Research projects approved by CHUK Ethics Committee, Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Quarter 3 (January–March 2025)

Aspects of Infection and Development of Hematopoietic Cancer in Rwanda
Appraisal of hand scrub and its compliance among theater team in the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Practice of preoperative fasting guidelines in pediatric patients at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK)
Assesment of risks factors of ventillator associated pneumonia
Evaluation of job stress among nurses in the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK)
Healthcare transition of adolescents living with HIV in Rwanda
Improving safety culture among health-care professional at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali: an interventional study
Randomized clinical trial: “Building Respiratory support in East Africa Through High flow versus standard flow oxygen Evaluation.”
Health Determinants for major non communicable diseases among people living with HIV in Rwanda
Assessing the Implementation of Neuraxial Techniques of Labor analgesia at Kigali University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda
COSECSA surgical audits and standards collaboration (COSurgCo)
Assessment of planning as a tool for the project performance a case of projects of the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Organizational Culture and Perioperative Nursing Professional Development: A Focused Ethnography Exploring Values, Assumptions, Behaviours, and Practices at a Hospital in Rwanda, Africa
Healthcare professionals perceptions towards respectful maternal care during labor and childbirth in 4 hospitals across Rwanda
Assessment of Bowel Preparation Quality and Predictors of Inadequate Bowel Preparation for Colonoscopy in Rwanda: Cross-sectional study, June 2023 to December 2024
Clinical characteristics and outcome of patients treated for ST-segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in Rwanda-A prospective cohort study.
Implementation strategies for safer administration of look-alike, sound-alike medication
Pediatric surgical outcomes at two major referral hospitals in Rwanda
Molecular characterisation and associated genetic mutations driving breast cancer in Rwandan population
Patient satisfaction survey, 2023
Prevalence and factors associated with chronic kidney disease among patients undergoing dialysis in three refferal public hospitals (CHUB, CHUK & RMH), Rwanda
Parasites in Histopathology: A Teaching Hospital experience
Management and outcomes of patients with obstructive pancreatico-biliary diseases in Rwanda
Assessment of glucose control and its determinants among type 2 diabetic patients followed in internal medicine at CHUK and CHUB
Outcomes of day case paediatric groin procedures in Rwandan Teritiary Hospitals
Assessment of efficacy of direct Antiviral agents in treatment of chronic hepatitis C in Rwanda
Investigating the burden of radiation dose in spine radiographyand barium fluroscopic procedures: the call for radiation dose reduction
Posttraumatic stress disorder among road traffic crash patients obtaining care in public hospitals in Kigali city
Prevalence and factors associated to nosocomial infections in Public Hospitals of Rwanda
Assessing the prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of thermophilic Campylobacter species from human feces at Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK)
Knowledge and practice on pain management among nurses at CHUK
Employee turnover intention at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Exploring Burn First Aid Knowledge, Beliefs, and Information Sources among Caregivers of Burn Patients: A cross sectional Study at Kigali University Teaching Hospital.
Sickness Absenteeism in a Tertiary Health Care Facility of Rwanda: Rate, Determinants, and Consequences
Screening Strategies for Identifying Patients at Risk of Developing Human Papillomavirus-Induced Cancer in Rwanda
To improve Clinical Nursing Hand over in Emergency Department of Kigali University Teaching Hospital
Clinical profile and outcome of acute non-traumatic abdominal pain in adult patients University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Global Evaluation of Cholecystectomy Knowledge and Outcomes (GECKO)
Incidence and Risk factors of perioperative airway obstruction among pediatric patients undergoing ENT surgery at CHUK: A prospective study
Effect of e procurement practices on supply chain management at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Transfusion protocols in critical care in Rwanda: a quality improvement initiative to assess current practice and best evidence
Assessment of diabetes mellitus among end stage kidney disease patients attending University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Clinical Study to Assess the treatment of schizophrenia with paliperidone palmitate in rwandan healthcare settings (CASPAR)
Electronic Medical Record System user satisfaction and its implication on individual work performance: A case of a University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda
Risk factors associated with substance addiction in youth substance abusers consulting mental health service in Rwanda
Prescribing patterns and associated factors of antibiotic prescription for pediatric cases seen in ambulatory care at CHUK
Risk factors for unplanned abdominal reoperation and associated mortality in Kigali University Teaching Hospital
Distribution and determinants of Caesarean-related Infection in Rwanda: A pilot study
Assessment of attitude towards practicing MSK ultrasound amongst Rwandan radiographers
Assessing level of staff satisfaction among CHUK staff: A paper survey
Access to Breast Cancer Biomarker Status using geneXpert Breast Cancer STRAT4 in Rwanda
Evaluation of current prophylactic antibiotics regimen; maternal and neonatal outcome associated with preterm premature rupture of membrane in tertiary hospitals; Rwanda
Evaluation of challenges and effectiveness of existing process of biopsy examination from other health facilities to CHUK
