Training healthcare professionals on ethical research practices for HIV patients in Uganda
HIV CO-INFECTIONS IN UGANDAAdministrative Supplement for Research and Capacity Building Efforts Related to Bioethical Issues (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional)
This study is creating a friendly training program for healthcare students in Uganda to help them understand the important ethical issues when doing research with people living with HIV, so they can be better prepared for their future work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Infectious Diseases Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kampala, Uganda) |
| Project ID | NIH-10790042 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive training program for healthcare trainees at Makerere University in Uganda, specifically addressing bioethical issues related to research involving people living with HIV. The program will utilize a blended approach that includes classroom training, role-plays, case scenarios, and online modules to ensure that trainees are well-equipped to handle ethical challenges in their future research. By identifying the specific training needs of these trainees, the program aims to enhance their understanding of research ethics and improve the quality of research conducted in resource-limited settings. The training will be piloted, evaluated, and refined before being officially integrated into the School of Medicine's curriculum.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are healthcare trainees and professionals involved in HIV research and treatment in Uganda.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in HIV research or who are not receiving care from the trained healthcare professionals may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better ethical practices in HIV-related research, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that training programs focused on bioethics can significantly improve the ethical conduct of research in various medical fields.
Where this research is happening
Kampala, Uganda
- Infectious Diseases Institute — Kampala, Uganda (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kambugu, Andrew Ddungu — Infectious Diseases Institute
- Study coordinator: Kambugu, Andrew Ddungu
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.