Research, Research Training and Data management support
Makerere University Center for Health and Population Research(MUCHAP)/Iganga-Mayuge HDSS has got a pool of trained technical personnel in different fields since it is affiliated to Makerere University. The research center has got Bio-statisticians, demographers, epidemiologist, Bio-medical scientists, social scientists among others most of whom are involved in research within the IMHDSS and beyond.
Several research studies have been implemented in IMHDSS which have not only been basis for academic advancement for researchers involved, but have had positive impact to the communities. Some of the studies summarized below;
| PL | |
|---|---|
| Maternal, Child and newborn studies | Dr. Peter Waiswa/Dr. Gertrude Namazzi |
| Cerebral Palsy in IMHDSS | Dr. Angelina M. Kakooza |
| Epilepsy surveillance in IMHDSS | Dr. Angelina M. Kakooza |
| Magnitude of Type 2 Diabetes in low income country setting | Dr. Roy Mayega |
| Lost in Transition: Pre-antiretroviral Care and Delayed Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy in Uganda | Dr. Mohammadi Lubega |
| Sexual Risk behaviors, sexual abuse and HIV among persons with mental Illness in Uganda | Dr. Patric Lundberg/Dr. Noah Kiwanuka |
| Hernia prevalence & unmet need for hernia surgery in adult males | Dr. Jenny Lofgren/ Prof. C. Ibingira |
| CMD Quality of care for home management of Malaria & Pneumonia | Dr. Joan Kalyango |
| Newborn referral: Practices, Compliance and its Determinants in Eastern Uganda | Dr. Nalwadda Christine |
| Identification and care of low birth weight newborns in the community | Dr. Nabiwemba Elizabeth |
| Effect of the built, natural and social environment on dietary diversity, physical activity and malnutrition in an adult peri-urban and rural population in Uganda. | Ms. Barbra E. Kirunda |
| Febrile Illness Study: This effected its over-head | Dr. Karin Kallandar/Prof. Stefan Peterson |
| Injury & Disability Study | Prof. Hyder Adnan/Dr. Abdul Bachani |
| TB Vaccine Preparedness study | Prof. Philipa Musoke/Prof. Harriet Mayanja |
| Home and community management of Malaria & Pneumonia | Prof. Elizeus Rutebemberwa |
| Uganda Newborn research studies (UNEST) | Dr. Peter Waiswa |
Research Training and Opportunities for Graduate Research
In pursuit of objective 3, the center is used as a platform for research training by mainly researchers from Makerere University and collaborating universities in Europe and USA. Each year, about 4 Phd students, and 6 Masters level students conduct research at the center. The center also provides internship training opportunities to under-graduate students every year.