Harriet Aber
ID:
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Assessing the effect of Climatic Variables on the Prevalence of Malaria and Meningitis, and Health Worker Perceptions of Climate Change Health Impacts in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3706ES
1. To describe the trends in climate variability, malaria and meningitis prevalence between January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2020, within the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Omoro, and Gulu City.
2. To assess the effect of climatic variables (precipitation, temperature, humidity) on the prevalence of malaria and meningitis between January 1, 2000, to December 31, 2020, within the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Omoro, and Gulu City.
3. To explore the perceptions of primary healthcare professionals (HCP) and district managers in the districts of Amuru, Gulu, Nwoya, Omoro, and Gulu City regarding the impact of climate variability on malaria and meningitis prevalence, as well as explore potential adaptation initiatives to mitigate its effects on the health of populations.
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Uganda |
2024-06-05 17:17:56 |
2027-06-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kevin Komakech
ID: UNCST-2023-R005979
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Evaluation of Point-of-Care Triage Tests to Aid in Tuberculosis Diagnosis
REFNo: HS4153ES
4. To evaluate the effect of sputum microbiome on the diagnostic performance of selected point of care TB triage test among presumptive TB patients,3. To determine the cost effectiveness of using a point of care TB triage test among presumptive TB patients,2. To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value) of different point of care TB triage test among presumptive TB patients in a single study ,1. To evaluate the performance of point of care triage tests for pulmonary tuberculosis through a systematic review and meta-analysis ,
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Uganda |
2024-06-05 17:16:53 |
2027-06-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
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Contribution of Mobile TB Clinic Fitted with Digital X-ray, CAD and Xpert MTB/RIF/Ultra on same day TB diagnosis and treatment initiation in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3797ES
General Objective
The goal of the study is to assess the usefulness of portable X-ray, CAD and GeneXpert fitted on Mobile TB clinic in enhancing TB detection and initiation of treatment among high risk patients in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the uptake of “enhanced” mobile TB clinic services using targeted active case finding outreaches/activities among the high-risk communities in Uganda.
2. To determine the operational feasibility and cost effectiveness of mobile TB clinics to conducting same day TB screening, diagnosis and treatment initiation.
3. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of CAD4TB using Xpert MTB/Rif ultra as the reference standard.
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Uganda |
2024-06-05 17:15:45 |
2027-06-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Samuel Onep George
ID:
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DEVELOPMENT OF A DOWNDRAFT GASIFIER USING BIOMASS GASIFICATION PROCESS FOR POWERING A COMMERCIAL FEED MILL
REFNo: SIR334ES
iv. To evaluate the performance of the downdraft biomass gasifier prototypes in terms of quality of the syngas and thermal efficiency under practical operating conditions. ,iii. To optimize process parameters of equivalent ratio, moisture content and reaction temperature to produce syngas with tar content less that 0.1 g/m3 and carbon dioxide percentage less than 5%,ii. To design and fabricate a downdraft gasifier prototype with a thermal power output of 5KW, Specific Gasification Rate of 2000 m3/m2hr, and able to achieve thermal efficiency of 60%.,i. To characterize groundnut shells and pine wood chippings in order to determine their appropriateness for gasification basing on their calorific value, ash content, fixed carbon, physical features and presence of contaminants.,The aim of this research is to develop a downdraft biomass gasifier for powering a mill for commercial production of animal feeds,
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Uganda |
2024-06-05 17:13:40 |
2027-06-05 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Santo Ocii
ID:
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Management of students' discipline in the post corporal punishment era in Uganda secondary schools - Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS2471ES
4- To assess the extent to which school’s environment shapes the discipline of students in a school that have demonstrated good practice of discipline in the post corporal punishment era.,3- To provide a description of how head teachers and board of governors support teachers in managing discipline in post corporal punishment era.,2- To examine the disciplinary measures and support used by teachers in managing students’ discipline in the post corporal punishment era.,1- To explore the students’ perspective on the management of school discipline in the post corporal punishment era,The purpose of this study is to understand better ways of managing students’ discipline without using corporal punishment by studying good practices from schools that are exemplary in discipline management that can be copied by other schools still using corporal punishment,
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Uganda |
2024-06-05 17:12:19 |
2027-06-05 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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ANTHONY NUWA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011102
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Host Immune dynamics following seasonal malaria chemoprevention in African children
REFNo: HS4350ES
Main Objective
1. To understand the dynamics of host immunity in settings implementing seasonal malaria chemoprevention.
Specific Objectives
1. To comprehensively profile antibody immune responses in individuals before and after single and multiple rounds of SMC.
2. To comprehensively profile the innate and adaptive cellular immune response in individuals living in an area with sustained SMC.
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Uganda |
2024-06-05 17:10:29 |
2027-06-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Olive Kabaguma
ID: UNCST-2023-R005849
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PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND WELLNESS OF MIDLIFE RELIGIOUS SISTERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2503ES
To establish the association between psychosocial factors and wellness among religious sisters in Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2024-06-05 17:03:18 |
2027-06-05 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Rachel McMullan
ID:
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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Through Professional Learning: Open Societal Challenge
REFNo: SS2650ES
Aim: To synthesise knowledge around the work practices and behaviours required for effective antimicrobial stewardship and identify which of these could be strengthened by professional learning programmes and training.
Objectives:
1. To describe health professionals’ practices and behaviours around antibiotics and related tools, processes, networks and challenges
2. To understand the impacts of AMS-related change on health professionals’ practices and behaviours in the work place
3. To identify how health professionals engage with learning opportunities for AMS/AMR, and associated knowledge gaps
4. To identify the AMS-related behaviour(s) in need of change that could be supported in a future intervention
5. To assess current antimicrobial prescribing practices in healthcare facilities across Eastern Uganda.
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UK |
2024-06-04 7:28:02 |
2027-06-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Godfrey Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
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Adaptation and Piloting of the Parenting for Respectability Programme for Hybrid Disability Inclusive Parenting Study; Feasibility, Process, and Lessons from Uganda
REFNo: HS4054ES
Research objective
The study aims to adapt and test the feasibility and acceptability of the PfR programme for parents with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
Specific objectives
i.To assess the extent to which existing national policies respond to the needs of parents and children with disabilities
ii.Qualitatively assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on parenting among parents and children with disabilities
iii.To adapt and pilot the existing Parenting for Respectability programme manual for facilitator-assisted WhatsApp group-based delivery in order to assess accessibility, functionality, inclusivity, and examine facilitating and hindering factors around disability inclusive parenting
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Uganda |
2024-05-31 18:34:28 |
2027-05-31 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Sarah Zalwango Karen
ID: UNCST-2021-R005660
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Title:Evaluating the Burden of Post-Tuberculosis Morbidity Among TB Disease Survivors in Uganda: A Pilot Feasibility Study
REFNo: HS4037ES
The objective of the proposal is to conduct a pilot feasibility study on post-tuberculosis (TB) survivors as a preliminary step in planning for a future large cohort study to broadly evaluate post-TB morbidity. ,
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Uganda |
2024-05-31 18:33:32 |
2027-05-31 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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