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Sarah Wambete Namee
ID: UNCST-2024-R003551
Effectiveness Of A Health Belief Model (HBM)-Based Educational Intervention On Tuberculosis (TB) Treatment Adherence Among Tb Patients In Two Hospitals In Kampala, Uganda: A Randomized Control Trial
REFNo: HS4558ES

To assess the effectiveness of a Health Belief Model (HBM)-based educational intervention on TB treatment Adherence level among TB patients in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda. 1.To assess the level of TB knowledge among TB patients in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda. 2.To assess the health beliefs of TB patients towards tuberculosis in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda 3.To assess the quality of life of TB patients in two hospitals in Kampala, Uganda.
Uganda 2024-12-23 12:26:18 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Piloya Ruth
ID: UNCST-2024-R003592
Patriarchy and Women Engagement in Environmental Conservation in Northern Uganda: A Case of Gulu District
REFNo: SS2986ES

4. To propose a framework or a model for effective engagement of women in environmental conservation in patriarchal societies.,3. To establish the effectiveness of the strategies used by stakeholders in fostering women’s engagement in environmental conservation within a patriarchal setting in Gulu district.,2. To investigate the extent to which the distinguishing features of patriarchy affect women’s engagement in environmental conservation in Gulu district.,1. To examine in context, the socio-cultural roles performed by women in environmental conservation within the patriarchal structure in Gulu district. ,To examine the extent to which patriarchy affects women\'s engagement in environmental conservation in Gulu district.,
Uganda 2024-12-23 12:24:42 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
A Phase 1b, Age De-Escalation/Dose Escalation Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of MAM01 in an African Population of Adults and Children in a Setting of Perennial Malaria Transmission
REFNo: HS5298ES

Primary Objective. To assess the safety and tolerability of MAM01. Secondary Objectives. To assess the safety of MAM01. To characterize the PK of MAM01 following SC, IV, and IM administration of MAM01. To assess the formation of anti-drug antibodies (ADAs) to MAM01. Exploratory Objectives. To assess the protective efficacy of a single dose of MAM01 over 182 days against Pf infection, as detected by blood smear microscopy compared to a placebo. To assess the protective efficacy of a single dose of MAM01 over 182 days against Pf infection, as detected by blood smear microscopy compared to placebo. To assess the protection of MAM01 against events of malaria illness (first/only and all episodes). To correlate MAM01 concentration with Pf infection risk. To assess the complexity of Pf infection following administration of MAM01 or placebo.
Uganda 2024-12-23 12:23:27 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eleanor Namusoke Magongo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013199
Outcome Evaluation of the Young People and Adolescent Peer Support (YAPS) program Implementation in Uganda
REFNo: HS4809ES

1. To assess fidelity of the YAPS program implementation by different stakeholders (MoH, Implementing Partners, Districts, Facilities, and YAPS personnel)
2. To establish the effect of the YAPS program on the clinical cascade for Adolescents and Young People Living with HIV.
3. To explore perspectives of YAPS and other stakeholders on the effectiveness of the YAPS program.
4. To estimate the incremental costs of implementing the YAPS model at the different levels of implementation (National, District and health facility)

Uganda 2024-12-23 12:17:40 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DANLADI MAKERI
ID: UNCST-2024-R005300
Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Foot Ulcers of Diabetic Patients Attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital, Bushenyi District, Uganda
REFNo: HS4836ES

v. To determine the molecular phylogeny of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda,iv. To determine the antibiogram profile of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda,iii. To assess the phenotypic distribution of Staphylococcus aureus in foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda.,ii. To determine factors associated with diabetic foot infections among Diabetic patients with foot ulcers attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda ,i. To determine the prevalence of diabetic foot infection among Diabetic patients with foot ulcers attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda,To characterize Staphylococcus aureus isolated from foot ulcers of Diabetic patients attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital Bushenyi district, Uganda ,
Nigeria 2024-12-23 12:15:59 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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