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Honoka Yokoyama
ID: UNCST-2024-R002478
 A Study of the Educational Relationship between Teachers and Students in Ugandan Secondary Schools
REFNo: SS3639ES

The purpose of this study is to clarify how the educational relationship between teachers and students is constructed in diverse relationships under the respective rationales of teachers and students, focusing on situations such as daily student guidance and learning.
 Japan 2025-09-23 10:52:39 2028-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Josephine Namatovu
ID: UNCST-2025-R017197
 ASSOCIATION OF INFANT AND YOUNG CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES AND NUTRITION STATUS OF CHILDREN 6-23 MONTHS IN BIDIBIDI REFUGEE SETTLEMENT –YUMBE DISTRICT-UGANDA.
REFNo: HS6243ES

General Objective
To determine the association of Infant and young child feeding practices and nutrition status of children 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement-Yumbe District Uganda.
4.2Specific Objectives

I.To determine the nutrition status (Stunting, wasting, underweight) of children aged 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement.

II.To assess the feeding practices (IYCF) (exclusive breastfeeding, continued breast feeding, introduction of solid foods, minimum dietary diversity, minimum meal frequency and minimum acceptable diet) in relation to nutrition status of children 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement.

III.To identify barriers and facilitators influencing infant and young child feeding practices of children 6-23 months in Bidibidi refugee settlement.

 Uganda 2025-09-23 10:50:34 2028-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bambeiha Asiimwe Stephen
ID: UNCST-2024-R003555
 A National Survey on Health Status, Risk Behaviors and Health-Related Policies and Practices in Primary and Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: HS5927ES

1. To describe the current health status in terms of physical, social, and mental well-being, among students in primary and secondary schools in Uganda 2. To describe health-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices and evaluate behavioral risk and protective factors for health among students in primary and secondary schools in Uganda 3. To assess the quality and scope of school-based health services and evaluate for disparities in these services between rural versus urban schools and private versus public schools 4. To describe challenges and good practices in school-based health services and identify opportunities for improvement
 Uganda 2025-09-23 10:45:31 2028-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NAPHTAL BAGUMA
ID: UNCST-2025-R020055
 CREATING AN EFFECTIVE CIVIL SOCIETY ECOSYSTEM AND BOARDROOM PROTOCOLS TO ENHANCE FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY OF UGANDAN NGOs
REFNo: SS4209ES

Specific Objectives 1. To investigate the relationship between civic space and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda 2. To investigate the relationship between funding strategies and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda. 3. To investigate the relationship between managing donor trust and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda 4. To investigate the relationship between incubation and acceleration activities and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda. 5. To investigate the relationship between the choice of location and events, on the one hand, and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda, on the other hand. 6. To investigate the relationship between talent management and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda. 7. To investigate the relationship between training and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda. 8. To investigate the relationship between access to government support and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda. 9. To investigate the relationship between technology usage and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda. 10. To investigate the relationship between the management of partnership and networks, on the one hand, and the perceived financial sustainability of NGOs in Uganda, on the other hand.
 Uganda 2025-09-17 15:45:17 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KYOMUGISHA AGATHA agathakyomugisha3@gmail.com
ID: UNCST-2025-R017288
 TEACHING METHODS, PERSONALITY TRAITS MONITORING AND EVALUATION AND STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AT NATIONAL TEACHERS COLLEGES IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS4279ES

To examine how monitoring and evaluation practices mediate the relationship between personality traits and academic performance,To explore the mediating role of monitoring and evaluation practices in the relationship between teaching methods and academic performance,To evaluate the combined effect of monitoring and evaluation practices, personality traits, and teaching methods on academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,To assess the impact of teaching methods on academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,To investigate how personality traits influence academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,To analyze the relationship between monitoring and evaluation practices and academic performance in Uganda’s National Teacher Colleges.,
 Uganda 2025-09-17 15:43:55 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Allan Kalungi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009843
 Harnessing DNA Methylation Variation Between Populations to Understand Disease Discordance Across Ancestries
REFNo: HS6352ES

i. Create a comprehensive mQTL resource: We aim to expand the diversity of methylation quantitative trait loci (mQTL) resources by incorporating genetic data from underrepresented populations, including Africa. The study will compare genetic architecture and selection signatures across populations and use mQTLs as instruments to identify causal relationships between DNA methylation (DNAm), genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and epigenome-wide association studies (EWAS) signals.

ii. Conduct multi-ancestry epigenetic analyses: We aim to explore disease discordance mechanisms between populations by conducting multi-ancestry EWAS with a focus on cardiometabolic and blood cell phenotypes. This will include cell-type-specific EWAS and variance EWAS analyses to understand differences across global populations.

iii. Improve disease and exposure prediction models: We will refine existing predictors of disease risk or exposure (such as smoking and alcohol use) by including data from multi-ancestry participants. This approach will help develop predictive models that are either generalizable across populations or optimized for specific ancestries.

iv. Form equitable partnerships: The study will foster global collaboration through co-developed training resources and shared analytical tools, ensuring that the research benefits a wide range of stakeholders across various regions

 Uganda 2025-09-17 15:40:49 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AKANKWASA ALEX
ID: UNCST-2025-R018808
 INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN UGANDA; RUBANDA DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REFNo: SS4182ES

To examine the effect of financial controls on financial performance of Rubanda District Local Government.
(ii) To determine the influence of human resource controls on the staff satisfaction in Rubanda District Local Government.
(iii) To explore the relationship between systems control on the levels of customer satisfaction in Rubanda District Local Government.
(iv) To evaluate the moderating effect of staff retention on internal control systems and Performance of Rubanda District Local Government.

