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Paulous Serugo
ID: UNCST-2023-R005541
EFFECT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY-GENERATED CROPS ON SOCIALAND ECONOMIC JUSTICE OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS2560ES

To evaluate the benefits and costs of biotechnology-generated crops on the social justice of smallholder farmers.,To investigate the effect of biotechnology-generated crops on improved food availability for smalljholder farmers,To analyse the effect of biotechnology-genrated crops on the growing and utilization of indigenous crops,To assess the adoption process of biotechnology generated crops among smallholder farmers in cnetral Uganda,Investigate the effect of biotechnology-genrated crops on social and economic justice of smallholder farmers in central Uganda,
Uganda 2025-03-14 18:22:43 2028-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brenda Ainomugisha
ID: UNCST-2021-R013462
EFFECT OF POINT-OF-CARE CONTRACEPTIVE PROVISION ON MODERN METHODS UPTAKE AMONG WOMEN DELIVERING BY CESAREAN SECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4718ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE
To describe patterns of immediate postpartum contraceptive uptake, evaluate the effect of point-of-care
provision on uptake, and identify factors influencing uptake among women delivering by cesarean
section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To determine the prevalence of immediate postpartum modern contraception uptake among women
delivering by cesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
2. To determine the factors associated with immediate postpartum modern contraception uptake among
women delivering by cesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
3. To evaluate the effect of point-of-care contraceptive provision intervention on immediate postpartum
modern contraceptive uptake among women delivering by cesarean section at Mbarara Regional
Referral Hospital
4. To explore the barriers and facilitators of point-of-care contraceptive provision on immediate
postpartum modern contraceptive uptake among women delivering by cesarean section at Mbarara
Regional Referral Hospital
5. To describe postpartum modern contraceptive uptake among women who experienced the point of care
provision of contraceptive methods up to one year of follow-up
Uganda 2025-03-14 18:18:20 2028-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alex Muheesi Gerald
ID: UNCST-2024-R002585
PUBLIC PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND SERVICE DELIVERY
REFNo: SS3520ES

General objective
To examine the effect of procurement management practices on service delivery by Ugandan Cities
Specific objectives
i. To examine the effect of procurement planning on service delivery
ii. To assess the effect of transparency and accountability on service delivery
iii. To evaluate the effect of competitive bidding on service delivery
iv. To examine the effect of contract management on service delivery
v. To assess the role of leadership and politics on service delivery

Uganda 2025-03-14 18:15:15 2028-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Musa Sekamatte
ID: UNCST-2024-R016555
Understanding Multisectoral Collaboration for Strengthening Antimicrobial Resistance Interventions in Uganda.
REFNo: HS5641ES

1. To examine how MSC for strengthening AMR interventions occurs
2. To determine the barriers for facilitators for strengthening MSC of AMR interventions
3. To describe features of a desirable MSC model for strengthening AMR interventions

Uganda 2025-03-14 18:11:39 2028-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jessica Lambert Elisabeth
ID: UNCST-2024-R003524
Tracing the Pathways
REFNo: SS3347ES

 To identify barriers and enablers to successful program implementation, To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the interventions, To compare the outcomes of different interventions and identify key factors contributing to well-being and self-reliance., To evaluate the current mental health status and self-reliance of former beneficiaries of TPO_Uganda’s programming,
USA 2025-03-14 18:07:03 2028-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Innocent kemigisha
ID: UNCST-2024-R003156
EVALUATING THE EFFICACY OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR TRAINERS IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR423ES

iv. Determine professional development needs of TVET trainers in Uganda.,iii. Ascertain the challenges that were met when implementing these programs.,ii. Determine the impact of CPD on TVET trainers in Uganda.,i. Find out the features of the CPD programs that have been conducted for TVET trainers in Uganda.,The research will analyze continuous professional development (CPD) programmes for TVET trainers in Uganda to determine their effectiveness,
Uganda 2025-03-14 18:05:40 2028-03-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Richard MIGISHA
ID: UNCST-2024-R002154
Enhancing Zoonotic One Health Engagement and Communication (ZOHEC) and Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) intervention in selected districts of Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS5420ES

To enhance the prevention, detection, and control of zoonotic diseases, diabetes and hypertension by strengthening risk communication, community engagement, surveillance systems, and the capacity of health workers, while fostering collaboration across human, animal, and environmental health sectors,
Uganda 2025-03-14 18:02:18 2028-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Steven Bulega Elijah
ID: UNCST-2024-R003520
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH IMMEDIATE ADVERSE MATERNAL AND NEONATAL OUTCOMES OF OBSTRUCTED LABOR AT KAYUNGA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5564ES

1. To identify the prevalence of obstructed labor at KRRH among women that delivered there from January to December 2023
2. To assess the factors associated with the immediate adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes of obstructed labor at KRRH among women that delivered there from January 2023 to December 2023
3. To explore the immediate adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes of obstructed labor at KRRH among women that delivered there from January 2023 to December 2023
Uganda 2025-03-14 18:00:07 2028-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lynn Atuyambe Atuyambe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012602
Exploring the facilitators and barriers of coverage, access, and use of HPV vaccination services among girls aged 10-14 years in Uganda
REFNo: SS3473ES

4. Determine the overall national performance of HPV vaccination in Uganda,3. Describe Uganda’s overall context of cervical cancer and HPV vaccination in cancer prevention and adolescent health,2. To document the challenges facing the least performing 12 districts, the interventions applied through the World Bank Group grant-funded activities,1. To explore the facilitators and barriers of coverage, access, and use of HPV first and second dose (full dose vaccination) services among girls aged 10-14 years in Uganda ,
Uganda 2025-03-14 17:53:23 2028-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Felix Oyania
ID: UNCST-2021-R013492
Impact of an outreach program on reduction of pediatric surgical disease in a refugee population
REFNo: HS5568ES

Aim 1: Evaluate the impact of an outreach program on reduction of pediatric surgical disease and averted disability (a) in comparison to a historical cohort (b). Aim 2: Assess acquisition of knowledge and behavior change of refugee settlement healthcare providers in identifying and referring pediatric patients with surgically treatable disease.
Uganda 2025-03-14 17:50:38 2028-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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