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Fiona Atim -
ID: UNCST-2020-R015040
 Implementation of Community Engagement In Community-Based Health Research In Uganda: Gatekeepers Perceptions
REFNo: HS3951ES

To evaluate the different proposed community engagement mechanisms,To explore the understanding of gatekeepers on existing national guidelines and frameworks for community engagement,To explore the understanding of gatekeepers and their roles on research and community engagement,To explore the perceptions of gatekeepers towards community engagement during implementation of community-based research in Uganda?,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:42:46 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jessica Reemeyer Elizabeth
ID:
Capturing hypoxia avoidance behaviour in wild fish with open-source camera traps
REFNo: NS776ES

The main goal of this project is to document fish behavioural responses to low oxygen in the field using underwater camera traps.
Canada 2024-04-16 8:37:19 2027-04-16 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter Mukasa Kivunike
ID:
Understanding readiness, barriers and facilitators for effective coverage for obstetric fistula surgery and care in central eastern (Busoga) region of Uganda REF NO: UCUREC-2023-458
REFNo: HS2732ES

4. To estimate the effective coverage for Obstetric fistula surgery and care services in central eastern (Busoga) region of Uganda. ,3. Measure the structural, process and outcome quality of care for obstetric fistula surgery and care in 2 tertiary hospitals in eastern Busoga region. ,2. Explore service provider perspectives on the barriers and facilitators for effective obstetric fistula surgery and care services. ,1. Assess surgical readiness and output for obstetric fistula surgery in the regional referral hospital and general hospitals in central eastern (Busoga) region ,The overall aim of the study is to examine readiness, quality, barriers, facilitators and estimate effective coverage for obstetric fistula surgery and care in central eastern (Busoga) region of Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:36:07 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Hokello Francis
ID: UNCST-2023-R007565
 Bioprospecting for HIV-1 latency reversing agent (prostratin) from indigenous medicinal plants for latency reversal in HIV-1 subtypes A and D in Uganda (HIV-1_AD_LRA study)
REFNo: HS3600ES

4. To evaluate the safety and ex vivo efficacy of the formulated natural products for HIV latency reversal. ,3. To formulate and standardize the preparation procedure of the investigational natural products used in management of HIV/AIDS.,2. To analyze the phytochemical composition of the selected medicinal plants used in management of HIV/AIDS.,1. To conduct an ethnobotanical survey for selected medicinal plants used in management of HIV/AIDS by selected Traditional Medical Practitioners.,General Objective To generate credible and reliable scientific evidence about selected medicinal plants used in management of HIV/AIDS for formulation of standardized products for reversal of HIV latency in HIV-1 subtypes A and D in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 11:46:58 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Felicitas Egunyu
ID:
Mining impacts and non-government organizations in Uganda
REFNo: SS2459ES

To investigate the roles of NGOs in alleviating the social impacts of artisanal gold mining in Busia and Mubende Districts, Uganda.,Develop a typology of NGOs implementing projects to alleviate the social impacts of ASGM in mining host communities.,Explore the impact of the NGO-activities implemented to alleviate the social impacts of ASGM in the host communities.,Describe the activities implemented by NGOs to alleviate the social impacts of ASGM in host communities.,Examine roles of NGOs in alleviation of the social impacts of ASGM in the host communities.,1. Identify who is engaged in ASGM as well as who loses and benefits and how in host communities in Busia and Mubende districts in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-15 11:59:06 2027-04-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Cissy  Kityo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013663
 The training needs assessment for research training in cell and gene therapy for HIV in Uganda. TNA study
REFNo: HS3893ES

1. To educate the research participants/communities about the benefits of conducting the training needs assessment for research training in cell and gene therapy (C>) for HIV in Uganda.
2. To inform the research participants and key stakeholders about upcoming exercise on training needs assessment for research training in C> for HIV in Uganda and how they should be involved.
3. To establish and/ or strengthen existing partnerships with key stakeholders critical to the successful conduct of the training needs assessment for research training in C> for HIV in Uganda.
4. To guide on mobilization, recruitment, and retention of study Participant for the conducting the training needs assessment for research training in C> for HIV in Uganda.
5. Explain the Inclusion Criteria and Exclusion Criteria for respondents.
6. Different scientist who at participating shall be requested to provide or advise on how to get the relevant materials

Uganda 2024-04-12 7:33:14 2027-04-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abel Nzabona
ID:
Institutional resilience and recovery from disasters and pandemics in selected districts of rural Uganda-exploring the implications for governance and public policy implementation
REFNo: SS2544ES

1. To provide a holistic picture of rural local government in the countries targeted by this project.
2. To provide an analysis of the resilience and sustainability of rural livelihoods.
3. To provide an analysis of governance processes and policy implementation systems for rural livelihoods in the two countries.

