Justine Bukenya Nnakate
ID: UNCST-2021-R012503
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Acceptability of Retractable Needles and Syringes in Three Referral Hospitals in Kampala District, Uganda
REFNo: HS701ES
1. To establish the different service delivery areas within Hospital settings where retractable injection devices can be used.
2. To determine cadres of staff that use retractable injection technology and target them for training.
3. To establish injection administration purposes where retractable technology is acceptable.
4. To establish number of injection procedures health workers need to perform to gain confidence using the retractable technology.
5. To determine the types of Injection administration techniques where retractable technology is most used
6. To document other different types of injection device technologies that are being used in the study service delivery areas.
7. Document reduction in safety box use following introduction of retractable technology.
8. Collect information on stakeholder views (managers, logisticians, injection administrators, and injection recipients) regarding future use of the technology in Uganda, in particular, how easy it is to use the device
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Uganda |
2020-07-17 |
2023-07-17 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Bernard Kikaire
ID:
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Utility of using C - reactive protein (CRP) in identifying bacteremia in children below five years presenting with fever at the Entebbe Grade B hospital.
REFNo: HS705ES
Overall objective
To evaluate the utility of CRP in diagnosis of bacterial infections in children below 5 years presenting with fever at outpatient facilities in Entebbe.
Primary objectives:
1. To estimate the proportion of children diagnosed with bacterial infection using CRP at Entebbe grade B hospital
2. To estimate the proportion of children diagnosed with bacterial infection using a high neutrophil count at Entebbe grade B hospital
3. To compare the two diagnostic criteria in identifying children with bacteremia at Entebbe grade B hospital
Secondary objective
1. To describe the treatment outcomes at day 7 of children managed for fever at Entebbe grade B hospital
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Uganda |
2020-07-17 |
2023-07-17 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Charity Rutaremwa Bekunda
ID:
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A MULTI-PERSPECTIVE ACCOUNT ON FATHERS’ PREPARATION OF THEIR SONS FOR FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY IN SOUTH-WESTERN UGANDA: LESSONS INFORMING SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION ON POSITIVE FATHERHOOD.
REFNo: SS491ES
This research will consist of three sets of research study goals as outlined below:
1. How do fathers in South-Western Uganda prepare their sons for family responsibilities?
2. What are sons’ experiences on how their fathers prepare them for family responsibilities?
3. What are social worker’s views about the role of fathers preparing their sons for family responsibility?
4. Based on the findings, what lessons can be drawn informing social work intervention on positive fatherhood?
This research will consist of three sets of research study objectives, outlined below, according to the target population of fathers, sons, and social workers;
1. Fathers
• To explore and describe South-Western Ugandan fathers’ views on the role of fathers preparing their sons for family responsibility
• To draw conclusions and make recommendations about, Ugandan fathers’ views on the role of fathers preparing their sons for family responsibility
2. Sons
• To explore and describe the views of South-Western Ugandan sons on the role of fathers in preparing their sons for family responsibility?
• To explore and describe how sons are prepared by their fathers for taking on family responsibilities
• To draw conclusions and make recommendations about the views of Ugandan sons on the role of fathers in preparing their sons for family responsibility
3. Social Workers
• From the perspectives of social workers, to explore and describe how fathers in South-Western Uganda prepare their sons for family responsibilities
• To draw conclusions and make recommendations about the views of social workers on how Ugandan fathers prepare their sons for family responsibility
4. To proffer lessons for social work interventions on positive fatherhood drawn from the information obtained on the role of Ugandan fathers preparing their sons for family responsibility.
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Uganda |
2020-07-17 |
2023-07-17 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Ismael Ochen Ochen Ochen
ID:
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Investigating the application and influence of monitoring and evaluation on community based natural resources management outcomes.
REFNo: SS493ES
1) To examine how the governance and institutional design of Protected Areas Management and Conservation NGOs embed and promote Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Based Natural Resources Management in South Western Uganda.
2) To assess the Monitoring and Evaluation systems, processes and approaches applied by the different Protected Areas Management and Conservation NGOs on Community Based Natural Resources Management in South Western Uganda.
3) To analyse the effectiveness, efficiency and impact of the Monitoring and Evaluation systems and approaches applied by the Protected Areas Management and Conservation NGOs in South Western Uganda.
