Maruthi Sridhar Balaji Bhaskar
ID:
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Geospatial Informatics for Environmental and Natural Resource Management
REFNo: PS5ES
Goals and Objectives:
The goal of the proposed project is to identify the impact of long-term landscape and environmental changes on the water quality of Lake Victoria. Long-term, continuous remote sensing monitoring data will be utilized to quantify and assess the pigment and nutrient distribution in the waters of Lake Victoria. We hypothesize that the variations in pigment and nutrient concentrations will affect the intensity and spectral characteristics of the water and these relevant spectral signatures can be identified and mapped using satellite remote sensing. The specific objectives are to: 1) Analyze and map the spatial and temporal trends in the water quality characteristics of the Lake Victoria; 2) Identify the best water quality indicators for satellite monitoring of the environmental and ecological changes and 3) Monitor and propose remedial measures for the geographical regions within the Lake which are more vulnerable for the environmental and climate changes.
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USA |
2018-09-20 |
2021-09-20 |
Natural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Bosco Bwambale
ID:
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Flood risk management under climate and demographic change in Uganda: Evidence from the Nyamwamba
REFNo: A36ES
The study will be guided by three broad objectives: (1) analysis of the factors influencing the severity of flood disasters, (2) identification of flood risk reduction Measures, and (3) determining the most feasible flood risk reduction options for the Rwenzori
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Uganda |
2018-09-20 |
2021-09-20 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Alex Muganzi Muganga
ID: UNCST-2019-R000710
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Analysis of Routinely Collected Clinical Data to Monitor and Evaluate outcomes of the IDI Kampala-Wakiso region HIV program
REFNo: HS241ES
Primary objective:
To describe the entire HIV cascade of care based on the UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets and outcomes of programmatic operational interventions
Secondary Objective
1. To characterize the HTC and eMTCT programs and describe their outcomes e.g. lost to follow-up, seroconversion in previously negative mother-baby pairs etc.
2. To characterize the clinical profile of patients enrolled into care, including clinical laboratory indices – CD4, viral load, history of OIs – TB prophylaxis & treatment, ART history; describe their clinical outcomes including poor patient outcomes (drug toxicity, poor adherence, resistance, attrition, IRIS events)
3. To describe uptake of routinely provided prevention strategies, for example: Male medical circumcision (MMC), Prior ART (PrEP, PEP), self-testing; family planning services, sexual behavior risk patterns; (Abstinence, Fidelity, condom use) and their outcomes, e.g. STI’s, new HIV infections, OI’s
4. To describe the quality of routinely collected data - the extent and nature of missing data including data on WHO-UNAIDS required metrics, and accuracy of the electronic record compared to hand-written files
5. To determine the proportion of patients who undergo switching (single drug versus multiple drug), describe the processes of switching and their outcomes (single drug vs multiple drug or regimen switching) or other consequences of regimen adjustments.
6. To describe factors associated with and outcomes of routine approaches to reduce loss to follow up in HIV care of clients who miss appointments or are lost to follow up.
7. To describe the quality, feasibility (including cost-effectiveness) and outcomes of differentiated service delivery strategies (DSS) that are routinely implemented at IDI-supported facilities
8. To describe HIV/TB policy-practice gaps, and routine program strategies used to close these gaps and their outcomes
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Uganda |
2018-09-18 |
2021-09-18 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Guy Schofield
ID:
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Understanding the Ethical Challenges in the Practice of Palliative Care in Uganda
REFNo: SS219ES
Aim: To explore and describe the ethical challenges faced by palliative care professionals in
Uganda, and assess clinical and educational implications
Objectives:
1) To describe the range of ethical challenges faced by palliative care professionals
in Uganda.
2) To explore the normative concepts contained within these challenges.
3) To investigate how these concepts might differ in content across different sub-
Saharan Africa countries.
4) To consider the implications of these findings for palliative care professionals and
educators in sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide, including the UK.
This application relates to objectives 1 & 2.
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UK |
2018-09-14 |
2021-09-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Moses Arinaitwe
ID:
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UGANDA HEALTH LABOUR MARKET ANALYSIS
REFNo: SS237ES
The purpose of this study is to conduct a labor market analysis of the Ugandan health workforce so as to inform future human resources for health policies, plans, and legal frameworks.
SO 1: Analyze the current and future health landscapes, taking into account epidemiological and population changes and national and international health commitments/strategies.
