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Jack Rugasira
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GREEN SUPPLY CHAIN PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE OF SELECTED UGANDA MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION ENTITIES IN KAMPALA
REFNo: NS308ES

i. To determine the relationship between green sourcing and resource use efficiency in Kampala district.
ii. To determine the impact of green manufacturing on ecological balance in Kampala district.
iii. To assess the relationship between green transportation and availability of clean air and water in Kampala district.
iv. To determine the relationship between reverse logistics and wetland management in Kampala district

Uganda 2021-11-18 2024-11-18 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Thereza Piloya Were
ID: UNCST-2019-R000491
The Relation Between Mean Glucose and HbA1c in Ugandan Children and Youth with T1D: An Observational Study
REFNo: HS606ES

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES
1. To determine the relation between laboratory-measured HbA1c and mean glucose as measured by continuous glucose monitoring (assessed over 10-14 days per sensor period).
2. To determine the consistency of the relationship between laboratory- measured HBA1C and the mean glucose using multiple measurements in Ugandan Children and youth.
3. To determine the relation between laboratory-measured HbA1c and factors known to impact red blood cell survival.
SECONDARY OBJECTIVE
To determine the relation between point-of-care HbA1c and mean glucose in this population.

Uganda 2021-11-17 2024-11-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Catherine Atuhaire
ID: UNCST-2021-R013090
A multi-morbidity study of diabetes mellitus, hypertension and Postpartum depression among postnatal mothers (MMDHAPPD) in Mbarara city, Uganda
REFNo: HS1836ES

To explore the challenges and coping strategies of mothers suffering from these multiple morbidities in Mbarara city, Uganda,To compare the serum cortisol levels of mothers diagnosed with and without postpartum depression,To determine the prevalence of hypertension among mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression in Mbarara city, Uganda ,To determine the prevalence of diabetes among mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression in Mbarara city, Uganda ,To assess the association between postpartum depression and either diabetes, hypertension or both among mothers in Mbarara city, Uganda,To determine the prevalence of postpartum depression based on the DSM-5 among mothers in Mbarara city, Uganda,To investigate the association between PPD and diabetes / hypertension or both and to explore the challenges and coping mechanisms experienced by these mothers suffering from these multiple morbidities in Mbarara city, Uganda,
Uganda 2021-11-17 2024-11-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Leevan Tibaijuka
ID: UNCST-2021-R012986
Maternal comorbidities in pregnancy and post-delivery at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS1734ES

3) To adapt a mobile application and assess the feasibility and acceptability of a pilot implementation of an intervention of sending appointments reminders and health education tips inform of SMS and pre-recorded voice messages to post-delivery women with co-morbidities to improve their compliance to follow-up appointments at MRRH. ,2) To compare the incidence of adverse maternal-fetal outcomes in women with and without medical co-morbidities and determine the predictors of adverse maternal-fetal outcomes among women admitted for delivery at MRRH. ,1) To determine the prevalence of and modifiable risk factors associated with medical comorbidities among pregnant and post-delivery women at MRRH.,To explore medical co-morbidities among pregnant and post-delivery women at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH),
Uganda 2021-11-17 2024-11-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janet SEELEY
ID:
African Prostate Cancer - Disparities in Outcomes in Uganda (APC-DOUG)
REFNo: HS1790ES

Aim/goal of study (General Objective)
The African Prostate Cancer - Disparities in Outcomes in Uganda (APC-DOUG) study aims to evaluate the health system, socioeconomic and clinical factors that impact public hospitals across Uganda to deliver affordable interventions that improve and reduce inequalities in prostate cancer outcomes.

1.6 Specific objectives
1. To evaluate the current structure and organisation of clinical care for prostate cancer
2. To understand the socio-economic, cultural and geographic barriers to accessing care

UK 2021-11-17 2024-11-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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