 Uganda 2025-09-17 15:37:56 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
LYDIA NAKIGANDA
ID: UNCST-2025-R016917
 A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of Peer Navigators in Supporting PrEP Adherence and Retention Among Female Sex Workers in South-Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS6339ES

i. To examine the roles, characteristics, and relationship-building qualities of peer navigators in supporting FSW and integrating into health systems.
ii. To investigate the mechanisms and activities of peer navigation in community and healthcare settings that enhance retention and adherence to PrEP care among FSW.
iii. To explore the lived experiences of peer navigators as they balance community-based and professional identities in delivering healthcare services.
iv. To understand the socio-ecological factors that facilitate or hinder the success of peer navigation programs in supporting PrEP care for FSW.

 Uganda 2025-09-17 15:35:04 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Obadia Mugabirwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R002359
 CREATIVITY, INNOVATION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY AMONG VOCATIONAL TRAINEES. A CASE OF VOCATIONAL AND SKILLS TRAINING INITIATIVES IN UGANDA (WESTERN REGION)
REFNo: SS3587ES

The main objective of this study is to assess the impact of creativity, innovation, and skills development on youth employability in Western Uganda, focusing on how vocational training programs can enhance employability outcomes by enhancing technical and soft skills, promoting career adaptability, and aligning training with labor market demands to improve job readiness and long-term career success. Specific Objectives 1. To assess the role of vocational training in enhancing the creativity of youth in Western Uganda and its contribution to employability. 2. To examine how vocational training influences the innovation capabilities of youth and their ability to adapt to evolving job market demands. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of vocational training in equipping youth with both technical skills and essential soft skills such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. 4. To analyze how skills development mediates the relationship between creativity, innovation, and youth employability in Western Uganda. 5. To identify and measure key employability indicators—such as career adaptability, job search skills, career identity, and career proactivity—among vocational training graduates in Western Uganda. 6. To investigate barriers faced by vocational training graduates in transitioning to meaningful employment and propose strategies to enhance job placement and employability outcomes.
Uganda 2025-09-17 15:28:06 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Laban Musinguzi Kashaija
ID: UNCST-2020-R014407
 Endline evaluation of the Rights, Autonomy and Choice project (INTPA) in Kamuli & Buyende districts
REFNo: SS4170ES

1. To assess the extent to which the project\'s objectives were achieved, using the OECD DAC criteria and measuring the status of the project\'s outcome and output indicators, providing contextualized analysis of the progress achieved against the expected results, through a gender transformative and inclusive lens.
2. To foster learning from experience, capturing project challenges, lessons learnt and best practices to inform future programming in similar intervention area.
3. To assess project performance on the project indicators as indicated in the Monitoring and Evaluation Framework
 Uganda 2025-09-17 14:28:07 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daudi Hasahya-Mulongo
ID: UNCST-2025-R017131
 Predictors of Retirement Readiness, and Planned Coping Strategies among Headteachers of Public Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS4330ES

1. To assess the level of retirement readiness among headteachers of public secondary schools in Uganda.
2. To examine the predictors of retirement readiness among pre-retiring headteachers of public secondary schools in Uganda.
3. To explore the planned retirement coping strategies among pre-retiring headteachers of public secondary schools in Uganda, in managing transition into mandatory retirement.

 Uganda 2025-09-17 14:00:17 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ARTHUR KICONCO
ID: UNCST-2025-R018937
 Type 2 diabetes self-management in resource limited settings: family support, self-efficacy, self-management practices, and readiness to implement Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS6253ES

i. To validate the diabetes management self-efficacy scale in Uganda Hypotheses
ii. To assess the joint association between diabetes knowledge and family support, and diabetes self-management among people with type 2 diabetes in informal settlements in Kampala Uganda
iii. To evaluate the causal effect of family support on self-efficacy among people with type 2 diabetes in informal settlements in Kampala Uganda.
iv. To explore the perceived readiness to implement DSMES for patients with type 2 diabetes in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).
Uganda 2025-09-17 13:59:03 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ASINAI LILIAN
ID: UNCST-2024-R016497
 STRATEGIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SERVICE DELIVERY IN NATIONAL WATER AND SEWERAGE CORPORATION: THE CASE OF KAMPALA METRO-POLITAN REGION
REFNo: SS4102ES

Main objective: The study's general objective is to examine the effect of strategic financial management practices on service delivery at National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Kampala Metropolitan Region. Specific objectives i. To determine the significant effect of strategic planning on service delivery at National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Kampala Metropolitan Region. ii. To identify the significant effect of strategic budgeting on service delivery at National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Kampala Metropolitan Region. iii. To investigate the significant effect of strategic managing of risks and service delivery at National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Kampala Metropolitan Region. iv. To assess the significant effect of strategic ongoing procedures on service delivery at National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Kampala Metropolitan Region. v. To examine the moderating role of staff commitment on strategic financial management practices and service delivery at National Water and Sewerage Corporation, Kampala Metropolitan Region.
Uganda 2025-09-17 13:30:37 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MARILYN BAKO ARUMADRI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002256
 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1325 AND REPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS IN SECURITY INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4324ES

3. Identify challenges perceived and related to women involvement in decision-making leadership positions in security institutions in Uganda.,2. Examine the impact of the implementation of UNSCR 1325 on women’s representation in the security institutions in Uganda; and,1. Examine the adoption and implementation of UNSCR 1325 in the security institutions in Uganda;,The broad aim of the study is to examine the implementation of UNSCR 1325 and representation of women in decision-making leadership positions in the security institutions of Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-17 13:29:27 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Ngonzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001579
 PACO Heart Evaluation and Risk Tracking (PACO-HEART)
REFNo: HS5985ES

Main objective: 1. Determine whether women with HIV taking DTG during pregnancy are more likely to experience hypertension, have elevated cardiovascular disease risk factors, and demonstrate vascular dysfunction postpartum.

