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Lauben Kyomukama Amagara
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MROP-Mesh versus Desarda technique for short-term surgical outcomes in open inguinal hernia repair at Kampala International University Teaching-Hospital: A randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS1073ES

Purpose of the study/General objective: To compare the MROP-mesh and Desarda techniques for short-term surgical outcomes in open inguinal hernia-repair among patients at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital
Specific objectives
i. To assess the perioperative factors following open inguinal hernia repair with MROP mesh versus Desarda technique at Kampala International University Teaching hospital
ii. To compare the mean operative time used for open inguinal hernia repair with MROP mesh versus Desarda technique at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital.
iii. To evaluate the occurrence rates of pain following open inguinal hernia repair with MROP mesh versus Desarda technique at Kampala International University Teaching hospital.

 Uganda 2021-07-05 2024-07-05 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Mary Kulabako Kulabako
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Teachers burnout and students wellbeing in government aided public secondary schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS707ES

i. Examine examples and levels of burnout among secondary school teachers in selected public/government aided schools in Uganda.
ii. Explore how teacher burnout affect students’ wellbeing

 Uganda 2021-07-05 2024-07-05 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
PETER NABENDE
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Improving Point-of-Care Learning for Prostate Cancer Imaging using Machine Learning
REFNo: SIR59ES

1. To develop a competence-based educational curriculum and content for teaching prostate cancer imaging tailored to the PoC.
2. To develop an ML-driven gamified interactive PoC education model for prostate cancer imaging.

 Uganda 2021-07-05 2024-07-05 Engineering and Technology Non-degree Award
Adam Branch
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Rethinking Vulnerability to COVID-19 Lockdowns in Gulu, Uganda
REFNo: SS786ES

Research questions
(1) Our first research question is: what are the mechanisms by which lockdowns are causing social and economic harm, in particular the hidden harms inflicted upon the most vulnerable?
(2) Our second research question is: How are people adapting to or innovating beyond lockdowns to secure livelihoods and ensure viable futures for themselves and others?
(3) How can lockdowns, and mitigation policies, be designed to minimize harm and support innovative strategies among those most vulnerable to lockdowns’ impacts?

Specific Objectives

(1) To describe the mechanisms by which lockdowns are causing social and economic harm, the hidden harms inflicted upon the most vulnerable people in urban and peri-urban areas of Gulu

(2) To explore people’s adaption to or innovation beyond lockdowns to secure livelihoods and ensure viable futures for themselves and others

(3) To explain how lockdowns and mitigation policies can be designed to minimize harm and support innovative strategies among those most vulnerable to lockdowns’ impacts

 USA 2021-07-05 2024-07-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Julian Natukunda
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Long-term retention and associated positive practices among Community Client Led ART Distribution groups (CCLADs) in Uganda
REFNo: SS895ES

3. To investigate the association between uncommon practices and long-term retention in CCLADs to confirm uncommon practices are PD behaviors,2. To identify uncommon practices (group and individual) among high retention groups, using the positive deviance approach,1. To assess retention and time for time to withdrawal from CCLAD groups since enrolment in the program ,
 Uganda 2021-07-05 2024-07-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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