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Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
Quasi-experimental study of a group-based psychosocial support intervention (movement-based activities “TeamUp”) 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.
Netherlands 2020-12-16 2023-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Jolly Beyeza-Kashesya
ID:
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.
Uganda 2020-12-16 2023-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rawlance  Ndejjo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010993
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.

Uganda 2020-12-16 2023-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Fred Kyeyune
ID:
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.
Uganda 2020-12-16 2023-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Mary Grace  Nakate Nakate
ID:
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.
Uganda 2020-12-15 2023-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Adeline Boatin
ID: UNCST-2019-R001255
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

Ghana 2020-12-15 2023-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Dickens Akena Howard
ID: UNCST-2019-R000179
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.
Uganda 2020-12-15 2023-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Annet Namugaya Waibi
ID:
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.

Uganda 2020-12-11 2023-12-11 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Conrad Muzoora Kihembe
ID: UNCST-2019-R001432
Intensified tuberculosis treatment to reduce the mortality of HIV-infected and uninfected patients with tuberculosis meningitis: a Phase III Randomized Controlled Trial. ANRS 12398 INTENSE-TBM
REFNo: HS804ES

The Primary objective is to assess the efficacy of two interventions to reduce mortality from TBM in adolescent and adults with or without HIV co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa:
• Intensified TBM treatment, compared to WHO standard TBM treatment
• Aspirin compared to not receiving Aspirin (placebo).

Uganda 2020-12-10 2023-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Irene Among Among
ID:
A Gender, youth and social inclusion analysis of Pathfinder’s family planning program in Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Kibaale, Kyankwanzi, Buliisa, Ntoroko, Bundibugyo, Kiryandongo, Gomba, Rakai and Butambala districts
REFNo: SS646ES

1. To identify the vulnerable/marginalized/underserved and hard-to-reach population segments in the FPA catchment districts.
2. To define the systemic barriers faced by such population segments in accessing SRH/FP information and services, structured around the six domains of USAID’s gender analysis framework - access, beliefs, practices, time/space, rights, and power.
3. To make recommendations on innovative approaches that the FPA could take to address barriers and improve access to quality reproductive health services and adoption of positive reproductive health behaviors.
4. With precision to gender and youth, to provide further recommendations as appropriate, on innovative strategies based on local needs, to mainstream gender and youth programming into national/district health planning by detailing specific gender-focused and youth-focused activities for each result area of the project.

Uganda 2020-12-10 2023-12-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
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