Sub-Objectives:
1. Prospectively assess postpartum cardiovascular disease risk factors in women with HIV on DTG versus women with HIV on efavirenz (EFV), women who took PrEP in pregnancy, and women without HIV participating in the PACO cohort.
2. Assess vascular function in women with HIV on DTG versus women with HIV on efavirenz (EFV), women who took PrEP in pregnancy, and women without HIV participating in the PACO cohort.
3. Quantify and compare biomarkers of cardiovascular disease in peripheral plasma in women with HIV on DTG versus women with HIV on efavirenz (EFV), women who took PrEP in pregnancy, and women without HIV participating in the PACO cohort.
4. Examine association between placenta pathological features (already measured in PACO cohort participants) and postpartum hypertension, vascular function, and biomarkers of cardiovascular disease


 Uganda 2025-09-17 13:26:00 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stella Kyohairwe Baketuraki
ID: UNCST-2024-R004001
 The Cost of Doing Politics: Gender Aspects of Political Violence
REFNo: SS3887ES

Aim/Overall objective: This project aims to better understand how gender shapes the scope, form, and consequences of political violence targeted at politicians, as well as to develop response strategies to reduce the problem.
RQ 1: How does gender shape the scope and form of political violence? What are the gendered dimensions of violence in political parties’ election campaigns and in the parliamentary arena?
RQ2: What are the gendered consequences of political violence on political representation in political party recruitment – and at parliamentary arenas?
RQ 3: What are the most effective and gender-sensitive responses to different forms of political violence in political party recruitment -and in the parliamentary sphere?
 Uganda 2025-09-17 13:24:26 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NORBERT BYARUHANGA MUSISI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002079
 PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG WOMEN WITH LATE ANTENATAL CARE BOOKING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5772ES

1. To determine the prevalence of adverse perinatal outcomes among women with late ANC booking at Mbarara regional referral hospital.
2. To determine the factors associated with adverse perinatal outcomes among women with late ANC booking at Mbarara regional referral hospital

 Uganda 2025-09-17 13:22:53 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 Drug Optimisation for LMICs in Pregnant HIV mothers and their INfants: temporary switch to CAB/RPV long acting injections in postpartum period
REFNo: HS5982ES

To characterise drug exposure in breast milk, and drug transfer to infants through breastfeeding, as well as infant drug elimination. To characterise the elimination of CAB/RPV by describing PK profiles of IM CAB/RPV LA after last injection between 48 and 96 weeks. To establish strategies on how to safely re-establish oral ART after discontinuation of IM CAB/RPV LA at 48 weeks and switch back to daily oral ART. To explore early postpartum PK of CAB/RPV in maternal plasma and breastmilk. To demonstrate antiviral activity and impact on retention in HIV care of temporarily switching to CAB/RPV LA compared with continuation of daily oral ART over 48 weeks.,
 UK 2025-09-17 13:21:16 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 Acceptability and feasibility of long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI-ART) as a bridging strategy for postpartum mothers living with HIV in South Africa and Uganda
REFNo: HS5944ES

3. To assess the feasibility of adopting LAI-ART into national ART programmes and healthcare facilities, identifying programmatic considerations for optimal LAI-ART deployment.,2. To explore patient acceptability of LAI-ART during breastfeeding and as a postpartum bridging strategy to enhance adherence.,1. To develop and validate a tool for identifying and supporting women at risk of poor ART adherence postpartum.,
 UK 2025-09-17 13:19:23 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wenceslaus Sseguya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000877
 Feasibility of clinical nuance implemented using value-based community financing for the management of diabetes and hypertension in primary health care in rural South-Western Uganda
REFNo: HS6153ES

3. To assess the willingness of the community to contribute to risk pooling towards clinically nuanced VBID,2. To understand the perspectives of health workers in implementing clinically nuanced care for diabetes and hypertension in the community.,1. To explore the community’s perception of clinically nuanced VBID in the prevention and management of diabetes and hypertension.,To investigate the potential of a community-level, value-based insurance design (VBID) in enhancing clinical management and prevention of hypertension and diabetes within primary health care,
 Uganda 2025-09-17 13:17:21 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mercy Wanyana Wendy
ID: UNCST-2025-R016999
 Barriers and facilitators to implementing one health approach for visceral leishmaniasis control in the Karamoja Region.
REFNo: HS6125ES

To examine barriers and facilitators to implementing one health approach for visceral leishmaniasis control in the Karamoja,2025.
 Uganda 2025-09-17 13:05:50 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lillian Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2025-R018187
 Impact of a Co-designed School-Based Intervention on 24-Hour Movement Behaviour and Selected Health Indicators Amongst Female Adolescents in Wakiso District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3966ES

1. Determine the level of adherence to 24-HMB guidelines among adolescent girls aged 15-18 years in mixed-boarding secondary schools in Wakiso district, Uganda.
2. Explore the determinants of adherence to 24-HMB guidelines among adolescent girls aged 15-18 years in mixed-boarding secondary schools in Wakiso district, Uganda.
3. Co-design a SBMB intervention with adolescent girls and teachers, targeted to enhance 24-HMB among adolescent girls aged 15-18 years in secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda.
4. Determine the association between accelerometer-measured 24-HMB and selected health indicators (CRF, BMI, WHtR, and BP) among adolescent girls aged 15-18 years in secondary schools in Wakiso District, Uganda.
5. Determine the impact of a co-designed SBMB intervention program on 24-HMB, and selected health indicators (CRF, BMI, WHtR and BP) among adolescent girls aged 15-18 years in mixed-boarding secondary schools in Wakiso district, Uganda

 Uganda 2025-09-17 13:03:31 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mugumya  Kabaja Lawrence Kabaja
ID: UNCST-2024-R002956
 Evaluating the effect of Caregiver DOTs on viral re-suppression among children in Kigezi region
REFNo: HS6505ES