4) To develop a Monitoring and Evaluation model for measuring success in Community Based Natural Resources Management
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Uganda |
2020-07-17 |
2023-07-17 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Kristen Reid
ID:
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COVID-19 in Uganda: Epidemiology and Treatment Outcomes of the First 75 Cases
REFNo: HS677ES
3. To describe both immediate and intermediate outcomes of the first 75 Covid-19 patients in Uganda up to 6 months post discharge.,2. To describe the course of illness and treatment of the first 75 cases of COVID-19.,1. To describe the characteristics and clinical manifestations of the first 75 consecutive cases of COVID-19 infection in Uganda.,
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USA |
2020-07-15 |
2023-07-15 |
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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ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH FACILITIES FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMMODITIES AND SERVICES IN UGANDA, 2020
REFNo: HS714ES
The overall objective of this survey is to document progress in the attainment of reproductive health commodities security and delivery of quality services, in Uganda in line with FP 2015-2020 CIP and supplies program.
The specific objectives are:
1.To ascertain availability and stock out of Reproductive Health commodities including the availability of generic contraceptives in the Service Delivery Points
2.To evaluate the supply chain (including cold chain) process of Reproductive Health commodities
3.To establish the staff training and supervision in the Service Delivery Points
4.To assess availability and usability of guidelines and protocols
5.To generate information on Communication Technology in the Service Delivery Points.
6.To generate information on methods of waste disposal in the Service Delivery Points.
7.To establish the user fees charged for consultation, medication and services provided by a qualified health care provider in the Service Delivery Points.
8.To establish clients’ perception about availability of FP services and costs borne to access the services
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Uganda |
2020-07-15 |
2023-07-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Andrew Ssemata
ID:
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HIV Self-testing among young people: Assessing the knowledge, acceptability and social implications of a peer-to-peer HIVST distribution model among adolescents aged 15 to 24 in Zambia and Uganda (HISTAZU).
REFNo: SS446ES
Primary objective
The primary objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, acceptability and social implications of a peer-to-peer distribution model of HIV self-testing kits on uptake of HIV testing services and linkage to ART among adolescents aged 15 to 24 in Zambia and Uganda.
Secondary Objectives
The secondary objectives of the study are to:
• To elucidate the perceptions and contextual factors likely to influence the implementation and acceptability of a P2P/SN distribution models of HIVST amongst AYP in Lusaka and Entebbe.
• To document experiences of AYP with P2P/SN model in supporting linkage to confirmatory testing and clinic-based ART in one urban community in Lusaka.
• To explore perception and experiences of young couples with secondary distribution of HIVST and the implication of this on household social relations and social harms.
• To investigate the perceptions, facilitators and barriers of self-testing among AYP in Entebbe.
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Uganda |
2020-07-14 |
2023-07-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Simon Kasasa
ID:
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Understanding the Quality of Birth and Death Registration and Vital Statistics System in Uganda
REFNo: HS629ES
1. To establish the current quality (coverage, completeness, timeliness and accuracy) of birth and death registration in Uganda.
2. To assess the status of the national vital statistics systems; indicators regularly generated and the extent of data use by government agencies and partners.
3. To document factors (enablers and barriers) that impact the quality of birth and death registration system in Uganda
4. To document lessons learnt in implementing birth and death registration system in Uganda based on 2015 NIRA act and others
5. To establish existing opportunities and capacities in terms of linkages and technologies that are currently utilized in birth and death registration in the country
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Uganda |
2020-07-13 |
2023-07-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Denis Byarugaba Karuhize
ID: UNCST-2023-R006496
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Unravelling the Burden and Transmission dynamics of AntiMicrobial Resistance between humans, animal and environment (BT-AMR)â€
REFNo: HS649ES
The overall objective is to understand the transmission dynamics and AMR burden using whole genome sequencing and high throughput qPCR methods to inform intervention strategies to contain AMR.
