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AHUMUZA VIANNEY JOHNMARY
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The Refugee Question In Ugandan History 1942-2010
REFNo: SS2297ES

iii. To study the evolution of the relationship between refugees and their host communities,ii. To analyse the changing push and pull factors that shaped refugee flows into and exiting post-Colony Uganda up to 2010.,i. To examine the refugee problem in colonial Uganda.,
Uganda 2024-08-22 12:54:21 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mark Okwir
ID: UNCST-2021-R013417
PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS BY ESTABLISHING AN ANTENATAL SCREENING AND VIRAL LOAD TESTING UNIT AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE TREATMENT IN LIRA, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3861ES

To assess the viral load and effectiveness of the TDF therapy.,To assess and enhance knowledge and perceptions of hepatitis B, with the aim of reducing stigma and improving awareness among pregnant women. ,To optimise linkage to care and engagement in the recommended care after receiving a positive HBsAg test during the antenatal period.,To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with hepatitis B virus infection among pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic in Lira University Hospital and Lira Regional Referral Hospital. ,To assess the implementation of the HBV DNA viral load threshold of ?10,000 IU/mL for initiating TDF treatment in pregnant women during gestation week 24 or beyond in order to prevent HBV mother-to-child transmission in Lira, Northern Uganda.,
Uganda 2024-08-22 12:33:06 2027-08-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Mutekanga
ID: UNCST-2020-R014725
GEC II Uganda Project
REFNo: SS3024ES

What were the implementation factors behind the GEC-T projects\' success or lack of success? ,To what extent and how did external contextual factors for different projects across the GEC-T portfolio influence their performance?,What were the unexpected or unintended results across the GEC-T portfolio?,What intermediate outcomes did the GEC-T portfolio deliver?,What results did the GEC-T portfolio deliver between the baseline and end line?,The primary objective of the Effectiveness Evaluation will be to assess the effectiveness of the GEC II projects that were designed and implemented through the GEC-T Window. ,
Uganda 2024-08-22 12:28:28 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Kisitu Paul
ID: UNCST-2024-R004102
Universal2: Pharmacokinetics, safety and acceptability of a solid paediatric fixed-dose combination of darunavir/ritonavir (DRV/r) 120/20mg for children living with HIV
REFNo: HS4762ES

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of DRV/r 120/20 mg tablets in children greater than or equal to 3 years of age and weighing 10 to less than 25 kg

To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and safety of DRV/r 120/20 mg tablets in children greater than or equal to 3 years of age and weighing 10 to Less than 25 kg

To evaluate the acceptability of DRV/r tablets in children greater than or equal to 3 years of age and weighing 10 to less than 25 kg

To evaluate the short-term efficacy of the DRV/r 120/20 mg tablets in children greater than or equal to 3 years of age and weighing 10 to less than 25 kg

To describe RTV PK parameters as well as darunavir unbound plasma concentrations.

Uganda 2024-08-22 11:45:22 2027-08-22 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ioana Lungu
ID: UNCST-2024-R004378
Study protocol for baseline data collection on sexual and reproductive health outcomes in Wakiso district
REFNo: SS3049ES

At baseline and prior to the intervention, assess the uptake of HIV testing, ART and PrEP for AYP in our sample in study locations.,At baseline and prior to the intervention, assess the knowledge, perceived norms and attitudes towards contraception and HIV services (testing, ART and PrEP) for AYP in our sample in study locations.,At baseline and prior to the intervention, assess the modern Contraceptive Prevalence Rate (mCPR) for young women and girls in our samplein study locations.,At baseline and prior to the intervention, assess the level of access to high quality, youth friendly health services for AYP in our sample in study locations.,At baseline and prior to the intervention, assess the share of unintended pregnancies for our sample.,
Romania 2024-08-22 11:39:54 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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