1. To establish the viral re-suppression rates among children on the CAGDOTS strategy in Kigezi Region. 2. To find out the factors associated with viral load re-suppression among the CALHIV) in Kigezi region.
Uganda 2025-09-17 12:36:18 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Timothy Makumbi Kabanda
ID: UNCST-2021-R011760
 MICRO RNAS PROFILING: BIOPATHOLOGIC CHARACTERIZATION AND SURVIVAL OF EARLY ONSET BREAST CANCER AMONG UGANDAN Ref No. Mak-SOMREC-2021-272
REFNo: HS3699ES

iii) To correlate aberrantly expressed miRNAs profiles with associated survival among women with EOBC.,ii) To determine the association between MicroRNAs dysregulation and the clinical pathological characteristics among women with EOBC. ,i) To determine the prevalence of dysregulated MicroRNAs expression profiles among women with EOBC.,To determine the prevalent profiles of aberrantly expressed(dysregulated) miRNAs and how they influence the specific pathological characteristics, and survival after mastectomy breast surgery for early onset breast cancer (EOBC),
 Uganda 2025-09-17 12:32:26 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 Integrating HIV prevention with TB household contact evaluation in Uganda (TB PrEP)
REFNo: HS6341ES

Aim 1: Assess the implementation and effectiveness of home- based HIV self-testing and PrEP initiation versus clinic referral on PrEP initiation and continuation during household TB contact investigation.

Aim 2: Examine processes of implementing HIV self-testing and PrEP initiation during household TB contact evaluation using qualitative methods.

Aim 3: Estimate the cost-effectiveness of implementing home- based HIV testing and PrEP initiation for household members of people with TB in Uganda compared to clinic referral.

 Uganda 2025-09-17 12:30:43 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NUWAGIRA KENETH
ID: UNCST-2025-R016664
 FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND GROWTH OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ENTERPRISES (MSMES) IN KAMPALA CITY, UGANDA.
REFNo: SS3991ES

Main Objectives
The purpose of the study is to investigate the effect of financial inclusion on growth of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Kampala City, Uganda.

1.4 Specific objectives
i) To determine the effect of credit accessibility on the growth of MSMEs in Kampala City, Uganda.
ii) To establish the effect of mobile money services on the growth of MSMEs in Kampala City, Uganda.
iii) To explore the effect of financial literacy on the growth of MSMEs in Kampala City, Uganda.

Uganda 2025-09-17 12:28:56 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Twinamasiko Specioza
ID: UNCST-2022-R008954
 Empowering Ugandan Refugee–Host Communities in Becoming Climate Resilient: The Case Studies of Nakivale and Rhino Camp Refugee Settlements
REFNo: NS983ES

1. To assess the resilience of refugees and their host communities to water access and land tenure in Nakivale and Rhino Camp
2. To monitor water quality within the refugee settlements and host communities of Nakivale and Rhino Camp.
3. To analyze hazards and farming practices within the refugee settlements and host-communities of Nakivale and Rhino Camp refugee-host communities
4. To document the different traditional practices and indigenous knowledge on agriculture, water source preservation and forest conservation prevalent among the refugee and host communities of Nakivale and Rhino Camp Refugee settlements.
5. To identify ways in which traditional environmental practices and indigenous knowledge can complement the contemporary modern scientific policies of environmental conservation and protection in refugee-host communities

 Uganda 2025-09-17 12:27:48 2028-09-17 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sadia Mohamed Mahad
ID: UNCST-2024-R004826
 Prevalence and Factors Associated with Substance Use Among Refugees In Nakivale Settlement South-Western Uganda
REFNo: HS6217ES

i. To determine the prevalence of substance, use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement. ii. To identify and describe the modifiable and non-modifiable factors associated with substance use among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.,
 Somalia 2025-09-17 12:08:46 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jazira Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2024-R003664
 EXPLORING CAREGIVERS AND HEALTH WORKERS’ PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS HPV VACCINATION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL ADOLESCENT CLININC AND BWIZIBWERA HEALTH CENTRE IV, UGANDA
REFNo: HS6193ES

To identify the barriers and facilitators influencing the uptake of HPV vaccination among adolescents at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Bwizibwera Health Centre IV in southwestern Uganda.,To assess caregivers\' and healthcare workers\' knowledge and perceptions about HPV vaccination at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Bwizibwera Health Centre IV in southwestern Uganda.,To explore caregivers’ and healthcare workers’ perceptions of HPV vaccination and identify the barriers and facilitators affecting the uptake of the HPV vaccine among adolescents at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Bwizibwera Health Centre IV in southwestern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-17 11:22:16 2028-09-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Miria Nandera
ID: UNCST-2021-R012140
 SCHOOL CLIMATE AND WORK ENGAGEMENT MEDIATED AND MODERATED BY WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND JOB EMBEDDEDNESS OF PRE-PRIMARY TEACHERS IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS4033ES

1. To examine the influence of school climate on teacher work engagement of pre-primary teachers in Central Uganda.
2. To assess the influence of school climate on work-life balance of pre-primary teachers in Central Uganda.
3. To analyse the influence of work-life balance on teacher work engagement of pre-primary teachers in Central Uganda.
4. To test the mediating role of work-life balance on the influence of school climate on teacher work engagement of pre-primary teachers in Central Uganda.
5. To find out the moderating effect of job embeddedness on the influence school climate on teacher work engagement of pre-primary teachers in Central Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-09-17 11:19:34 2028-09-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ibrahim Adabara
ID: UNCST-2025-R019039
 AGENTIC AI FOR CYBERSECURITY: A FRAMEWORK FOR THE DESIGN AND GOVERNANCE OF RESILIENT AUTONOMOUS DEFENSE SYSTEMS
REFNo: SIR547ES

1.3 Main Objective

The primary objective of this research is to construct a theoretically grounded and ethically aligned framework for conceptualizing, simulating, evaluating, and governing AAI systems in cybersecurity. The framework will serve as a strategic model for autonomous defensive agents, focusing on secure, transparent, and accountable operation in adversarial environments, in alignment with legal and normative expectations.

