Graduate Studies

Achieving Health Equity for Disabled Adolescents

Problem:  Adolescents living with a disability in the U.S. have diverse healthcare needs, especially when it comes to managing chronic health conditions. There are multiple programs for disabled children, but benefits change when the child turns 18 – what if the parents haven’t prepared their adolescent for life after childhood? What about the young adult that has physical limitations yet wants to pursue post-secondary education or a vocational program? Is there a gaping hole in services for the disabled adolescent or barriers that are preventing these young adults from achieving their full potential in life? (See more)

Rose Efficacy Study

Rose Academies has been working in Uganda since 2018, teaching the rural poor about healthcare, disease prevention and nutrition. The purpose of this study is multi-faceted as we wish to not only analyze the impact of our programs but to verify that the approach of using technology is well suited for teaching the low literate learner. This study should provide a thorough assessment of number of individuals taught, what programs and lessons learned, especially considering the use of technology to teach healthcare. (see more)

Improving farming methods in drought affected  rural Uganda

Problem:  Uganda, like much of Eastern Africa, is heavily dependent on agriculture. Eighty percent of the rural population works in the agricultural sector, feeding their families and selling what they can, yet one third of children in Uganda are stunted and nearly half are anemic.  Climate change has caused temperatures to rise which has disturbed the rainfall cycle causing drought conditions that is killing crops, livestock and people. (read more)

Preventing NCDs in Uganda

Problem: In Uganda, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 36% of all deaths (WorldBank, 2019) and are likely to increase if deliberate action to their prevention is not established. Substance abuse, unhealthy lifestyles and lack of healthcare/nutrition knowledge are primary factors in the increase of life-threatening NCDs.(read more)

Mental Healthcare for Uganda’s Young Adults

Problem: Mental healthcare in Uganda has always been considered a low priority, for budgeting, access, and resources. The lack of funding, adequate facilities and staffing leaves the major portion of those suffering from mental illness without proper care or treatment.

Project Description:   Our first group of Practicum students focused on the mental health crisis of Uganda’s adolescents. Now we want to dig deeper and reach out to young adults, find out what is driving this population to resort to substance abuse, unhealthy choices and negative behaviors. (read more)

Preventing Disabilities of the Rural Poor

Problem: Approximately 16% of Uganda’s population, or about 7.2 million persons, have some form of disability. More than 50% of this population is unable to afford expensive health care services. Besides prohibitive costs, there is a limited availability of services that are prepared to meet their needs. A disabled person is more likely to be treated badly or worse, denied care after struggling to reach the facility. (read more)

Reducing early marriage

Problem: Uganda has one of the highest rates of early marriage in the world. Over 34% of girls are married before the age of 18 and 10% are married before they turn 15 years old. Soon after marriage, the girl becomes pregnant and risks poor maternal and child health as a result.

Project Description:  We would like to see an innovative approach to tackle the custom of marrying at an early age. Your project should offer solutions that targets the rural poor and includes boys, girls and adults. (read more)