Patrick Tumusiime Kagurusi
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Documenting lived experiences of youth in Sub Saharan Africa during the covid-19 pandemic: implications for policy and program considerations
REFNo: SS650ES
General Objective
To document the lived experiences of youth in Sub Saharan Africa and programmatic considerations for their health and well-being in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Specific Objectives:
1. To document the lived experiences of the youth in Sub Saharan Africa across health and socio-economic tiers during the COVID-19 pandemic
2. To document coping strategies by the youth on health and socio-economic effects during the COVID-19 pandemic
3. To assess how the coping strategies employed help youth navigate the health and socio-economic effects of the pandemic.
4. To document recommendations that can mitigate health and socio-economic effects of the pandemic for future policies and programmes targeting the youth
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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GRACE NAMBATYA KYEYUNE
ID:
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A Phase IIa randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial to determine the preliminary safety and efficacy of UBV-01N in adult patients infected with SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS1207ES
a) To evaluate the preliminary safety and of UBV-01N, in adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19 and treated with UBV-01N
b) To assess the preliminary efficacy of UBV-01N + standard of care, compared to UBV-01N placebo + standard of care, in adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19, in Kampala, Uganda.
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
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Health-related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of Ugandan children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): A comparative study of HRQoL outcomes in the Zinc for Infection Prevention (ZIPS) trial and at the Nalufenya Sickle Cell Clinic (NSCC)
REFNo: HS1069ES
This proposal is designed as a sub-study nested within the ‘Zinc for Infection Prevention in Sickle cell anemia (ZIPS) trial, and has 3 specific aims –
Aim 1: To determine, using a SCD-specific testing instrument, if HRQoL outcomes of children with SCD enrolled in a clinical trial (ZIPS) differ from children with SCD who receive standard of care at the Nalufenya Sickle Cell Clinic (NSCC) in Jinja, Uganda
Aim 2: To determine, using an SCD-specific testing instrument, if HRQoL of children with SCD in the ZIPS study differs between those on zinc supplementation vs. those on placebo
Aim 3: To document caregiver perceptions regarding factors influencing HRQoL of children with SCD in the ZIPS study (those on zinc supplementation vs. those on placebo) and those receiving standard of care at the Nalufenya Sickle Cell Clinic (NSCC) in Jinja, Uganda
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Christine Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
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Evaluating the effect of private provider engagement on access to TB screening and diagnostic services in two large urban districts in Uganda: an observational study.
REFNo: HS1106ES
The overall aim of this study is to determine the effect of private health providers on access to TB diagnostic services in two large urban cities in Uganda.
The primary objective will be to:
1. To examine the effect of community pharmacies’ engagement on a) time to TB treatment and b) costs incurred while seeking care for TB by patients with bacteriologically confirmed TB in the PRES project in Kampala and Wakiso
The secondary objectives will be to
2. To understand community pharmacies’ perspectives towards provision of TB screening services and linkage to treatment.
3. To identity other infectious causes of cough among patients who are screened for TB at community pharmacies
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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JUSTINE NAMWAGALA MUKOSE
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Explorative investigation of the burden and risk factors of uvula infections and associated traditional uvulectomy practices in Luwero district and surrounding areas
REFNo: HS1167ES
OBJECTIVES
The overarching objective of this explorative research study is to investigate and document, in a scientifically sound manner, the condition called “akamiroâ€; determine the case definition, describe its general epidemiology including the beliefs and perceptions around it and the traditional surgical procedure, and commence etiological investigations.
Our proposed specific objectives are;
1. To determine the clinical case definition of the uvula infections called “akamiro†– general and age-specific case definitions for infants, children, adolescents and adults.
2. To investigate major risk factors of uvula infections /“akamiroâ€.
3. To determine the magnitude and associated factors of uvula infections /“akamiroâ€, and geo-map its spread.
4. To determine the prevalence of traditional uvulectomy and its outcomes and sequelae.
5. To establish the community beliefs, perceptions and practices associated with “akamiroâ€.
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Munshi Sulaiman
ID:
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Women’s Leadership in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Uganda
REFNo: SS685ES
The research has two key objectives. The first is to understand the current starus and barriers of women to take leadership roles in VSLA committees. The second objective is to identify possible interventions that can strengthen their leadership roles.