5.1 Specific Objectives:
i. Establish the resistance profiles and identify the genetic resistance and virulence determinants associated with the isolates
ii. Establish the transmission dynamics of resistant bacteria in health care facilities and between humans, animals and the environment
iii. Evaluate the use of and compare culture and sensitivity methods and HT-qPCR for detection and estimation of the burden of nosocomial (ESKAPE) pathogens
iv. Establish the AMR burden associated with ESKAPE pathogens
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Uganda |
2020-07-13 |
2023-07-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Julian Bagyendera Kobutungi
ID:
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The Education Response Plan for Refugees and Host Communities (ERP) Baseline Survey
REFNo: SS458ES
The objectives are:
1. To assess the current situation of children in refugees and host communities in primary 3 and primary 6 that can achieve at least a minimum proficiency level in:
• Reading
• Mathematics
• Completion rates (all levels)
• Continuous Access
2. To assess the current situation of children accesses to learning opportunities
• Total number of children in / out of learning opportunities
• Current situation of children with disabilities access to education
• Current situation of children with access to life skills, vocational
• Current situation of children with access to Accelerated Education Programme (AEP)
3. To assess the current situation of teacher delivery and quality of education (supply and capacity)
• Total number of teachers required in total, based on current enrolment (by settlement and district schools)
• Total number of teachers required in total, based on population figures
• Total number of teachers hired by the government
• Total number of teachers hired by partners
• Gap analysis
4. To assess the current situation of management and coordination at District level
• School inspection
• Coordination structures
• Frequency of meetings
• Monitoring systems
• Information sharing
• Division of roles / responsibility to avoid duplication
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Uganda |
2020-07-13 |
2023-07-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Kasimu Sendawula
ID:
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Environmental sustainability practices in Small and medium enterprises in Uganda
REFNo: SS472ES
i. To examine the relationship between environmental knowledge and environmental sustainability practices of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.
ii. To establish the relationship between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.
iii. To examine the relationship between regulatory compliance and environmental sustainability practices of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.
iv. To determine the relationship between environmental knowledge and regulatory compliance of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.
v. To establish the relationship between environmental commitment and regulatory compliance of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.
vi. To investigate the mediation effect of regulatory compliance in the relationship between environmental knowledge and environmental sustainability practices of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.
vii. To investigate the mediation effect of regulatory compliance in the relationship between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2020-07-13 |
2023-07-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Rhoda Wanyenze
ID: UNCST-2021-R013352
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Research for Scalable Solutions (R4S)-Country Consultations for Developing a Family Planning Research Agenda in Uganda
REFNo: HS708ES
1) To jointly develop the country FP research agenda to help meet the national FP program goals and identify research questions that R4S can answer, as well as programmatic, financing, stewardship and policy areas for which R4S can help produce, synthesize, or apply evidence to improve outcomes;
2) To understand and articulate opportunities to strengthen and evaluate self-care programs and policies for FP/reproductive health (RH).
3) Understand and articulate country-level questions related to equity of family planning uptake among women 15-49years and their partners
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Uganda |
2020-07-13 |
2023-07-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Jackson Amone
ID:
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An implementation study of an oxygen systems strengthening program in Uganda
REFNo: HS631ES
The research consists of two studies. The aim of the first study is to evaluate health care worker capacity building approaches for improving adoption of pulse oximetry & oxygen use in HCIVs and hospitals. The aim of the second study is to understand the feasibility of introducing oxygen systems in Health Center IIIs.
For both studies a hybrid effectiveness-implementation research study design will be used to evaluate the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of pulse oximetry and oxygen use among healthcare workers and the effectiveness of capacity building interventions to improve adoption of these technologies and reduction in mortality within the select facilities.
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Uganda |
2020-07-10 |
2023-07-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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ANYASE AMAZA RONALD
ID:
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Pharmacognostical Evaluation, Safety and Efficacy of Citropsis articulata and Kigelia africana, Traditionally Used for Management of Erectile Dysfunction
REFNo: HS683ES
i. To evaluate and describe the pharmacognostical parameters of Citropsis articulata leaves and root bark and Kigelia africana fruits and stem bark.
ii. To determine the acute toxicity effects of extracts of Citropsis articulata leaves and root bark and Kigelia africana fruits and stem bark in male wistar rats.
iii. To determine the subacute toxicity effects of extracts of Citropsis articulata leaves and root bark and Kigelia africana fruits and stem bark in male wistar rats.
iv. To determine the aphrodisiac efficacy of extracts of Citropsis articulata leaves and root bark and Kigelia africana fruits and stem bark on sexual function in male wistar rats.
