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Joseph Ochieng
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Ethical and social issues for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
REFNo: HS1101ES

The goal of the proposed study is to assess stakeholders’ awareness of ethical and social issues as well as perceptions of priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine accessto stimulate debate in preparation for COVID-19 vaccine and development of a model approach to priority setting in a Ugandan setting.

Aim 1. Assess stakeholders’ awareness of ethical considerations and social issues associated with COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
Aim 2. Assess stakeholders’ perceptions on ethical and social issues associated with priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
Aim 3. Evaluate existing policies and guidelines on priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda
Aim 4. Develop a model approach to priority setting for COVID-19 vaccine access in Uganda

 Uganda 2020-11-27 2023-11-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Grace Brown
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Sustainable Coffee Farming: Agricultural Growth, Cultural Shift, and Its Direct Effect on Decreased Gorilla/Human Disease Transmission
REFNo: NS87ES

To record the influence of local agricultural shifts on the health of gorilla group populations within Bwindi.
-Record diseases and illnesses through fecal sample that are linked to some sort of human interaction, whether it be direct or through livestock.
-Determine how coffee farmers perspectives on gorilla conservation have changed, if at all, with their participation in Gorilla Conservation Coffee.
-Study how farmers with steadier incomes can better support sustainability and conservation efforts within Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest.

USA 2020-11-26 2023-11-26 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Claire Akwongo Julie
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Prevalence, Risk factors of exposure and Socio-Economic impact of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) in Karenga District, Karamoja Region, Uganda
REFNo: A71ES

1. Determine the sero-prevalence of anti-SRM in goats and sheep in Karenga District using the Competitive Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent assay. 2. Determine the socio-economic impact of PPR amongst communities in Karenga using participatory epidemiology. 3. Establish the risk factors associated with the occurrence and spread of PPR in Karenga District using participatory epidemiology.
Uganda 2020-11-26 2023-11-26 Agricultural Sciences Degree Award
Chris Opesen C
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EXPLORING THE PHILANTHROPY PRACTICE IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS471ES

The overall objective of this study is to explore the landscape for and of philanthropy in Uganda. The study has the following specific objectives:

I.To conduct a legal and policy analysis for philanthropy in Uganda including tax laws. Expected outputs
II.To identify local philanthropic initiatives in the five (5) districts of Kampala, Mbarara, Gulu, Arua and Masaka.
III.To establish the factors that enhance and hinder local philanthropy.
IV.Lastly, to develop recommendations for strengthening philanthropic practice in Uganda, as well as emerging research areas.

 Uganda 2020-11-26 2023-11-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Esther Buregyeya
ID: UNCST-2020-R014116
 Promoting hand hygiene through use of locally-produced alcohol based handrub in health facilities in Wakiso District-Uganda
REFNo: HS817ES

i) To develop a behavioral intervention to foster hand hygiene compliance using locally produced alcohol handrub in HCFs in Uganda.
ii) To assess the acceptability, feasibility and effect of locally-produced alcohol handrub on HH compliance among health care workers in primary health care facilities, Uganda.
(ii) To assess the cost of fostering HH through use of locally-produced
alcohol-based hand-rub.

 Uganda 2020-11-26 2023-11-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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