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Peter Kangwagye
ID: UNCST-2023-R005510
EARLY DETECTION OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AMONG RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE PATIENTS WITH MODERATE OR SEVERE LESIONS IN SINUS RHYTHM
REFNo: HS4027ES

2. To document the factors associated with AF among patients attending the RHD clinic of MRRH,1. To determine the prevalence of AF among patients attending the RHD clinic of MRRH,To determine the prevalence of atrial fibrillation (AF) among patients with RHD in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH),
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:26:45 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia  Kabiri Watsemwa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014567
Exploring the rationale for an integrated preventive approach to child health in Uganda: Perspectives from families, health care givers and non-health stakeholders
REFNo: HS3931ES

To understand challenges, opportunities, and possible improvements in the current system for preventive child health care in Uganda;

To explore opportunities, barriers, and facilitating factors for creating and implementing a future permanent system for preventive child health, suitable for multisectoral collaboration;

To understand how caregivers currently identifies early signs of illness and developmental delay among young children;

To understand how caregivers and other stakeholders view the possibility for improved knowledge of early signs of illness as well as early screening for and identification of developmental delay and disability among young children.

Uganda 2024-06-05 17:23:17 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zenah Nantumbwe
ID:
A Mental Health Literacy intervention for adolescents in secondary school in Uganda: Implementation and evaluation of “The Wellness Project”
REFNo: HS4071ES

To examine if The Wellness Project intervention has a positive impact on MH care referral system and explore acceptability of MHL intervention program among adolescents and key health contacts. ,To investigate if mental health literacy psychoeducational program will increase mental health - illness knowledge, reduce stigma attitudes towards mental illness and increase help seeking knowledge and intentions among adolescents. ,To access the mental health-illness knowledge, stigma attitudes towards mental illness, help seeking behaviour and school MH care of adolescents in secondary school.,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:21:06 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dennis Kalibbala
ID:
Effectiveness and implementation of HIV self-testing distribution through the Young People and Adolescents Peer Support (YAPS) model in Uganda
REFNo: HS4089ES

3. To explore the effectiveness of HIVST through the YAPS model on linkage to care and treatment outcomes among those who test positive,2. To assess the acceptability and feasibility of HIVST distribution through the YAPS model among young people and adolescents in Uganda.,1. To identify the factors that influence the implementation of HIVST through the YAPS model.,To determine implementation and effectiveness of HIV self-testing through the Young People and Adolescents Peer Support (YAPS) model in Uganda,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:19:50 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Aber
ID:
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.

Uganda 2024-06-05 17:17:56 2027-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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