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Sam Ononge
ID: UNCST-2020-R000328
THE ENHANCED PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT TESTING OF A SMART POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE VOLUMETRIC DRAPE FOR EARLY DETECTION OF POSTPARTUM HAEMORRHAGE DURING CHILD BIRTH.
REFNo: HS3959ES

4. To conduct safety testing of the electronic blood sensing module of the SMART PVD.,3. To evaluate the usability of the SMART-PVD with the midwives.,2. To assess the acceptability of the SMART-PVD among the women and midwives.,1. To determine the performance of the SMART PVD device in accurately estimating the volume of blood lost during delivery as well as timely alerts on the onset of a PPH case. ,To conduct a pilot feasibility study to evaluate the viability of the SMART PVD as a diagnostic device for timely and accurate diagnosis of Postpartum Haemorrhage after delivery.,
Uganda 2024-05-23 10:25:06 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssinabulya
ID: UNCST-2021-R004352
An mHealth implementation strategy to address the syndemic of mental illness, hypertension, and HIV in Uganda [Formative Phase: Syndemic Adapted Medly Uganda (SAMU)]
REFNo: HS3992ES

To determine through field testing, if the SAMU intervention is acceptable to patients and providers, Safe for patients, technically functional, stable, and reliable. ?,To adapt the Medly Uganda application for use with PLWH with HTN in Uganda, to address screening, diagnosis and linkage to care for common mental health conditions including anxiety disorder alcohol use disorder and depression,
Uganda 2024-05-23 10:22:58 2027-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anthony Mugeere Buyinza
ID:
In search of green jobs: voices of (unheard) young people and their aspirations, barriers and negotiations with work
REFNo: SS2539ES

motivations of seeking green jobs in Uganda.
2. To explore the key barriers that prevent young people from accessing green jobs.
3. To examine the ways young people navigate the barriers they encounter in their quest for green jobs and how the local, national, and international policy environment levels shape their opportunities to access green jobs.
4. To propose policy changes that could be implemented to better support the aspirations and needs of young people as regards green jobs.
Uganda 2024-05-23 10:20:52 2027-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Arthur  Mpimbaza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008866
A model health systems strengthening strategy to reduce malaria mortality in the Busoga sub-region, Uganda: a proof-of-concept trial
REFNo: HS3927ES

General Objective
To determine the viability of a model health system strengthening (HSS) strategy in improving the quality of malaria management services and empowering communities in Bunya East HSD, Mayuge district, Busoga sub-region.

2 Specific objectives
1. To determine the feasibility of implementing a model HSS strategy in improving the quality of malaria management services offered at facilities in Bunya East HSD.
2. To assess the acceptability of a model HSS strategy in improving the quality of malaria management services offered at facilities in Bunya East HSD.
3. To develop a process of engaging and empowering communities’ to take-up appropriate malaria health seeking behavior at a village in Bunya East HSD.
4. To assess the preliminary effectiveness of the model HSS strategy on outcomes related to appropriate malaria case management at facilities and the community in Bunya East HSD.


Uganda 2024-05-15 18:19:15 2027-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sunny Okoroafor C
ID:
ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT SAFETY PRACTICES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2596ES

To determine the status of the patient safety practices in Uganda.,
Nigeria 2024-05-14 9:17:02 2027-05-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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