Abbey Kato
ID:
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Child art: a meaning-making mechanism for children about their gender[ed] experiences and perceptions
REFNo: SS2341ES
To interrogate children’s visual art expression as a model for gender sensitization.,To examine the gender[ed] narratives that emerge from the child art experiences and perceptions expressed in the child art.,To explore children’s experiences and perceptions of their day to day life expressed through child art.,The main objective of the study is to explore how child art can be used as a meaning-making mechanism by children to express their everyday life gender[ed] experiences and perceptions.,
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Uganda |
2024-07-22 14:57:37 |
2027-07-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Daniel Mwandah Chans
ID: UNCST-2022-R008880
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Antimicrobial Stewardship in Critical Care: Prevention of the Transmission of Multi-Drug Resistant Superbugs in the Intensive Care Unit of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (AMSICU)
REFNo: HS4682ES
6. Develop an IPC protocol for the ICU.,5. Provide training on the role of pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) in managing critically ill patients in order to optimize antimicrobial therapy.,4. Develop a treatment algorithm for the selection of the initial antibiotic therapy and antimicrobial therapy de-escalation in the ICU.,3. Establish the use of biomarkers for rapid identification of ICU patients with bacterial infections.,2. Document the baseline antimicrobial resistance patterns for the ICU.,1. Establish a structured antibiotic stewardship program in the ICU at MRRH involving intensivists, microbiologists, nurses, specialists, clinicians, clinical pharmacists, hospital administrators and support staff.,The overall aim of the project is to prevent transmission of multi-drug resistant (MDR) superbugs in the intensive care unit (ICU) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) through building capacity of clinicians for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and infection prevention and control (IPC) for improved patient outcomes,
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Uganda |
2024-07-22 14:52:09 |
2027-07-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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KYARIKUNDA MONICA
ID: UNCST-2023-R005922
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Community Based Tourism Enterprises’ appraisal and community conservation outcomes amidst changing demographics around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
REFNo: SS2416ES
To determine strategic initiatives for enhancing CBTEs’ performance for better community conservation outcomes in the digital era amidst changing demographics,To explore how the changing demographics have affected the implementation and performance of CBTEs around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,To establish the CBTEs’ performance and community attitudes’ trend towards conservation of BINP,To characterize and map the spatial and temporal distribution of community Based Tourism Enterprises around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. ,To determine barriers and facilitators of CBTEs’ performance and resultant community conservation outcomes of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park amidst changing demographics,
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Uganda |
2024-07-22 14:46:50 |
2027-07-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
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Baseline evaluation for Action to Scale Up Reduction of Teenage Pregnancies Among Vulnerable Girls in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: SS2455ES
The baseline seeks to benchmark the current performance in various indicators of project in Namutumba and Bugiri districts where the project will be implemented before actual project implementation starts.
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Uganda |
2024-07-22 14:45:11 |
2027-07-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Peter Olds
ID: UNCST-2023-R006240
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Burden of disease and attitudes towards cancer care among adult cancer patients in Mbarara, Uganda
REFNo: HS4303ES
Aim #1: Describing the burden of disease among patients receiving care at the adult oncology clinic at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. We will conduct a retrospective chart review of all adult patients receiving care at the outpatient oncology clinic and inpatient oncology ward at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital between January 2019 and December 2023. We will define the burden of disease as the numbers and types of cancers of patients cared for at MRRH. We will conduct a chart review collecting data on demographics, primary diagnoses, comorbidities, treatment modalities, and outcomes.
Aim #2: Qualitative understanding of patient attitudes toward cancer care, specifically in Mbarara. We will interview up to 30 patients with cancer or who have undertaken cancer care at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital’s Adult Cancer Clinic, and conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews with the goal being to understand their experience with cancer care in Mbarara. We will focus on understanding the role of the clinic, the physicians, and nurses in the patient’s lives and how this affects their journey through receiving cancer care.
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USA |
2024-07-22 14:42:30 |
2027-07-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Thereza Piloya Were
ID: UNCST-2019-R000491
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Development of a Training program to improve management of Type 1 Diabetes in the school setting-The Ugandan experience
REFNo: HS4398ES
To develop a T1D training program for school staff (teachers, nurses and matrons) in Ugandan schools to support the care of children and adolescents living with T1D at school by understanding the organization of T1D care in schools and provision of knowledge to the staff.
