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Robert Waiswa
ID:
The enablers and barriers to remote work for persons with disabilities in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda
REFNo: SS2394ES

To create a deeper understanding of the enablers and barriers to remote work, including impacts on employability, for PWDs in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area, principally to inform practice and policy in the design of interventions for disability-inclusive employment in Uganda as the country fast-tracks the UN Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, Sustainable Development Goal 10, and Vision 2040.,
 Uganda 2024-05-02 12:20:40 2027-05-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sylvester Onzivua
ID:
A Postmortem Study to Explore the Pathological Basis of the Nodding Syndrome
REFNo: HS3048ES

(d) To compare the histological features in the various cases of the NS,c) To determine if there is any evidence of brain infection in NS. ,(b) To characterize the abnormal protein (tau) formation in the brain in NS. ,(a) To determine the main cellular processes occurring in the brain in the NS. ,Main Objective In the study postmortem brain samples will be used to explore the pathological basis of the NS. ,
 Uganda 2024-05-02 12:17:16 2027-05-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHARLES BATUME
ID: UNCST-2021-R013411
 Insecticidal and repellent properties of essential oils from catnip (Nepeta cataria) against Aedes aegypti, Anopheles gambiae s.s. and culex quinquefasciatus.
REFNo: HS1717ES

To confirm residual activity and application intervals.,To determine the optimum application dosage(s) and the residual activity.,To determine the efficacy of repellent formulations at the selected application rates against the target vector species.,To establish dose–response relations and determine the ED50 and ED95 of the active ingredient for vector repulsion.,To determine effectiveness of catnip (Nepeta cataria) as mosquito repellent for Ae. aegypti, Anopheles gambiae s.s, and Culex quinquefasciatus.,
 Uganda 2024-05-02 12:11:13 2027-05-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dominic Bagenda K
ID: UNCST-2021-R013132
 Predictors of Menstrual Hygiene Management among Adolescent Girls in a Rural Resource-deprived Setting in Bukedea District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS1065ES

iv. To quantify the effect of parental predictors on MHM practices among adolescent girls in a rural resource-deprived setting in Bukedea District.,iii. To quantify the effect of socioeconomic predictors on MHM practices among adolescent girls in a rural resource-deprived setting in Bukedea District.,ii. To quantify the effect of personal predictors on MHM practices among adolescent girls in a rural resource-deprived setting in Bukedea District.,i. To determine the proportion of adolescents practicing adequate MHM in a rural resource-deprived setting in Bukedea District.,Quantify the effects of personal, socioeconomic and parental predictors on MHM practices among adolescent girls in a rural resource-deprived setting in Bukedea District.,
 Uganda 2024-05-02 12:08:52 2027-05-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter Rukundo Milton
ID: UNCST-2020-R014799
 Testing efficacy and therapeutic potential of egg powder in prevention and management of moderate acute malnutrition: an intervention trial in drought-prone Karamoja, Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS2324ES

(i) Test the efficacy of powdered egg in the prevention of MAM and other related forms of malnutrition in children 6-59 months old. (ii) Assess the therapeutic potential of egg-based products in the management of MAM in the context of supplementary feeding.
Uganda 2024-05-02 12:04:25 2027-05-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Violet Korutaro
ID: UNCST-2019-R000618
 IMPAACT Early Career Investigator Award entitled, “Breastmilk Biomarkers of Inflammation, Immune Activation, and Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs) in Women with vs. without Vertical Transmission During Breastfeeding
REFNo: HS4086ES

1. Determine the concentrations of total and various composition of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) (lacto-N-fucopentaose; lacto-N-neotetraose; lacto-N- tetraose; 2#-fucosyllactose; 3-fucosyllactose; and three #-sialyllactose); Immunoglobulin isotypes and subclasses (IgG1, IgG2b, IgG2c, and IgG3) in breastmilk of WWH at delivery (up to 5-days) and 4-6 weeks postpartum.

2. Assess the associations of HMO composition and immunoglobulin subclasses with breastmilk-associated HIV transmission.


 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:53:07 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sylvia Nabukenya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000906
 Developing a guide for ethical review of AI-related research proposals involving human participants
REFNo: SS2558ES

I. To identify the gaps and challenges experienced by research ethics committees during review of AI-related health research projects
II. To examine the ethical considerations of health research involving human participants in AI research
III. To develop a guide for the review of AI-related research projects involving human participants.

 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:51:55 2027-04-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Sanya Edwin
ID: UNCST-2023-R006836
 Pathways to gestational diabetes screening and diagnosis: a pilot study Identifying health system barriers and facilitators to improve care in rural Uganda.
REFNo: HS4077ES

To investigate the availability of diagnostic services, guidelines, human resources, and financing for GDM care in Kagando HDSS,To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of healthcare providers in detecting and managing GDM in Kagando HDSS,To explore experiences of women with current or previous GDM in Kagando HDSS about the diagnosis and management of GDM,To determine, using facility records, the burden of GDM in primary care facilities in the Kagando Health and Demographic Surveillance System (HDSS),The main objective of this study is to identify barriers and facilitators to the diagnosis of GDM in rural Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:47:15 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alexander Kagaha
ID: UNCST-2024-R004967
 REIMAGINING MALARIAL INFECTION CONTROL IN TERMS OF PLANETARY HEALTH BOUNDARIES
REFNo: HS4005ES

To examine the performances through which regimes of malaria and malaria control consciousness conceal and privilege specific human and nonhuman elements.,To examine the shifting terrain of consciousness on malaria control and the conditions that underpin their rise. ,To explore and examine human and nonhuman elements constituted by and within consciousness boundaries of malaria and malaria control interventions. ,To investigate the boundaries of consciousness of malaria and malaria control interventions in Uganda. The boundary of consciousness here denotes the dominant forms of collective and institutional consciousness that guides, regulates, informs and mediates malaria control.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:45:31 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HENRY MBOWA STANLEY
ID:
SOCIAL MEDIA USAGE AND MARKET PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2564ES

iv. To develop a model that will guide social media usage in order to improve the market performance of SMEs in the Wakiso district,iii. To investigate the challenges affecting social media usage by SMEs in the Wakiso district,ii. To examine the influence of social media usage on the market performance of SMEs in Wakiso district,i. To explore the various social media platforms used by SMEs in Wakiso district,The general objective of the study will be to establish the extent to which social media usage enhances market performance of SMEs in Wakiso district, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:44:07 2027-04-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Faisal Kiberu
ID:
Investigation Of Burnt Clay Hollow Block Reinforced Concrete Slab Under Seismic Action
REFNo: SIR327ES

Main To evaluate the seismic behavior of reinforced concrete (RC) frame with Burnt Clay Hollow Block (BC-HB) RC slab under simulated seismic action. Specific Objectives i. To determine the mechanical properties of BC-HB and all other materials that are used in BC-HB RC slab. ii. To simulate the behavior of BC-HB RC slab under seismic action. iii. To design and construct an RC frame with an optimized BC-HB RC slab. iv. To determine the performance of the optimized BC-HB RC slab under seismic action.
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:41:58 2027-04-26 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anthony Kiwanuka N/A
ID: UNCST-2023-R005473
 MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER MANAGEMENT AND BARRIERS TO ACCESSING ITS SERVICESAMONG THE RELIGIOUS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2517ES

iv. To assess the coping mechanisms available for optimizing mental health disorders among the religious persons. ,iii. To analyze the barriers linked to accessing mental health services faced by the religious persons,ii. To describe mental health services and factors related to stigma associated with mental illness among the people of consecrated life.,i. To explore the ways in which mental health disorder management institutes provide access to services to persons of consecrated life. ,This study will seek to explore mental health disorder management and barriers to accessing its services among the religious in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:41:00 2027-04-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Olds
ID: UNCST-2023-R006240
 Feasibility and effectiveness of atrial fibrillation detection methods among high-risk patients in southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS3976ES

1. Compare FitBit watch with Holter monitor in detecting the burden of atrial fibrillation among high-risk patients at MRRH. We will compare FitBit watches with the gold standard of Holter monitor for detection of atrial fibrillation among high-risk patients at the MRRH outpatient cardiology clinic. We will also calculate the prevalence of atrial fibrillation in our population and build a regression model for risk factors associated with atrial fibrillation.

2. Evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of implementing atrial fibrillation detection devices in Uganda. Embedded within our non-inferiority trial, we will evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of implementing FitBit watches and Holter monitors using implementation metrics. For primary outcome, we will use the Proctor Model to assess key implementation, service, and client outcomes.

 USA 2024-04-26 9:37:51 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abel Bizimana
ID:
EFFECTS OF MEMBERSHIP IN SELF-HELP INGOBYI ASSOCIATIONS ON ACCESS TO MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE CONTEXT OF ETHNICALLY MARGINALIZED BATWA IN KIGEZI, UGANDA: A MIXED METHOD STUDY
REFNo: HS4132ES

To determine how Ingobyi Associations affect access to maternal health services, To explore organisational and implementation dynamics within Ingobyi Associations, To determine factors that affect access to maternal health care services among the Batwa and other community members in the Kigezi sub-region.,To determine effects of membership in Ingobyi Associations in access to maternal healthcare services among the Batwa and other community members in the Kigezi sub-region, Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:33:28 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Bongomin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014224
 Undiagnosed Pulmonary Aspergillosis as a Fatal Complication of Advanced HIV Disease in Uganda: An Autopsy-Based Study
REFNo: HS3378ES

The second objective is to determine the burden of co-infections of pulmonary aspergillosis with other pulmonary infections, such as tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and pneumocystosis, among patients with advanced HIV disease who died in selected hospitals in Northern Uganda. ,The first objective is to determine the prevalence and pattern of pulmonary aspergillosis among patients with advanced HIV disease who died in selected hospitals in Northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:30:27 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samson Okello
ID: UNCST-2019-R001580
 EsophaCap for the Detection of Early Esophageal Carcinoma
REFNo: HS3248ES

Using our POC approach to carry out a diagnostic pilot study of ESCC in Uganda,In order to achieve fully automatic high-speed biomarker assaying, to design a small,light apparatus,In order to achieve a sample-to-answer assay, to implement DNA extraction, bisulfitetreatment, and methylation-specific PCR into a magnetofluidic chip with dried reagents.,Using a sponge-capsule swallowed/tethered collection device, to construct amethylation marker-based strategy to detect ESCC,To evaluate and validate the performance of the combined sponge methylation biomarker strategy in vivo in PRoBE-compliant, among prospective live cohorts od patients with EAC/HGD, ESCC and gastric cancer and controls in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:27:48 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Okimait
ID: UNCST-2019-R000095
 Amref Uganda 2023 - 2030 Strategic Plan Baseline Survey
REFNo: HS3697ES

To set a benchmark for Amref Uganda’s country strategy indicators for the strategic platforms and eight strategic objectives. To carry out a stakeholder analysis of access, utilization, and provision of healthcare services as well as assessing the preparedness of health facilities for public health emergencies in Uganda. To recommend actions to improve the chances of achieving Amref Uganda's 2023-2030 strategy.
Uganda 2024-04-26 9:26:30 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christopher Turyatunga Bernard
ID: UNCST-2023-R006842
 Drivers, profiling and drugs resistance effects, outcomes and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic and Syndromic interventions among urogenital discharging patients in southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS3796ES

Establish the aetiology and sensitivity profile of urogenital discharges among patients in south western Uganda. ,5. Evaluate the Comparative cost effectiveness of diagnostic and Syndromic approaches in the management of patients with urogenital discharges in south western Uganda.,4. Compare the treatment outcomes between syndromic and diagnostic approaches in the management of patients with urogenital discharges in south western Uganda.,3. Determine the drivers of drugs resistance among patients with urogenital discharges in south western Uganda. ,2. Determine the effect of drugs’ resistance on the management of patients with urogenital discharges in south western Uganda.,This study is aimed at establishing the drivers, profiling and effect of drugs resistance, comparative treatment outcomes and cost-effectiveness of diagnostic and Syndromic interventions on patients with urogenital discharges in southwestern Uganda, and it is a parallel randomized intervention at STI clinics of Kabale and Mbarara Regional Referral Hospitals and Kisiizi Mission Hospital.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:21:22 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Kabugo
ID: UNCST-2023-R005971
 An Evaluation of the Caring for Caregiver (CFC) Intervention on caregiver emotional wellbeing, social support, and parenting stress in two rural districts of Uganda
REFNo: SS2385ES

1. To determine whether exposure to Caring for Caregiver (CFC) standardized training and supervision results in improvements in FLW counselling capacities and leads to fidelity in the application of CFC skills, tools, activities.
2. To determine whether exposure to CFC skills, tools, activities result in positive changes to emotional-wellbeing, social support and parenting stress in an intervention group relative to a comparison group.
3. To assess whether FLW emotional wellbeing, social support, and perceived stress, before, during and after training, implementation and supervision, influences caregiver and/or FLW outcomes.