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Uganda |
2020-07-09 |
2023-07-09 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Munshi Sulaiman
ID:
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Applying Behavioural Activation (BA) as a psychological intervention for adolescents in Uganda.
REFNo: HS724ES
The primary objective of the study is to develop a smartphone app to deliver BA and assess whether it is acceptable and feasible for use with 30 adolescents.
As a secondary objective, we aim to validate measures of mental health and wellbeing, cognition, risky behaviours, and socioeconomic indicators for use in this population, and to examine the association between these variables.
If successful, results from this study will be used to inform the developments of a larger pilot RCT in Uganda.
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Bangladesh |
2020-07-08 |
2023-07-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Hiled Mugabe
ID:
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Girls Take Lead (GTL) Pilot Project
REFNo: SS492ES
1.Test procedures for recruiting adolescent girls and young women who participate in transactional sex relationships and are at risk of acquiring HIV into the Girls Take Lead intervention.
2.Test whether following the intervention, participants are more aware of the risks associated with transactional sex such as gender based violence, multiple sexual partners, age-disparate sex, non-use of condoms and alcohol use as compared to baseline.
3.Test whether following the intervention, participants are more aware of structural factors in their community that may affect their vulnerability to HIV through transactional sex as compared to baseline.
4.To explore participants’ perceptions of the individual components of the intervention.
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Uganda |
2020-07-08 |
2023-07-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Eugene Kinyanda
ID: UNCST-2023-R008028
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Integrating the management of depression into routine HIV care in Uganda (the HIV+D trial) –A cluster Randomised Trial
REFNo: HS645ES
To undertake a cluster randomised HIV+D intervention trial to evaluate its effectiveness on depressive disorders, functional outcomes and its cost-effectiveness in routine HIV care in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2020-07-07 |
2023-07-07 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Esther Nkolo Karungi Karamagi
ID:
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Leadership, quality improvement, team functionality, and HIV viral load suppression in Uganda
REFNo: HS686ES
Goal: To understand how to improve viral load suppression for people with HIV
Primary study objective: To understand the relationship between quality improvement team characteristics and viral load suppression for people with HIV
Secondary objective 1: To describe the association between HIV clinic leader’s involvement in the QI team, QI team functionality, and HIV viral load suppression in HIV clinics in Uganda, controlling for patient age and sex.
Secondary objective 2: To understand the association between QI team diversity, QI team functionality, and HIV viral load suppression in HIV clinics in Uganda, controlling for patient age and sex.
Secondary objective 3: To understand the association between QI team skill, QI team functionality, and HIV viral load suppression in HIV clinics in Uganda, controlling for patient age and sex.
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Uganda |
2020-07-07 |
2023-07-07 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Ana Santos
ID:
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Applying a Human-Centred Approach to design technology supported Sexual Reproductive Health Interventions in Uganda
REFNo: SS467ES
The purpose of this study is to generate qualitative and quantitative findings and uncover insights regarding familiarity and perceptions of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH), including the barriers and drivers of uptake of contraceptive methods among adolescent girls aged 15-19 years from urban and peri-urban areas of Kampala and Arua. Regarding the ITH platform, the study will generate information about adolescent girls’ familiarity with and access to selected technological platforms. The study will also generate information on the landscape of actors involved in the Sexual Reproductive Health arena in Arua and Kampala. These insights will inform subsequent stages of the Human-Centered Design (HCD) of tailored interventions for the selected target populations.
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Portugal |
2020-07-07 |
2023-07-07 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Hellen Nansumba
ID: UNCST-2019-R001368
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Health care users’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of broad consent for storage of biological materials and associated data in Uganda
REFNo: HS652ES
Main Objective
To evaluate the HCUs’ knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of broad consent for storage of biological materials and associated data in a clinical setting in Uganda
Specific objectives
1. To assess HCUs’ understanding of essential elements of the informed consent form
2. To determine HCUs’ attitudes towards informed consent form
3. To determine the acceptability rate for storage of biological materials and associated data
4. To understand the of motivation of HCUs who accept for storage of biological materials and data
5. To assess HCUs’ perception of broad consent for biological materials and data
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Uganda |
2020-07-01 |
2023-07-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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