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Bangladesh |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Janet SEELEY
ID:
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The direct and indirect effects of HIV/AIDS on the Health and wellbeing of older people. Wave 5 Study protocol
REFNo: SS696ES
The aim of the study is to describe longitudinally the survival, health and wellbeing of older people who are directly and indirectly affected by HIV and AIDS, with special attention to the effects of the introduction of ART. In addition, we aim to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health and wellbeing of WOPS participants
Specific objectives
1. To describe the effects of HIV and HIV treatment on the (physical and mental) health and wellbeing of older people
2. To determine the effects of HIV in older people especially older women on their social situation, with special focus on care giving.
3. Document some of the biomarkers associated with chronic inflammation and immune function in the ageing process
4. To document the causes and risk factors for mortality among older people with and without HIV in Uganda.
5. To document the patterns of multimorbidity in older people with and without HIV in Uganda
6. Investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown on the WOPS participants
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UK |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Gloria Nakato Valentine
ID:
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Developing and deploying aflatoxin biological control products for integrated aflatoxin management in Uganda and making it accessible through private sector engagement
REFNo: A114ES
Obj. 1: Develop, validate, and register at least one biocontrol product (Aflasafe) for aflatoxin management in maize, sorghum and groundnut.
Obj. 2: Create awareness among stakeholders (e.g., farmers, traders, consumers) along the maize, sorghum, and groundnut value chains of the health and trade impacts of aflatoxins, and to improve knowledge and use of strategies for mitigating aflatoxin that are centered on pre-harvest use of biocontrol products, best agricultural and post-harvest management practices.
Obj. 3: Develop and implement a strategy for commercializing Aflasafe to ensure wide distribution and availability to stakeholders through private sector engagement.
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2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Denis Muhangi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014258
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Social – Behavioral / Anthropological Study on COVID-19 in Uganda
REFNo: SS700ES
The overall objective of this anthropological study is to generate evidence-based insights on why people behave the way they do in response to COVID-19 and the recommended preventive measures; and to provide recommendations on potential approaches that are culturally and socially acceptable that can be applied to improve compliance and enhance adoption of sustainable behavior change across different groups and the general public in Uganda.
The specific Objectives are:
To assess the extent and how different sections of the population adhere to / comply with the set of desired behaviors / practices as recommended by Government.
To establish trends in behaviour change since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.
To establish why people behave the way they do, taking into account the different target groups (individual or group), differences in culture and the immediate context (social economic and structural factors).
To assess the changing community dynamics and the effect of the COVID-19 measures on individual and communal norms that have a bearing on COVID-19 transmission such as - mass gatherings in school set-ups, religious, social and cultural congregations e.g., entertainment, weddings and burial practices.
To establish what each target group thinks would be the prerequisites to protect themselves from COVID-19.
To identify potential culturally and socially acceptable approaches/solutions to health problems which can be applied to improve compliance and enhance adoption of sustainable behavior change - across different groups.
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Innocent Besigye Kabahena
ID:
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Evaluating the use of the primary care assessment tool to improve primary care performance in Tororo District, Uganda
