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Martin Ariapa
ID: UNCST-2021-R013296
Play and Learning in Children’s Eyes
REFNo: SS1022ES

To develop the Children’s Experiences of LtP Protocol (CELP) with its corresponding modules and items, intended for use by a coach or instructional support staff, by soliciting direct insights from children about their LtP experiences. To develop the Formative Observation and Reflection Assessment (FORA) with its corresponding modules and items, intended for use by ECD and primary education teachers as they implement a LtP practice in the classroom. To develop and validate a set of formative tools designed to help teachers in low-and middle-income countries assess and improve their practice in Learning through Play (LtP), through a deeper understanding of how children experience LtP in their classrooms,
Uganda 2021-09-29 2024-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
herbert  Itabangi Itabangi
ID:
Metabolic and Molecular ecological evolution of opportunistic Pulmonary fungal co-infections (MeMoF project)
REFNo: HS1233ES

1. To determine the burden and aetiological profiles of fungal-co-infections among patients with chronic pulmonary disease suspected for Tuberculosis
2. To establish and characterise microbial communities associated with chronic pulmonary disease.
3. To characterise potential interaction relationships established between fungal and bacterial communities.

Uganda 2021-09-27 2024-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Sendaula
ID: UNCST-2020-R014767
Utilization of ART and TB treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: A case of Kampala District
REFNo: HS1471ES

To determine the level of ART and TB treatment utilization among patients during the COVID-19 pandemics in Kampala district
To determine the factors associated with ART and TB treatment utilization among patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kampala district
To estimate the incidence rate of loss to follow-up among patients during the COVID-19 pandemics in Kampala district

Uganda 2021-09-24 2024-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paul Kiondo
ID:
RISK FACTORS OF GENETIC CONSTITUTION, AND PREDICTORS PERSISTENT DISEASE IN WOMEN WITH MOLAR PREGNANCY ADMITTED AT MULAGO HOSPITAL, KAMPALA, UGANDA: A CASE-CONTROL STUDY
REFNo: HS1442ES

1. To determine the social, medical and obstetric risk factors of HM in women admitted at Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
2. To outline the outcomes of HM in women admitted in Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
3. To describe the genetic constitution of HM in women admitted at Mulago hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
4. To determine the predictors of persistent disease in women with HM admitted at Mulago hospital.

Uganda 2021-09-24 2024-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FIONA ASIIMWE
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DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF ULTRASOUND AND ADVERSE NEONATAL OUTCOMES AMONG WOMEN WITH A DIAGNOSIS OF NUCHAL CORD DELIVERING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS1531ES

General Objective
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in diagnosing nuchal cord and to compare the proportion of adverse neonatal outcomes between women with and without a diagnosis of nuchal cord among women delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

Specific Objectives
1.To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound in diagnosing nuchal cord among women delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

2.To compare the proportion of adverse neonatal outcomes between women with and without a diagnosis of nuchal cord delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

Uganda 2021-09-24 2024-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lawrence Mugisha
ID:
Evaluation of Wastewater-Based Epidemiology (WBE) tool for surveillance of COVID-19 in selected wastewater treatment plants and channels in Kampala-Entebbe Area, Uganda
REFNo: HS1725ES

Overall Objective: To provide COVID-19 surveillance data for a wider population based on wastewater monitoring as an early warning tool to inform outbreak response strategies
Specific Objective
1. To detect and characterize the SARS-CoV-2 virus in wastewater from wastewater treatment plants, channels and septic tanks of hospitals in Kampala and Entebbe
2. To evaluate and standardise the molecular detection methods for WBE


Uganda 2021-09-24 2024-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
COMPARISON OF PERFORMANCE OF CAPILLARY BLOOD VS VENOUS BLOOD ON SYPHILIS ULTRA TEST DEVICE/ TEST REF: ISY-U402 AND CAPILLARY BLOOD VS VENOUS BLOOD ON SYPHILIS ULTRA RAPID TEST STRIP) REF: ISY-U401 USING SD BIOLINE VERSION 3.0 AS A REFERENCE
REFNo: HS1643ES

The objective of this evaluation is to demonstrate the equivalence of capillary (fingerprick) whole blood and venous whole blood on the Syphilis Ultra test device/ Test strip (Whole Blood/Serum/ Plasma) and strip.
2.4 Exploratory Objectives
• To determine the diagnostic accuracy of the Syphilis Ultra test device/ Test (Whole Blood/Serum/ Plasma) and strip.

Uganda 2021-09-23 2024-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christopher Dolan Gerald
ID:
Improving access and retention in inclusive education for refugee children with disabilities
REFNo: SS937ES

I.To explore stakeholder’s understanding of the processes, challenges and opportunities for refugee children in accessing and progressing in inclusive education
II.To establish the current capacity of the education system to deliver safe and inclusive quality education for refugee children with special needs and disabilities
III.To describe the extent to which RCSN and their caretakers access timely and appropriate support to improve their physical, psychological and social functionality
IV.To establish the extent to which Key stakeholders effectively champion social accountability and implementation of policies and commitments on inclusive education
V.To examine the daily needs of RCWD and their carers

UK 2021-09-23 2024-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robens Mutatina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013633
Psychosocial challenges and Coping Strategies among Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy in South Western Uganda
REFNo: SS762ES

To determine the psychosocial challenges faced by caregivers of children with cerebral palsy attending MRRH in southwestern Uganda.

To describe the coping strategies of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy attending MRRH in southwestern Uganda.

Uganda 2021-09-22 2024-09-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Samuel Biraro
ID:
Assessing the impact of COVID-19 on routine immunization demand and uptake, and understanding COVID-19 attitudes and perceptions in Uganda
REFNo: HS1679ES

1. Identify the range of factors affecting routine immunization uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to inform key areas for mitigation intervention; and
2. Generate timely data on the range of factors that may influence demand and uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines among HCW and the public to identify strategies to promote optimal uptake of the COVID-19 vaccines.


Uganda 2021-09-22 2024-09-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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