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Jonathan Izudi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000469
 Evaluating the acceptability of the Aqua Research STREAM Disinfection Generator in healthcare facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS1467ES

The proposed acceptability study will evaluate levels of user and key stakeholder acceptability of the STREAM at the end of the initial introduction stage. Results will inform national STREAM introduction strategies
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Baluku B
ID: UNCST-2019-R000612
 Prevalence of Soil transmitted HElminths and correlation with Cardiovascular risk factors among patients with drug resistant TuBerculosis in Uganda: a cross sectional multi-center study (SHEC-TB study)
REFNo: HS1521ES

2. To establish the correlation between soil transmitted helminths co-infection and BMI, HbA1C, blood pressure, serum lipids and the CVR score among patients with DR-TB in Uganda,1. To determine the burden of soil transmitted helminths co-infection among patients with DR-TB in Uganda,
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
William Worodria Ofuti
ID: UNCST-2022-R010915
 Rapid Research in Diagnostics Development for TB Network (R2D2 TB Network) Study
REFNo: HS1482ES

1. To evaluate early and late prototypes of novel TB diagnostics to provide feedback to developers on performance and usability, inform further development and identify potential strategies for use in endemic settings.
2. To conduct large-scale, multi-center assessments of the accuracy and usability of design-locked novel TB diagnostics, including in special populations, to facilitate World Health Organization (WHO) policy review.
3. To assess the potential costs and epidemiological impact of novel TB diagnostics alone or in combination with current tests and algorithms to inform their further assessment and/or the WHO policy review process.
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rhona Baingana Kezabu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013638
 THE 2021 DHS-8 PILOT
REFNo: HS1529ES

To compare hemoglobin concentrations between venous blood, a single drop of capillary blood, and a pooled capillary blood sample in children age 6-59 months and non-pregnant women age 15-49 in a laboratory setting and a field setting,To program and pilot collection of other types of data (for assessing/ensuring interview data quality),To improve various aspects of the CAPI data capture process,To test the computer-assisted personal interviewing (CAPI) data collection application for new sections of the questionnaire ,To understand the performance of selected new core questions and modules with respect to aspects that can be assessed through cognitive interviewing: comprehension, retrieval, judgement, and response,To test selected core questions, new modules, the Domestic Violence module, and a number of the CAPI innovations under field conditions for the eighth round of The Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) Program. ,
 Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gertrude Namale
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Post-discharge Care for Stroke patients in Uganda: barriers and enablers of appropriate secondary preventive care, coping mechanisms and access to rehabilitation service
REFNo: HS1522ES

Overall aim
To improve the quality of life of stroke survivors in Uganda by examining the barriers and enablers of appropriate care and support following discharge from hospital.

Specific objectives
1. To examine the barriers and enablers of stroke survivors’ participation in self-reported home-based physical activity and adherence to clinic follow-up schedules post-discharge

2. To document the experiences and opinions of facility-based health care providers on post-discharge follow-up and care for stroke patients

3. To describe the coping mechanisms among stroke survivors and their caregivers after discharge (a) adjustment to lifestyle behaviour post-stroke b) needs and concerns; c) depression symptoms

4. To document barriers and facilitators related with access to rehabilitation services among stroke patients post-discharge

Uganda 2021-07-28 2024-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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