REFNo: HS1174ES
1. To adapt and validate the patients'. managers' and health care providers' primary care assessment tools.
2. To measure primary care performance using adapted and validated PCAT tools.
3. To evaluate the implementation of the designed intervention to improve primary care performance.
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Uganda Commercial Sex Exploitation of Children
REFNo: SS724ES
1) Estimate the prevalence of children at of, and engaged in commercial sex exploitation in Karamoja
2) Estimate the proportion of children in Kampala involved in commercial sex exploitation
3) Measure Knowledge, attitudes and practices around CSEC in Karamoja
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Evelyn Avalos
ID:
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The impact of protracted refugee displacement and disrupted intergenerational relations on the secure and healthy futures of older people in Uganda
REFNo: SS462ES
-To identify later-life forcibly displaced survival strategies/sustainable livelihoods in a context of family separation
- To understand who covers the needs of aged refugees and to what extent they are covered. Specifically when family relationships and State's social security are disrupted
- To explain the role of place in shaping lives and ageing experiences of aged refugees
-To discover how later-life identities and attachments could be shaped at different social and spatial scales
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El Salvador |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Sona Shah
ID:
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Adoption of a wireless vital sign monitor for observation of COVID-19 patients
REFNo: HS733ES
1. To evaluate the feasibility of a wireless vital sign monitor for use on critical patients in COVID-19 treatment facilities
2. To assess the accuracy of a wireless vital sign monitor (neoGuard) on adult patients
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USA |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
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Understanding Leadership and Accountability mechanisms in delivering a responsive Maternal and Newborn care in a decentralized health system, Uganda: Lessons for SRHS improvement
REFNo: HS1024ES
Broad objective:
The main objective of this study is to assess leadership and accountability mechanisms for maternal and newborn health in decentralized health systems in Uganda in order to formulate a theory of change for delivering an efficient health services for maternal and newborn health
Specific Objective:
1.Review existing health systems policies in order to highlight leadership and accountability guidelines/policies for maternal and newborn health
2.Explore health systems managers’ understanding and interpretation of leadership and accountability guidelines/policy directives for maternal and newborn health
3.Describe how decentralized health systems managers adapt and implement leadership and accountability policies in maternal and newborn health
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Uganda |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Warren Phipps
ID:
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Attitudes and Practices of Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship at the Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: HS871ES
We will investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance among the doctors (including medical officers, fellows, oncologists, and surgeons), nurses, and pharmacists at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI).
The aims of the study are;
Aim 1: To examine the current knowledge and attitudes of UCI healthcare providers towards antimicrobial resistance.
Aim 2: To determine the current knowledge and attitudes of UCI healthcare providers towards antimicrobial stewardship.
Aim 3: To understand perceived barriers to the diagnosis and management of infections in patients at UCI
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USA |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Jennifer Serwanga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002056
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Characterising the Global Immune Response to SARS-CoV-2 in COVID-19 Acutely Infected and Recovered Ugandans
REFNo: HS997ES
To describe the frequencies and phenotypes of SARS-CoV2 induced immune
responses in qrt-PCR COVID-19 confirmed Ugandan cases.
b) To describe the evolution and durability of the induced responses.
c) To describe factors associated with COVID-19 disease outcome.
d) To isolate and clone SARS-CoV-2 spike specific human monoclonal antibodies with
potent virus neutralising capabilities
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Uganda |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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David Musoke
ID:
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A feasibility study for a randomised controlled trial on integrated malaria prevention in Wakiso district, Uganda
REFNo: HS999ES
1. To explore community willingness to participate in an RCT on integrated malaria prevention.
2. To assess stakeholder perspectives on the RCT on integrated malaria prevention.
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Uganda |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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David Musoke
ID:
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Use of Photovoice to explore community members perspectives on health and healthcare challenges in Mukono District, Uganda
REFNo: HS1058ES
To use photovoice as a community-based participatory research method to explore healthcare delivery including barriers and challenges in Mukono district so as to provide information to inform future research and interventions to improve health of the community.
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Uganda |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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ALEX NDYABAKIRA
ID:
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Durability monitoring of Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets in Uganda,
distributed during the 2020 mass campaign
REFNo: HS1109ES
Primary objective
1.To assess the physical durability of 5 different brands of nets over a three-year period, estimate median LLIN survival and identify major determinants of field performance
Secondary objectives
1. To describe major behavioral aspects of net care and repair and their impact on physical durability
2. To assess the insecticidal effectiveness (bio-efficacy) and chemical residue of 5 ITN brands during three years of field use
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Uganda |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Philippa Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R013523
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Clinical manifestations and Outcomes of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in pregnancy in Africa: Novel Insights from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda (AFRE-Mom-CoV-19) protocol
REFNo: HS1164ES
To retrospectively investigate the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics and maternal/infant outcomes of pregnant patients with RT-PCR-confirmed SARSâ€CoVâ€2 infection in six west, east, central and southern African countries: DRC, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Uganda.
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Uganda |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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