SO 2: Assess the health workforce supply against national health care market needs
SO 3: Assess the current demand for the health workforce (# of positions/vacancies) alongside an analysis of trends over the past 5 years in deployment, distribution, wage, current and emerging cadres, type of employer, motivation (incentives and fringe benefits) in-country and within the East African region
SO 4: Make projections for demand and supply for HRH for the next 20 years giving at least two different scenarios
SO 5: Analyze the roles and responsibilities of key players and their influence on the labor market
SO 6: Assess the impacts of key government policies, laws, regulations and reforms on the health labor market
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Uganda |
2018-09-14 |
2021-09-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Johnblack Kabukye Kabaalu
ID: UNCST-2019-R001109
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Assessment of Organizational readiness to Implement Electronic Health Record Systems in Oncology in Low resource settings: A case study of the Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: IS14ES
1. To assess the level of organizational readiness of the Uganda Cancer Institute to implement an EHR as perceived by the staff
2. To determine which factors contribute to this readiness perception.
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Uganda |
2018-09-14 |
2021-09-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Nadine Sanchez
ID:
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Addressing Cultural and Practical Barriers to Epilepsy Care in Uganda
REFNo: HS108ES
The main objective of this study is to identify cultural and practical challenges of seeking epilepsy care in Uganda. Outcomes from this study can inform specific targets of future interventions, and is imperative for working towards improving the provision of epilepsy care.
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USA |
2018-09-13 |
2021-09-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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AGNES NAGGIRINYA BWANIKA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001126
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Experiences and outcomes of people living with HIV receiving mobile phone baed adherence support
REFNo: HS149ES
Primary objective:
To investigate the experiences of PLHIV receiving mobile phone based adherence support
Secondary objectives:
To evaluate the clinical and virological outcomes in patients receiving adherence support for anti-retroviral treatment
To evaluate the interaction and attitudes of patients and health care workers with a mobile phone based adherence tool
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Uganda |
2018-09-13 |
2021-09-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Martha Muhwezi Lunyolo Rose
ID:
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The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Women Empowerment in Uganda
REFNo: SS221ES
i. To examine the contribution of TVET and the opportunities for women’s empowerment through TVET in Uganda.
ii. To examine the impact of TVET Training on employability of Women graduates in Uganda.
iii. To determine the knowledge, attitudes, infrastructure, curriculum and practice about TVET from the current students in TVET institutions in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2018-09-13 |
2021-09-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Freddy Kitutu Eric
ID: UNCST-2020-R014751
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Pharmacovigilance awareness, practices and its determinants among sexual and reproductive health care providers and care-seekers in Uganda
REFNo: HS135ES
1. To explore awareness of the process of reporting ADRs to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
2. To determine the extent of suspected ADR detection among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
3. To assess the level of knowledge of the ADR reporting system in Uganda among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
4. To establish the attitudes towards suspected ADR reporting among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
5. To explore the care-seeker (patients and clients) experiences that shape perceptions of suspected adverse events at the surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
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Uganda |
2018-09-06 |
2021-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Abel Atukwase
ID:
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Assessment of Aflatoxin Exposure among Peri-urban Low Income populations in Kampala Capital City
REFNo: HS202ES
i.To assess the determinants of aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years)
ii.To estimate aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years)
iii.Assess the relationship between aflatoxin exposure an nutritional status of children (6-59 months)
iv.To design and disseminate aflatoxin Information, Education and Communication materials for improving awareness on the effects of aflatoxins among the low income populations living in peri-urban areas of Kampala Capital City.
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Uganda |
2018-09-06 |
2021-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Anne Christianson
ID:
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Examining ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation: the intersection of gender capabilities and biodiversity conservation
REFNo: NS61ES
This research seeks to examine the impact of ecosystem-based adaptation programs, namely the Global Mountain EbA Programme (the Mountain Programme) on the climate resilience of individuals. There will be a particular focus on women within communities where these programs have been implemented. Working alongside partners at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and The Mountain Institute (TMI), this interdisciplinary research project explores the intersection between human adaptation measures and biodiversity conservation. These issues will be examined through the application of the capabilities approach and resilience framework to focus groups, community interviews, and expert interviews undertaken in resource-dependent communities near Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda. Results of this research will directly inform future global adaptation program governance and contribute significantly to the human development and climate change adaptation literature.
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USA |
2018-09-06 |
2021-09-06 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Wan Zhu Zhang
ID:
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Detecting and treating subclinical anthrathycline therapy related cardiac dysfunction in low income country
REFNo: HS220ES
The objective of this research is to describe the burden of subclinical ATRCD by applying international guideline on Uganda cancer patient and to evaluate the significance of treating subclinical ATRCD with carvedilol.
Specific objectives:
1. To determine the incidence of subclinical ATRCD among cancer patient who receives Anthracycline therapy.
2. To compare the changes of GLS value between hypertension and non hypertension cancer patient at the completion of the anthracycline therapy.
3. To determine the correlation of conventional ECHO parameters (MAPSE, S’) with GLS, and their ability to diagnose or rule out subclinical ATRCD.
4. To determine the correlation of oxidative stress with cardiac function(GLS value) in patients who receives Anthracycline therapy
5. To describe the cardioprotective effect of carvedilol in patients with subclinical ATRCD.
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Uganda |
2018-09-06 |
2021-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
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DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART ACCESS APPLICATION
REFNo: HS230ES
General objective:
To document the process involved in the development of the ART Access Application for health in a resource limited setting.
