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Kenneth Mutesasira
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Patient perspectives and reasons for interruption of TB treatment within central Uganda.
REFNo: HS1383ES

-The overall aim of the study is to understand patient reasons for treatment interruption to inform the interventions for improving TB patient retention and final treatment outcomes.
- The second objective is to explore patient's suggestions for improving their adherence throughout the course of treatment.
Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Semitala Fred
ID: UNCST-2020-R014202
An assessment of current hypertension care (HTN) practices, routines, barriers, and facilitators for people living with HIV at selected health facilities in Kampala and Wakiso Districts in Uganda. A Formative Study
REFNo: SS808ES

Objective 1: To assess for knowledge, attitudes and practices of hypertension management and control.
Objective 2: To document existing guidelines and recommended routines for HTN-HIV integration in HIV clinics.Objective 3: To assess the current practice, routines, barriers and facilitators of HTN-HIV integration in HIV clinics.
Objective 4: To explore key stakeholders’ perspectives on HTN-HIV integration in HIV clinics in Kampala and Wakiso Districts.


Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
James Nyonyintono Mwangwa
ID: UNCST-2023-R005636
Reporting neonatal demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes using the deidentified Kiwoko Hospital newborn care unit database
REFNo: SS813ES

Aim 1- Describe demographics, clinical characteristics and outcomes of neonates Aim 2- Describe mortality by birthweight and birth location Aim 3- Evaluate the changes to growth and length of stay after introduction of cue-based feeding in 2019 Aim 4- Evaluate the short-term clinical correlates to a diagnosis of birth asphyxia Aim 5- Determine if frequency of low birthweight admissions correlates to transmission of p. falciparum and decreased use of insecticide treated nets
Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Kalyesubula
ID:
Task Shifting Screening and Measurement of Blood Pressure and Blood Sugars by Community Health Workers for Early Detection and Referral of Hypertension and Diabetes in Rural Uganda.
REFNo: SS821ES

1. To train CHWs in detection, referral, and promotion of continuity for diabetes and
hypertension care among community members in Nakaseke district, Uganda.
2. To assess the ability of trained CHWs to detect and refer patients with diabetes and or hypertension in Nakaseke district.
3. To determine compliance to diabetes and hypertension referral care among community
members in Nakaseke district
Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FREDRICK MAKUMBI
ID:
VACCINATION COVERAGE AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 0 TO 59 MONTHS IN KENYA / UGANDA: A HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
REFNo: HS1391ES

STUDY OBJECTIVES

Broad Objective
The main objective of the baseline and endline surveys is to determine the current status and uptake of immunization services in Living Goods’ focus areas in Kenya and Uganda.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the baseline and endline surveys in Kenya and Uganda are to:
1. Determine the percentage of children (aged 0-59 months) fully vaccinated before and after implementation of the program.
2. Determine the equity or lack thereof in immunization coverage.
3. Assess knowledge, skills (CHWs only) and attitudes of CHWs and caregivers of children aged ≤59 months before and after the intervention.
4. Determine health system factors (stock outs, outreaches, micro-plans, etc.) that facilitate or deter vaccine uptake.

Uganda 2021-05-07 2024-05-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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