Viola Nyakato Nilah
ID: UNCST-2021-R013698
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Sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing during COVID-19: A study protocol for online national surveys and global comparative analyses
REFNo: SS560ES
The overall goal of this global study is to better understand sexual and reproductive health among adults during COVID-19 using an online convenience sample from 23 countries. The primary study aims are listed below:
1) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on sexual health, with a focus on safe sex practices
2) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on domestic violence, with a focus on gender-based violence
3) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on access to essential reproductive health commodities and services, including contraceptives, abortion, maternal health services
Secondary study aims including the following:
1) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on mental health
2) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on harmful cultural practices
3) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on STI and HIV/AIDS testing and treatment
4) To determine the impact of COVID-19 social restriction measures on nutrition
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Musa Sekikubo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014404
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Understanding COVID-19 in pregnant women and their babies in Uganda
REFNo: HS913ES
Primary objectives
• To describe the seroepidemiology of COVID-19 among pregnant women in Uganda
• To assess the risk of COVID-19 in newborn infants born to pregnant women with confirmed or probable COVID-19 and determine possible routes of mother-to-child transmission
• Secondary objectives
• To determine the clinical course and pregnancy outcomes in women infected with SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy
• To determine the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in various mother and baby samples (serum, throat and nasal swabs, vaginal swab, placenta swabs and biopsies, and breast milk) and estimate the duration of viral excretion
• To assess the immune responses to SARS-CoV-2 in pregnant women and their babies
• To work with communities to understand perceptions surrounding infection prevention and control techniques to reduce the spread of COVID-19 amongst the pregnant population
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
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Quasi-experimental study of a group-based psychosocial support intervention (movement-based activities “TeamUpâ€) for children affected by conflict and adversity in Uganda
REFNo: HS941ES
The aim of this quasi-experimental study is to evaluate the outcomes of the TeamUp intervention for children aged 10-14 years attending community primary schools, compared to a standard of care.
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Netherlands |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya
ID:
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mHealth for Improvement of Access to Maternal Health Services in the Era of Covid-19 Pandemic (SMS Maama Project)
REFNo: HS1076ES
Primary objective:
Assess whether a mHealth platform increases maternal health knowledge in the areas of birth preparedness, pregnancy and birth complications as measured by the pre- and post- survey.
Secondary objectives:
1. To provide knowledge of COVID-19 symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment, in a time of social distancing and learn
2. To improve access and linkages to maternal health services and information as well as provide appropriate referrals for pregnant women.
3. To inform the adoption of mHealth into future health delivery plans.
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Rawlance Ndejjo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010993
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Sustainable health and multisectoral collaborations in Uganda in the COVID-19 response and post-recovery period
REFNo: HS1107ES
• To explore perspectives of key stakeholders around sustainable health and multisectoral collaborations in Uganda in the context of COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 recovery period.
• To establish the gaps around sustainable health and multisectoral collaborations in Uganda in the context of COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 recovery period.
• To explore the opportunities around sustainable health and multisectoral collaborations in Uganda in the context of COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 recovery period.
• To identify the needs around sustainable health and multisectoral collaborations in Uganda in the context of COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 recovery period.
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Fred Kyeyune
ID:
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Development of Assays for Mass screening of Sars Cov-2 infections in communities
REFNo: HS1114ES
1:To develop and optimize highly sensitive assays (index assays) for mass screening of Sars Cov-2: two types of assays will be developed: 1) assays that improve the limit of detection (LOD) of Sars Cov-2 by LAMP, q PCR and Next Generation sequencing assays 2) Low cost sequence specific assay for testing of Sars Cov-2 vrius
2: To perform a comparative analysis of the above assays to the Gold standard
assay for detection of Sars Cov-2.
Aim 3: To assess the index assays and gold standard assays for mass screening of Sars Cov-2 infections.
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Uganda |
2020-12-16 |
2023-12-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Mary Grace Nakate Nakate
ID:
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Experience of Social Isolation and social distancing for Women and significant others in the Family on Continuity of Care in the First 1000 days of life During the COVID 19 Pandemic in Mbale Uganda.
Version:
REFNo: HS675ES
To explore the experiences of social isolation and distancing for women on continuity of care in the first 1000 days of life during the COVID 19 pandemic at Bunghokho-Mutoto Sub-county. Mbale, District.
To describe the experiences of social isolation and distancing for women’s significant others in the family on continuity of care in the first 1000 days of life during the COVID 19 pandemic at Bunghokho-Motto, Mbale District.
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Uganda |
2020-12-15 |
2023-12-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Adeline Boatin
ID: UNCST-2019-R001255
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Caesarean delivery in Uganda: a mixed methods study
REFNo: HS758ES
1. To use survey methods to explore practice patterns of clinicians around caesarean usage in Uganda.
2. To use qualitative methods to explore practice patterns of clinicians and clinical policy makers around caesarean usage in Uganda
3. To describe CS rates, factors associated with CS and maternal and neonatal outcomes according to Robson group classification at Regional Referral Hospitals and large private non-profit hospitals in Uganda
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Ghana |
2020-12-15 |
2023-12-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Dickens Akena Howard
ID: UNCST-2019-R000179
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Integration of mental health care in communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic - A cluster randomized trial of 24 villages in central Uganda
REFNo: HS1009ES
Our objectives will include: (a) Documenting MHL, PD, MDD, GAD, PTSD and SUD levels in the study population, (b) Determining the effectiveness of a psycho-education intervention delivered by village health team (VHT) members on study outcomes, (c) Determining the cost and cost effectiveness of delivering a psycho-education intervention, and (d) linking individuals in need of mental health care with the MOH psychosocial teams.
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Uganda |
2020-12-15 |
2023-12-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Annet Namugaya Waibi
ID:
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Pedagogical approaches of English Language curriculum on learners outcome in public secondary schools in Iganga District.
REFNo: SS578ES
1. To establish ways in which the content expertise for English Language teachers defines student learning outcomes in public secondary schools in Iganga District.
2. To map out the significance of instructional design skills by English language teachers on students learning outcomes in public secondary schools in Iganga District.
3. To determine the implications of English language teachers assessment techniques on student's learning outcome in public secondary schools in Iganga District.
4. To ascertain the contributions of classroom management by English language teachers on students learning outcomes in public secondary schools in Iganga District.
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Uganda |
2020-12-11 |
2023-12-11 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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