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Chelsea Modlin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004233
Designing an Equity Planning Tool for International Research Partnerships
REFNo: SS3357ES

1. Capture the knowledge, experiences, and environment of IRPs using mixed-methods explanatory quantitative to qualitative design to holistically conceptualize IRP equity among Ugandan and US HIV investigators and research staff.
2. Formalize the design and content of an equity planning tool (EQUIP-T).
3. Conduct semi-structured focus group discussions to anticipate barriers, feasibility, and acceptability of the proposed EQUIP-T content, structure, and implementation.
USA 2024-11-08 13:44:11 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip Lugoloobi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004878
Comparing the appropriateness of blood use, traceability, and availability of blood products in selected health facilities in central Uganda: The Blood Alarm System versus standard practices
REFNo: HS5191ES

1. To compare the appropriateness of blood use by clinicians before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
2. To compare the blood stock status at the time of placing a blood order before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
3. To compare the traceability of blood products before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
4. To assess the feasibility of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
5. To assess the perceptions, attitudes and acceptability towards the utility of the Blood Alarm System platform among the users.
Uganda 2024-11-08 13:27:03 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AMONG HIV INFECTED ADOLESCENTS ON INTEGRASE STRAND INHIBITORS IN SUBSAHARAN AFRICA: BURDEN PREDICTORS AND IDENTIFICATION
REFNo: HS5031ES

Test a practical short tool (the Mood Survey Questionnaire) in BREATHER Plus, that could be used to easily identify and monitor neuropsychiatric symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.,The general objective of this study is to describe and evaluate the burden and predictors of neuropsychiatric toxicities (including extent of weekly drug exposure) among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa receiving a DTG containing ART regimen as well as to test a practical short tool designed to ease and improve the identification and monitoring of neuropsychiatric symptoms in this group of people in high volume clinics. ,To compare the neuropsychiatric symptoms that include depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance between the randomized groups in BREATHER Plus as well as determine the predictors that relate to depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance among HIV positive adolescents receiving dolutegravir-containing antiretroviral therapy
Uganda 2024-11-08 13:23:48 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MOSES EGESA
ID: UNCST-2025-R015361
Elucidating Protective Immune Signatures During Natural Human Infection with Schistosoma mansoni (WORMVACS2.0)
REFNo: HS5149ES

At time points before, during natural infections, and after treatment, we will a) investigate target (protein and glycan) antigens of protective immune responses. b) assess avidity and functionality of antibodies against specific parasite antigens c) analyse adaptive cellular responses d) explore innate immune responses
Uganda 2024-11-08 13:17:29 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tinah  Mukunda Tusiime
ID: UNCST-2024-R003955
Assessing Effects of International Donors Aid Shifts on Non-for-Profit Organizations Sustainability Strategies in Uganda
REFNo: SS3256ES

3. To assess the relationship between International Donors aid -recipient effectiveness and Non-for-Profit Organizations’ sustainability strategies in Uganda,2. To examine the extent to which International Donors aid Allocation Determinants influence Non-for Profit Organizations’ sustainability strategies in Uganda,1. To establish the effects of International Donors aid Modalities on Non-for-Profit organizations’ sustainability strategies in Uganda.,The overarching purpose of the study is to assess the effects of International Donors Aid shifts on Non-for-Profit Organizations’ Sustainability Strategies in Uganda,
Uganda 2024-11-06 9:59:55 2027-11-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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