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Uganda |
2024-07-22 13:21:51 |
2027-07-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Mugabe Nestor
ID: UNCST-2024-R003473
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Urban expansion patterns and water scarcity in Uganda: A case of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
REFNo: SS2817ES
i. To analyse the types of urban expansion patterns in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
ii. To determine the relationship between urban expansion patterns and water scarcity in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iii. To develop an urban expansion model that can mitigate water scarcity in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
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Uganda |
2024-07-22 12:19:06 |
2027-07-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Nicholus Nanyeenya
ID:
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Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Profiling, Barriers, Facilitators and Effectiveness of an IPC Community-of-Practice in Central Uganda
REFNo: HS4570ES
The objectives are to;
a) Characterize the uptake of IPC measures in selected health facilities in Central Uganda
b) Explore the facilitators and barriers to the uptake of IPC measures in selected health facilities in Central Uganda
c) Determine the effectiveness of an IPC community-of-practice, using peer-to-peer mentorships in enhancing the uptake of IPC measures in Central Uganda.
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Uganda |
2024-07-22 12:12:29 |
2027-07-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Grace Kisitu Paul
ID: UNCST-2024-R004102
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UNIVERSAL1: Pharmacokinetic study of an optimized dose ratio of
dolutegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate: expediting a UNIVERSAL first line regimen for all children living with HIV in Africa
REFNo: HS4280ES
Primary objective:
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and short-term safety of DTG and FTC/TAF administered to children living with HIV using a novel dose ratio
Secondary objective:
To evaluate the short-term efficacy of DTG and FTC/TAF
formulations in children using a novel dose ratio
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Uganda |
2024-07-19 3:45:20 |
2027-07-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Janet Nakigudde
ID: UNCST-2019-R000444
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PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS USING A PERSONALIZED MHEALTH TOOLKIT IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4431ES
3. To examine feasibility of mWEL-T and mWEL-P with parents and teachers from urban and rural regions (including examining feasibility of the implementation procedures and intervention efficacy) (n=160, 80 parents and 80 teachers from urban and rural regions).,To conduct a user-centered testing study to optimize usability of the Teacher and Parent versions of mWEL- mWEL-T and mWEL-P,1. To build a school system capacity (by establishing a cross-discipline digital health leadership & learning collaborative (n=10) and training a group of peer-community health workers (P-CHW) (n=30; 15 peer teachers and 15 peer parents) to implement the mWEL that is developed,The aim of the study is to test mWEL a newly developed mobile app and user-engagement strategies for mental health management and promotion targeting teachers and parents,
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 14:03:01 |
2027-07-17 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Emmanuel Musisi
ID: UNCST-2020-R004472
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Assessing feasibility, acceptability and utility of Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala
REFNo: HS4475ES
iii. To innovate and describe a shortened RNA extraction protocol that will contribute to the reduction of the overall turn-around time of the TB-MBLA. This objective will support Ms. Kasinga Sharifah’s MSc in Molecular Biology at Makerere University. ,ii. Acquire knowledge about the adoptability, acceptability, feasibility, compatibility, satisfaction, and complexity of including TB-MBLA in routine TB care. This will be achieved through conducting end-of-study key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and surveys.,i. Understanding the baseline issues regarding the pathway to healthcare access, prior use of antibiotics and/or previous TB treatment, and socioeconomic status. This will be achieved by conducting a structured questionnaire study at different medical clinics around Kampala.,The overall objective of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of the Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala and evaluate approaches that will reduce the turnaround time of the TB-MBLA assay.,
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 13:59:42 |
2027-07-17 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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NAMYENYA NAKITYO MARIAM
ID:
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SELF-MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND GLYCEMIC STATUS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS ADULT OUTPATIENTS ATTENDING THE DIABETES CLINIC AT KIRUDDU NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4456ES
To determine the predictors of glycemic status among T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To establish the relationship between self-management practices and glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To evaluate the self-management practices of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To assess the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To investigate the self-management practices and the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 13:49:23 |
2027-07-17 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Leo Okoya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004171
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Socio-ecological and cultural factors in the use of pesticides in Smallholder Agri-food system in Koch Goma Sub- County, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS2759ES
General Objective
- To examine the social, cultural and ecological factors in the use of pesticides in smallholder agrifood systems and its effects on humans and the environment
Specific objectives
1.To examine how tomato production positioned within smallholder agrifood production systems in Koch Goma Sub-County.
2.To assess the community perceptions of traditional pest and disease management practices vis a vis the current practices in tomato production in Koch Goma sub-county
3.To explore the discourses and knowledge circulating about the socio-ecological effects of pesticides in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.
4.To examine the social lives of selected pesticides used in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 13:46:53 |
2027-07-17 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Moses Nasinyama Makoha
ID:
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Approaches to Knowledge Translation and Management for Public Revenue Mobilization in Pallisa District, Uganda
REFNo: SS2709ES
Purpose of the study
To examine how approaches of Knowledge Translation support the management for Public Revenue Mobilization in Pallisa District, Uganda.
1.3.1 Objectives of the Study
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Assess the nature and methods (both local and modern) used for knowledge development to support the management for PRM in Pallisa.
2. Analyze the process and methods used in knowledge development to accelerate innovation in public revenue knowledge design in Pallisa.
