducting a structured questionnaire study at different medical clinics around Kampala.,The overall objective of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of the Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala and evaluate approaches that will reduce the turnaround time of the TB-MBLA assay.,
Uganda 2024-07-17 13:59:42 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NAMYENYA NAKITYO MARIAM
ID:
SELF-MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND GLYCEMIC STATUS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS ADULT OUTPATIENTS ATTENDING THE DIABETES CLINIC AT KIRUDDU NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4456ES

To determine the predictors of glycemic status among T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To establish the relationship between self-management practices and glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To evaluate the self-management practices of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To assess the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To investigate the self-management practices and the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,
Uganda 2024-07-17 13:49:23 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leo Okoya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004171
Socio-ecological and cultural factors in the use of pesticides in Smallholder Agri-food system in Koch Goma Sub- County, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS2759ES

General Objective
- To examine the social, cultural and ecological factors in the use of pesticides in smallholder agrifood systems and its effects on humans and the environment
Specific objectives
1.To examine how tomato production positioned within smallholder agrifood production systems in Koch Goma Sub-County.
2.To assess the community perceptions of traditional pest and disease management practices vis a vis the current practices in tomato production in Koch Goma sub-county
3.To explore the discourses and knowledge circulating about the socio-ecological effects of pesticides in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.
4.To examine the social lives of selected pesticides used in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.

Uganda 2024-07-17 13:46:53 2027-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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