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A mixed-methods observational study to assess the feasibility of conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials among healthcare workers in Uganda

  • Funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
  • Total publications:0 publications

Grant number: C19-IUC-340

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • Funder

    UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

  • Principal Investigator

    Eugene Ruzagira

  • Research Location

    Uganda

  • Lead Research Institution

    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Epidemiological studies

  • Research Subcategory

    Disease surveillance & mapping

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    Not applicable

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Adults (18 and older)

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Hospital personnelUnspecified

Abstract

The aim of this study is to assess the feasibility of conducting COVID-19 vaccine trials among healthcare workers in Uganda. The specific objectives are:1) To assess willingness to participate in COVID-19 vaccine studies and associated factors among healthcare workers in Uganda; 2) To estimate the prevalence of underlying health conditions that are associated with poor COVID-19 outcomes among healthcare workers in Uganda; 3) To describe the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding infection with SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 vaccine research among healthcare workers in Uganda