1.4 Specific Objectives

i. To develop a reference model for agentic AI systems integrating autonomy, ethical responsiveness, and adaptive reasoning by synthesizing existing literature and formalizing the framework within the first phase of the study.

ii. To design and implement a simulation-based methodology that models adversarial threat scenarios and tests agentic AI responses within a defined experimental period, using performance and ethical indicators as measurable outputs.

iii. To construct a multi-criteria evaluation framework that defines and measures agentic system performance in terms of transparency, latency, proportionality, and normative alignment, validated through simulated test cases in the second phase.

iv. To propose and validate a governance and ethical oversight model for agentic AI deployment, incorporating regulatory review, stakeholder auditability, and normative safeguards by the final phase of the project, following empirical evaluation.
 Nigeria 2025-09-17 11:18:20 2028-09-17 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Bisegerwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R011022
 Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters with Profound Hypoxia
REFNo: HS6506ES

To generate two to three evidence-based recommendations to regulatory and procurement bodies within six months of study completion to guide pulse oximeter selection for diverse populations.,To collect and contribute data on pulse oximeter accuracy across diverse skin tones to an open-access device performance database by the study’s end, enabling manufacturers to refine pulse oximeter technology and ensure equitable performance across all skin tones, especially in low-resource settings.,To replicate the UCSF Hypoxia Lab in Uganda by establishing a fully equipped and operational facility within a year to evaluate pulse oximeter accuracy across diverse skin tones and hypoxia levels.,To evaluate the accuracy of pulse oximeters under controlled hypoxic conditions in a diverse population in Uganda, with a focus on understanding and addressing disparities in device performance related to skin pigmentation.,
 Uganda 2025-09-12 17:03:12 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pauline Amuge Mary
ID: UNCST-2023-R005532
 LC-REVITALIZE – A Long Covid Repurposed Drug Study
REFNo: HS6370ES

-To assess the efficacy of repurposed drugs compared to their
respective placebos in reducing standardized symptom severity scores
in participants with Long Covid.
-To compare the symptom burden (e.g., anxiety, depression, overall
well-being) in participants with Long Covid treated with repurposed
drugs versus their respective placebos.
- To assess whether symptom burden worsens in participants with Long
Covid treated with study drugs versus placebo, specifically when
symptoms are reported across multiple scales.
- To assess changes in exercise capacity over time of participants with
Long Covid treated with study drugs versus their respective placebos.
- To measure specific Long Covid pathophysiological biomarkers of study
drugs versus their respective placebos.

 Uganda 2025-09-12 17:00:13 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Viola  Nyakato Nilah
ID: UNCST-2021-R013698
 Caregiver-Adolescent Sexuality Communication among Refugee and Host Communities in Southwestern and Northern Uganda (CONNECT)
REFNo: SS4216ES

3. Policy and community engagement objective: To establish and evaluate the contribution of multi-sectorial and development partners’ working committee in translation, sustainability, and scalability of the impacts of the caregiver-adolescent SRH communication intervention with resultant improvement in adolescent SRH policy and programming within refugee and host communities’ context in Southwestern and Northern Uganda. ,2. Gender Transformative Objective: To assess the social, economic, and cultural factors that influence the effective implementation of a gender-equitable caregiver-adolescent SRH communication and family functioning intervention within a multinational and multicultural refugee and host community context in Southwestern and Northern Uganda. ,1. Research objective: To contextualize, design, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of caregiver-adolescent SRH communication intervention in refugee and host communities’ settings in Southwestern and Northern Uganda. ,The general objective of the project is to implement and evaluate a parent/caregiver-adolescent communication intervention on sexual and reproductive health (SRH), targeting social and cultural gender norms that hinder parental involvement in sexuality education among refugees and host communities in Nakivale and Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlements, Uganda. The project will assess the intervention\'s effectiveness in addressing the challenges faced by displaced and dysfunctional families in refugee and host community settings.,
 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:55:54 2028-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barnabas Atwiine
ID: UNCST-2022-R010629
 Status of Haemophilia Care and Management in Uganda: A Situation Analysis
REFNo: HS6293ES

3. To explore health workers’ knowledge and attitudes towards haemophilia care and management in Uganda. ,2. To assess the availability of equipment, supplies, and medicines used in the diagnosis and management of Haemophilia patients in Uganda.,1. To assess the proportion of health facilities that care for people with haemophilia in Uganda.,To assess the status of haemophilia care and management among health facilities in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:54:23 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnifred Namazzi Birabwa
ID: UNCST-2025-R017998
 AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE APPROPRIATE CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PEDAGOGY IN IMPLEMENTING THE COMPETENCY BASED CURRICULUM AMONG INDIGENOUS BATWA COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4097ES

1. What Batwa culturally responsive learning experiences can teachers integrate in teaching to effectively implement the CBC in Batwa heterogeneous classrooms? 2. How can the teachers utilize Batwa learners’ cultural backgrounds to address their learning needs when implementing the CBC in Batwa heterogeneous classrooms? 3. How can teachers integrate culturally responsive teaching methods to enable effective implementation of the CBC in Batwa heterogeneous classrooms? 4. What are the challenges of integrating CRP into the implementation of the competency based curriculum in Batwa heterogeneous classrooms?
 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:53:22 2028-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Grace Ahimbisibwe Miriam
ID: UNCST-2021-R012129
 Assessing the Effects of Immune Suppression of Pregnancy on the HIV Latent Reservoir in African Women with HIV Participating in P1078 (IMPAACT NWCS 663).
REFNo: HS6371ES

1.Evaluate changes in inflammation and immune activation markers in black African WWH from the antepartum through 48 weeks postpartum periods.
a. Describe participant level changes in inflammation and immune activation markers from the antepartum through 48 weeks postpartum periods.
2.Evaluate changes in the HIV latent Reservoir (LR) size in black African WWH from the antepartum through 48 weeks postpartum periods.
a. Describe participant level changes in HIV LR size from the antepartum through 48 weeks postpartum periods.
3.Identify immune correlates of the HIV LR from the antepartum through 48 weeks postpartum periods in black African WWH.