 Uganda 2024-04-12 7:26:29 2027-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jane  Kabami
ID: UNCST-2021-R012588
 Community-based, peer-delivered PrEP for female sex workers in rural Uganda: The Peers for PrEP (P4P) Phase B Study
REFNo: HS3869ES

To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a community-based, peer-delivered PrEP intervention for women engaged in sex work in rural Uganda
 Uganda 2024-04-12 7:20:06 2027-04-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOSEPH MUYIIRA
ID:
TOTEMS PRACTICE AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN BUGANDA KINGDOM, UGANDA. ACASE OF SELECTED CLANS OF BUGANDA KINGDOM.
REFNo: NS755ES

I. To determine the influence of totems’ practice on wildlife conservation among inhabitants of Buganda Kingdom. II. To assess the effect of plant and animal totems on conservation of wildlife resources in Buganda Kingdom. III. To ascertain the constraints facing the conservation of totems in Buganda Kingdom. IV. To suggest strategies for promoting wildlife conservation in Buganda Kingdom.,
 Uganda 2024-04-12 7:14:16 2027-04-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Hobaiter
ID: UNCST-2019-R001480
 Behavioural Syntactics: the emergence of chimpanzee gestural capacities through adaptations for locomotion, sleep, and social co-ordination.
REFNo: NS735ES

Hypothesis 1: climbing and nest building shaped chimpanzees’ bodies and minds in ways that were later exapted for their unique gestural communication.
Prediction 1a) The rapid expansion in the great ape gestural repertoire was founded on a greater range of available movement selected for in climbing/nest building.
a. If so, then we should see the use of specific hand/arm movements in climbing and nest building that are available to great apes, but not small apes and other primates
b. If so, then we should see those movements present in great ape gestures
Prediction 1b) The basic ability to plan a sequence of actions, with hierarchically structured sections, emerged in the (relatively) simple behaviour of climbing and nest building, and was subsequently exapted/refined for food processing and then communication.
a. If so, then nest building and climbing should show sequences of motor actions that are planned from start to finish with recurred/recursive sections within them
b. If so, then we would see flexible programs of motor actions adapted to the task from the outset.

Hypothesis 2: rhythmic patterning and co-ordination of social behaviour provides a mechanism for social cohesion in chimpanzees.
Prediction 2a) The rhythm and patterning of social touch in chimpanzee grooming will show overlap with the stroke patterns that promote oxytocin release in human social touch.
Prediction 2b) Chimpanzees will show increased co-ordination in locomotory activities (e.g., walking and climbing) when engaged in activities where social cohesion is beneficial (e.g., patrolling).
 UK 2024-04-12 7:07:57 2027-04-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gimono Esther Munira Ali
ID:
Assessment of sexual and reproductive health rights of Deaf women and Deaf adolescent girls in Uganda. Mbale district.
REFNo: SS2222ES

1. To establish the lived experiences of Deaf women and deaf adolescent’s girls on sexual reproductive health rights in Mbale District, Uganda.
2. To analyse the challenges facing Deaf women and deaf girls on sexual reproductive health rights in Mbale District, Uganda.
3. To establish the contribution of government and as a duty bearer in terms of implementing sexual reproductive health rights of Deaf women and deaf girls in Mbale District.
 Uganda 2024-04-12 6:58:27 2027-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samson kaboko Benon
ID:
Rising through the Poverty Ceiling to Executive Leadership in Central Uganda
REFNo: SS2379ES

1. To find out the dominant themes expressed by those reared in poverty to describe their lived experiences of rising to the upper echelons of executive leadership in Central Uganda.
2. To explore the perceived negative influences of experiencing poverty while growing up on the rise to the upper echelons of executive leadership in Central Uganda.
3. To find out the perceived positive influences of experiencing poverty while growing up on the rise to the upper echelons of executive leadership in Central Uganda.
4. To find out the other lived experiences other than escaping from the effects of poverty that contributed to the rise to executive leadership in Central Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-04-12 6:46:17 2027-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Waruiru Kolff Kayla Tinie
ID: UNCST-2021-R012291
 Pan prescription: Medical behaviour and cognition
REFNo: NS784ES

Investigate (i) which behaviours of the Ngogo community use to treat wounds and (ii) whether humans and chimpanzees share features of medical cogntion and prosociality.
 Netherlands 2024-04-09 18:44:03 2027-04-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lawrence  Egulu
ID:
Giving voice to the victims of the insurgency in Eastern Uganda in the late 1980s and early 1990s: A Phenomenological Research Study
REFNo: SS2498ES