Prevalence and determinants of thyroid dysfunction among adults with type 2 diabetes attending Rwanda referral hosptals
Clinical characterstics and short term outcomes of patients with atrial fibrillation in Rwanda
Assessment on urogenital tract infection and antibiotic susceptibility patients attending Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (CHUK)
Assessment of ARV side effect on liver function among HIV-positive adolescents attending University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Improving the documentation of vital signs and other vital parameters for renal patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment in dialysis unit of CHUK
Prevalence and risk factors of depression among dermatological patients in Rwandan teaching hospitals
Genomic and Environmental factors of neurodevelopmental disorders in Rwandan Children: (GENNEURWA)
Presentation and management of nasal bone fractures at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK)
Immediate and short-term outcomes of percutaneous transvenous mitral commissurotomy(PTMC) in Rwanda
Incidence and risk factors of prolonged length of stay among adult patients in PACU at CHUK
Prevalence of syndrome of burnout among non physician anesthetists working in teaching hospitals in Rwanda
Caregivers’awareness on proper positioning and handling techniques of stroke patients at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali and Rwanda Military Hospital
Assessing the level of challenges faced by family caregivers of stroke patients and their coping strategies at CHUK and RMH: "A cross sectional study"
Prevalence and risk factors of traumatic brain injury at CHUK
Adherence to home based exercise program among patients attending physiotherapy department at CHUK and RMH
Perioperative morbidity and outcomes among women undergoing gynecologic oncology surgery at two tertiary hospitals in Rwanda
Patterns of Congenital Heart Diseases and Access to Care Among Children Presenting at Tertiary-level Hospitals in Rwanda
Epidemiological, clinical, and Histopathological pattern of children with steroid resistant nephrotic syndrome in Rwanda
Assessment of knowledge and compliance among imaging practitioners with guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting ultrasound transducers in Kigali hospitals
Complications of chronic suppurative otitis media and their management at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy of Clinical Examination and Breast Ultrasound in Detecting Breast Cancer in Kigali
A Collaborative Review of Current Data and Outcomes Associated with Administration of Hydroxyurea in Children with Sickle Cell Disease in Rwanda
Allocation of Pediatric Intensive Care Resources in Rwanda
Development of machine learning based predictive model for neonatal jaundice
Post-operative outcomes of children with anorectal malformation (ARM)
Outcomes in infants with esophageal atresia +/- tracheoesophageal fistula (EA+/- TEF)
Assessment of quality indicators in mycobacteriology laboratory at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Assessment of hematological and biochemical parameters among extra pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending University teaching hospital of Kigali
Prevalence of Cryptococcal meningitis among HIV patients attending University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Prevalence of bacterial vaginosis among women attending University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Outcomes of patients treated for bacteriologically unconfirmed tuberculosis in Rwanda
Assessment of electrolytes imbalance among sickle cell anemic patients attending The university Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Pilot Implementation of Medical Image Viewer Application "JOIN App" to Support Clinical Education and Mentorship Network in the Imaging and Pathology Departments at CHUK
Prediction of severe anemia using non-invasive smartphone captured images among an adult Emergency Department population in Rwanda
Clinical profile and outcomes of patients with end stage renal disease undergoing maintenance hemodialysis in Three teaching Hospitals in Rwanda
Implemention to ERAS Protocols among anesthesia providers in CHUK
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices regarding cancer diagnosis disclosure among physicians and residents at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Assessing the knowledge of recovery room nurses in recognizing and managing postoperative airway complications in Kibagabaga District Hospital and University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK)
Reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia in intensive care unit at Kigali University Teaching Hospital Rwanda
Evaluation of Patients with Out Patient Physiotherapy Services
Anesthesia practice of blood loss estimation in abdominal surgery at CHUK
Diagnostic Reference Levels for chest x-ray at CHUK Kigali, Rwanda
Efficacy of Intrathecal morphine for post-operative pain management among obstetric patients who undergone caesarian section
Prosthesis satisfaction and functional mobility among transtibial prosthetic users in Rwanda
Radiation perceptions among patients at referral and district hospitals in Rwanda
Prevalence of urinary tract infection and associated factors among pregnant women attending the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, Rwanda
Adapting a clinical guideline for prevention of surgical site infections among health care professionals in public health facilities in Rwanda
One year surveillance of multidrug resistant bacteria and their therapeutic options at university teaching hospital of Kigali
Prevalence and risk factors of acute kidney injury among inpatient with type 2 diabetes mellitus aged above 15 years old at Kigali university teaching hospital
MAGPIES-Global surgery mapping
Perceived factors affecting exercise prescription among physiotherapists in referral hospitals in Kigali
Early mortality in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit following weekend admissions compared to weekdays in a resource-limited setting
Assessment of disability among stroke survivors in selected teaching hospitals in Rwanda