 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:50:35 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANCIS WENANI MWISAKA
ID: UNCST-2025-R018729
 ENHANCING TVET- INDUSTRY COLLABORATION FOR MARKETABLE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT IN EASTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: SIR542ES

1. To identify industry-specific skill gaps and requirements to guide collaborative training initiatives.
2. To assess the effectiveness of existing partnerships between TVET institutions and industries in fostering market-relevant skills.
3. To explore barriers to effective collaboration between TVET institutions and industries

4. To design a strategic framework for strengthening partnerships and aligning training programs with industry needs.


 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:42:50 2028-09-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Doreen Kirungi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019078
 AN EXPLORATION OF THE POTENTIAL OF DIGITAL NOMADS AS A VIABLE MARKET SEGMENT FOR UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4069ES

1. To profile digital nomads in South Western Uganda. 2. To assess the availability, quality, and accessibility of services and facilities offered in Southwestern Uganda. 3. To design a framework for creating awareness about digital nomads as a viable market segment in southwestern Uganda.
Uganda 2025-09-12 16:41:54 2028-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mariam Nanteza Ssesanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R020432
 Research Funding for Ugandan Institutions (2015-2025): A decadal analysis and an exploration of institutional sustainability and individual experiences amid recent global funding Cuts.
REFNo: SS4186ES

i. To analyze research funding patterns and trends for Ugandan institutions from 2015 to 2025, examining changes in funding sources, volumes, and allocations.
ii. To explore the perspectives and lived experiences of individual researchers in Uganda regarding the impact of recent funding cuts by the US and other global north funders.
iii. To investigate the actions, strategies, and adaptability measures adopted by Ugandan research institutions to sustain operations and research activities in response to recent global funding reductions.

 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:40:30 2028-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julius Lwanga
ID: UNCST-2022-R010322
 THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND DIETARY PATTERNS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND ASSOCIATED COMORBIDITIES ATTENDING OUT-PATIENT CLINICS IN KAMPALA
REFNo: HS2888ES

IV. Assess the relationship of dietary patterns and nutritional status with CKD and associated comorbidities management,III. Evaluate the comorbidities in patients with CKD attending out-patient clinics in Kampala.,II. Assess the dietary patterns of patients with CKD attending out-patient clinics in Kampala.,I. Determine the nutrition status of patients with CKD attending out-patient clinics in Kampala.,The general objective of the study is to determine the relationship of nutritional status and dietary patterns among patients with Chronic Kidney Disease and associated comorbidities management attending out-patient clinics of Mulago Renal Clinic, Kiruddu Renal Clinic and Panorama Medical Center Kampala.,
 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:39:09 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Constance Nakato Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2024-R003618
 Predicting the quality of biomass briquettes using a machine learning approach
REFNo: SIR459ES

i. To develop a comprehensive dataset that accurately characterizes biomass briquettes, briquetting processes, and feedstock properties, providing a strong foundation for machine learning model development
ii. To develop robust machine learning models capable of accurately predicting the key quality parameters of biomass briquettes, enabling informed decision-making for process optimization
iii. To empirically validate the practical feasibility of biomass briquettes for diverse cook stoves, focusing on the relationship between briquette characteristics and cook stove efficiency through data visualization techniques

 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:37:50 2028-09-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Opito
ID: UNCST-2022-R011357
 PROFILING THE DISEASE BURDEN IN TESO THROUGH COMMUNITY BASED MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH SERVICES AT SOROTI UNIVERSITY, A PROSPECTIVE STUDY. (PRODIB_COBMERS).
REFNo: HS6508ES

1. Assess the prevalence of common non-communicable disease (NCDs) in Teso subregion and the capacity of the health workers to diagnose them.
2. To determine the trends of common infectious diseases over a period of 10 years. (TB, Malaria, UTIs, hepatitis B, STIs, RTIs etc) within the Teso sub-region and assess the effectiveness in the preventive measures over the same period.
3. To establish the prevalence of common NTDs (Schistosomiasis, Onchocerciasis, trypanosomiasis etc) around wetland communities in eastern Uganda and the effectiveness of control measures.
Uganda 2025-09-12 16:20:07 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Seju Kang
ID: UNCST-2024-R015536
 Developing Environmental Wastewater-Based Surveillance in Non-Sewered Areas in Low-Income Contexts
REFNo: HS5809ES

Research questions: To develop and validate a community-based environmental surveillance approach to detect infectious disease pathogens in urban areas with non-sewered sanitation. Objective 1: To design and implement a sampling plan that identifies high-risk locations for pathogens in non-sewered urban environments. Objective 2: To analyze pathogen levels and correlate findings with demographic and spatial data.
South Korea 2025-09-12 16:17:44 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
alice namatovu
ID: UNCST-2025-R017415
 EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BACTERIOPHAGE COCKTAILS AGAINST MULTI-DRUG-RESISTANT BACTERIA ON PATIENTS WITH DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS ATTENDING SELECTED REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5652ES

Main objective:
To assess the efficacy of bacteriophages in the management of diabetic foot wounds/ulcers in animal models and among patients attending the selected referral hospitals in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
i) To determine the biological and genotypic characteristics of lytic bacteriophages against the MDR- bacteria isolated from diabetic wounds of patients.

ii) To determine the virulence genes of the bacteria isolated from DFU patients and those genes associated with antimicrobial resistance.
iii) Determine the phage receptor genes on the MDR bacteria isolated from DFU patients.

iv). To evaluate the effectiveness of the identified Bacteriophage preparation/cocktail in the healing of induced diabetic wounds in mice.
v). To evaluate the effectiveness of the identified bacteriophage preparation/cocktail in the healing of diabetic foot wounds on patients in selected referral hospitals in Uganda.

