Muhmood Kiryowa Haruna
ID:
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Periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending kiruddu referral hospital
REFNo: HS610ES
To determine the prevalence and factors associated with periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending kiruddu referral hospital
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Uganda |
2020-08-10 |
2023-08-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Ruth Kaziga
ID:
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SOCIOCULTURAL CONSTRUCTION OF BODY IMAGE AND ITS EFFECT ON SELF-ESTEEM OF OLDER BANYAKOLE ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN THE ANKOLE REGION, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS466ES
1. To describe the self-perception of adolescent girls' construction of body image within the Ankole society
2. To explore the contradictory societal expectations of body image where the older adolescents live
3. To identify facilitators and barriers to body image and self-esteem
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Uganda |
2020-08-10 |
2023-08-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Matthew Bird Aileen
ID:
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Consumer Protection Survey
REFNo: SS523ES
In this study, we aim to generate insights on consumer protection topics related to mobile telecommunications and digital finance in Uganda. Areas to be explored through this nation-wide phone survey include consumer usage and preferences regarding service providers, levels of trust, pricing awareness, challenges, fraud, dispute resolution, and the impact of COVID-19 on these topics. This project is being conducted in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commissions (UCC).
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USA |
2020-08-10 |
2023-08-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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William Buwembo
ID: UNCST-2022-R009661
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MECHANISMS UNDERLYING DENTAL CARIES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN HIV POSITIVE PERSONS ATTENDING THE MULAGO ISS CLINIC IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS552ES
General Objective
To establish the mechanisms underlying dental caries and periodontal disease in HIV positive adults attending the Mulago ISS clinic in Uganda
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the effect of HIV status on salivary gland function (flow rate, electrolytes, antimicrobial proteins content and DEFB1 single nucleotide polymorphism) in persons with or without dental caries or periodontitis.
2. To determine the abundance and diversity of the oral microbiome in HIV positive individuals with or without dental caries or periodontitis.
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Uganda |
2020-08-07 |
2023-08-07 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
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A mixed-methods observational study to assess the feasibility of conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials among healthcare workers in Uganda
REFNo: HS807ES
I. To assess willingness to participate in COVID-19 vaccine studies and associated factors among healthcare workers in Uganda
II. To estimate the prevalence of underlying health conditions that are associated with poor COVID-19 outcomes among healthcare workers in Uganda
III. To describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection with SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 vaccine research among healthcare workers in Uganda
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Uganda |
2020-08-07 |
2023-08-07 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Mary Ann Etling
ID:
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Ethnographic analysis of children with mobility disabilities and their caregivers in Gulu district of post-conflict northern Uganda
REFNo: HS311ES
Identify ongoing needs of children with mobility disabilities and their caregivers in Gulu district.
Characterize physical, economic, social, and environmental barriers that children with mobility disabilities and their caregivers experience in Gulu district.
Investigate changes in the family and how they impact care for children with mobility disabilities in Gulu district.
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USA |
2020-08-06 |
2023-08-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Ronald Moses Galiwango
ID: UNCST-2024-R015239
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SARS CoV-2 Infection, Transmission, and Natural History of COVID-2019 Among Persons With and Without HIV and Tuberculosis
REFNo: HS712ES
Primary objective
• Evaluate the impact of HIV infection on presentation and outcomes of COVID-19 disease
Secondary objectives
• Evaluate household transmission of COVID-19 disease among persons with and without HIV infection
• Evaluate the impact of TB infection on presentation and outcomes of COVID-19 disease
• Among persons living with HIV, evaluate the relationship between routine biomarkers (CD4#, viral load) and outcomes of COVID-19
• Among persons living with HIV, evaluate the impact of being on antiretroviral drugs and different ARV regimens on COVID-19 outcomes
• Understand the impact of nutritional and functional status on persons with COVID-19 infection
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Uganda |
2020-08-06 |
2023-08-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Raymond Tweheyo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014507
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Exploring the root causes and cultural norms for healthy timing and spacing of pregnancies and assessing access to quality and voluntary family planning in central and western Uganda.
REFNo: HS787ES
Specific objectives:
1)To explore the socio-cultural norms and sexual reproductive health behaviors that influence the youth’s access to FP information and use of FP services.
2)To assess the health system readiness for provision of family planning and youth friendly services in both public and private facilities.
3)To assess the private pharmacy and drug shop readiness for provision of family planning services.
4)To assess community Village Health Team (VHT) capacity and readiness to offer FP services.
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UK |
2020-08-06 |
2023-08-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
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Assessment of safety and efficacy of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma for treatment of COVID-19 in adults in Uganda; A randomized controlled trial
(CCP TRIAL)
REFNo: HS816ES
General objective
The overall objective of this project is to assess the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 convalescent plasma in the treatment of COVID-19 in Uganda.
Primary objective
1. To determine the efficacy of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma, as measured by time to RT-PCR negativity of COVID-19 patients treated with COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma.
Secondary objectives
1. To assess the safety of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma in the treatment of COVID-19 patients in Uganda
2. To document the time to symptom decrease of patients with positive SARS-CoV-2 RT PCR treated with CCP compared to those on standard of care
3. To assess the ability of CCP therapy to stop progression to severe/critical forms of disease
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Uganda |
2020-08-05 |
2023-08-05 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Jimmy Osuret
ID:
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Effectiveness of safe pedestrian crossings for primary school children in Kampala, Uganda: Implications for road safety management
REFNo: HS659ES
The main objective of this study will be to assess the effectiveness of safe pedestrian crossings in reducing child pedestrian road traffic injuries and death around primary school areas so as to persuade policymakers and practitioners to prioritize child pedestrian road safety.
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Uganda |
2020-08-04 |
2023-08-04 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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