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Allen Kabagenyi
ID:
Impoverishing and Catastrophic health expenditure on cancer care among persons affected by cancer in Uganda
REFNo: SS851ES

1. To determine the out of pocket expenditure associated with cancer care for persons affected by cancer, by type and stage;
2. To determine the proportion of cancer patients and or their families that experience catastrophic or impoverishing expenditure due to cancer related expenses by cancer type and stage;
3.To characterize the socio-economic interruptions experienced by persons affected by cancer in Uganda.
4.To examine the sociodemographic characteristics associated with cancer care burden in Uganda
5.To assess patients and care givers perceptions and attitudes of cancer care expenditures and health care in Uganda


Uganda 2021-05-17 2024-05-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julia Dickson-Gomez
ID: UNCST-2019-R000775
Integration of buprenorphine into a multi-component harm reduction program for people who inject drugs in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1229ES

To develop a combination HIV prevention intervention for PWID in Kampala Uganda, using the Consolidated Framework for Intervention Research. The combination intervention includes social network HIV/HCV testing, linkage to care for PWID and PrEP for HIV negative PWID. All participants will be offered safe injection equipment, condoms and HIV risk reduction education, and naloxone, buprenorphine, and CBT4CBT for heroin users.
2. To refine the intervention iteratively through implementation cycles using the CFIR framework to identify barriers and find solutions to implementation and scale-up.
3. To assess feasibility, acceptability and initial promise of the intervention with a 6-month pilot test.

USA 2021-05-10 2024-05-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Erisa Mwaka Sabakaki
ID: UNCST-2019-R001625
Engaging Young People in the Development of Digital Mental Health Innovation in Africa
REFNo: SS795ES

To build a network of experts and stakeholders to develop a framework for responsible and relevant digital mental health interventions for young people in African countries
Uganda 2021-05-10 2024-05-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
William Worodria Ofuti
ID: UNCST-2022-R010915
Management of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa, a Pragmatic Approach
REFNo: HS1160ES

Primary objective: To define aetiology and resistance patterns of clinically diagnosed CAP among hospitalized individuals using a comprehensive microbiological approach.

Secondary objectives:
1.To determine the level of agreement between molecular and conventional laboratory testing for the diagnosis of CAP.
2.To determine clinical predictors of treatment outcomes (early treatment failure, mortality) in patients hospitalized with CAP.
3.To determine the role of the CURB-65 severity score and biomarkers (CRP and PCT) in predicting treatment outcomes (early treatment failure, mortality) of patients hospitalized with CAP in a high HIV burden setting.

Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Kenneth Mutesasira
ID:
Patient perspectives and reasons for interruption of TB treatment within central Uganda.
REFNo: HS1383ES

-The overall aim of the study is to understand patient reasons for treatment interruption to inform the interventions for improving TB patient retention and final treatment outcomes.
- The second objective is to explore patient's suggestions for improving their adherence throughout the course of treatment.
Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Semitala Fred
ID: UNCST-2020-R014202
An assessment of current hypertension care (HTN) practices, routines, barriers, and facilitators for people living with HIV at selected health facilities in Kampala and Wakiso Districts in Uganda. A Formative Study
REFNo: SS808ES

Objective 1: To assess for knowledge, attitudes and practices of hypertension management and control.
Objective 2: To document existing guidelines and recommended routines for HTN-HIV integration in HIV clinics.Objective 3: To assess the current practice, routines, barriers and facilitators of HTN-HIV integration in HIV clinics.
Objective 4: To explore key stakeholders’ perspectives on HTN-HIV integration in HIV clinics in Kampala and Wakiso Districts.


Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
James Nyonyintono Mwangwa
ID: UNCST-2023-R005636
Reporting neonatal demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes using the deidentified Kiwoko Hospital newborn care unit database
REFNo: SS813ES

Aim 1- Describe demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonates Aim 2- Describe mortality by birthweight and birth location Aim 3- Evaluate the changes to growth and length of stay after introduction of cue-based feeding in 2019 Aim 4- Evaluate the short-term clinical correlates to a diagnosis of birth asphyxia Aim 5- Determine if frequency of low birthweight admissions correlates to transmission of p. falciparum and decreased use of insecticide treated nets
Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Kalyesubula
ID:
Task Shifting Screening and Measurement of Blood Pressure and Blood Sugars by Community Health Workers for Early Detection and Referral of Hypertension and Diabetes in Rural Uganda.
REFNo: SS821ES

1. To train CHWs in detection, referral, and promotion of continuity for diabetes and
hypertension care among community members in Nakaseke district, Uganda.
2. To assess the ability of trained CHWs to detect and refer patients with diabetes and or hypertension in Nakaseke district.
3. To determine compliance to diabetes and hypertension referral care among community
members in Nakaseke district
Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FREDRICK MAKUMBI
ID:
VACCINATION COVERAGE AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 0 TO 59 MONTHS IN KENYA / UGANDA: A HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
REFNo: HS1391ES

STUDY OBJECTIVES

Broad Objective
The main objective of the baseline and endline surveys is to determine the current status and uptake of immunization services in Living Goods’ focus areas in Kenya and Uganda.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the baseline and endline surveys in Kenya and Uganda are to:
1. Determine the percentage of children (aged 0-59 months) fully vaccinated before and after implementation of the program.
2. Determine the equity or lack thereof in immunization coverage.
3. Assess knowledge, skills (CHWs only) and attitudes of CHWs and caregivers of children aged ≤59 months before and after the intervention.
4. Determine health system factors (stock outs, outreaches, micro-plans, etc.) that facilitate or deter vaccine uptake.

Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josephine Namugumya
ID:
TALENT MANAGEMENT IN UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS681ES

1. To examine the relationship between self-organisation and talent management.

2. To examine the relationship between organisational culture and talent management.
3. To examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and talent management.
4. To examine the relationship between adaptability and talent management

5. To examine the relationship
between self-organisation and Adaptability.
6. To examine the relationship between organisational culture and adaptability.
7. To examine the relationship between emotional intelligence and adaptability.
8. To examine the mediating role of adaptability on the relationship between self -organisation and talent management.

9. To examine the mediating role of adaptability on the relationship between organisational culture and talent management.

10. To examine the mediating role of adaptability on the relationship between emotional intelligence and talent management.
Uganda 2021-05-05 2024-05-05 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
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