 Uganda 2025-09-12 16:14:57 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Solomon Mbina Adomi
ID: UNCST-2024-R015658
 EFFECTS OF LYOPHILIZED LEAF EXTRACT OF KHAT (Catha edulis Forsk) ON HEPATORENAL SYSTEM AND LIPID METABOLISM IN HIGH FAT DIET INDUCED HYPERLIPIDEMIC MALE ALBINO WISTAR RATS
REFNo: HS5753ES

1. To characterize the bioactive compounds in lyophilized Catha edulis leaf extract using Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) technique. 2. To determine the molecular interactions between bioactive compounds of Catha edulis leaf extract. and key proteins involved in lipid metabolism (leptin, adiponectin, and HMG-CoA reductase) using molecular docking analysis. 3. To determine the effect of lyophilized Catha edulis leaf extract on serum liver function parameters, (Alanine aminotransferase (ALT), Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP), bilirubin, Albumin). in HFD-induced hyperlipidemic male albino Wistar rats. 4. To evaluate the effect of lyophilized Catha edulis leaf extract on kidney function indices (Urea, creatinine, serum electrolytes) in HFD-induced hyperlipidemic male albino Wistar rats. 5. To determine the effect of lyophilized Catha edulis leaf extract on serum leptin and adiponectin hormones levels in HFD-induced hyperlipidemic male albino Wistar rats. 6. To evaluate the effect of lyophilized Catha edulis leaf extract on serum lipid profile (Total cholesterol, High-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoproteins, and triglycerides) in HFD induced hyperlipidemic male albino Wistar rats. 7. To examine the effect of lyophilized Catha edulis leaf extract on the histology of the liver and kidney of HFD induced-hyperlipidemic male albino Wistar rats.
Nigeria 2025-09-12 16:13:25 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Magololo Mutesi Fiona
ID: UNCST-2024-R015533
 Changes in inpatient antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance rates, through a collaborative quality improvement intervention: a study on adult surgical wards at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
REFNo: HS6321ES

4.1 Objectives. 4.1.1 General objective To reduce irrational inpatient antibiotic use by at least 10% in the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital using a collaborative quality improvement intervention approach. 4.1.2 Specific Objectives. 4.1.2.1 Specific Primary objectives. 1. To determine baseline and closeout rates of irrational inpatient antibiotic use in the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital at Month one and Month seven respectively. 2. To describe antimicrobial resistance rates and drug susceptibility patterns of commonly isolated bacterial pathogens obtained from patients admitted to the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital during the 24 months preceding this study (July 2023-June 2025). 3. To determine monthly rates of irrational antibiotic use on the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital from Month two to Month six, during the QI intervention implementation. 4. To explore health worker perceptions and lived experiences on antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic prescription and antimicrobial stewardship as well as the impact of AMR on the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital, at Month one and Month seven. 5. To reduce irrational antibiotic use by 10%, through developing and implementing a collaborative quality improvement intervention to on antimicrobial stewardship on the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital. 5.1.2.2 Specific Secondary objectives. 6. To describe the change in monthly rates of irrational inpatient antibiotic use following a quality improvement intervention in the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital. 7. To describe the relationship between irrational inpatient antibiotic use rates and antimicrobial resistance rates in adult gastrointestinal surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital. 8. To describe the change in antimicrobial resistance rates and drug susceptibility profiles of isolates obtained from patients admitted to the adult surgical wards of Mulago National Referral Hospital during this study, compared to those of patients admitted in 24 months before this study (24 months preceding month 1).
Uganda 2025-09-12 12:24:29 2028-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jerry Okal Okoth
ID: UNCST-2025-R016719
 Evaluation of the Challenge Initiative (TCI)
REFNo: SS3773ES

The objective of the deep dive is to assess whether and to what extent TCI inputs and activities have led to or contributed to intended IOs in Uganda, and the process for how those IOs were achieved. ,
 Kenya 2025-09-10 12:20:33 2028-09-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Othman Kakaire
ID: UNCST-2019-R000359
 Monitoring, Learning and Evaluation for the Commercial Introduction and Scale-up of DMPA-SC in East Africa (DMPA SC MLE STUDY)
REFNo: HS6422ES

General objective: To support the monitoring, learning and evaluation of the commercial introduction of DMPA-SC in the private sector in Uganda, including identifying scalable strategies for increasing uptake of DMPA-SC. Specific objectives: To determine the value proposition of commercially available DMPA-SC To explore the effective strategies to increase awareness, acceptability, and uptake of DMPA-SC and SI at pharmacies and drug shops To understand how DMPA-SC and related services are being managed and delivered by pharmacy and drug shop providers/outlets (staffing and training, counselling, supportive supervision, etc.) To understand the strategies and approaches that are effective in driving quality of service delivery and counselling
Uganda 2025-09-09 8:31:27 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nazarius Tumwesigye Mbona
ID: UNCST-2019-R000664
 WEB-BASED INTERVENTION FOR ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUNG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
REFNo: SS1785ES

To assess feasibility and effectiveness of the web-based intervention for prevention and treatment of ASUD problems among youth 18-24 years attending Universities in Uganda,To develop a web-based intervention for prevention and treatment of ASUD problems among youth 18-24years attending Universities in Uganda,To establish the prevalence of ASUD problems among youth 18-24years in selected Universities,To contribute to the improvement of the quality of ASUD treatment services in Uganda among the youth through the development of a web-based intervention and assess its feasibility and effectiveness for the prevention and treatment of ASUD among University students in Uganda,
 Uganda 2025-09-09 8:17:25 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SHARON NAMIIRO MIRIAM
ID: UNCST-2023-R006661
 Prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in lung cancer tumors of adult people with and without HIV, and its association with lung cancer stage at diagnosis.
REFNo: HS6375ES