3. Assess the institutional structures in place to support public revenue knowledge transfer in Pallisa.
4. Explore the role of key stakeholders in public revenue knowledge generation and management in Pallisa.
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 12:42:18 |
2027-07-17 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Julius Ssendiwala
ID:
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Evaluation of the National PMTCT Group Antenatal Care/ Postnatal Care Differentiated Service Delivery model: Uganda 2021-2023
REFNo: SS2873ES
To estimate the cost of delivering the G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care as part of MCH service delivery for PBF AGYW and their infants by health facility level,To determine the acceptability, enablers and barriers of implementing the G-ANC/PNC model of care for PBF AGYW and their infants.,To determine the effectiveness of G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care on maternal and infant health outcomes across the continuum of care for mother-infant pairs, including retention rates.,To assess the uptake of G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care among PBF AGYWs,To measure the uptake, effectiveness and cost of the G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care for PBF AGYW and their infants for program improvement.,
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 12:07:59 |
2027-07-17 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Philip Rwezawula
ID: UNCST-2024-R003279
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Probiotics and Bacteriophages as Biocontrol Agents of Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia in Nile Tilapia: A Holistic Approach to Disease Management in Aquaculture
REFNo: A451ES
To evaluate the synergistic effects of combining lytic phages with local probiotic Bacillus spp. on the growth performance and survival rates of Nile tilapia in the field under conditions of Aeromonas hydrophila exposure ,To evaluate the synergistic effects of combining lytic phages and local probiotic Bacillus spp. under lab conditions to prevent and/or cure MAS in Nile tilapia,To verify the potential of local lytic bacteriophages and probiotic Bacillus spp. to prevent or mitigate Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia (MAS) in farmed Nile tilapia under lab conditions,Isolation and characterization of local probiotic Bacillus spp. and local lytic bacteriophages,to assess the potential of bacteriophages and probiotics as biocontrol agents of Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia (MAS) in farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). ,
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 12:06:50 |
2027-07-17 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Faith Nawagi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013751
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AFREhealth-FAIMER Interprofessional Education Student Exchange Program Evaluation Plan.
REFNo: HS4461ES
The AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE program evaluation aims to assess the key process factors required for implementation of an IPE elective program, impact and the outcomes of the program at the student, faculty, institutional, and AFREhealth Network levels.,4. To document the key process factors of developing and implementing the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program. ,3. To identify the outcomes of the AFREhealth–FAIMER IPE elective program on the participating institutions and AFREhealth as an organization at large.,2. To evaluate the participating faculty, students, program managers, institutional leaders, and AFREhealth leaders’ perspectives on the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program curriculum. ,1. To establish the IPECP skills gained by the students participating in the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program. ,
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Uganda |
2024-07-17 12:04:18 |
2027-07-17 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Anxious Niwaha Jackson.
ID: UNCST-2023-R008010
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Patho-physiologic and metabolic characterisation of Lean Diabetes in Uganda (LEAN-D study)
REFNo: HS4533ES
1. To establish the principal cause of hyperglycemia in lean SSA diabetes. (Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar)
2. To determine the association between biomarkers of beta cell function, and body composition and lean type 2 diabetes.
3. To establish if Persistent Organic Pollutants are present in sufficient levels in individuals with lean SSA diabetes to contribute to the process of developing diabetes.
4. To translate knowledge products into formats that are accessible and usable by key stake holders to enhance lean diabetes diagnosis, and inform policy and intervention strategies.
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Uganda |
2024-07-15 8:24:33 |
2027-07-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Allan Kalungi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009843
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Genetic, Biological and Psychosocial predictors of Incident and Persistent Internalizing Mental Disorders among Ugandan Children and Adolescents living with HIV: A Machine Learning Approach.
REFNo: HS4521ES
1. To build a machine learning model for prediction of prevalent, incident, and persistent cases of Internalizing Mental Disorders among Ugandan children and adolescents living with HIV.
2. To evaluate the performance of the machine learning model (developed in 1 above) based on each of genetic, biological, and psychosocial factors respectively.
3. To evaluate the performance of the machine learning model based on the combination all the three factor domains of genetic, biological, and psychosocial factors.
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Uganda |
2024-07-15 8:22:11 |
2027-07-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Sheila Balinda Nina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013804
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Advancing Vaccine Development: Harnessing Multiple Antigenic Epitopes for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Humans and Animals
REFNo: HS4493ES
Overall objective
To develop and evaluate an adenovector CCHFV vaccine candidate.
Sub-study general objectives
i) To design the CCHFV immunogens and construct an adenovector CCHF vaccine candidate by conjugating the immunogens into the adenovector backbone.
ii) To conduct preclinical studies of the CCHF vaccine in mice and non-human primates (animal models).
iii) To translate knowledge products into formats that are accessible and usable by key stakeholders to enhance CCHF vaccine discovery and scale up.
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Uganda |
2024-07-15 8:16:36 |
2027-07-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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