 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:17:45 2027-04-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Louis Kamulegeya Henry
ID:
Assessing the role of micro-nutrient deficiency and Immune system dysfunction among HIV-positive adults with pulmonary Tuberculosis at a public health facility in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3933ES

To determine the relationship between micro and macro nutrient status with pulmonary tuberculosis treatment response (symptom improvement).,To determine the association between micro and macro nutrient status and TB specific Immune responses among HIV infected TB patients,To assess the association between macro and micro nutrient status with severity of pulmonary tuberculosis among HIV/TB infected patients,To determine the levels of macro and micro nutrients among HIV-infected pulmonary tuberculosis patients at a public health facility,To assess how nutritional status (macro and micro) among HIV-positive patients co-infected with pulmonary tuberculosis correlates with the severity of symptoms, immune response and treatment outcome at a public health facility in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:15:09 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Zalwango Karen
ID: UNCST-2021-R005660
 Qualitative assessment of Facilitators and barriers to using wearable GPS watches as a device for collecting research data.
REFNo: SIR326ES

The objective is to assess the facilitators and barriers to wearing a GPS watch among individuals with no previous infection of M. tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:12:25 2027-04-26 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mercyline Ong'ayo Jerusa
ID:
Antecedents to participation and performance of collective action initiatives amongst the smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS2507ES

To contribute to improved performance of farmer organizations by unraveling participation dynamics in collective action initiatives undertaken by FOs in Northern Uganda., iv. To determine the influence of farmer participation and socio-economic environment on the perceived performance of CAIs.,iii. To determine the influence of farmer motivation on participation in CAIs provided by farmer organizations. ,ii. To analyze the relationship between entrepreneurial orientation and farmer participation in CAIs.,i. To determine the relationship between socio-economic environment and farmer participation intensity in CAIs provided by farmer organizations. ,
 Kenya 2024-04-26 9:09:58 2027-04-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Arianna Pacifico
ID:
Political Economy Analysis of Refugee Education Financing within the Context of the Inclusion Agenda
REFNo: SS2571ES

To support international donors and refugee hosting education systems achieve adequate and sustainable financing for refugee education in national systems.,
 USA 2024-04-26 9:08:09 2027-04-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joan Atim
ID:
Prevalence of Lower Extremity Arterial Disease and Associated Factors Among HIV-infected Adults on Antiretroviral treatment at Mildmay Uganda.
REFNo: HS2912ES

ii. To determine the factors associated with lower extremity arterial disease among HIV-positive patients on ART at Mildmay Uganda.,i. To determine the prevalence of lower extremity arterial disease among HIV-positive patients on ART at Mildmay Uganda.,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with lower extremity arterial disease among HIV-positive patients on ART at Mildmay Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-04-26 9:04:25 2027-04-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yahaya Gavamukulya
ID: UNCST-2019-R001017
 Formulation and Pre-clinical Evaluation of Herbal Toothpaste/ Mouth Wash for Management of Oral Diseases: STI-OP Dental Solutions Project
REFNo: HS4022ES

General objective/ Purpose of the study To formulate a herbal toothpaste/ mouth wash and undertake preclinical studies on its use in management of oral diseases Specific objectives 1. To formulate herbal toothpaste/ mouth wash from extracts of selected plants for management of oral diseases. 2. To evaluate the organoleptic and physical properties of the formulated herbal toothpaste / mouth wash as per specified standards. 3. To evaluate the antimicrobial activity of the formulated herbal remedy against selected oral pathogens, Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus. 4. To produce one batch of the fully tested herbal remedy for subsequent field testing.
Uganda 2024-04-22 6:35:14 2027-04-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michael Okot
ID: UNCST-2023-R005793
 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCESS AND UTILISATION OF ELIMINATION OF MOTHER TO CHILD TRASMISSION (EMTCT) OF HIV SERVICES IN ACHOLI SUB REGION, UGANDA.
REFNo: HS3996ES

To determine the enabling factors affecting access and utilization of the EMTCT services by the pregnant and breastfeeding women in Acholi Sub Region, Uganda.,To identify the predisposing factors affecting access and utilization of the EMTCT services by the pregnant and breastfeeding women in Acholi Sub Region, Uganda.,To explore and analyses the factors influencing the access and utilisation of the EMTCT services by pregnant women including those in high-risk groups in Acholi Sub Region.,
 Uganda 2024-04-22 6:25:27 2027-04-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
 STAKEHOLDER ACCEPTABILITY AND USABILITY OF A MICROARRAY PATCH FOR PEDIATRIC ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3928ES

To observe and interview stakeholders who would be potential users of the pediatric ARV MAP in Uganda
 Uganda 2024-04-22 6:21:28 2027-04-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
 Bridges2Scale: Testing Implementation Strategies for an intervention among young people affected by AIDS
REFNo: SS2488ES

Bridges2Scale will use a two-arm Hybrid III effectiveness-implementation cluster randomized clinical trial, where we will compare two multifaceted strategies (standard vs. enhanced) for scaling the Bridges interventions (consisting of financial literacy training, peer mentorship, family income-generating , and youth development accounts). The standard implementation strategy has been applied in our prior and ongoing studies and involves educational meetings that prepare staff members to deliver Bridges with minimal disruption to site workflow. This will be compared to an enhanced strategy that will be developed using Implementation Mapping, a systematic protocol for developing implementation strategies using theory, evidence, and stakeholder input. Aim 1: Compare the implementation effectiveness of the standard implementation strategy vs. an enhanced implementation strategy. Aim 2: Determine the clinical effectiveness of Bridges implemented via a standard vs. enhanced implementation strategy. Aim 3: Explore implementation processes, mechanisms, and determinants. Aim 4: Compare the cost and cost-effectiveness of the two implementation strategies.
 Uganda 2024-04-19 18:42:54 2027-04-19 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Margaux Dupuis
ID:
Assessing the Role of Maternal Social Network Inheritance in the Social Integration of Juvenile Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus)
REFNo: NS802ES

I aim to answer the questions: how do maternal dominance rank, age, social network position, and mother-offspring proximity relate to the proximity and grooming networks of their juveniles? Does this differ by offspring sex and/or age?
I hypothesized that maternal social network inheritance occurs and differs by sex and age in vervet monkeys because of (1) mother-offspring proximity, (2) influences of maternal dominance rank and age, (3) patterns of youngest ascendency of female dominance rank in vervets, and (4) female philopatry.
 France 2024-04-19 18:38:19 2027-04-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhona Mijumbi M
ID: UNCST-2023-R006843
 Regional Hub for Knowledge Translation and Evidence-Informed and Equity-Centred Policymaking in Africa
REFNo: SS2454ES

To assess the impact of cross-country co-created evidence products on the policy making process in the individual countries affected by the same policy challenge,To assess the impact of participation in the regional hub on the development and pilot of new strategies for EIDM,To assess the context specific factors that impact success of a regional hub to support peer-to-peer learning and co-creation in EIDM,To assess the different institutions’ readiness to collaborate in a regional hub to foster cross-institutional peer-to-peer learning for EIDM,To study the impact of a regional hub designed to facilitate cross-institutional peer-to-peer learning on innovative strategies aimed at bolstering evidence-to-policy in priority SDGs in Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Malawi. The priority SDGs we shall use for this study are reproductive health and clean energy.,
 Uganda 2024-04-19 18:36:13 2027-04-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Ejuu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013978
 PLAYFUL FUTURES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION TEACHER TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1634ES

Overall aim and outcome
The overall goal of the project is “Children improve literacy, numeracy skills and develop socio emotional skills through Learning through Play.
Main research question
To what extent does the ECCE intervention improve quality and sustained learning through play and holistic development among children 3-6 years in centre based learning environments?

Specific research questions
Aim one: To improve quality of the ECCE learning environment for children three-to-six years old
Research questions:
• What is the effect of the LtP intervention on teaching practices, learning environment and development of holistic skills of children three-to-six years from ECCE centers? Is there a difference in outcomes between boys and girls?
Aim two: To improve educators’ instructional practice and implement Learning through Play activities
Research questions:
• What is the effect of LtP mentorship on pedagogical skills in ECCE classrooms? Does this differ by sex of educators?
• What is the effect of the Playful Futures LtP intervention package on pedagogical skills in ECCE classrooms?
Aim three: Coordinating Centre Tutors (CCTs) provide useful, recurrent and effective guidance to educators on LtP
Research questions:
• To what extent does Playful Futures intervention encourage effective and regular mentorship to ECCE educators in support of LtP?
Aim four: Key stakeholders have improved knowledge, attitudes and practices, and abilities to introduce and promote learning through play, including educators, parents, government officials, and community leaders
Research questions:

Research questions:
• What is the effect of playful futures intervention in improving attitudes and practices of parents and community members regarding LtP?
• How does Playful Futures influence parents’ involvement on play activities at home?

 Uganda 2024-04-19 18:24:07 2027-04-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ABRAHAM OGWAL
ID: UNCST-2020-R014262
 Thermo-Physical Characterization of Briquettes from Maize cobs and Rice husks in Kole District, Northern Uganda
REFNo: NS457ES

(i). To determine proximate composition of briquette samples produced from blended maize cobs and rice husks.
(ii). To evaluate the efficiency of briquette samples produced from blended maize cobs and rice husks.
(iii). To determine gaseous and black carbon emissions level of briquette samples blended from maize cobs and rice husks.

Uganda 2024-04-19 18:10:37 2027-04-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
HENRY KATAMBA STANLEY
ID: UNCST-2024-R004704
 A model to improve the adoption, utilisation and sustainability of digital health initiatives by health workers in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4013ES

The purpose of this study will be to investigate the factors that are barriers to improve performance of electronic health management information systems despite adoption of digital health initiatives in health facilities at Uganda and to develop an integrated support model to improve the adoption and sustainability in the utilisation of digital health initiatives and to strengthen performance of electronic health management information systems by health workers in health facilities at Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:34:22 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Baker  Lukwago
ID:
Optimizing Journey Mapping Techniques: Innovating Methods to Better Understand Pregnancy Journeys for Women Living in Uganda Version 1.2 February 2024
REFNo: HS4024ES

 Objective 2.b: Document women’s experience (satisfaction/dissatisfaction) with digital engagement touchpoints along the pregnancy care-seeking decision pathway, noting differences between urban and rural settings. , Objective 2.a: Determine the potential of remote data collection to capture key pregnancy care-seeking decisions, (attendance of ANC, referral for conditions/ complications, and childbirth experience) including barriers, facilitators and influencers at decision-making point, noting differences between urban and rural settings; gather data on health expenditure at each pregnancy care-seeking pathway point; and capturing quality of maternal care and client experience data,Phase 2- Objective 1: Investigate how remote engagement mechanisms can be used to collect consumer insights more frequently (relative to traditional journey mapping), Objective 1.c: Explore women’s preferences for future digital engagement touchpoints along the pregnancy care-seeking and primary care decision pathway, noting differences between urban and rural settings., Objective 1.b: Describe the quality of maternal care and client experience, disaggregated by urban and rural settings., Objective 1.a: Describe key pregnancy care-seeking decisions, (attendance of ANC, referral for conditions and complications, childbirth experience, follow-up health visits in the post-partum period) including barriers, facilitators, and influencers at decision-making points, noting differences between urban and rural settings and previous pregnancy care experience. ,Phase 1-Objective 1: Use traditional journey mapping techniques to describe the pregnancy care-seeking pathway of women who gave birth in urban and rural settings of Uganda ,
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:27:52 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
 Evaluation for Maverick Next Project on Male Engagement in Contraceptive Use in Uganda: Wakiso District
REFNo: SS2511ES

3. To understand couple practices and perceptions about couple communication on contraception and family size,2. To monitor perception and practices of men towards modern contraception and partner support to access these services.,1. To understand Knowledge and attitude towards modern contraceptives among men in the pilot areas.,
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:21:59 2027-04-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EVYLINE ISINGOMA BARUGAHARA
ID: UNCST-2024-R005434
 EFFICACY OF PERSEA AMERICANA AND HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA CALYX, SEEDS AND LEAVES IN MANAGEMENT OF NUTRITIONAL ANAEMIA USING A MOUSE MODEL.
REFNo: HS3779ES

1. To analyse the nutrient composition of Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves and calyx.
2. To determine the bioavailability of iron in Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus sabdariffa leaves and calyx.
3. To assess the phytochemical compounds in Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves and calyx.
4. To assess the impact of feeding on Persea Americana leaves and seeds and Hibiscus Sabdariffa leaves and calyx on the haemoglobin, transferrin saturation and serum ferritin levels using a mouse model.
 Uganda 2024-04-18 13:12:46 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTINE  KARUNGI
ID:
Barriers and facilitators to uptake and utilization of the Mental Health Gap Action Programme Intervention Guide (mhGAP-IG) for dementia assessment and management by non-specialist healthcare providers in rural southwestern Uganda: A case study of Kabale District
REFNo: HS3949ES

1. To characterize the barriers and facilitators to utilization of the mhGAP-IG 2.0 for dementia assessment and management by non-specialist healthcare providers in Kabale district 2. To pilot test and evaluate the feasibility of implementing the mhGAP-IG 2.0 for dementia assessment and management by non-specialist healthcare providers in Kabale district 3. To co-design a culturally tailored implementation strategy to enhance adoption of the mhGAP-IG 2.0 for dementia assessment and management by non-specialist healthcare providers in Kabale district
Uganda 2024-04-18 13:07:40 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel  Arinaitwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R011754
 The transmission of artemisinin resistant parasites before and after conventional artemisinin-combination therapy: a longitudinal study
REFNo: HS3716ES

The main objective of the proposed research is to quantify the transmissibility of artemisinin-sensitive and artemisinin- resistant parasite to mosquitoes before and after drug pressure. Secondary objectives include the assessment of drug sensitivity by ex vivo Ringstage Survival Assay (RSA) and parasite clearance following treatment, as will be assessed by microscopy.
 Uganda 2024-04-18 12:57:57 2027-04-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Titus Owing Achika
ID: UNCST-2023-R007102
 UTILISATION OF ICT AND PROPHETIC WITNESS IN SELECTED RELIGIOUS FOUNDED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2300ES

This main study's objective is to analyse how staff in Catholic religious founded schools are harnessing the power of ICT to mould the character of their students. Specifically, this study intends:,To identify strategies of improving ICT use for character formation of students and staff,To find out the challenges teaching staff and students faced in using ICT to promote moral values,To analyses how students use ICT to promote love, compassion and respect for others as a means of witnessing Christ.,To establish how administrators and teaching staff use ICT to promote moral values among learners ,
 Uganda 2024-04-17 18:44:27 2027-04-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
samson katumba
ID: UNCST-2023-R005614
 Managerial Performance of Mulago National Referral Hospital in Uganda, in the Lenses of a System's Perspective
REFNo: SS2213ES

General Objective
The main objective of the study is to assess the extent to which managerial contribution on a yardstick of internal organizational factors influences the effective performance of Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the study are as follows:
1. To analyse how managerial innovations determine the effective administration of medical supplies/items used in Mulago National Referral Hospital.
2. To explain how the managerial work methods adopted determine an effective precision of operations at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
3. To analyse how managerial strategies adopted determine the adequacy of resources to service Mulago National Referral Hospital.
4. To explain how managerial decisions determine the effectiveness of Mulago National Referral Hospital policies adopted by the hospital.
Uganda 2024-04-17 18:40:49 2027-04-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ruth Nsibirano
ID: UNCST-2022-R009062
 GENDER AND DIGITALIZATION ACROSS CONTEXT (GENDIG)” Enhancing the Understanding and Application of Gender Studies for Sustainable Quality Higher Education and Community Development Research
REFNo: SS1643ES

Overall objective:
To integrate an alternative digital mode of delivery by digitalizing the MA Gender Studies Curriculum and enhance supervision by integrating online supervision.

