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Maxson Anyolitho Kenneth
ID: UNCST-2021-R013447
Enhancing Integration of Adolescent Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care in Northern Uganda: A Citizen Science, Gender-Transformative Approach (CAFFP-PAC)
REFNo: HS6030ES

5. To document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from implementing the integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender-transformative approach in Lira, Northern Uganda.,4. To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender-transformative program to improve access to, and utilization of family planning and post-abortion care services in Lira, Northern Uganda.,3. To co-design and implement an integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender-transformative approach to improve access to, and utilization of SRH services in Lira, Northern Uganda.,2. To engage citizen scientists in identifying barriers to and facilitators for accessing and utilizing family planning and post-abortion care services in Lira, Northern Uganda.,1. To assess the baseline knowledge, attitude, and practices of adolescents regarding family planning and post-abortion care in Lira, Northern Uganda.,To improve access to, and utilization of SRH services by female and male adolescents and other underserved population groups in Lira, Northern Uganda through an integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender transformative approach (CS-GTA).,
Uganda 2025-06-18 20:27:59 2028-06-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samantha Agasha
ID: UNCST-2025-R017839
Exploring Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Women in Sports in Uganda: Causes, Impacts, and Interventions
REFNo: SS3892ES

Primary Objective: To explore the prevalence, causes, impacts, and interventions related to sexual and gender-based violence against women in sports in Uganda. Specific Objectives: • To assess the prevalence and forms of SGBV in Ugandan sports. • To examine the underlying causes and contributing factors of SGBV within sports institutions. • To investigate the psychological, physical, and socio-economic impacts of SGBV on women athletes. • To evaluate the effectiveness of existing interventions and support mechanisms aimed at addressing SGBV in sports.
Uganda 2025-06-17 15:52:19 2028-06-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Kataate Namakula
ID: UNCST-2025-R016688
A Study of Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Action: Exploring Gender Inclusive Practices in Physics Education in the context of Uganda
REFNo: SS3925ES

The study seeks to understand how Physics teacher educators in Uganda draw from their Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) to incorporate gender-inclusive practices in their teaching, shaping the development of preservice teachers. The ultimate goal is to understand how PCK and gender-inclusive practices of Physics Teacher educators can support preservice teachers in fostering more inclusive and equitable Physics classrooms, thereby encouraging more girls to pursue the subject.
Uganda 2025-06-12 9:27:13 2028-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Bienvenu Akowedaho Dagoudo
ID: UNCST-2025-R018501
Women’s entrepreneurship and Participatory Guarantee System for agroecology and sustainable food system in Uganda
REFNo: A597ES

The objective of the research aims to evaluate women’s entrepreneurship and participatory guarantee system for agroecology foods systems in Uganda

In order to achieve the main research objective, four specific objectives have been elaborated.
• To analyze the relationship between organic farming and agroecology in Uganda;
• To evaluate organic farming efficiency in relation to agroecological approaches in Uganda;
• To assess women entrepreneurship eco-efficient organic farming in relation to agroecology and sustainable food systems in Uganda;
• To analyze participatory guarantee systems for organic certification in the agroecological perspective in Uganda.
Benin 2025-06-12 9:22:00 2028-06-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brenda Simbwa Nakafeero
ID:
Study title: HPV vaccination uptake, drop-out rate and associated factors among female adolescents in Wakiso district, Uganda
REFNo: HS5168ES

To determine uptake of HPV vaccination among female adolescents in Wakiso district, Uganda.
To determine drop-out rate of HPV vaccination among female adolescents in Wakiso district, Uganda.
To determine the factors associated to HPV vaccination uptake among female adolescents in Wakiso district, Uganda.
To determine the factors associated to drop-out rate of HPV vaccination among female adolescents in Wakiso district, Uganda.
To assess the knowledge and attitudes of female adolescents, parents, and healthcare providers towards the HPV vaccine in Wakiso, Uganda.

Uganda 2025-06-12 9:20:51 2028-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANCIS TAMALE
ID: UNCST-2025-R018057
Institutional Quality, the Macroeconomy and Tax Revenue Growth in Uganda
REFNo: SS3891ES

To evaluate how institutional quality and macroeconomic factors jointly influence tax revenue growth in Uganda, and to assess the mediating role of tax compliance in these relationships
Uganda 2025-06-12 14:30:49 2028-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JOAN ATURINDA
ID: UNCST-2025-R017847
BUSINESS PROCESS REENGINEERING AND ORGANISATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN MBARARA CITY AND BUSHENYI DISTRICT.
REFNo: SS3878ES

The general objective of this study is to investigate the relationship between business process reengineering and organisational performance of SMEs. specific objectives; To examine the effect of information technology capabilities on organisational performance of SMEs. To examine the relationship between organisational structure and organisational performance of SMEs. To determine the relationship between organisational readiness for change and organisational performance of SMEs. To measure the moderation effect of ownership on the relationship between business process reengineering and organisational performance of SMEs.
Uganda 2025-06-12 14:28:19 2028-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Semazzi Baptist
ID: UNCST-2025-R016637
Elucidating Agroforestry Practices' Influence on Smallholder On-farm Species Diversity and Food Security in Rakai and Kitgum Districts of Uganda
REFNo: SS3882ES

General objective: To generate knowledge on the contributions of agroforestry practices to smallholder on-farm species diversity and food security among smallholder farmers in Rakai and Kitgum districts of Uganda Specific objectives: 1.To assess the level of adoption of agroforestry practices among smallholder farmers in Rakai and Kitgum districts. 2. To examine the contribution of agroforestry practices to household food security in Rakai and Kitgum districts. 3. To identify the factors underpinning adoption of agroforestry practices among smallholder farmers in Rakai and Kitgum districts. 4. To investigate the effect of agroforestry practices on on-farm species diversity in Rakai and Kitgum districts.
Uganda 2025-06-12 14:26:39 2028-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samuel Balamaga Ssanyu
ID: UNCST-2023-R005693
ADOLESCENT RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIORS, EFFECT OF PEER-LED SEXUALITY EDUCATION, AND SECONDARY SCHOOL PREPAREDNESS FOR THE SEXUALITY EDUCATION NEEDS OF ADOLESCENTS IN MASAKA CITY
REFNo: HS5938ES

3. To examine the preparedness of secondary schools to respond to the sexuality education needs of school-going adolescents in Masaka City, Uganda.,2. To evaluate the effect of peer-led sexuality education on the sexual behaviors of adolescents attending secondary schools in Masaka City, Uganda.,1. To determine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors and associated factors among adolescents attending secondary schools in Masaka City, Uganda., To determine the prevalence of risky sexual behaviors, the effect of peer-led sexuality education, and the preparedness of secondary schools in Masaka City, Uganda to respond to the sexuality education needs of school-going adolescents.,
Uganda 2025-06-10 14:35:14 2028-06-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Willy Ssengooba
ID: UNCST-2022-R001801
Performance evaluation of the Truenat® MPX Tests to detect Mpox in Uganda
REFNo: HS5956ES

1) To compare the sensitivity and specificity of the Truenat® MPX assay with BioPerfectus Monkeypox Virus Real Time PCR Kit / Altona Fexstar in detecting Mpox cases in Uganda.
2) To assess the overall diagnostic accuracy, including the rate of false positives and negatives, of the Truenat® MPX assay compared to the RT-PCR standard.
Uganda 2025-06-10 14:33:48 2028-06-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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