• To document the survival, coping and recovery strategies that the victims adopted in regard to the experiences they underwent, • To record the kind of support the victims received from the local, national or international communities, • To document how the victims made meaning of the experiences they underwent, • To explore the lived experiences of the victims of the insurgency,
 Uganda 2024-04-09 18:41:49 2027-04-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Veronica Groves Kelly
ID:
The response to predation cues from an invasive predator in fish with different histories of interactions or hypoxia tolerances.
REFNo: NS779ES

To understand how abiotic environmental stressors and invasive predator pressure impact the behaviour and physiology of freshwater fishes.
Canada 2024-04-09 18:39:14 2027-04-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Barugahare
ID:
ETHICALITY OF PRESUMED CONSENT AND SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CADAVERIC ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANT SYSTEM IN UGANDA: A PILOT STUDY OF KCCA AREA
REFNo: HS3945ES

The goal of the study is ‘to generate evidence that will inform the development of additional ethical and socially appropriate measures in the implementation of Uganda’s Human Organ Donation and Transplant Act, 2022, to build and maintain public trust and support for organ donation and transplant services in Uganda’.
Specific objectives
i. To assess the knowledge of boda boda riders, regular boda boda transport users and their next of kin, in KCCA area about the existing law on consent for cadaveric organ donation in the Uganda Human Organ Donation and Transplant Act 2022.
ii. To examine attitudes (willingness and unwillingness) towards presumed consent for cadaveric organ procurement among boda-boda riders, regular boda boda transport users and their next of kin in Kampala Capital City Authority area.
iii. To analyze public perspectives on strategies for improving public trust in the implementation of the organ donation and Transplant system in Uganda

 Uganda 2024-04-09 18:36:37 2027-04-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAMANYA  BULHAN
ID:
Decentralization and Service Quality in Healthcare sector of Uganda : A Case of Busoga Sub-Region
REFNo: SS2490ES

5.To validate the inter-district healthcare model of Busoga sub-region. ,3.To design an inter-district healthcare model to improve on service quality in Busoga Sub-region . ,2.To examine the differences in service quality provision among the district hospitals in Busoga Sub-region .,1.To investigate the theoretical implication on decentralization and service quality in healthcare sector of Busoga Sub-region. ,The purpose of the study is to evaluate Decentralization and Service Quality in health care sector of Uganda a case of Busoga Sub-Region. ,
 United Kingdom 2024-04-09 18:33:53 2027-04-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eve  Namisango
ID: UNCST-2021-R014038
 Integration of child- and family-centred outcome measurement into routine palliative care to drive person-centredness and quality in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3578ES

1) To develop a child expert group to advise and act as peer promoters.
2) To refine C-POS for implementation across age groups and diagnoses.
3) To develop a quality improvement team within each of our three demonstration sites and
identify site-specific integration plans.
4) To develop a Decision Support Tool (DST) specifying appropriate and feasible clinical
responses to real-time data that are feasible and effective within local resources.
5) To implement C-POS for quality improvement cycles within routine practice in three
demonstration sites.
6) To determine stakeholder views on quality improvement mechanisms and impact.
7) To develop an implementation manual with consortium partners for the region.
Uganda 2024-04-09 18:21:39 2027-04-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Ampumuza
ID: UNCST-2023-R007425
 Modelling Domestic Tourism on Demand and Supply Factors in Uganda RefNo:
REFNo: SS2489ES

iv. To examine the impact of demand and supply factors on domestic tourism consumption in Uganda using econometrics models.,iii. To determine the demand factors influencing domestic tourism consumption in Uganda.,ii. To identify the supply factors influencing domestic tourism consumption in Uganda.,i. To assess the current status of domestic tourism in Uganda.,To identify the supply and demand factors that influence domestic tourism and to develop a model for its promotion in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-09 18:13:48 2027-04-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ismael Ddumba-Nyanzi Elisha
ID: UNCST-2024-R005106
 Evaluation of the Kulea Watoto Project
REFNo: SS2474ES

1. Evaluate the effect of the Kulea Watoto (KW) Project on the following outcomes:
a) Early learning
b) Responsive caregiving knowledge and practices of parents and caregivers.
c) Household economic well-being
d) Child health and development
e) Psychosocial health and well-being of the child and primary caregiver
2. Qualitatively assess the pathways/mechanisms for impact, satisfaction, and the perceived usefulness of the individual components on well-being of children and caregivers. Further, it seeks to understand continuously the implementation feasibility of the intervention components.

Uganda 2024-04-04 8:29:45 2027-04-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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