Specific Program Objectives will include:
1. Digitalize existing courses so that there will be a fully-fledged online MA (Gender Studies) program to concurrently run with the physical MA, Gender Studies Program. (Since the UiA does not have a fully-fledged MA Gender studies program, interested learners from Norway can be encouraged to enroll on the Digitalized MA Gender Studies Program at Makerere University and the same is true for UDSM). (Work Package 1).


2. Develop a joint online MA (Gender Studies) course of GS 7205: Gender and Development Management offered at Mak, with the UiA Development Management Course. The two universities then can thereafter continue to offer this course to students. There will be an opportunity for: student and staff mobility, transfer of credits, joint student and staff research and joint supervision. (Work Package 2).

3. Strengthen collaboration with stakeholders so that efforts of promoting gender equality can be felt in the community. (Through collaboration with and mutual capacity building, short term courses will be developed to meet the needs of the civil society, graduate students will work with civil society to enrich the theory with practice - NGOs and private actors with the aim of enriching community understanding and application of gender knowledge, concepts and good gender practices for development). (Work Package 3).

4. Plan for interaction across programs and contexts (understanding gender relations as contextual and influenced by culture) This will be a pillar in the collaborative –comparative research and publication, as well as action research. Both staff and students in UiA, UDSM and Mak will undertake research under themes. It will contribute to knowledge production on gender relations, gendered experiences across context (Work Package 4)

 Uganda 2024-04-17 18:37:33 2027-04-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOSAPHAT KAYOGOZA BYAMUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001680
 Community survey on the effect of access to water on the maternal and child health of Mutugunda Population
REFNo: HS3505ES

To survey the effect of access to water and women empowerment on maternal and child health of Mutugunda Population,To explore the role of the NCENT group as a potential avenue to improve maternal and child health outcomes.,To describe the impact of water tanks on maternal and child health and community health in Mutugunda,To describe the access and use of maternal and child health services by women and children living in Mutugunda,
 Uganda 2024-04-17 18:30:39 2027-04-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jenifer Atala
ID: UNCST-2021-R012617
 Uptake and implementation of new secondary prophylaxis recommendations for high risk Rheumatic Heart Disease patients: A cross sectional study in Uganda and a Global perspective
REFNo: HS3805ES

III. To determine the current practice in implementation of the AHA presidential advisory recommendations on secondary prophylaxis for RHD patients among expert clinicians in RHD care around the world. ,II. To assess the perception of RHD patients about being switched to oral antibiotic prophylaxis,I. To determine the proportion of those with high-risk RHD disease switched to oral antibiotic prophylaxis,To determine the uptake of new secondary prophylaxis recommendations and its implementation in high risk RHD patients,
 Uganda 2024-04-17 18:22:40 2027-04-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BYAMUGISHA EDISON
ID:
RETENTION LEVEL AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN MBARARA, RUBIRIZI AND RWAMPARA DISTRICTS: A 15-19 YEAR FOLLOW UP STUDY RefNo: MUST-2023-1183
REFNo: SS2542ES

1. To determine the level of retention of Community Health Workers in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts after 15 -19 years. 2. To establish factors associated with retention among Community Health Workers in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts after 15 -19 years
Uganda 2024-04-16 9:15:32 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BYAMUGISHA EDISON
ID:
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF LONG-SERVING (>15 YEARS) COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN MBARARA, RUBIRIZI AND RWAMPARA DISTRICTS. A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY Ref No: MUST 2023-1294
REFNo: SS2538ES

To discover the copying strategies utilized by long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers in persisting for their volunteer roles and responsibilities in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts.,To identify challenges faced by long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers when carrying out their roles and responsibilities in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts.,To explore the motivational factors enabling sustained engagement among long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts,To explore the lived experience of long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers regarding their motivations, challenges and coping strategies in carrying out their roles and responsibilities in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 9:10:48 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Kiwanuka-Tondo
ID:
Olutindo (loosely translated “THE BRIDGE”): Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Behavior Change among Teenage Girls in Mukono district, through Strategic Communication intervention
REFNo: SS2529ES

The aim of this study is to design a strategic communication intervention to promote effective sexual and reproductive health behavior change,What communication strategies can be used to reduce teenage pregnancies in Mukono District,What specific factors lead to high teenage pregnancies in Mukono District? ,What are the perceptions and attitudes of the teenage girls about the causes of teenage pregnancy in Mukono District? ,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 9:03:57 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert MPIIRA
ID: UNCST-2022-R005391
 Economic and Environmental Impacts of Infrastructure Improvement in Kampala and Land Acquisition Frictions
REFNo: SS2510ES

Understand how the frictions and their potential heterogeneity may alter the equilibrium location of infrastructure in Kampala, and what the economic and welfare costs of these frictions are,3. Identify the frictions that hinder the acquisition of the Right of Way for the construction of infrastructure in Kampala and assess whether these frictions are heterogeneous over space,2. Quantify the impact of road improvements in Kampala in terms of (i) changes in land and property value, (ii) changes in air quality and (iii) changes in flood risk,1. Investigate the role of economic market failures and other economic mechanisms in affecting the government’s ability to acquire the land needed to build infrastructures.,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:57:43 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Douglas Bulafu
ID: UNCST-2021-R011774
 Strengthening Death Notification and Reporting in Kalangala and Buvuma Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS3966ES

To explore the status of death notification and registration and implement a capacity building intervention to strengthen mortality surveillance systems at health facility and community levels in Buvuma and Kalangala Districts ,6. To strengthen the technical capacity of facility health workers and community health workers to notify and report deaths that occur in health facilities and communities. ,5. To improve the knowledge and awareness of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers as well as community leaders.,4. To explore the barriers of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers as well as community leaders. ,3. To explore the facilitators of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers as well as community leaders. ,2. To explore the individual experiences of community members regarding death notification and reporting in Buvuma and Kalangala districts,1. To describe the process of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers in Buvuma and Kalangala districts. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:53:03 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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
Patricia NAHIRYA Ntege Nahirya
ID: UNCST-2019-R001117
 Long-Term Follow-Up of CAB LA for Participants in HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 CAB PrEP Studies at Risk of HIV Acquisition.
REFNo: HS3876ES

Primary Objective
• To describe new HIV infections in adult and adolescent participants at risk of HIV acquisition included in the HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.

Secondary Objective
• To describe any serious adverse events (SAEs), Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs, and AEs leading to withdrawal in adult and adolescent participants included in the HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.


 Uganda 2024-04-04 8:20:33 2027-04-04 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Firminus  Mugumya
ID:
FORMATIVE RESEARCH ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN NAKIVAALE REFUGEE SETTLEMENT
REFNo: SS2041ES

The overall aim of the implementation research study is to co-design, implement and evaluate an innovative integrated ECD intervention that promotes positive outcomes for refugee children in Nakivaale refugee settlement. This study protocol outlines the formative research to support the development of the intervention, The specific objectives of the formative research are as follows:

1. To describe the current developmental status of children (0-5) in Nakivaale refugee settlement
2. To map formal and informal ECD services in the Nakivaale refugee settlement
3. To understand the current caregiving knowledge, attitudes and practices, in the five domains of the nurturing care framework in the refugee and host setting of Nakivaale refugee settlement;
4. The understand the enabling and influencing factors and barriers to ECD service provision and caregiving among service providers and caregivers

 Uganda 2024-04-04 8:07:24 2027-04-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Kiva S.
ID:
Exploring the role of participatory communication in the promotion of maternal health care programmes: A case study of 89.2 Central Broadcasting Services FM in Uganda.
REFNo: SS2231ES

4. To find out in what ways has the programme facilitated community dialogue in the promotion of maternal health among pregnant women and mothers.,3. To explore the pregnant women/mothers’ perceptions of the participatorycommunication channels used during the health programme,2. To explore the participatory communication approaches used in the health programme,1. To find out in what ways maternal health communication occurred in radio,The general objective of this study is to explore the role of participatory communication in the promotion of maternal health care programmes,
 Uganda 2024-04-04 22:25:28 2027-04-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simpson Nuwamanya
ID:
Feasibility of setting up solar powered oxygen supply in Rukungiri District, Uganda and in Butembo, DRC
REFNo: HS3587ES

Main Objective
This proposal seeks to demonstrate the feasibility of solar powered oxygen cylinder filling stations to supply medical oxygen to health facilities in Rukungiri District, Uganda and in Butembo, DRC.

Specific Aims
Describe the oxygen needs (survey of oxygen demand) and willingness-to-pay (market survey) at 14 medical facilities in Rukungiri District, Uganda, and 95 facilities in Butembo, DRC.
a. Specific: The aim is narrowly defined to include cylinder demand and price point.
b. Measurable: Survey data will measure cylinder need at each facility and price point (willingness to pay).
c. Achievable: The 14 sites in Uganda and 95 sites in DRC. We anticipate this survey will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, with on-site interview. Thus, the aim is achievable.
d. Relevant: These data are important for understanding the feasibility of supplying cylinders from a solar powered oxygen filling station.
e. Time-bound: Once approved, the study is anticipated to take 3 to 6 months to complete data collection. Data analysis and write-up of results is anticipated to take another 6 months.
2. Evaluate if solar powered cylinder filling is a feasible model to improve oxygen access.
a. Specific: The aim is narrowly defined to test the feasibility of the proposed cylinder filling stations.
b. Measurable: In order to be feasible, the costs and revenues need to be defined. These will be directly measured (recorded) based on the project activities (cylinder sales, equipment procurement).
c. Achievable: With partners (LeanMed), the cylinder filling stations can be implemented. Thereafter, the evaluation will be achievable.
d. Relevant: These data are important for understanding the real-world implementation of solar powered oxygen filling stations.
e. Time-bound: Once the study is approved and equipment is shipped and installed, we will evaluate project costs and revenues over a well-defined 12-month period.

Hypothesis
The working hypothesis is that solar powered oxygen filling stations are feasible and can generate revenue to maintain the ongoing provision of oxygen in areas where access is limited.

Uganda 2024-03-29 9:38:07 2027-03-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Idro
ID: UNCST-2021-R013599
 Etiological role of parasitic exposure and familial susceptibility in nodding syndrome- related epilepsies
REFNo: HS3940ES

The central aim of this study is to investigate if families with nodding syndrome (NS) share common electrophysiological and clinical features forming a distinct familial epilepsy syndrome and if this phenotype is conferred by parasite, Onchocerca volvulus (OV)-associated hu-Leiomodin-1 antibodies in genetically susceptible individuals. This project provides a unique opportunity to mechanistically understand how the onchocerca parasite exposure modifies the risk for epilepsy among susceptible individuals.
Aim1: Characterize the epilepsy sub-phenotypes that aggregate within the NS-affected families. We hypothesize that a common electroclinical feature forms a distinct NS-associated familial syndrome.
Aim 2: Determine if distinct genetic polymorphism in the human host is associated with the pathogenesis of NS-and related epilepsies. Whole-exome/genome sequencing will be performed to test whether a genetic variant of major effect size co-segregates with NS and related epilepsies.
Aim 3: Evaluate the relationship between exposure to OV-associated Hu-leiomodin-1 antibody and host susceptibility that jointly confers risk for NS-and related epilepsies. We will test the hypothesis that OV -associated Hu-Leiomodin-1 antibodies in genetically susceptible individuals cause NS- related epilepsies.
 Uganda 2024-03-28 19:51:45 2027-03-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Felix Oyania
ID: UNCST-2021-R013492
 Understanding the Current Pediatric Radiology Imaging and Interpretation Capacity and Need In Mbarara, Uganda - A Survey
REFNo: HS3922ES

Objective 1: Needs assessment survey-To conduct a survey assessing the radiology imaging interpretation capacity and needs among medical providers involved with pediatric care in Mbarara Uganda.

