JUSTINE NAMWAGALA MUKOSE
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Explorative investigation of the burden and risk factors of uvula infections and associated traditional uvulectomy practices in Luwero district and surrounding areas
REFNo: HS1167ES
OBJECTIVES
The overarching objective of this explorative research study is to investigate and document, in a scientifically sound manner, the condition called “akamiroâ€; determine the case definition, describe its general epidemiology including the beliefs and perceptions around it and the traditional surgical procedure, and commence etiological investigations.
Our proposed specific objectives are;
1. To determine the clinical case definition of the uvula infections called “akamiro†– general and age-specific case definitions for infants, children, adolescents and adults.
2. To investigate major risk factors of uvula infections /“akamiroâ€.
3. To determine the magnitude and associated factors of uvula infections /“akamiroâ€, and geo-map its spread.
4. To determine the prevalence of traditional uvulectomy and its outcomes and sequelae.
5. To establish the community beliefs, perceptions and practices associated with “akamiroâ€.
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Munshi Sulaiman
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Women’s Leadership in Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs) in Uganda
REFNo: SS685ES
The research has two key objectives. The first is to understand the current starus and barriers of women to take leadership roles in VSLA committees. The second objective is to identify possible interventions that can strengthen their leadership roles.
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Bangladesh |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Janet SEELEY
ID:
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The direct and indirect effects of HIV/AIDS on the Health and wellbeing of older people. Wave 5 Study protocol
REFNo: SS696ES
The aim of the study is to describe longitudinally the survival, health and wellbeing of older people who are directly and indirectly affected by HIV and AIDS, with special attention to the effects of the introduction of ART. In addition, we aim to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on health and wellbeing of WOPS participants
Specific objectives
1. To describe the effects of HIV and HIV treatment on the (physical and mental) health and wellbeing of older people
2. To determine the effects of HIV in older people especially older women on their social situation, with special focus on care giving.
3. Document some of the biomarkers associated with chronic inflammation and immune function in the ageing process
4. To document the causes and risk factors for mortality among older people with and without HIV in Uganda.
5. To document the patterns of multimorbidity in older people with and without HIV in Uganda
6. Investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the lockdown on the WOPS participants
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UK |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Gloria Nakato Valentine
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Developing and deploying aflatoxin biological control products for integrated aflatoxin management in Uganda and making it accessible through private sector engagement
REFNo: A114ES
Obj. 1: Develop, validate, and register at least one biocontrol product (Aflasafe) for aflatoxin management in maize, sorghum and groundnut.
Obj. 2: Create awareness among stakeholders (e.g., farmers, traders, consumers) along the maize, sorghum, and groundnut value chains of the health and trade impacts of aflatoxins, and to improve knowledge and use of strategies for mitigating aflatoxin that are centered on pre-harvest use of biocontrol products, best agricultural and post-harvest management practices.
Obj. 3: Develop and implement a strategy for commercializing Aflasafe to ensure wide distribution and availability to stakeholders through private sector engagement.
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2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Agricultural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Denis Muhangi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014258
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Social – Behavioral / Anthropological Study on COVID-19 in Uganda
REFNo: SS700ES
The overall objective of this anthropological study is to generate evidence-based insights on why people behave the way they do in response to COVID-19 and the recommended preventive measures; and to provide recommendations on potential approaches that are culturally and socially acceptable that can be applied to improve compliance and enhance adoption of sustainable behavior change across different groups and the general public in Uganda.
The specific Objectives are:
To assess the extent and how different sections of the population adhere to / comply with the set of desired behaviors / practices as recommended by Government.
To establish trends in behaviour change since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis.
To establish why people behave the way they do, taking into account the different target groups (individual or group), differences in culture and the immediate context (social economic and structural factors).
To assess the changing community dynamics and the effect of the COVID-19 measures on individual and communal norms that have a bearing on COVID-19 transmission such as - mass gatherings in school set-ups, religious, social and cultural congregations e.g., entertainment, weddings and burial practices.
To establish what each target group thinks would be the prerequisites to protect themselves from COVID-19.
To identify potential culturally and socially acceptable approaches/solutions to health problems which can be applied to improve compliance and enhance adoption of sustainable behavior change - across different groups.
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Innocent Besigye Kabahena
ID: UNCST-2019-R001025
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Evaluating the use of the primary care assessment tool to improve primary care performance in Tororo District, Uganda
REFNo: HS1174ES
1. To adapt and validate the patients'. managers' and health care providers' primary care assessment tools.
2. To measure primary care performance using adapted and validated PCAT tools.
3. To evaluate the implementation of the designed intervention to improve primary care performance.
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Uganda Commercial Sex Exploitation of Children
REFNo: SS724ES
1) Estimate the prevalence of children at of, and engaged in commercial sex exploitation in Karamoja
2) Estimate the proportion of children in Kampala involved in commercial sex exploitation
3) Measure Knowledge, attitudes and practices around CSEC in Karamoja
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Uganda |
2021-01-25 |
2024-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Evelyn Avalos
ID:
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The impact of protracted refugee displacement and disrupted intergenerational relations on the secure and healthy futures of older people in Uganda
REFNo: SS462ES
-To identify later-life forcibly displaced survival strategies/sustainable livelihoods in a context of family separation
- To understand who covers the needs of aged refugees and to what extent they are covered. Specifically when family relationships and State's social security are disrupted
- To explain the role of place in shaping lives and ageing experiences of aged refugees
-To discover how later-life identities and attachments could be shaped at different social and spatial scales
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El Salvador |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Sona Shah
ID:
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Adoption of a wireless vital sign monitor for observation of COVID-19 patients
REFNo: HS733ES
1. To evaluate the feasibility of a wireless vital sign monitor for use on critical patients in COVID-19 treatment facilities
2. To assess the accuracy of a wireless vital sign monitor (neoGuard) on adult patients
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USA |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
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Understanding Leadership and Accountability mechanisms in delivering a responsive Maternal and Newborn care in a decentralized health system, Uganda: Lessons for SRHS improvement
REFNo: HS1024ES
Broad objective:
The main objective of this study is to assess leadership and accountability mechanisms for maternal and newborn health in decentralized health systems in Uganda in order to formulate a theory of change for delivering an efficient health services for maternal and newborn health
Specific Objective:
1.Review existing health systems policies in order to highlight leadership and accountability guidelines/policies for maternal and newborn health
2.Explore health systems managers’ understanding and interpretation of leadership and accountability guidelines/policy directives for maternal and newborn health
3.Describe how decentralized health systems managers adapt and implement leadership and accountability policies in maternal and newborn health
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Uganda |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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