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Jesca Nantume
ID: UNCST-2021-R013984
EVALUATING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES FOR SCHISTOSOMIASIS IN COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH CENTERS; A MIXED METHODS CROSSECTIONAL STUDY IN MAYUGE AND KALUNGU DISTRICT IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1887ES

3. To identify and understand the barriers that hinder equitable access to health services for schistosomiasis, including socio-economic factors such as income, education level, and employment status, as well as cultural beliefs, attitudes, and practices that affect healthcare-seeking behaviors.,2. To evaluate the accessibility of health services for schistosomiasis in terms of geographical proximity, transportation, cost, and waiting times for individuals seeking diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.,1. To assess the availability of health services for schistosomiasis in community-based health centers in Mayuge and Kalungu Districts, Uganda, including the availability of diagnostic tools, treatment options, and healthcare professionals trained in schistosomiasis management.,The main aim of the study is to assess and evaluate the level of equitable access to health services for schistosomiasis in community-based health centers in Mayuge and Kalungu Districts, Uganda, by considering various factors such as availability, accessibility, utilization, and quality of services. The objective is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the barriers and facilitators that impact equitable access to schistosomiasis healthcare services, including the influence of socio-economic factors, cultural beliefs, knowledge and awareness levels, and gender dynamics.,
Uganda 2023-08-15 15:40:28 2026-08-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Elliott
ID: UNCST-2023-R006524
Understanding the role of, and relationship between, structural, social and biological determinants of vaccine response to improve vaccine impact in Kenya and Uganda: a formative study.
REFNo: HS2901ES

1. To conduct a scoping review exploring how social, structural and biological drivers interact to influence vaccine response. 2. To undertake formative ethnographic case studies to investigate these interactions in two communities where biological factors are known to influence vaccine response. 3. To map stakeholders and influencers critical to vaccine impact in Uganda and Kenya. 4. To work with stakeholders and communities to co-design the VAnguard community surveys to be conducted in year 2 of the programme
UK 2023-08-10 15:46:52 2026-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sylivia Namwano
ID: UNCST-2023-R008071
A pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk
REFNo: SIR243ES

To evaluate the efficiency, reliability, effectiveness and usability of the designed pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk,To establish ideal characteristic of an effective and efficient landslide early detection and warning systems for communities at risk,To design a pragmatic early detection and warning model for reduction of landslide effects for communities at risk,
Uganda 2023-08-10 15:22:18 2026-08-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Mikka
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Prevalence and factors associated with low-level viremia in HIV patients on NNRTIs substituted to dolutegravir-based regimen at Kitebi health center
REFNo: NS627ES

To determine the factors associated with LLV among PLHIV who were substituted to DTG-based regimens at Kitebi health centre.,To determine the prevalence of LLV among PLHIV substituted to DTG-based regimen at Kitebi health centre.,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with low-level viremia among patients substituted from NNRTIs to dolutegravir- based first-line regimen at Kitebi health centre.,
Uganda 2023-08-10 15:19:55 2026-08-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
Full Assessment of Clinical Transfusion Support (FACTS): An assessment of hematologic diseases among blood transfusion recipients and donated units at a pediatric regional referral hospital in Uganda
REFNo: HS2908ES

To determine the prevalence of SCA among children requiring blood transfusions at the children’s ward of the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (JRRH) • To determine the prevalence of malaria parasitemia among children requiring blood transfusions at the children’s ward of the Jinja Regional Referral Hospital • To determine the prevalence of malaria parasitemia among donated, transfused blood units • To determine the incidence of iron deficiency among transfusion recipients donated, transfused blood units • To determine the RBC RhCE and Kell antigen profile on donated units and transfusion recipients
Uganda 2023-08-10 13:53:54 2026-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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