Fetal biometrics ultrasound screening assisted by Artificial Intelligence
Evaluation of Nurses’ Knowledge and Practice of Pressure Injuries Prevention among Critical ill Patients at CHUK- Rwanda, A Cross-Sectional Study
Vitiligo: assessment of quality of life and treatment satisfaction in patients at two tertiary hospitals in Rwanda
Barriers affecting the implementation of Surfactant Replacement Therapy in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in three selected Hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda
Pediatric Sepsis at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali, Rwanda: “Unraveling Characteristics and Outcomes
Knowledge on perioperative strategies for cesarean delivery among doctors in Rwanda
Clinical outcomes of children treated for vitamin B12 deficiency in public tertiary hospitals of Rwanda. A cross-sectional study
Healthcare workers knowledge, attitude and practice in nutritional management of chronic kidney disease in selected hospitals in Rwanda
Lived experiences of patients undergoing hemodialysis in selected teaching hospital in Rwanda
Trend of Still Birth and associated risk factors in 3 public Hospitals in Kigali from January 2021 to December 2023
Enhanced Monitoring Using Sensors after Surgery (EMUs) Continuous physiological monitoring for the detection of postoperative patient deterioration: A multi-stage study
Perceptions of healthcare professionals towards Involvement of Family in rehabilitation of adult patients with traumatic brain injury in selected referral hospital of Rwanda
Epidemiology, risk factors of hypertension and cerebrovascular accidents in the emergency department at CHUK
Laparoscopic interventions for tubal factor infertility: a five year outcome at university teaching hospital of Kigali
Opportunities and barriers to deliver preceptorship by qualified nurses and midwives in Rwanda
Assessment of knowledge and practices of nurses about pre-operative fasting guidelines care for adult patients in teaching hospital in Rwanda
Assessment of factors related to accessibility of medical care in patients with oral neoplasms: a cross-sectional study in two Rwandan tertiary hospitals
Lived experience of mothers caring for newborns with neural tube defects in two selected hospitals in Rwanda
Efficacy of varicocelectomy in improving semen parameters: retrospective study in 4 Rwandan tertiary Hospitals
Evaluation of the level of utilization of extemporaneous compounding in pediatrics and its associated factors at CHUK
Prevalence and patterns of mandibular fracture among patients attending oral and maxillofacial units in two Rwandan tertiary hospitals
Factors associated with noncompliance to wound care guideline among nurses working at Kigali University Teaching Hospital in Rwanda
Characteristics of valvular heart diseases in Rwanda, and analysis of clinical and financial implications
Factors contributing to the discharge of stroke survivors after inpatient rehabilitation in selected hospitals in Rwanda
Outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury among pediatric population presenting in emergency room at CHUK/Kigali
Nutritional status and challenges related to feeding practices among children with Down syndrome in Rwanda
Assessment of Quality of life for children with Sickle Cell Disease followed at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
Knowledge and practice on prevention of catheter-related urinary tract infection among nurses working in medical, surgical and intensive care unit at university teaching hospital of Kigali CHUK
Incidence and determinants of postpartum complications after elective C/section at CHUK in rwanda: a cross sectional study
Regional versus general anesthesia in upper limb surgeries: evaluating patient outcome and satisfaction at CHUK
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Skin Cancer among Dermatology Patients at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali-Rwanda
Quality of life in patients with vitiligo
Patients’ lived experiences of self-management in post ostomy care: a phenomenological study at a selected teaching hospital in Rwanda
Factors contributing to pressure ulcers development among mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care unit of referral hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda
Antimicrobial resistance patterns in pregnancy and their relationship to early onset Neonatal infection in Rwanda- A prospective cohort study
Assessing clinical leadership knowledge and skills among registered nurses in a selected tertiary referral hospital in Rwanda (CHUK)
Nurses’ knowledge, attitudes and skills to hemodialysis infection catheter at three selected teaching hospitals in Rwanda
Factors associated with neonatal sepsis among neonates admitted at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali
ICU admission capacity strain and impact on hospital mortality in a low-income country: a prospective cohort study in university teaching hospitals in Rwanda
Clinical Presentation and Management of Children with Rheumatic Heart Disease at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali: A Retrospective Review from January 2022 to January 2023
Utilization of Peak Flow Meters in Pediatrics Asthma Monitoring Practices: Insights from Pediatricians in Rwanda
Smart Discharges for Older Children: Developing Prognostic Algorithms for Post-Discharge Mortality in Children Over 5 Years Treated for Sepsis
Exploring How Nephrology Nurses in Hemodialysis Settings in Rwanda Support People with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD): An Interpretive Description Study
Assessment of factors associated with burnout syndrome and coping strategies among nurses working in intensive care unit in tertiary hospitals in Kigali City Rwanda
Research projects approved by CHUK Ethics Committee, Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Quarter 3 (January–March 2025)

Research projects approved by CHUK Ethics Committee, Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Quarter 3 (January–March 2025)

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