Specific objectives
More specifically, the study seeks to:
1) To understand the consequences of interactions between different developers and the end users through observation
2) Develop further qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to evaluate the use and outcomes of the ART Access Application.
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UK |
2018-09-06 |
2021-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
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End of Project Evaluation for the Baylor Uganda SNAPS WEST Project
REFNo: HS227ES
Evaluation goal
The goal of the evaluation is to establish the impact of SNAPS WEST project on HIV service delivery in the Rwenzori region.
Evaluation Objectives
General objective
The general objective is to conduct an end of project evaluation to assess the extent to which the project has met the objectives as stated in the Funding Opportunity Announcement that led to this award.
Specific objectives
1) To determine the extent to which “Strengthening National Paediatric HIV/AIDS and Scaling up Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in the Republic of Uganda under The President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief projectâ€:
i. Scaled up access to paediatrics and adolescent HIV/AIDS/TB care and treatment at COE between 2012 and 2018
ii. Scaled up access to comprehensive HIV care and treatment services in the 7 districts of Rwenzori region between 2012 and 2018.
iii. Supported MoH and its partners in a) Strengthening National Paediatric/Adolescent HIV/AIDS Care , b) providing training, mentorship and technical support supervision to RRHs and lower health facilities providing HIV care and ART services, c) providing expert consultation to health workers through the national paediatric and adolescent call centre.
iv. Strengthened implementation of district based programming approach as well as support for integration of GHI principles into comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other health services over the project period.
2) To assess the relevance of:
i. The SNAPS WEST project strategies to the implementers (MOH, districts & Baylor Uganda Clinical Centre of Excellence staff) as well project challenges & recommendations for HIV programing in regard to HTC, PMTCT, Care and Treatment, SMC, OVCs, PP/KPs.
ii. The SNAPS WEST project to; a) the HIV care needs of clients in the Rwenzori region and COE, b) as well as information needs for health workers using services of the national paediatric call centre.
3) Document project lessons learnt, challenges faced and make appropriate recommendations
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Uganda |
2018-08-31 |
2021-08-31 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Justus Munywoki Mulinge
ID:
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Comparative phylogeography of water lilies in Africa
REFNo: NS59ES
To map water lilies in the sampled countries
To determine if there is phylogeographical pattern in the populations
To determine the factors influencing their geographical distribution pattern
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Kenya |
2018-08-31 |
2021-08-31 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Ronnie Steinitz
ID: UNCST-2019-R000713
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Food Fights: Competition among fruit-eating primates in Kibale National Park, Uganda
REFNo: NS60ES
To determine whether between-species feeding competition is a significant energetic constraint for red-tailed monkeys – more so than for larger-bodied, competing primate species.
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USA |
2018-08-31 |
2021-08-31 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Martin Rune Hassan Hansen Rune Hassan
ID: UNCST-2019-R000691
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Pesticide Exposure, Asthma and Diabetes in Uganda
REFNo: HS234ES
To examine the temporal relationship between exposure to insecticides and changes in glycemic status and lung function among a group of occupationally exposed farmers.
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Denmark |
2018-08-31 |
2021-08-31 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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THIERRY NYATANYI
ID:
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Understanding barriers and facilitators to accessing health care among the most deprived of the deprived – The case of the Batwa in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS224ES
i. Describe the perceptions of options available for meeting Batwa health needs, and how they make choices for meeting their health demands (Qualitative)
ii. Assess how Batwa interact with the health care system to manage ill health (Quantitative)
iii. Examine barriers and facilitations encountered while accessing health care by the Batwa (Qualitative + Quantitative)
iv. Explore areas for advancing access to care and quality of services for Batwa communities (Qualitative)
v. Explore how providers, policy makers and relevant stakeholders address the health demands of indigenous communities (Qualitative)
vi. Describe the existing measures and policies in place for improving delivery of health care (Qualitative)
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Rwanda |
2018-08-24 |
2021-08-24 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Alexander Ray Neil Zachariah
ID:
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Rethinking the local–international dichotomy in relation for refugee protection and assistance: the politics of practice in managing South Sudanese displacement
REFNo: SS222ES
This research is being carried out as part of the researcher's PhD in International Development at SOAS, University of London. The central academic objective it to understand the governance system for refugee protection and assistance in relation to South Sudanese displacement in Kenya and Uganda. This research is focusing on the interactions between actors as well as how policy-making and decision-making is conducted. In doing so this research intends to rethink and rectify how notions of interaction between the ‘local’ and the ‘international’ are conceptualised and operationalised by refugee protection and assistance regime actors through utilising an approach known as the ‘politics of practice’: the micro- and macro-scale interactions, routines, and strategies exhibited by and between actors which collectively constitute a governance regime.
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UK |
2018-08-24 |
2021-08-24 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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