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Christabel Gero Anyango
ID: UNCST-2025-R017108
Perspectives of Child Domestic Workers and Their Employers: A Qualitative Study in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS3860ES

• To establish patterns of entry into, exit out of and conditions of child domestic work in the Ugandan setting, including patterns that constitute human trafficking. Entry patterns will include decision making and influences to enter domestic work, while exit will encompass strategies used to transition to other work roles and the types of work roles entered following domestic work. • To understand employers’ perceptions of and views on child domestic workers, including reasons for recruiting younger workers, strategies to recruit CDWs, views on the benefits, drawbacks and development needs of younger workers, treatment and remuneration of CDWs, and awareness of laws and policies related to young workers, among others.
Kenya 2025-05-29 17:15:05 2028-05-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jeya Sushimitha Jawahar Kanth
ID: UNCST-2024-R016269
Evaluating the Impact of Social Media Influencers on Tobacco Use Among Urban Youth in Africa: A Comparative Mixed Methods Study Across Kampala, Nairobi, and Lagos
REFNo: SS3850ES

Main Objective
1. To explore and compare the role of social media influencers in shaping tobacco use behaviors among urban youth (ages 18-29) residing in Kampala, Nairobi, and Lagos by examining tobacco use prevalence, influencer messaging, and youth perspectives.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of tobacco use among urban youth (18-29 years) in Nairobi, Lagos, and Kampala.
2. To assess the relationship between exposure to influencer content and tobacco use behaviors among urban youth.
3. To analyze the content and reach of pro-tobacco messages shared by social media influencers among the target youth population.
4. To investigate urban youth perceptions of how influencers impact their decisions and attitudes toward tobacco use.
India 2025-05-29 17:14:22 2028-05-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Nansera
ID: UNCST-2024-R004002
Improving HIV testing among Children under five in Rural Uganda
REFNo: HS5829ES

The main objective of this study is to develop a traditional healer facilitated paediatric HIV testing program to improve access to paediatric HIV testing. To do this, we will first use qualitative study methods to determine factors that influence HIV testing among paediatric clients of TH and guide adaptation of the TH-facilitated HIV testing program for children. We will then implement a pilot study to evaluate offering paediatric HIV testing at traditional healer locations in southwestern Uganda.
Uganda 2025-05-29 17:12:49 2028-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nanyonga Elizabeth Monica
ID: UNCST-2025-R018232
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REFNo: SIR516ES

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Uganda 2025-05-27 9:30:38 2028-05-27 Engineering and Technology Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
“Exploring Acceptability: Expanding Family Planning Services in Pharmacies and drug shops in Uganda.”
REFNo: HS5733ES

a. To assess the acceptability of family planning including implant provision through pharmacies and drug shops among key stakeholders in Uganda.
b. To examine the role of non-monetary incentives (e.g., training, certification, recognition) in motivating pharmacy and drug shop operators to provide FP services.
c. To explore the willingness and capacity of pharmacy and drug shop providers to comply with government reporting requirements for FP service provision.
d. To identify perceived potential facilitators and challenges to the successful implementation of implant provision in pharmacies and drug shops in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-05-27 11:03:29 2028-05-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martina Ferracane Francesca
ID: UNCST-2025-R016796
Assessing the digital trade rules in Rwanda and Uganda
REFNo: SS3942ES

Main Objective 1. Address the knowledge gap between Uganda’s current legal framework and its potential enabling or restrictive impact on digital trade development, ensuring that policy initiatives and policy framework align with the needs of businesses engaging in digital trade. Specific Objectives 1. Identify the challenges faced by private sector entities, including SMEs and start-ups, in digital trade. 2. Provide actionable policy recommendations to improve Uganda’s digital trade framework. 3. Assess the existing digital trade policies in Uganda and identify areas for improvement.
Italy 2025-05-23 8:20:18 2028-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Lwasa
ID: UNCST-2025-R018323
Value Chain Study and Market Assessment Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) Catalyst Project
REFNo: A607ES

The main objective of the value chain and market analysis was to identify complementary livelihood options or enterprises in FMNR project implementation areas that can be established in the demonstration and learning sites.
Uganda 2025-05-23 14:12:56 2028-05-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DARIUS OWACHI
ID: UNCST-2022-R009373
Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions on Healthcare Workers’ Antibiotic Prescription Patterns and Compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines at Kiruddu Hospital; A Quality Improvement Study.
REFNo: HS5989ES

To assess the impact of antimicrobial stewardship interventions on the knowledge levels, antibiotic prescription patterns and compliance to standard treatment guidelines, by healthcare workers at Kiruddu National Referral hospital through quality improvement methods. ,
Uganda 2025-05-23 14:10:37 2028-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Violet  Gwokyalya
ID: UNCST-2022-R010490
Drivers of under-prescription of cervical cancer screening: evidence from Uganda
REFNo: HS5957ES

Main Objective
1. To quantify the drivers of under-prescription of cervical cancer screening among providers of routine care in Uganda
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Specific Objectives
1. To evaluate whether providers lack knowledge of recommended cervical cancer screening practices
2. To identify patient characteristics that predict screening recommendation for cervical cancer.
3. To evaluate whether providers with appropriate knowledge of cervical cancer screening recommend screening to their clients (i.e., whether a know-do gap exists).

Uganda 2025-05-23 14:05:07 2028-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sheila Balinda Nina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013804
Analysing HIV-1 Reservoir Kinetics, and Host Immune Interactions among non-B subtypes.
REFNo: HS5936ES

General Objective

To understand the dynamics of HIV-1 reservoirs and host immune interactions among non-B subtypes infected participants in Uganda.

Specific objectives:
1. To compare the dimensions of the HIV-1 reservoir among Ugandans, including individuals with high viral loads at the start of ART, and those who have been on ART for varying durations.
2. To detect HIV-1 viral properties associated with latent reservoirs across HIV-subtypes, examining how these patterns may differ and contribute to disparities in reactivation tendencies in Uganda.
3. To detect immune correlates in relation to host characteristics, including HIV-1 specific, B-cells, innate immune cells, CD4 and CD8 cell lineage activation, and exhaustion markers.
4. To develop a supervised machine learning algorithm to predict the HIV-1 latent reservoir behaviours in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-05-23 14:00:42 2028-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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