1. To determine the prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in primary lung cancer tumors of adult patients living with and without HIV 2. To compare the most prevalent HPV subtypes in the primary lung cancer samples of adult people living with and without HIV in Uganda. 3. To determine the association of HPV with lung cancer stage among adults with and without HIV.
Uganda 2025-09-09 16:45:06 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Blasio BWAMBALE Bisereko
ID: UNCST-2020-R014574
 Influence of Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosystems on Species occurrences of Aedes and Culex Mosquitoes as vectors of Arboviruses in Northern Uganda
REFNo: NS1003ES

(i) To determine the occurrence and abundance of the species of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes in selected terrestrial ecosystems of districts in West Nile and the Acholi Sub-region in Northern Uganda
(ii) To determine the composition and abundance of the species of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes in selected wetland ecosystems of districts in West Nile and the Acholi Sub-region in Northern Uganda
(iii) To determine the prevalence of occurrence of arboviruses in the species of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes from the mentioned selected ecosystems of districts of West Nile and the Acholi Sub-region in Northern Uganda

 Uganda 2025-09-09 16:43:05 2028-09-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
 Randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy of artemisinin combination therapies in a setting of emerging artemisinin resistance in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6327ES

To assess the 42-day clinical and parasitological efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine (AL) and pyronaridine-artesunate (PA) for the treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in Uganda.
 Uganda 2025-09-09 16:41:47 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mike Mugude
ID: UNCST-2022-R010442
 FEASIBILITY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF USING THE LONG-ACTING CABOTEGRAVIR-RILPIVIRINE INJECTIONS AMONG HIV-INFECTED ADOLESCENTS ATTENDING BOARDING SCHOOLS IN KAMPALA CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4300ES

Primary objective: To understand how the implementation of long-acting
injectable antiretroviral therapy programs can be carried out among
ALHIV who attending boarding school education in Kampala city”.
Secondary objectives:
I. To determine the willingness to use the LA-ART among ALHIV
in boarding schools in Kampala.
II. To determine the acceptability of the LA-ART among ALHIV in
boarding schools in Kampala.
III. To explore the lived experiences of ALHIV regarding the uptake of
oral ART and factors that may influence the use of the LA-ART
boarding schools.
 Uganda 2025-09-09 14:18:00 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deogratius Okengo
ID: UNCST-2025-R017738
 Youth Participation in Akiriket Activities: Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Kotido Municipality Karamoja Uganda.
REFNo: SS4252ES

i. To investigate the roles of youth within Akiriket assemblies in Kotido, Karamoja Uganda
ii. To examine the contributions of youth to sustainable peace by their participation in Akiriket
iii. To identify the challenges for youth to sustain their engagement in Akiriket peace activities

 Uganda 2025-09-09 14:06:52 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christine  Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
 EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED INTEGRATED SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS, ASTHMA AND COPD, AND ITS IMPACT ON ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTIONS IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6308ES

Sub – study one Primary objective 1. To evaluate the barriers and facilitators of integration of community-based TB, asthma and COPD screening and diagnosis in selected rural and urban communities of Masaka and Wakiso districts. Secondary objective 2. To describe the implementation outcomes of integrating community-based TB, asthma and COPD screening and diagnosis in selected communities of Masaka and Wakiso districts using the RE-AIM framework. Sub – study two Primary Objective 1. To determine the effect of referral of patients, through community screening initiatives, on antibiotics prescriptions patterns and practices in primary health care facilities. Secondary objectives 2. To identify factors influencing provider decisions to prescribe antibiotics to people who screen negative for TB at selected primary health facilities in Masaka, Wakiso and Rakai districts in Uganda. 3. To evaluate patients’ understanding of antibiotics prescription following a negative TB screen in selected communities in Masaka, Wakiso and Rakai districts in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-09-09 14:03:21 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Akulume
ID: UNCST-2023-R005452
 THE USE OF MICRO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM IN RURAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS6368ES

To describe the access to health care services and products within the study districts To determine the factors that affect how CHEs execute their duties To map geographical information on access to healthcare providers and products in selected clusters. To determine how CHWs execute their work and the factors that affect them. To explore stakeholder�s perception regarding the contribution of community health entrepreneurship to the community health work program To estimate the frequency of use of CHE-services in general and for children <5 suffering from acute fever or diarrhoea To describe the role of CHEs in the care-trajectories for children suffering from acute fever or diarrhoea
Uganda 2025-09-09 14:02:05 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martha Naluwende
ID: UNCST-2025-R019681
 End Term Evaluation of the Make Way Programme in Uganda
REFNo: SS4114ES

The study aims to evaluate the relevance, effectiveness, coherence, and sustainability of the Make Way programme in Uganda. It will assess how well the programme addressed the SRHR needs of marginalized youth, the impact of its advocacy and capacity-building efforts, and the strength of its partnerships—especially the implementation of the “Leading from the South” approach. Additionally, the study will document lessons learned and good practices to inform future SRHR programming and policy.
 Uganda 2025-09-09 13:59:55 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MARY MUGABEKAZI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002638
 Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Recent and Long-Term HIV Infections Among Newly Identified HIV Positive Clients in Kyenjojo District, Western-Uganda
REFNo: HS6381ES

To find out the prevalence and risk factors associated with recent & long-term HIV infections among newly identified HIV positive clients in Kyenjojo District, Western-Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-09 13:48:40 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Atuhaire Rosemary
ID: UNCST-2024-R003132
 Parenting Styles, Students’ Connectedness and Academic Adjustment among Pre- Service Teachers in Universities of South Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3370ES

7. To evaluate the mediating role of student connectedness in the associations between parenting styles and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,6. To investigate the relationship between student connectedness and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,5. To explore the correlation between parenting styles and student connectedness among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,4. To examine the relationship between parenting styles and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,3. To assess the levels of academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,2. To identify prevalent parenting styles among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,1. To investigate how academic adjustment varies across demographic variables among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,To investigate the associations between parenting styles, students\' connectedness, and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in the universities of south western Uganda.,
 Uganda 2025-09-09 13:44:49 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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