Objective 2: Course Evaluation-To conduct a holistic evaluation of our future free remote pediatric surgical radiology course after at least 6 months of instruction.
Specific objectives:
 Uganda 2024-03-28 19:31:48 2027-03-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Namaganda Rehema Rehema
ID: UNCST-2024-R005390
 AGING WITH HIV IN UGANDA: Intersectional stigma, Ageism and adherence to ARVs among older persons in Uganda
REFNo: SS2484ES

The overall objective of this study is to investigate the experiences of living with HIV and accessing ART among older persons in Uganda. ,3. To examine experiences of intersectional stigma among older persons living with HIV ,2. To explore the intersection between Ageism and HIV stigma and how this might affect adherence and experiences of living with HIV among older persons ,1. To establish levels of adherence on ART among older persons living with HIV,
 Uganda 2024-03-28 19:29:32 2027-03-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nishai Moodley
ID:
Global-to-local alignment mechanisms in governing large-scale irrigation schemes in Uganda: Trade-offs and synergies in the water-energy-food nexus
REFNo: SS2481ES

The main objective of this study analyses the alignment mechanisms between international and national development actors in large-scale irrigation schemes, and how this impacts WEF access of local households in Uganda. Put simply, this study aims to analyse the alignment between donors on the global level and departments on the national level, and the influence on households on the local level.
South Africa 2024-03-28 19:22:41 2027-03-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Veronica Nyakato
ID: UNCST-2022-R010786
 Improving the diagnosis and prognosis monitoring of children with leukemia at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) by developing and implementing an algorithm for diagnosis and monitoring prognosis.
REFNo: HS3828ES

Aim 1: To understand the baseline practice of laboratory diagnosis and monitoring prognosis of patients with leukemia at the Peadiatric Oncology Unit of Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Kampala - Uganda. Objectives of Aim 1: 1) To describe the laboratory diagnostic pathway for children receiving care for leukemia at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Kampala, Uganda. 2) To explore the experiences of healthcare workers with the laboratory diagnosis and monitoring of prognosis of children receiving care for leukemia at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Kampala, Uganda. Aim 2: To develop an evidence-based algorithm for laboratory investigation, diagnosis, and monitoring treatment response for leukemia in children at the UCI. Objectives of aim 2: 1) To develop an evidence-based algorithm for laboratory investigation and diagnosis of children with suspected leukemia at the UCI. 2) To develop an evidence-based algorithm for laboratory monitoring of treatment response in children diagnosed with leukemia at the UCI. 3) To train healthcare workers at the UCI Peadiatric oncology Unit on the newly developed algorithms for laboratory diagnosis and treatment monitoring for children receiving care for leukemia at the UCI
 Uganda 2024-03-28 18:56:10 2027-03-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jack Willis
ID:
Health and Livelihood in Uganda: Health Insurance in Uganda
REFNo: SS2328ES

What is the most beneficial structure of a health insurance?,How does the copayment level affect health and financial outcomes? How do these affects compare to those of the premium?,How does the copayment level affect usage of healthcare overall? Indirectly, through its affect on insurance take-up, and directly, through its affect usage of healthcare conditional on purchasing insurance?,How does the copayment level affect insurance demand? Does it affect selection? How does the effect of changing the copay on demand compare to that of changing the premium?,investigate the role of the structure of the Streamline insurance product on household-level outcomes,
 UK 2024-03-28 18:51:16 2027-03-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KANIKA  Jean-Claude MASSAMBA
ID:
effectiveness of vaginal misoprostol versus vaginal dinoprostone among pregnant women undergoing labor induction at Jinja regional Referral Hospital. (REC Approval: BSU-REC-2023-244)
REFNo: HS4007ES

To assess the Peripartum fetal complications as well as the maternal obstetrics outcomes in vaginal misoprostol group versus vaginal dinoprostone group at Jinja Referral Regional Teaching-Hospital maternity ward. ,The main goal of this study is to compare the effectiveness of vaginal misoprostol to vaginal dinoprostone and identify the feto-maternal complications in women undergoing labor induction at Jinja Referral Regional Teaching-maternity Hospital\'s unit.,
 Democratic Republic of Congo 2024-03-28 18:36:47 2027-03-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
 END OF PROJECT EVALUATION FOR SOLAR FOR INCLUSIVE WASH SERVICE PROJECT IN PADER DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2408ES

Purpose of the evaluation The evaluation will assess project outcomes and impact of the project in six schools and 48 communities in Puranga and Tenam Sub-counties, Pader district, Uganda. The findings of the end of project evaluation will be compared with the baseline values on indicators collected at the beginning of the project. Specific objectives of the evaluation i. To assess the project performance against set indicator targets that were identified for outputs and outcomes. ii. To assess the viability, sustainability and cost-effectiveness of the Solar for Improved WASH services interventions in Pader district. iii. To identify learning from the solar for WASH services project and provide viable recommendations for implementation of similar projects in future.
Uganda 2024-03-28 18:23:45 2027-03-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
TIHARIHONDI HENRY
ID:
on Conflict Management Approaches and Strikes in Higher Educational Institutions in Uganda, a Comparative Study of Selected Private and Public Universities.
REFNo: SS2291ES

iv. To establish the relationship between conflict management approaches and strikes in private and public universities in Uganda.,iii. To determine the best conflict management approaches that can be applied to reduce strikes in private and public universities in Uganda.,ii. To explore the conflict management approaches used to reduce strikes in private and public universities in Uganda.,i. To examine the nature of strikes happening in private and public universities in Uganda. ,The Main objective of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of existing conflict management approaches on reducing strikes in selected private and public universities in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-03-28 18:14:06 2027-03-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Izudi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000469
 Effectiveness of Multi-Month Dispensing of Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs (MULTI-DAT) Versus Standard of Care on Treatment Success Rate Among People with Drug Susceptible Tuberculosis in Rural Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS3953ES

To evaluate the effectiveness of MULTI-DAT on cure and treatment success rates at 6 months of treatment compared to the standard of care (SOC) using an open-label, individually randomized controlled trial or RCT (Aim 2). ,To explore stakeholder perceptions regarding the relevance and appropriateness of MULTI-DAT, including the delivery of MULTI-DAT among people with drug-susceptible PTB aged ≥15 years using a qualitative study (Aim 1).,Overall, the MORAD study will focus on the practicability and effectiveness of MULTI-DAT among people with drug-susceptible pulmonary TB (PTB) aged ≥15 years on the standard 6-month anti-TB treatment regimen in eastern Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-03-27 18:52:57 2027-03-27 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
KABAGAMBE  DAVID JESSE
ID: UNCST-2023-R005585
 FINANCIAL INCLUSSION AND MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSME’S) FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE IN UGANDA; A CASE OF AGRIBUSINESS ENTERPRISES IN SELECTED DISTRICTS IN KIGEZI SUB-REGION
REFNo: SS2409ES

1. To determine the effect of Access to finance services on the financial performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME’s) in Uganda
2. To model the effect of Usage of Financial services on the financial performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME’s) in Uganda
3. To assess the effect of Quality of Financial services on the financial performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME’s) in Uganda
4. To identify the costs associated with financial inclusion on the financial performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME’s) in Uganda
5. To draw conclusions and policy recommendations regarding financial inclusiveness financial performance of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME’s) in Uganda


 Uganda 2024-03-27 18:41:45 2027-03-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eva Smallegange Sophia
ID: UNCST-2023-R005788
 Feasibility trial for the PlayMatters program in refugee settlements in Uganda: a teacher professional development program aiming to improve teacher practices, child holistic outcomes and wellbeing by integrating Learning-through-Play as a pedagogical approach in schools
REFNo: SS2376ES

To assess the feasibility (from the perspective of the multi-language barrier ) of studying child-level outcomes as a primary question of the impact trial.,To assess the feasibility of cluster randomization trial procedures to limit biases and risk of contamination,To evaluate the fidelity of intervention delivery by PlayMatters trained implementers at each of the cascade levels of the intervention (master trainers, tutors and teachers),To evaluate the acceptability of the PlayMatters intervention in refugee settlements and host communities in Uganda ( Adjumani, Yumbe and Lamwo),
 Netherlands 2024-03-27 18:36:45 2027-03-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirabo Suubi
ID: UNCST-2023-R005659
 Pre-post intervention study to assess the implementation of SAFE program as well as its effectiveness in improving the prevention of, and response to child sexual abuse and exploitation in Western Uganda.
REFNo: SS2506ES

The goal of this evaluation is to assess the process and effectiveness of the SAFE intervention in improving the prevention and response to child sexual abuse and exploitation in Western Uganda. The following are the specific objectives of the study. Baseline 1. Assess pre--intervention knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, agency, and intentions/behaviors related to mitigating risk exposure to child sexual abuse and exploitation: including reporting and help-seeking in 10 SAFE Model pilot intervention and 4 control schools. At endline, the study intends to: 2. Assess post -intervention knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, agency, and intentions/behaviors related to mitigating risk exposure to child sexual abuse and exploitation: including reporting and help-seeking in 10 SAFE Model pilot intervention and 4 control schools. 3. To examine the extent to which the activities are implemented according to the SAFE model. 4. Assess the extent to which SAFE intervention is relevant to addressing the CSA problem. 5. Assess whether the SAFE model is contextually sustainable.
Uganda 2024-03-27 18:30:26 2027-03-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Damalie Nalwanga
ID: UNCST-2021-R013217
 Understanding, knowledge and attitudes of caregivers about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age
REFNo: HS3884ES

3. What are the caregivers’ attitudes about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,2. What do caregivers know about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,1. What is the caregivers’ understanding of the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,To explore caregivers’ understanding, knowledge and attitudes about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,
 Uganda 2024-03-27 18:22:42 2027-03-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 Artemisinin Resistance in Africa: its emergence and evolution in Rwanda and surrounding countries
REFNo: HS3549ES

• 1A will map the regional distribution and define the origins of 561H in Rwanda and neighboring regions in other countries. • 1B will define regional parasite population structure and migration routes that will impact the spread of 561H. • 1C will derive estimates of the selection coefficient for 561H and characterise associated community and infection-related (e.g. polyclonality, known partner drug resistance mutations, within-host relatedness) risk factors.,
 Uganda 2024-03-27 13:58:48 2027-03-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clemensia Nakabiito
ID: UNCST-2022-R011396
 Viiv Protocol 221163: Long-Term Follow-Up of CAB LA for Participants in HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 CAB PrEP Studies at Risk of HIV Acquisition.
REFNo: HS3752ES

Primary Objectives
To describe new HIV infections in adult and adolescent participants at risk of HIV acquisition included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.


Secondary Objectives
To describe any serious adverse events (SAEs), Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs and AEs leading to withdrawal in adult and adolescent participants included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.

 Uganda 2024-03-26 18:05:15 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gertrude Nanyonjo Gawaya
ID: UNCST-2022-R005857
 Understanding end-user preferences and determining relative product positioning of new and emerging HIV prevention products (LAI-PrEP, bNAbs and HIV vaccines): Development and implementation of a Discrete Choice Experiment among at-risk populations in India and Uganda to inform product development and delivery
REFNo: SS2333ES

Objective 1: To explore and understand end-user preferences for HIV prevention options to design elicitation research (designing DCE)
 To identify key attributes (product and delivery site characteristics), and levels (options within a characteristic) through community key stakeholder consultations.
 To validate the product attributes and levels in consultation with representatives of potential end-users, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs), and government officials/policymakers for designing preference elicitation research.

Objective 2: To identify end-user preferences for HIV prevention options through elicitation research (DCE implementation)
 To quantify the strength of participants’ preferences.
 To determine the relative product positioning.

