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Maxson Anyolitho Kenneth
ID: UNCST-2021-R013447
 Community Engagement and Schistosomiasis Prevention: A Sociological Analysis of the Citizen Science Model among Selected Communities of Western Uganda
REFNo: SS836ES

Purpose of the study
The purpose of the study is to examine the effectiveness of the Citizen Science model in community engagement to the prevention of schistosomiasis among selected communities of western Uganda. To do this, the study will determine the socio-cultural barriers to the uptake of preventive measures to guide in the development of health education initiatives that can be executed by the Citizen Scientists to help change the behaviour of the community for the prevention of schistosomiasis.

Objectives of the study
This shall be guided by the following research objectives:
1. To determine the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding schistosomiasis among communities of Western Uganda;
2. To explore the health-seeking practices, attitudes, and behaviour associated with schistosomiasis prevention among communities of Western Uganda
3. To understand the lived experiences and perceptions of schistosomiasis by communities of Western Uganda to determine how citizen scientists can be useful in shaping community perspectives
4. To develop and implement contextualized communication strategies for schistosomiasis prevention based on the outcome of the objectives above with help of the citizen scientists
5. To assess the role of the citizen science model of community engagement in the prevention of schistosomiasis among communities of western Uganda

 Uganda 2021-09-21 2024-09-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JOSELYN RWEBEMBERA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013915
 Rheumatic Heart Disease Community Streptococcal Treatment Program “RESET”
REFNo: HS1580ES

To improve the algorithm of the Strepic® device for Group A Strep Pharyngitis detection and then to test the performance as compared to microbiological culture (gold standard) and clinical decision rule.,To increase health seeking behavior for sore throat through a multifaceted community awareness campaign.,To improve guideline-based care through frontline healthcare provider education on clinical decision rules and guideline-based care through frontline healthcare provider education on clinical decision rules and guideline-based primary prevention.,To determine the impact of a pragmatic RHD primary prevention program in Uganda,
 Uganda 2021-09-21 2024-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ELIZABETH NALINTYA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012882
 Long title: A community-based Phase III, cluster randomized trial of point-of-care CD4 testing and enhanced screening and prophylaxis in advanced HIV disease Short title: An enhanced package of care to reduce mortality in advanced HIV disease
REFNo: HS1605ES

Primary Objectives:
1. To assess 24-week survival with retention in care in persons with advanced HIV disease (CD4<200 cells/µL) with point-of-care CD4 testing compared to standard flow cytometry
2. To assess 24-week survival with retention in care with an enhanced diagnostic OI screening and prophylaxis strategy compared to standard WHO package of care in persons with advanced HIV disease
Secondary Objectives:
1. To determine incidence of OIs
2. To measure adverse events with enhanced prophylaxis regimens
3. To assess tolerability and adherence of enhanced prophylaxis regimens
4. To determine incidence and cause of hospitalization for persons with advanced HIV disease
5. To determine cause of death for persons with advanced HIV disease
6. To determine HIV outcomes of viral suppression in persons with advanced HIV disease.
7. Measure cost, cost-effectiveness, and budgetary impact of the CD4 testing strategies, and OI screening and prophylaxis strategies.

 Uganda 2021-09-21 2024-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Graham Birch John
ID:
Title of research project: Oxidative shielding and the inter-generational costs of reproduction in male wild banded mongooses
REFNo: NS164ES

(1) To understand transgenerational influences on health and reproductive success in
wild mammals.
(2) To investigate the impact of paternal health on the development and reproductive
success of offspring, using banded mongooses as a model system.
 UK 2021-09-20 2024-09-20 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Fabian Mwosi
ID:
RETIREMENT PLANNING AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF CIVIL SERVANTS IN BUSOGA SUB-REGION, UGANDA.
REFNo: SS843ES

i. Investigate the relationship between saving culture and socio-economic status of retired civil servants in Busoga sub-region, Uganda
ii. Examine the relationship between financial planning and socio-economic status of retired civil servants in Busoga sub-region, Uganda
iii. Assess the relationship between lifestyle and socio-economic status of retired civil servants in Busoga sub-region, Uganda
iv. Explore the moderating effect of demographic factors on the relationship between retirement planning and socio-economic status in Busoga sub-region, Uganda
 Uganda 2021-09-20 2024-09-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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