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ABRAHAM OGWAL
ID: UNCST-2020-R014262
 Thermo-Physical Characterization of Briquettes from Maize cobs and Rice husks in Kole District, Northern Uganda
REFNo: NS457ES

(i). To determine proximate composition of briquette samples produced from blended maize cobs and rice husks.
(ii). To evaluate the efficiency of briquette samples produced from blended maize cobs and rice husks.
(iii). To determine gaseous and black carbon emissions level of briquette samples blended from maize cobs and rice husks.

Uganda 2024-04-19 18:10:37 2027-04-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
HENRY KATAMBA STANLEY
ID: UNCST-2024-R004704
 A model to improve the adoption, utilisation and sustainability of digital health initiatives by health workers in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4013ES

The purpose of this study will be to investigate the factors that are barriers to improve performance of electronic health management information systems despite adoption of digital health initiatives in health facilities at Uganda and to develop an integrated support model to improve the adoption and sustainability in the utilisation of digital health initiatives and to strengthen performance of electronic health management information systems by health workers in health facilities at Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:34:22 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Baker  Lukwago
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Optimizing Journey Mapping Techniques: Innovating Methods to Better Understand Pregnancy Journeys for Women Living in Uganda Version 1.2 February 2024
REFNo: HS4024ES

 Objective 2.b: Document women’s experience (satisfaction/dissatisfaction) with digital engagement touchpoints along the pregnancy care-seeking decision pathway, noting differences between urban and rural settings. , Objective 2.a: Determine the potential of remote data collection to capture key pregnancy care-seeking decisions, (attendance of ANC, referral for conditions/ complications, and childbirth experience) including barriers, facilitators and influencers at decision-making point, noting differences between urban and rural settings; gather data on health expenditure at each pregnancy care-seeking pathway point; and capturing quality of maternal care and client experience data,Phase 2- Objective 1: Investigate how remote engagement mechanisms can be used to collect consumer insights more frequently (relative to traditional journey mapping), Objective 1.c: Explore women’s preferences for future digital engagement touchpoints along the pregnancy care-seeking and primary care decision pathway, noting differences between urban and rural settings., Objective 1.b: Describe the quality of maternal care and client experience, disaggregated by urban and rural settings., Objective 1.a: Describe key pregnancy care-seeking decisions, (attendance of ANC, referral for conditions and complications, childbirth experience, follow-up health visits in the post-partum period) including barriers, facilitators, and influencers at decision-making points, noting differences between urban and rural settings and previous pregnancy care experience. ,Phase 1-Objective 1: Use traditional journey mapping techniques to describe the pregnancy care-seeking pathway of women who gave birth in urban and rural settings of Uganda ,
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:27:52 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
 Evaluation for Maverick Next Project on Male Engagement in Contraceptive Use in Uganda: Wakiso District
REFNo: SS2511ES

3. To understand couple practices and perceptions about couple communication on contraception and family size,2. To monitor perception and practices of men towards modern contraception and partner support to access these services.,1. To understand Knowledge and attitude towards modern contraceptives among men in the pilot areas.,
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:21:59 2027-04-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EVYLINE ISINGOMA BARUGAHARA
ID: UNCST-2024-R005434
 EFFICACY OF PERSEA AMERICANA AND HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA CALYX, SEEDS AND LEAVES IN MANAGEMENT OF NUTRITIONAL ANAEMIA USING A MOUSE MODEL.
REFNo: HS3779ES

1. To analyse the nutrient composition of Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves and calyx.
2. To determine the bioavailability of iron in Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves and calyx.
3. To assess the phytochemical compounds in Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves and calyx.
4. To assess the impact of feeding on Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves and calyx on the haemoglobin, transferrin saturation and serum ferritin levels using a mouse model.
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:12:46 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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