Objective 3: To understand decision-making process involved in choice of products among DCE participants

Uganda 2024-03-26 17:26:24 2027-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Proscovia Ntakyo Renzaho
ID:
Evaluation of sustainable intensification models for food and nutrition security of small holder households in southwestern highlands of Uganda
REFNo: SS1886ES

3. To understand the interaction effects between livestock and crop intensification on crop productivity in south western highland in Uganda4. To assess the effects of interrelated interventions in crop -livestock production on household food and nutrition security
 Uganda 2024-03-26 16:18:44 2027-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dr. Gad  Ndaruhutse Ruzaaza
ID: UNCST-2023-R006987
 Perceptions of a point-of-use water filtration device among individuals of the Kashongi Community
REFNo: HS3490ES

to explore their perceptions of a point-of-use filtration device made using plant matter for filtration,to explore participants’ perceptions of the impact of water quality on their quality of life and the impact of water on their and their family’s health. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-26 15:36:54 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Terence Odoch
ID: UNCST-2022-R010584
 eRabies – on the way to rabies elimination in Uganda: pilot mixed studies in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti
REFNo: HS3463ES

a) To determine the benefits and potential barriers to the use of using an integrated One Health rabies surveillance form in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. b) To determine the feasibility of implementing an integrated One Health rabies surveillance form in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. c) To investigate the effectiveness of tailored community educational materials on enhancing knowledge and reduction of number of dog bites in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. d) To determine barriers to and enablers of responsible dog ownership and canine rabies elimination in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. e) To test the applicability of static point, school-based, mixed campaign with livestock health activities and mixed campaigns with human health activities rabies vaccination strategies in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. f) To determine the influence of static point, school-based, mixed campaign with livestock health activities and mixed campaigns with human health activities rabies vaccination strategies on vaccination coverage in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. g) Evaluate the effectiveness of the eRabies project interventions towards realising canine rabies elimination. h) To assess costs of the different components of the eRabies project and the cost-effectiveness of different Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) scenarios.
 Uganda 2024-03-26 15:30:41 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
 COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HYPERTENSION IMPROVEMENT IN RURAL UGANDA (CHIRU)
REFNo: HS3770ES

1: To determine the prevalence of hypertension among community residents in a rural population

2: To assess hypertension knowledge among adults in rural south-western Uganda

3: To assess healthcare providers’ knowledge regarding hypertension management in rural southwestern Uganda

4: To evaluate whether an evidence-based multicomponent intervention to manage hypertension can be implemented in rural Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-03-25 12:44:13 2027-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET MWANGA-AMUMPAIRE
ID: UNCST-2022-R009420
 Catalyzing Artificial intelligence for Pediatric Tuberculosis Research (CAPTURE) Consortium in a project aimed at developing a chest X-ray (CXR) artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for intrathoracic
REFNo: HS3921ES

The overall goal is to develop a CXR AI algorithm for intrathoracic TB that can be used for triage and/or diagnosis in children less than 15 years. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-25 12:38:18 2027-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noella Okalany Akwi Regina
ID: UNCST-2022-R011085
 Preterm Postnatal Growth (PPG) : A retrospective study of postnatal growth in preterm very low birthweight neonates in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3295ES

1. To assess the postnatal growth of VLBW infants from birth until discharge.
2. To relate growth velocity to birth weight, nutritional practices, illnesses.
3. To determine what proportion of preterm infants had not regained their birth weight by day 28 of life.
4. To determine the association between neonatal feeding regimens and morbidity/ mortality
 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:29:31 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phoebe Batchelor Lois
ID:
Effective strategies for sustainable fisheries management in Lake Victoria in Uganda.
REFNo: A408ES

1. How do local fishing communities and stakeholders perceive fisheries management initiatives?
2. How have environmental, socio-economic and political factors impacted the success of management initiatives?
3. Using primary data and comparing it to the literature, how could fisheries management initiatives be improved and adapted to the present day

 UK 2024-03-20 16:27:19 2027-03-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Priscille Kankindi
ID: UNCST-2023-R005708
 The Culture of Masculinity and Wellbeing of Women in Luweero District, Uganda
REFNo: SS2469ES

To measure the mediating effect of Human Rights Instruments on the relationship between culture of masculinity and wellbeing of women in Luwero, Disitrct, Uganda,To evaluate the relationship between physical support and well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,To examine the influence of economic support on the well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,To assess the relationship between emotional support and well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,The main objective of the study is to examine the relationship between the culture of masculinity and well-being of women in Luwero District.,
 Rwanda 2024-03-20 16:24:57 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Collins Ankunda
ID:
Assessing the Treatment Outcomes of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Various Demographic Groups at Mildmay Hospital, Uganda: A Retrospective Cohort Study (TREATED).
REFNo: HS3873ES

1.To assess the Treatment Outcomes among Pregnant Women Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy at MHUg.
2.To assess the HIV Mutations & Outcomes among HIV infected individuals on Genotypically Guided ART Prescription at MHUg.
3. To evaluate the Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients with HIV Co-infection at MHUg.
4.To investigate the Treatment Outcomes among Adolescents and Children on Antiretroviral Therapy at MHUg.

 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:22:04 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen  Ojiambo Wandera
ID: UNCST-2021-R012147
 FAMILEA: The Remaking of the Family in East Africa
REFNo: SS2417ES

1.4.1 General objective
The FamilEA study in Kampala, Uganda, is part of a larger study that aims to map out the shifting family landscape of residents of East Africa (using Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda as starting points), including family networks based outside the city, which is termed the family archipelago. Two main research questions will structure our empirical inquiry. First, how are parental and conjugal ties, as well as extended kinship ties, reinvented and adapted to the realities of urban life and socioeconomic change (single parenthood, links to kin in the village, relations with siblings, etc.), and are there vulnerabilities associated with such family changes? Second, do kinship ties necessarily encompass all family practices; which other ties appear in family-like configurations, and which evolving solidarity networks do academics and policymakers fail to give due consideration to?
1.4.2 Specific objectives
To answer questions in our main objective, we set up three specific objectives that correspond to disciplinary-empirical entry points:
1. To identify and categorize the diverse ways of doing families for active-age residents in Kampala Metropolitan through everyday practices/events in different types of ties/configurations, and related vulnerabilities.
2. To explore Ugandan family archipelagos, i.e., familyhood’s spatial and mobility dimensions, in urban zones as well as across various family islands up-country and how they relate to each other.
3. To employ a historical perspective to assess changes and the newness of contemporary family arrangements in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:21:02 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hasifah Namatovu Kasujja
ID:
ICT INNOVATIONS AND GAP ANALYSIS
REFNo: SIR302ES

1. To conduct a stakeholder analysis in Uganda’s ICT innovation ecosystem, their contributions to the various stages of the innovation process and the challenges faced.
2. To assess Uganda’s innovation maturity and create a roadmap for future improvement.
3. To develop a system to manage innovator data
4. To enhance efficiency through improving operational processes and the implementation of technology solutions.
 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:18:06 2027-03-20 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Margaret Kabahenda
ID:
Empowering preschool teachers to integrate nutrition education in their routine teaching to advance child health.
REFNo: HS3908ES

1. Characterize the available nutrition education and physical activity training programs for preschool teachers;
2. Determine the barriers and supports for integrating nutrition education in preschool curricula;
3. Establish the levels of variations in dietary practices and nutritional status among preschool children from schools of difference socioeconomic domains (low-, moderate-, and high-income), and
4. Determine the effectiveness of the pilot nutrition education program on improving preschool teachers’
(a) nutrition knowledge
(b) perceptions about preschoolers’ dietary intake and physical activity needs, and
(c) skills to monitor preschoolers’ growth as part of their routine teaching and childcare activities.

Uganda 2024-03-20 16:12:47 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pokuaa Oduro-Bonsrah
ID:
On Psy Scientific Child Observations: Encounters and the (De)Construction of “the African” (1930-1980)
REFNo: SS2499ES

1. To explore how psychological inclined scientists working in Uganda and Kenya between 1930s and 1980s shaped and utilised theories of child rearing practices to understand the social and political context of colonialism and the decolonial processes. 2. To interrogate how psychological inclined scientists played an important part in constructing ‘the African’ as an object of knowledge during late colonialism in Uganda and Kenya.
Ghana 2024-03-20 16:11:32 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jackie Epila
ID: UNCST-2022-R010320
 Conserving the past, nourishing the future: Unlocking the agronomical potential of traditional food systems in Northern Uganda with two famine crops
REFNo: A398ES

Foster sustainable development in Northern Uganda by improving food security, and enhanc-ing agricultural biodiversity through participatory breeding using Heterosis rotundifolia and Asystasia gangetica ssp. micrantha.
i. Participatory mapping of crop and trait diversity, sourcing seeds and stem cuttings and determining the knowledge base and preserve indigenous knowledge in Apala, Amu-go, and Koro sub-counties;
ii. Providing training, workshop and technical support to farmers participating in on-farm trials, research assistants and the PI;
iii. Establishing on-farm testing of the selected varieties by providing trial participants with basic farm tools and materials and training;
iv. Determining the best crop strains from sourced seed and plant materials through eco-physiological, phytochemical and climatic-related parameters measurements in the hy-droponic unit and trial farms;
v. Determining optimum cooking conditions and recipes; preservation; chemical compo-sition;
vi. Creating partnerships with local and international food industries, hydroponic groups, and government and NGOs.

 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:08:53 2027-03-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jude Ssenyonjo
ID:
Primary HIV Prevention Intervention Among Female Sex Workers in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3791ES

The secondary objective is to assess how the HIV prevention group sessions can affect outcomes, e.g., recruitment and retention of participants in the study.,The primary objective is to examine whether a tailored HIV prevention study can contribute to HIV sexual risk reduction among female sex workers, i.e., increased condom usage, PrEP demand/uptake, and increased HIV testing.,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:05:56 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ahmed Ddungu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000944
 CHARACTERIZATION OF TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATED LUNG FIBROSIS AND RESPIRATORY IMPAIRMENT, AND PREVENTION USING DOXYCYCLINE IN A DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
REFNo: HS3385ES

To characterise/describe TB associated lung fibrosis and TB associated chronic respiratory impairment (where appropriate: burden and severity, radiological phenotype based on high resolution CT, clinical phenotype based on symptoms and lung function status, and predictors/ associations (including with selected biomarkers)); and to assess the efficacy of doxycycline as an adjuvant therapy to prevent TALF amongst patients with advanced TB
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:59:56 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Michael Wagaba Toskinz
ID: UNCST-2023-R006490
 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FOOD SECURITY WITHIN REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3685ES

4. To explore existing coping strategies and adaptation measures employed by refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda to enhance their resilience to climate change and improve their food security.,3. To determine the extent to which socio-economic and demographic factors contribute to food security among refugee populations in refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda.. ,2. To assess how climate change-induced factors affect food security among refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda. ,1. To determine the current food security status among refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda,To determine the food security status in Ugandan refugee settlements and assess effects of climate change on food security among these populations so as to identify specific coping strategies to foster resilience against food insecurity and adaptation to climate change,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:52:16 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zablon Igirikwayo K
ID:
ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTION PATTERNS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG OUTPATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS IN JINJA CITY
REFNo: HS3499ES

4. To explore the views of prescribers for what influences the observed ABPR, level of appropriateness of antibiotic prescription and factors associated with antibiotic prescription among outpatients diagnosed with RTIs at health facilities in Jinja City.,3. To establish the patient and institutional factors associated with antibiotic prescription among outpatients diagnosed with RTIs at health facilities in Jinja City.,2. To determine the appropriateness of antibiotic prescription among respiratory tract outpatients in public health facilities in Jinja City. ,1. To determine the prevalence of antibiotic prescription among outpatients with RTI in public facilities in Jinja City from 01st January to 31st December 2022.,To determine the antibiotic prescription patterns and associated factors among outpatients diagnosed with RTIs in Jinja City. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:50:21 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Methodius Tumuranzye
ID:
INTERNALIZING, EXTERNALIZING MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2473ES

To propose proactive and inclusive institution based interventions that address the diverse mental health needs of the student population in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda,To establish the impact of the mediating role of externalizing mental health problems on internalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda.,To examine the relationship between externalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda, To assess the relationship between internalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda, Uganda,The purpose of the study is to investigate the interrelations between internalizing, externalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:47:39 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
TORACH LEONORA TL
ID:
CARE FOR THE ELDERLY RELIGIOUS IN EIGHT MEMBER INSTITITUTES OF ARU WITHIN THE FOUR ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2336ES

1.3 Aims and Objectives
To assess and ascertain “Care for the elderly religious in eight member institutes of the Association
of Religious in Uganda (ARU) within the four ecclesiastical provinces”, so as to provide
information that can be used to improve the quality of health and social care programmes for the
elderly religious.
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I. To assess the challenges faced by the elderly religious in eight member institutes
of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) within the four ecclesiastical
provinces
This will be achieved by interviewing the elderly religious and by researcher observations. The
type of physical, spiritual, mental, social and emotional tasks for the elderly including locomotion,
self-support, dressing, lifting weights, logical thinking, bathing, eating, praying, and association
among others will be documented. Where possible, photos will be taken for purposes of
documentation.
II. To ascertain the level of care and support provided to the elderly religious in eight
member Institutes of ARU within the four ecclesiastical provinces
This will be achieved by interviewing the key informants, including institutional heads and by
researcher observations. The type of care given to elderly: medical, mobility, finance, counselling,
spiritual guidance among others will be documented. Where possible, photos will be taken for
purposes of documentation.
III. To establish existing gaps in caring for the elderly religious among selected
member institutes of ARU within the four ecclesiastical provinces
Establish facts and gaps by comparing the needs of the elderly with the level of care and
support provided by the eight selected member institutes of ARU within the four ecclesiastical
provinces.
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:43:07 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laura Johnson
ID:
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots: Growing Youth Purpose and Compassionate Action in Africa - An Exploration of Program Practices and Cultural Perspectives
REFNo: SS1995ES

We aim to answer the following research questions: (1) How does involvement with R&S impact the development of youth character virtues, purpose, and civic/community commitment? (2) How do particular program features and experiences (including service-learning best practices, participation in mapping/photovoice) relate to the development of virtues in youth? (3) How do particular program experiences (involvement in a community of practice (COP), participation in community mapping) impact adult R&S mentors and volunteers? (4) What character virtues are culturally and contextually important and relevant for Sub-Saharan African youth?

