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Cornelius Sendagire
ID: UNCST-2021-R004351
Potentially modifiable factors to improve outcomes of mechanically ventilated patients in ICUs in Resource-limited settings (MOTIVATE-ICU)
REFNo: HS4040ES

To assess outcomes associated with tracheostomy timing in IMV patients in LMIC ICUs.,To determine non-modifiable patient-level factors associated with ICU mortality, ICU length of stay and duration of mechanical ventilation among LMIC ICU patients. ,To identify potentially modifiable factors associated with ICU mortality, ICU length of stay and duration of mechanical ventilation among LMIC ICU patients. ,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:37:52 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jack Turihohabwe
ID:
A deep learning model for early prediction and diagnosis of Late Blight Disease in Irish potatoes: A case of Kigezi Region RefNo:MUST-2023-1308
REFNo: SIR323ES

The major objective of the research study is improving early prediction and accurate diagnosis of late blight disease among Irish potato farmers in Kigezi.
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:36:19 2027-06-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Menya
ID:
Torrefaction of Banana Value Chain-Based Wastes Available in Uganda for Fuel (TorrCoal Project)
REFNo: SIR172ES

Main Objective
To investigate the torrefaction potential of banana value chain-based wastes available in Uganda for fuel.

Specific Objectives
• To characterize the underutilized banana value chain-based wastes
• To optimize the torrefaction conditions for production of bio-coal from selected banana value chain-based wastes
• To assess the quality and performance of briquettes generated from the torrefied banana waste
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:35:18 2027-06-05 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adeline Boatin
ID: UNCST-2019-R001255
Education of pregnant women with a prenatal indication for cesarean section through periodic short message service (SMS) and interactive voice response system (IVR) in Uganda
REFNo: HS4081ES

1. To pilot the use of SMS and IVR among high-risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section and receiving antenatal care at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda. 2.a)To determine the acceptability of SMS and IVR among high-risk pregnant women among high risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section. 2.b)To determine the feasibility of using SMS and IVR for education among high risk pregnant women scheduled for elective caesarean section.
Ghana 2024-06-05 17:34:20 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benson Musinguzi
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MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS ATTENDING TASO CLINICS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3823ES

Sub study 4. Molecular relatedness of oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda.,Sub study 3. Virulence attributes in oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda,,Sub study 2. Prevalence of OPC and antifungal susceptibility profile of oropharyngeal Candida species isolated from people living with HIV attending TASO clinics in Uganda, ,Sub study 1. Prevalence of oropharyngeal candidiasis and distribution of Candida species among people living with HIV in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis,MOLECULAR EPIDEMIOLOGY OF OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDA SPECIES ISOLATED FROM PEOPLE LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS ATTENDING TASO CLINICS IN UGANDA,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:31:38 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Olum
ID: UNCST-2021-R013821
Feasibility, Acceptability and Preliminary Effect of Community-Led HIV Self-Testing Intervention Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Rural Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS4043ES

To assess the preliminary impact of the peer-delivered CHW-facilitated HIVST model on HIV self-testing rates and linkage to care among AGYW. ,To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the peer-delivered community health worker-facilitated HIV self-testing intervention in Northern Uganda.,To develop a peer-delivered community health worker-facilitated HIV self-testing model tailored to the needs of adolescent girls and young women n Northern Uganda.,The overall aim of this study is to establish a sustainable, community-based HIV self-testing model that effectively increases HIV rates and linkage to care among adolescent girls and young women n Northern Uganda.,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:30:10 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Kangwagye
ID: UNCST-2023-R005510
EARLY DETECTION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AMONG RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE PATIENTS WITH MODERATE OR SEVERE LESIONS IN SINUS RHYTHM
REFNo: HS4027ES

2. To document the factors associated with AF among patients attending the RHD clinic of MRRH,1. To determine the prevalence of AF among patients attending the RHD clinic of MRRH,To determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with RHD in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH),
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:26:45 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia  Kabiri Watsemwa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014567
Exploring the rationale for an integrated preventive approach to child health in Uganda: Perspectives from families, health care givers and non-health stakeholders
REFNo: HS3931ES

To understand challenges, opportunities, and possible improvements in the current system for preventive child health care in Uganda;

To explore opportunities, barriers, and facilitating factors for creating and implementing a future permanent system for preventive child health, suitable for multisectoral collaboration;

To understand how caregivers currently identifies early signs of illness and developmental delay among young children;

To understand how caregivers and other stakeholders view the possibility for improved knowledge of early signs of illness as well as early screening for and identification of developmental delay and disability among young children.

Uganda 2024-06-05 17:23:17 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zenah Nantumbwe
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A Mental Health Literacy intervention for adolescents in secondary school in Uganda: Implementation and evaluation of “The Wellness Project”
REFNo: HS4071ES

To examine if The Wellness Project intervention has a positive impact on MH care referral system and explore acceptability of MHL intervention program among adolescents and key health contacts. ,To investigate if mental health literacy psychoeducational program will increase mental health - illness knowledge, reduce stigma attitudes towards mental illness and increase help seeking knowledge and intentions among adolescents. ,To access the mental health-illness knowledge, stigma attitudes towards mental illness, help seeking behaviour and school MH care of adolescents in secondary school.,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:21:06 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dennis Kalibbala
ID:
Effectiveness and implementation of HIV self-testing distribution through the Young People and Adolescents Peer Support (YAPS) model in Uganda
REFNo: HS4089ES

3. To explore the effectiveness of HIVST through the YAPS model on linkage to care and treatment outcomes among those who test positive,2. To assess the acceptability and feasibility of HIVST distribution through the YAPS model among young people and adolescents in Uganda.,1. To identify the factors that influence the implementation of HIVST through the YAPS model.,To determine implementation and effectiveness of HIV self-testing through the Young People and Adolescents Peer Support (YAPS) model in Uganda,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:19:50 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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