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Tonny Kiyimba
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Efficacy of polyphenols from Tamarindus indica fruit juice on cardiometabolic health of patients living with HIV and elevated triglycerides: A study protocol
REFNo: HS2923ES

3. To establish dose response dynamics of long-term intake of T. indica fruit juice polyphenols on selected cardiometabolic risk markers of PLWH.,2. To assess the effect of an acute, single-dose intake of T. indica fruit juice on vascular function, lipid profile and plasma levels of procyanidin metabolites.,1. To produce and evaluate the sensory acceptability of T. indica fruit juice.,To determine the efficacy of T. indica fruit juice on selected cardiometabolic risk markers of PLWH in HIV community care model in Wakiso district, Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-06-20 11:05:36 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
MAUREEN KOBUSINGYE
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Men's Counseling Experiences in Uganda
REFNo: SS1844ES

To explore the experiences of men receiving counseling in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-06-20 10:24:15 2026-06-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
Bridges R2: Evaluating the Long-term Impact of a Family Economic Empowerment Intervention on HIV Risk Prevention and Care Continuum Outcomes among Orphaned Youth Transitioning to Young Adulthood
REFNo: SS1832ES

Aim 1. Examine the long-term impact of Bridges on: HIV prevalence (measured via participant’s HIV status) (Primary outcome); and b) Explore in secondary analyses the long-term impact of Bridges on key developmental and behavioral outcomes (e.g., mental health, alcohol, and drug misuse). Aim 2. Elucidate the long-term effects of Bridges on potential mechanisms of change, including a) economic stability, viral suppression (for ALHIV); PrEP use (for HIV negative adolescents), medical male circumcision (for boys); and b) young adult transitions. Aim 3: Qualitatively investigate participants’ experiences with Bridges that may have influenced engagement with the program, sexual risk-taking decisions, financial behaviors; experiences with developmental transitions; and perceptions on program sustainability. Aim 4: To assess the long-term costs and benefits of Bridges using formal economic evaluation.
Uganda 2023-06-20 10:23:08 2026-06-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aloysius Mubuuke Gonzaga
ID: UNCST-2019-R000969
Development of a mentorship framework guide to promote the acquisition of interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice competencies during undergraduate training
REFNo: HS2920ES

To conduct a situational analysis among faculty and students on mentorship in relation to the learning of IPE competencies. To develop a mentorship guide framework for promoting the learning of IPE competences To validate the mentorship guide framework developed through a Delphi process.
Uganda 2023-06-20 10:12:20 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janet Nakigudde
ID: UNCST-2019-R000444
IMPROVING HIV CARE ENGAGEMENT AMONG ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN LIVING IN WAKISO DISTRICT THROUGH REDUCTIONS IN MALE PARTNER ALCOHOL USE AND INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE RISK: THE KISOBOKA MUKWANO INTERVENTION.
REFNo: HS2905ES

Objective 1: Adapt and refine the behavioral components of a brief MI-based alcohol intervention to develop the proposed Kisoboka Mukwano (“It is possible, my love!”) intervention– a brief couples-based intervention using motivational interviewing and peer navigation approaches to target intimate partner violence, alcohol use, and HIV care engagement.

Objective 2: Assess the safety of the Kisoboka Mukwano intervention.

Objective 3: Assess the acceptability and feasibility of the Kisoboka Mukwano intervention.

Objective 4: Assess the preliminary efficacy of the Kisoboka Mukwano intervention, randomizing couples to the Kisoboka Mukwano intervention (n=25 couples) or the control (n=25 couples) arm.

Uganda 2023-06-20 10:03:15 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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