 USA 2024-03-20 15:38:48 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LUGALAMBI CHARLES
ID:
SHELF-LIFE AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF REFRIGERATED ROASTED BANANAS
REFNo: A339ES

Objectives:
To evaluate the physico-chemical and sensory attributes of roasted gonja upon vacuum packaging and cold storage
1. To evaluate the chemical (moisture content, total dissolved solids, pectin, starch, amylopectin/amylose ratio and titratable acidity) properties of gonja at different ripening levels
2. To evaluate the physical(textural), sensory attributes and consumer acceptability of roasted gonja at different ripening levels
3. To evaluate the microbial safety, texture, sensory attributes and consumer acceptability of vacuum packaged roasted gonja upon cold storage
 Japan 2024-03-20 15:36:57 2027-03-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Michael  Baganizi
ID: UNCST-2023-R006352
 IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF A GENDER-RESPONSIVE PEER-TO-PEER APPROACH TO IMPROVE FAMILY SUPPORT FOR VACCINATION AND PROMOTE 2ND YEAR OF LIFE VACCINATION IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS3806ES

5. To evaluate intervention outcomes related to father’s immunization support, overall family acceptance for vaccination, vaccine uptake among those who received the intervention, and leverage lessons learned to improve further. ,4. To implement and monitor the implementation of intervention activities,3. To co-develop education materials with peers and train VHTs and additional selected peers on 2YL immunization.,2. To work with the identified peers to adapt the P2P approach to the community’s needs,1. To conduct a situational analysis to identify peers who can discuss immunization with other caregivers to train.,To Implement and evaluate a gender-responsive peer-to-peer approach to improve family support for vaccination and promote 2YL vaccination in rural Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:26:41 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dorothy Akongo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007564
 Evaluating Essential Services provided by the Local Governments Using Citizen Report Card Survey in Jinja, Uganda
REFNo: SS2440ES

To assess the citizens' knowledge and participation in the services provided by their local
government.
2. To assess the community understanding and awareness of child focused health care and the right
of the child within the health care system
3. To explore health care providers’, children and community members understanding of child
rights, experiences and participation in health care received at health facilities and local
government
4. To determine the prevalence and associated factors of Epilepsy in Busoga Region.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:49:21 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Mugyenyi Rwambuka
ID: UNCST-2023-R008285
 Application of artificial intelligence using ultrasonographic images to aid clinical care of pregnant women with pregnancy and fetal complications in Uganda: A pilot study
REFNo: HS3890ES

3. To develop and pilot test a machine learning model using annotated ultrasonographic images to aid the diagnosis of obstetric and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City, Uganda. ,2. To annotate ultrasonographic images for detection of obstetric and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City, Uganda,1. To create a database of ultrasonographic images of pregnancy and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City, Uganda,To develop and pilot test artificial intelligence model using ultrasonographic images to aid clinical care of women with pregnancy and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:45:42 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilson Namuwoza
ID:
Adoption framework for Digital Utilization in Banking in Resource Constrained Environments
REFNo: SS2411ES

The general Objective is to develop an adoption framework for digital utilization in banking in resource constrained environments.
While the Specific Objectives are;
1. To examine the digital products and technologies currently being used by commercial banks.
2. To assess the barriers and facilitators for the current use of commercial bank digital products and technologies.
3. To design a framework that can support digital utilisation in banking in resource constrained environments.
4. To test and validate the designed framework that can support digital utilization in banking in resource constrained environments.

Uganda 2024-03-14 18:44:34 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jan-Niklas Kniewel
ID:
NGOs and the Negotiation of the Conservation Frontier in Africa, c. 1960-2003
REFNo: SS2392ES

This research project aims to systematically examine the interactions between conservation NGOs, governments, national park administrators, and rural communities in postcolonial East and Central Africa. In doing so, it contributes to a growing field of studies that critically evaluate the role of NGOs in shaping contemporary Africa. The guiding research questions are as follows: How have NGO funds impacted East and Central African countries, and how was the reorganization of rural spaces and livelihoods negotiated in the name of conservation and/or tourism? How did international conservationists engage with the states and people on whose territory the nature they sought to protect was located? Furthermore, how did the resistance that emerged from such reorganizations influence global conservation paradigms?
 Germany 2024-03-14 18:43:35 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Mukasa
ID: UNCST-2024-R005161
 Plunder or Development: Divergencies and Convergencies in Colonial and Contemporary ‘Land Grabbing’ and the Subaltern Reactions in Buganda
REFNo: SS2365ES

General Objectives:
To investigate the subaltern reactions to colonial and contemporary land grabbing in Buganda.

Specific Objectives
To analyse the nature and politics of land grabbing in Buganda since the introduction of Mailo tenure in 1900.

To examine the influence of land grabbing on subaltern’s socio-cultural and economic conditions in colonial and contemporary Buganda.

To examine the reaction strategies adopted to counter land grabbing and the politics around their choices.

To examine the role of women in responding to colonial and contemporary land grabbing cases in Buganda.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:42:47 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lillian Tamale
ID: UNCST-2023-R007217
 Machine Learning Technology and Post-Harvest Management of Aflatoxins in Groundnuts. Case Study: Small Scale Farmers in 3 Selected Districts in Teso Region, Uganda.RefNo: CLARKE-2023-733
REFNo: SIR290ES

i. To determine the factors that lead to aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts. ii. To assess the mediating effect of aflatoxin contamination on factors that contribute to its rise in groundnuts, and utilize machine learning technology for improved prediction and mitigation at the post-harvest stage. iii. To develop an ensemble learning model for the prediction of aflatoxins in groundnuts at the post-harvest stage. iv. To evaluate the effectiveness of the designed ensemble learning prediction model.
Uganda 2024-03-14 18:39:51 2027-03-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alex Ssebaana
ID:
Infrastructure and Socio-economic Development of Jinja: A case of the Busoga Railway 1912-1990
REFNo: SS2367ES

1.To analyse the relationship between the railway and the development of the economy and infrastructure of Jinja between the 1912 and 1990. 2.To examine changes in the welfare of railway and industrial workers and their families in and around Jinja between the 1912 to the 1990. 3.To examine how railway and industrial workers and their families in and around Jinja understood their participation in development from the 1912 to the 1990.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:36:41 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Harriet Birabwa-Oketcho
ID:
FORMAL AND ALTERNATIVE CARE SERVICES FOR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS: AN EXPLORATIVE PHASED MIXED METHODS STUDY MAPPING PATTERNS AND PERSPECTIVES ON USE AND COLLABORATION
REFNo: HS3616ES

1. To determine the patterns of use of AHCPs among patients with severe mental illness.
2. To determine factors associated with use of AHCPs among patients with severe mental illness.
3. To explore perspectives of persons with severe mental illness and their caregivers regarding use of AHCPs and formal healthcare.
4. To explore perspectives of health care personneland AHCPs regardinguse offormal service providers and the AHCPs.
5. To explore perspectives of health care personnel and AHCPs regarding collaboration between formal service providers and the AHCPs.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:34:15 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Halerimana
ID: UNCST-2023-R006835
 EFFECT OF VEGETAL DIVERSIFICATION AT THE LANDSCAPE AND PLOT SCALES ON THE POPULATION DYNAMICS OF MAJOR ROBUSTA COFFEE PESTS AND THEIR NATURAL ENEMIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: A375ES

1. To determine the effect of landscape structure (composition and configuration of land use cover) on the dynamics of CBB, BTB and their natural enemies.
2. To determine the effect of plot vegetal diversity (shading system, shade trees diversity, functional traits of the trees) and farm management practices on the dynamics of CBB, BTB and their natural enemies.
3. To decipher the effect of the plot structure and the farm management practices on the multi-pests profile and quantify the interactions between the pests (multi-pest approach)
4. To rank the individual and joint effects of vegetal diversification at each spatial scale (within the plot and between plots) on pests dynamics and natural enemies’ populations.

 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:30:01 2027-03-14 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pontiano  Kaleebu
ID: UNCST-2020-R019901
 Field Performance Evaluation of the TrinScreen™ HIV rapid test kit
REFNo: HS3878ES

1. To describe the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the TrinScreen™ rapid test, when compared to the national testing algorithm.

2. To describe the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the TrinScreen™ rapid test compared to the reference testing (Genscreen ULTRA HIV1/2 Ag/Ab EIA followed by the Murex diasorin HIV1/2 Ag/Ab combination).


3. Estimate the proportion of inconclusive test results by Trinscreen™

Uganda 2024-03-14 12:38:09 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare NAKAZIBWE
ID:
The Systemic Analysis of Disability Support Infrastructures in Humanitarian Context with Specific Focus on Ugandan Refugee Settlements
REFNo: SS2419ES

What formal and informal emotional supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?

What formal and informal instrumental (tangible) supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?

What formal and informal informational supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?

What formal and informal companionship supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?


Uganda 2024-03-14 12:34:59 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Mulerwa
ID:
KINEMATICS OF THE INTACT WRIST DURING REAL-WORLD ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING RELEVANT TO PERSONS WITH UPPER LIMB ABSENCE IN LOW-AND-MIDDLE-INCOME-SETTINGS, TO INFORM THE DESIGN OF A PASSIVE WRIST PROSTHESIS
REFNo: SIR292ES

To determine how the DoF(s) relate to each other during the performance of ADLs (whether a change in one DoF leads to a proportional change in another).,To explore the wrist orientations at key positions during the performance of ADLs.,To determine which wrist DoF (s) are commonly involved during the performance of ADLs of relevance to persons with ULA in LMIS and the range of motion associated with each. ,The general objective of this study is to capture the kinematics of the healthy human wrist and forearm during the performance of ADLs relevant to PWULA in LMIS. The kinematics will guide a design specification for a functional passive wrist prosthesis suitable for these settings,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:32:22 2027-03-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Herbert Aguma Bush
ID:
A Community Survey on Substandard and Falsified Medicines, and Global Point Prevalence Survey in Central Uganda
REFNo: HS3736ES

6. To determine the quality of antimicrobial prescribing in relation to standard treatment guidelines in both the inpatient and outpatient settings as identified through point prevalence surveys ,5. To assess the patterns of antimicrobial prescribing in the inpatient and outpatient selected health facilities through point prevalence surveys. ,4. To determine the prevalence of antimicrobial use in the inpatient and outpatient selected health facilities through point prevalence surveys.,3. To investigate the practices of community members with regards to the acquiring and use of medicines.,2. To identify the attitudes of community members towards substandard and falsified medicines.,1.To determine the level of knowledge regarding substandard and falsified medicines among community members.,To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of community members regarding substandard and falsified medicines; and to determine the prevalence and assess the patterns of use of antimicrobials and characterize antimicrobial prescription, dispensing and administration at selected health facilities in Central Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:30:32 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LOYCE NAKALEMBE
ID:
An Assessment of cuscuta species prevalence, phytochemical composition and impact of the plant on agro-forestry in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3715ES

Determine the cuscuta species prevalence, phytochemical composition and impact of the plant on agro-forestry in Uganda
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:26:55 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lydia Nakiyingi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010102
 Evaluation of a Diagnostic Algorithm for Peripheral Lymph Node Tuberculosis involving a portable Thermal Images station with a Mobile-App
REFNo: HS3494ES

• To assess the economic value of implementing combine thermal imaging and mobile TB lab for point-of-need diagnosis of LNTB,II. To determine the diagnostic efficacy of a rapid DNA extraction and pocket-sized isothermal amplification method operated via smart phone for detecting LNTB,I. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of portable thermal imaging system for point-of-need identification of Lymph node TB,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:25:07 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine Bukenya Nnakate
ID: UNCST-2021-R012503
 Feasibility of a salon-based integrated digital intervention for promoting uptake of self-care oriented family planning methods in Mayuge district
REFNo: HS3611ES

3) Assess the utilization of a salon-based, integrated digital communication tool in promoting uptake self-care FP methods to meet the user needs ,2) Examine the acceptability of the digital communication tool by women, salon owners, and FP providers ,1) Explore perceptions towards the use of a digital communication tool integrated with salon services in promoting FP use among salon workers and women seeking beauty-care services ,To assess the feasibility of implementing a salon-based, integrated digital intervention to promote uptake of self-care family planning methods in Mayuge district.,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:13:45 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah  Sturrock Sabalis
ID: UNCST-2023-R006363
 Using machine learning to model early-onset neonatal sepsis risk in late preterm and term neonates in Uganda (NeoRisk)
REFNo: HS3728ES

1. Determine risk factors for neonatal early-onset sepsis in Kampala, Uganda
2. Use machine learning techniques to create a risk stratification model for early-onset sepsis
3. Explore relationship between culture-positive sepsis and clinical diagnostic features using machine learning techniques, including association between level of training of clinician documented diagnosis and blood culture result

 UK 2024-03-07 8:42:58 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Peter Kibira
ID: UNCST-2020-R014668
 Measuring pregnancy preferences among women and men in a resource-limited, high-fertility setting
REFNo: HS3756ES

To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Ugandan DAP scales. (Phase 1- current submission) To develop gender-specific versions of the DAP scale that have construct validity among women and men, respectively, in the Ugandan context (phase 2). To improve measurement of women’s and men’s prospective pregnancy preferences in low-income, high-fertility settings in sub-Saharan Africa through gender-specific evaluation and adaptation of the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy (DAP) scale (phase 2) Assess the reliability and validity of adapted DAP scales through testing among women and men in Uganda. (phase 2)
 Uganda 2024-03-07 8:40:19 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Barney James
ID: UNCST-2024-R005429
 Assessing Social Entrepreneurship among Welfare Projects in Lukaya, Uganda
REFNo: SS2380ES

1) Evaluate the effectiveness of the training initiatives of social entrepreneurial programs
a. Investigate how effective the training programs are in enhancing student learning
b. Investigate if there are any differences in learning outcomes between the contexts in which the training occurs
c. Investigate if there are any relationship between human capital development (education), and the other categories of social entrepreneurial research included in Gupta, Chauhan, Paul & Jaiswal’s (2020) model, such as social capital, self-efficacy regarding innovation, challenges, demographics, and motivations
2. Examine the broader effectiveness of the social entrepreneurial efforts themselves
d. Use qualitative inquiry to examine the strengths and challenges encountered by social entrepreneurs
e. Use qualitative inquiry to examine the opportunities and future directions perceived by stakeholders
 USA 2024-03-07 8:38:00 2027-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MATTHEW MCLENNAN
ID: UNCST-2023-R005558
 Understanding ‘village chimpanzees’: Exploring behaviour and adaptation in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) living outside protected areas to inform conservation
REFNo: NS713ES

The specific goals of this innovative research project are to:
(1) Identify and document the behavioural responses and adaptations of wild chimpanzees in the Budongo-Bugoma corridor to novel situations and risks presented by this unprotected, human-dominated landscape (i.e., unique behaviours that are rarely or never observed in chimpanzees living in minimally disturbed, protected habitats). Specific behaviours and situations of interest for this project include:
(a) Dietary adaptations including the consumption and selection of agricultural crops and other exotic plants;
(b) Home range and habitat use patterns including use of forest fragments, plantations, farmland, village and peri-urban environs;
(c) Behavioural responses to risks presented by roads and vehicle traffic;
(d) Behavioural responses to encounters with novel objects such as household and litter items, with specific focus on pathways for zoonotic disease transmission via contact with human artefacts (anthrozoonoses);
(e) Behavioural responses of chimpanzees to encounters with humans, livestock and other domestic animals.

(2) Examine variation in these behavioural responses and adaptations among multiple chimpanzee groups (e.g., inter-group variation in crop selection and use of exotic trees for nesting) and within groups over time (e.g., temporal changes in crop feeding behaviour and habitat/range use within single social groups).

(3) Determine the demographic characteristics and population dynamics of chimpanzee groups in the Budongo-Bugoma corridor, including:
(a) Establishing group sizes and composition (including male/female sex ratios) and using long-term records to track demographic changes over time;
(b) Reproductive health (including proportions of mature females with dependent offspring; interbirth intervals);
(c) Evidence for female migration in this fragmented habitat (as a measure of population health and viability).
These demographic parameters will be compared with published demographic data from chimpanzees living in less disturbed, protected environments, including in Uganda (e.g., Budongo Forest Reserve; Kibale National Park).


The overall objectives of this research are to:
(1) To collect, compile and contrast primary data on a unique metapopulation of wild chimpanzees (i.e., multiple resident social groups forming a larger regional population) living in the unprotected, human-modified landscape of the Budongo-Bugoma Corridor.

(2) To shed new light on the behavioural repertoire of this endangered great ape in response to human impacts and associated habitat changes.

(3) To use insights to inform and assist the development of conservation strategies for chimpanzees living in unprotected habitat in the Budongo-Bugoma corridor and in other village environs in western Uganda.

(4) To provide a useful model for researching ‘village chimpanzees’ through empowering local community members, which could serve as a template for conservation monitoring of great apes where they occur outside Protected Areas elsewhere in tropical Africa.

 UK 2024-03-07 19:39:42 2027-03-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karungi Monica Karungi
ID:
Automated System for Evaluating Blended Teaching & Learning Process in Higher Education. Case of Kabale University.
REFNo: SIR279ES

To evaluate the impact of the developed system towards improving lecturer and course assessment at Kabale University.,To develop users capacity building of to use the automated system for course and lecturer assessment,To develop an automated system for course and lecturer assessment by students,To benchmark lecturer and course evaluation with other existing universities in order to establish best practices and current limitations and best practice.,To automate course and lecturer assessment process by students at Kabale University,
 Uganda 2024-03-07 19:31:22 2027-03-07 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ALULE  Jimmy Rhombe
ID:
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES AMONG THE LUGBARA IN YUMBE DISTRICT, NORTHWESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS1958ES

General Objective
To investigate the nature of IK and the extent to which such knowledge is utilised in SMFR.
Specific Objectives
i) To characterise the dynamics of forest resources in Yumbe district.
ii) To establish the prevalence of IK practices used in the management of forest resources
among the Lugbara in Yumbe district.
iii) To assess the adaptability of IK in the management of forest resources in Yumbe district.
iv) To investigate the sustainability of IK in MFR among the Lugbara in Yumbe district.
 Uganda 2024-03-07 19:29:51 2027-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Douglas Zibugu
ID:
The impact of the TTC model on maternal health outcomes in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3826ES

The Objectives of the study
The main objective of the study will be to assess the socio-economic impact of the timed and targeted counseling (TTC) on maternal health outcomes in Northern Uganda.
The specific objectives are:
1. To investigate the effect of TTC on Antenatal Care (ANC) utilization among pregnant mothers in Northern Uganda.
2. To evaluate the influence of the TTC implementation on the choice of place of delivery among mothers in Northern Uganda.
3. To assess the impact of TTC on Post-Natal Care (PNC) utilization among mothers in Northern Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-03-07 19:28:35 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
TURYASINGURA  JOHNBOSCO
ID:
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN GREATER KIGEZI: A CASE OF KABALE, RUKIGA AND RUBANDA)
REFNo: SS2201ES

To establish the causes of alcohol consumption in Kigezi Sub Region,To examine the effects of alcoholism in Kigezi Sub Region,To suggest the possible mitigation measures to reduce the level of alcohol consumption ,The purpose of this project is to examine the causes and effects of alcohol consumption in Kigezi Sub region and come up with workable mitigation strategies that would address the challenges of alcoholism.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 9:36:42 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CLEMENT MUNGUIKO
ID:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ITS CORRELATES AMONG STUDENTS OF BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE PROGRAM IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3522ES

1. Determine the level of academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda. 2. Examine socio-demographic factors associated with academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda. 3. Investigate individual educational factors that correlate with academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda. 4. Explore institutional factors that influence academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-02-29 17:38:14 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jannette Abalo
ID:
Deprivation of Children’s Liberty in the Context of Armed Conflict in Uganda
REFNo: SS2120ES

Create political visibility and awareness needed to trigger action on the children’s deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflicts at the AU and RECs;,Identify how existing child protection laws, policies and programmes can be used to prevent and respond to children’s deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflict,Build evidence on the state of children’s deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflict in Africa,To strengthen the protection of children from deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflict in Africa.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:36:47 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rosemary Nansubuga
ID:
Curriculum Design and Career Choice(s) Among Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Wakiso District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS2105ES

iii. To find out how assessment strategies influence career choices among students in secondary schools. ii. To determine the influence of instructional methods on career choices among students in secondary schools. i. To establish the influence of course content on career choices among students in secondary schools. The study’s overall objective is to investigate the influence of curriculum design on career choices among students in secondary schools in Uganda using secondary schools in Wakiso District in central Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:35:34 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JIMMY ELING -
ID:
Investigation of the Effect of Torrefaction on the Briquetting and Combustion Characteristics of Groundnut Shell and Maize Straw
REFNo: NS668ES

(i) Optimize torrefaction conditions: temperature; heating rate; and holding time of groundnut
shell and maize straw.
(ii) Obtain the optimal briquetting conditions: compacting pressure; temperature; and particle size
of raw and torrefied groundnut shell and maize straw.
(iii) Determine the energy requirements for densification of raw and torrefied groundnut shell and
maize straw.
(iv) Investigate the effect of torrefaction on the combustion characteristics of briquettes produced
from groundnut shell and maize straw.
(v) Determine combustion kinetics of raw and torrefied groundnut shell and maize straw.
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:34:24 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fridah Siyanga
ID: UNCST-2023-R007537
 Small fish for small children: Consumption of small fish among primary school-age children in Northern Uganda project
REFNo: SS2301ES

1.To examine environmental, economic, social, and institutional factors affecting availability and access to small fish in selected rural and urban communities. 2.To assess the utilization and consumption of small fish at home and in school among children of primary school going age (6-14 years) from selected households in these communities. 3.To examine the role of parents, school management, district administrations, and other stakeholders in facilitating existing school feeding practices in selected schools. 4.To assess current policies governing school feeding and to analyze the various stake-holders’ perceptions on their role in developing and implementing school feeding policies that can contribute to providing school meals containing small fish.
 Zambia 2024-02-29 17:33:23 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MAJARIWA DAVID
ID: UNCST-2023-R007546
 TAKING KISWAHILI TO THE INFORMAL SECTOR: DEVELOPING PEOPLE’S KISWAHILI ORAL PROFICIENCY AS A SOFT SKILL TO WIDEN THEIR ECONOMIC PROSPECTS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS2077ES

iv. iv. To ascertain the feasibility of developing oral proficiency in Kiswahili among people in the Informal Sector.,iii. To examine both qualitatively and quantitatively the factors that influence the oral proficiency and usage of Kiswahili in Uganda.,ii. To determine the perception of Ugandans on Kiswahili learning for communicative usage in Uganda.,i. To assess Kiswahili oral competencies of the people in the informal sector,The general Objective of the study is to establish how the Informal Sector can leverage on Kiswahili acquisition and usage in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:31:46 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Damian Kajunguri
ID:
Mathematical analysis of the impact of poor sanitation on human health, environment and economic development in the new cities of Uganda
REFNo: NS712ES

OBJECTIVES
The main objective is to design a sanitation framework for effective delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in the new cities of Uganda.
Specific Objectives
i. To determine the current water, sanitation and hygiene practices in the new cities
ii. To determine the risks on human health, environment and economic development that arise due to poor hygiene and sanitation services in new cities
iii. To develop mathematical models that will be used to determine optimal waste dumping places and evaluate the impact of improved water and sanitation services on human health, environment and economic development

Uganda 2024-02-29 17:29:51 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Sekiwu
ID:
Entrepreneurship Development for Refugee Self-Reliance in Nakivale and Oruchinga Settlement Camps
REFNo: SS2238ES

Main Objective
To generate relevant entrepreneurship activities and training for mitigating the socio-economic challenges of refugees in order to unlock their potential for socio-economic integration into the modern world.

Speci1. To conduct an inception study assessing the status of entrepreneurial competences for refugees in the hosting communities of Nakivale and Oruchinga
2. To examine the gender and youth uptake on entrepreneurship among refugees in the hosting communities of Nakivale and Oruchinga
3. To design an appropriate entrepreneurship education program for improving refugee self-reliance for socio-economic integration in the hosting communities of Nakivale and Oruchinga
fic Objectives

 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:28:41 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Opondo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010446
 Monitoring and Evaluation analysis of Managing Animal Health and Acaricides for a Better Africa (MAHABA): An assessment of the Impact of MAHABA initiative on Small Scale Producers in Uganda.
REFNo: A387ES

Assess the impact of MAHABA initiative activities on farmers practices, knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and challenges on use of acaricide products for cattle in the control of Ticks and tickborne diseases in selected districts of Uganda with high burden of ticks and tickborne diseases looking across different cattle production systems.,Assess measurable impact on ticks and tick-borne diseases control contributed by outreach activities in the MAHABA initiative,Assess farmer acaricide application practices that may cause sub-optimal tick control and drive acaricide resistance,Assess the economics of ticks and tick borne diseases,Assess the role of youth in ticks and tick borne disease management,Assess the role of gender in ticks and tick-borne diseases management.,Assess opportunities for developing new routes for communication,Assess sources of information on acaricides, ticks and tickborne diseases,Assess protocols selected in controlling ticks and tickborne diseases,Assess acaricide availability to the farmers ,Assess the extent of farmer observed acaricide resistance and treatment failures,Assess farm size and management systems of farmers,Assess the number and proportion of farmers using acaricides ,Assess other production constraints among farmers,Assess the cost controlling of ticks and tick borne diseases among farmers,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:26:52 2027-03-01 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anne Schel Marijke
ID:
Flexibility in primate vocal behaviour: the role of socio-ecological pressures and context in the production and percep-tion of vocal signals.
REFNo: NS759ES

The general aim of the proposed study is to contribute to the debate about how fluctuations in socio-ecological pressures may lead to more or less flexible behavioural strategies in primate social and vocal behaviour, and what role individual states may additionally contribute to this. This is done by studying the behavioural consequences of (1.) fluctuations in predation pressures and (2.) fluctuations in female reproductive states in two different primate species of the Budongo Forest Reserve: (1.) guereza colobus monkeys (Colobus guereza) and (2.) chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). For the study on the colobus monkeys, behavioural monitoring, as well as playback experiments, will be conducted to find out whether guereza colobus monkeys flexibly adjust their vocal and social behaviour relative to local differences in predation pressures. For the study on the chimpanzees, only behavioural observation will be conducted, aimed to assess whether female chimpanzees flexibly adjust their vocal and social behaviour relative to reproductive state and food availability. These studies test hypotheses arising from substantial previous work with the Sonso and Kaniyo Pabidi communities of Guereza colobus monkeys and chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest, Uganda, which in the past also entailed observational and acoustical experimental fieldwork.
 Netherlands 2024-02-29 17:25:22 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Amwonya
ID: UNCST-2023-R005887
 Inclusive Education in a Post COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Pregnant Teenage Learners in Religious run Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS2358ES

To establish the level of capacity of the school in supporting the pregnant teenagers to have a conducive and inclusive learning environment,To determine the level of integration and support from teachers and entire school community in enabling the learner to cope with their studies.,To investigate the level of inclusiveness of pregnant teenage learners who enrolled back for their studies after the lockdown.,The main objective of the study is to investigate the level of inclusiveness in the post-COVID-19 period of teenage mothers in secondary schools managed by consecrated perso,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:24:43 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Shimali
ID:
Influence of Women Empowerment on Children’s Dietary Diversity in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS2372ES

The main objective is "To understand how the different dimensions of women empowerment interact with socio-economic characteristics of a woman and that of her spouse and the HH and gender role attitudes to influence dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda" It should be revised to read as "To assess how the different dimensions of women empowerment interact with socio-economic position of a woman and that of her spouse and the HH gender role attitude to influence dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda"

Specific objectives:

1. To assess the level of women empowerment in Eastern Uganda
2. To determine the relationship between individual characteristics of women, their spouses, and household characteristics on the extent of women empowerment in eastern Uganda 3. To establish the influence of women empowerment on dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda
4. To establish the influence of gender role attitude on dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda

 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:23:19 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dennison Kizito
ID:
Evaluation of the BIOPIX-T molecular testing kit’s efficiency on malaria infection in malaria-endemic areas: A case study of Uganda.
REFNo: HS3717ES

Aim:
To test the efficiency and comparison of the malaria BIOPIX-T molecular testing in malaria-endemic areas in Uganda.
Objectives:
1. To compare the BIOPIX-T MALARIA PLASMODIUM PAN-SPECIES KIT with Microscopy and RDTs.
2. To detect the malaria species circulating within the country.
3. To determine the most appropriate duration of testing clinical specimens in remote areas.



Uganda 2024-02-29 17:21:23 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maiya Block Ngaybe Grace
ID: UNCST-2023-R007114
 A discrete choice experiment to assess preferences for a future preventative HIV vaccine among at-risk populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS3769ES

General objective This study aims to answer the question of which factors are most preferable among at-risk populations and therefore affect their decisions to take up a preventative HIV vaccine in comparison to other preventative methods through the implementation of a discrete choice experiment (DCE) in Uganda. Specific objectives The objectives of this study will be to conduct key informant interviews which will ultimately inform a DCE which will conducted to determine factors influencing the prospective uptake of a preventative HIV vaccine among People at Substantial Risk for HIV Infection (PSRHI) in Uganda. Objective 1: Identify characteristics of preventative HIV medications which are most preferred regarding the decision to take these medications in Kampala, Uganda by conducting 15-20 key informant interviews. In other words, the purpose of this objective is to identify the characteristics and levels of these characteristics that should be included in the DCE in objective 2. Objective 2: Determine the attributes of a preventative HIV medication that are most valued by PSRHI in Uganda through the implementation of a discrete choice experiment (DCE).
 USA 2024-02-29 17:20:29 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Murongo Esau
ID:
Community Participation and Sustainability of Rural Water Supply in Uganda. A Case of Kasese District
REFNo: SS2339ES

To evaluate the mediating effect of community project financing on the relationship between community participation and sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To analyze the contribution of project monitoring and evaluation towards sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To examine the relationship between community project implementation and sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To assess the relationship between community planning and sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To examine the relationship between community participation and sustainability of rural water supply for developing a model to help in planning for the management of rural water sources in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:16:21 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Vivian Akello Valin
ID: UNCST-2023-R007620
 THE EFFECT OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON THE OUTCOME OF GASTROINTESTINAL ONCOLOGICAL SURGERIES AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THESE SURGERIES ON PATIENTS AT MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.MHREC-2023-102
REFNo: HS3775ES

3. To explore the economic impact of gastrointestinal oncological surgeries on patients at MNRH, including direct medical costs (e.g., surgery, hospitalization, medication) and indirect costs (e.g., lost wages, transportation, caregiving).,2. To investigate the impact of SES on the clinical outcomes of gastrointestinal oncological surgeries at MNRH, such as surgical complications, length of hospital stay, and mortality rate., 1. To identify the socioeconomic status (SES) of patients undergoing gastrointestinal oncological surgeries at MNRH.,1. To measure the effect of the socioeconomic status of patients undergoing gastrointestinal oncological surgeries on the outcome of surgery and the economic impact of these surgeries on the patients at MNRH. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:14:47 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yotam Gidron
ID: UNCST-2023-R006383
 Redistribution, subjectivity, and the virtual: A view from the south
REFNo: SS2172ES

Evaluate the role of mobile technologies in practices of sharing and redistribution,Map and historicize practices of sharing and redistribution,Explore how new mobile technologies are transforming, or are being incorporated into, indigenous mechanisms and ideologies of sharing and redistribution among Nuer refugees in Uganda. ,
 Romania 2024-02-29 17:10:18 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josephine Namubiru
ID:
The Contribution of Training and Staff Development Policy to Employee Productivity among Middle Level Administrative Staff in Public Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS2345ES

1. To examine the contribution of training and development policy decisions taken by key players on the productivity of middle-level administrative staff at Makerere University.
2. To establish the relationship between training and human resource development and productivity amongst middle-level administrative staff in Makerere University.
3. To assess the perceptions of middle-level administrative staff on the effectiveness of training and staff development on their productivity.

Uganda 2024-02-29 17:09:23 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elisa Ndyamuhakyi
ID:
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AVAILABILITY OF HUMAN CADAVERS FOR ANATOMICAL STUDIES IN UGANDAN UNIVERSITIES
REFNo: HS3533ES

To determine factors associated with willingness to donate body cadaver among academic staffs in Uganda medical universities.,To assess the willingness to donate body cadavers among academic staffs in medical universities in Uganda.,To ascertain factors associated with availability of cadavers in Ugandan medical schools.,To determine extent of availability of cadavers in Ugandan medical universities.,To determine the profiles cadavers in Ugandan medical universities. ,To ascertain the cadaveric profiles and factors associated with the availability of body cadavers, and willingness to donate body cadavers for anatomical dissection among biomedical science staffs in various Ugandan Universities,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:06:57 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Melissa Hawkins TR
ID: UNCST-2023-R006088
 A survey of the mammals of the Ajai Wildlife Reserve before, during and after large mammal reintroductions.
REFNo: NS710ES

The small mammals of Uganda have been fairly well studied in some regions of the country, but northern regions lack modern survey data documenting species occurrences. The Ajai Wildlife Reserve is located close to a very important historical ‘type’ location, Rhino Camp, where many original species descriptions were made. Most of these specimens, however, are very old, lack associated molecular tissues, and confound taxonomic advancements in many groups (particularly rodents and shrews). Additionally, per conversations with collaborators and rangers, we have come to learn that large mammal reintroductions are planned for Ajai. Conducting surveys before and after any reintroductions will allow us to evaluate changes through time associated with reintroducing extirpated species to this reserve.
 USA 2024-02-29 17:04:45 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Origa Jobson Ariel
ID: UNCST-2022-R010809
 Views on cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening among female attendants at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
REFNo: SS2307ES

To explore views of female attendants on cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:03:34 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Gad Akankwasa Tibesigwa
ID: UNCST-2023-R005985
 A CHRISTIAN APOLOGETIC RESPONSE TO RELIGION REVISIONISM IN UGANDA: A CASE OF THE FAITH OF UNITY RELIGION IN BUNYORO SUB-REGION
REFNo: SS2210ES

3. To examine how Christian apologetics could be used to address the effects religious revisionism by the Faith of Unity religion in Bunyoro sub-region,2. To explore how religion revisionism by Faith of Unity religion is affecting Church ministry in Bunyoro sub-region,1. To Analyse the current predicament of religion revisionism in Uganda,The major objective of this thesis shall be to assess how Christian apologetic could be used as an effective response to the religion revisionism in Uganda using a case of the Faith of Unity religion.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:00:28 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Maria Ndibalekera
ID: UNCST-2022-R008972
 PERCEPTION OF RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD NEGLECT AMONG FATHERS IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2447ES

To explore the perceptions of fathers about their role in child care in Wakiso District, Uganda.
To investigate the perceptions of fathers about the forms of child neglect perpetrated by fathers in Wakiso District, Uganda
To examine fathers’ perceptions of risk factors for child neglect among fathers in Wakiso District, Uganda.
To examine the perceptions of fathers about the protective factors for child neglect among fathers in Wakiso District, Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:58:18 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Olum
ID: UNCST-2021-R013821
 Stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS: Exploring the feasibility of group therapy for its prevention and management in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3089ES

To assess the feasibility of group therapy for the prevention and management of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu district, Northern Uganda.,To explore the drivers of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.,To assess the burden of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.,The study aims to assess the burden of stigma, explore the drivers of stigma, and assess the feasibility of group therapy for the prevention and management of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:48:54 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DICKSON NDOBOLI
ID:
Transmission routes and transmission mechanisms of antimicrobial resistant Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis in the broiler poultry production chain in Uganda
REFNo: A261ES

Main objective

To quantify the occurrence of AMR and elucidate the AMR transmission dynamics along the
poultry value chain in Wakiso and Soroti districts of Uganda

Specific objectives

1. Quantification of E. coli phenotypic resistance using Tetracycline, colistin and
Cefotaxime antibiotics
2. Quantification of antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella and E. coli in Wakiso
and Soroti
3. Determination of factors for persistence of resistant colonies on farms overtime
4. Genetic investigation of mobile genetic elements associated with transfer of AMR
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:46:42 2027-03-01 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JAMES  SSENFUUMA THOMAS
ID: UNCST-2023-R005484
 RESILIENCE OF REFUGEES EXPERIENCING WFP FOOD AID CUTS IN KYAKA II SETTLEMENT, KYEGEGWA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2412ES

1. To assess the effects of food reductions by WFP on the social-economic wellbeing of refugees in Kyaka II Settlement, Kyegegwa district


2. To explore the effects of food aid cuts by WFP on social cohesion of refugees in Kyaka II Settlement, Kyegegwa district

3. To explore the survival strategies (protective factors) employed by refugees affected by WFP food aid cuts in Kyaka II settlement, Kyegegwa district, Uganda
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:43:51 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nobert Bongo
ID: UNCST-2023-R008651
 TeamUp Uganda project Research Protocol
REFNo: SS1940ES

3. To assess the role and contribution of public-private partnerships (PPPs) model in improving the quality of life for the youth in Uganda,2. To assess and analyse the extent to which across-sector collaboration efforts by TeamUp Project implementing partner have contributed to improved quality of life for the youth ,1. To establish the impact of three TeamUp interventions; (water, agriculture and Sexual reproductive health) on the youth quality of life,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:40:45 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hellen Opolot
ID: UNCST-2019-R001724
 The Effect of Public Health Emergencies on the Research Regulatory Systems: A Qualitative Study of COVID-19 In Uganda.
REFNo: SS2192ES

1. To explore the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on NRAs/RECs/researchers’ operations in Uganda.
2. To examine the effectiveness of national policies and guidelines on the conduct of research regulation in Uganda.
3. To describe the coping strategies of researchers, NRAs and RECs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Uganda 2024-02-28 17:57:26 2027-02-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Origa Jobson Ariel
ID: UNCST-2022-R010809
 The Every Woman Study in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Identifying challenges and opportunities to improve survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
REFNo: HS3730ES

To obtain country level reports from the lead clinicians (CL) summarising the environment in which they work to diagnose and treat women, and to interview at least one woman per participating country who might be considered to have a common experience, and who would be willing to be involved in developing advocacy efforts.,To explore the variations in experience of women in their particular country versus the group of respondents as a whole, with a view at looking for opportunities for progress.,To gather sufficient survey responses at a country level to make robust statements about the experiences of ovarian cancer at a national, and larger regional level, and for women in lower- and middle-income countries as a whole.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 14:03:58 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Immaculate  Mbwali
ID: UNCST-2023-R008116
 Care and support after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda: a grounded theory exploration
REFNo: HS3543ES

To develop a theory grounded in the data, of care and support for women after experiencing a miscarriage in Uganda. ,To explore the healthcare providers’ and other potential groups’ perceptions and practices of offering care and support to women after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda.,To explore the experiences of women and their male partners after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda.,To conduct a metasynthesis to critically reinterpret the existing qualitative literature surrounding experiences of women after a miscarriage.,To understand the social processes surrounding care and support after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda from the perspectives of women, partners/families, and health workers and to develop a theory of care and support that could inform future research and practice of the care and support for women after experiencing a miscarriage. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:56:17 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agnes TURYAMUBONA
ID:
Prevalence of protective levels of Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Antibody titers among Ugandan adolescents living with HIV
REFNo: HS3679ES

To determine the prevalence of acute, chronic and resolved hepatitis B infections from archived Plasma samples of adolescent PLWH at CPHL between January-to- September, 2023. , To determine the prevalence of protective antibody titers against HBV from Plasma samples at CPHL, Uganda obtained from adolescents living with HIV.,To determine the prevalence of Anti-HBs, acute, chronic and resolved HBV infections among adolescents living with HIV at CPHL between Jan to Sept 2023,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:53:35 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhoda Wanyenze
ID: UNCST-2021-R013352
 Evaluation of interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health in selected districts of Uganda: Uptake, implementation processes, experiences and immediate outcomes
REFNo: HS3874ES

Primary objectives 1. To identify coverage of the interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health in the adolescentCOP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. 2. To determine uptake of interventions by adolescent girls who received pregnancy and motherhood support to mitigate effects of pregnancy and promote maternal and child health adolescentin the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. To measure immediate outcomes within one year of the interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child healthadolescent in the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. 3. adolescentTo assess implementation processes and dynamics of the interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health adolescentin the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda . To explore experiences and perceptions of adolescent girls who received pregnancy and motherhood support and implementers towards interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health in the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. Secondary objective 1. To identify other existing interventions in place to prevent and respond to adolescent pregnancies adolescent in the COP21 ARPA funded districts. 2. To compare immediate outcomes and effects of adolescent pregnancy between DREAMS and non-DREAMS COP21 ARPA funded districts.
Uganda 2024-02-26 13:52:20 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LILLIAN MBABAZI
ID:
Storytelling Among the Bakiga of Uganda: Changing Form, Character and Performance Contexts Between 1930 – 2009
REFNo: SS2359ES

To examine the changing form, character, and performance contexts in storytelling among the Bakiga between 1930 and 2009.
To explore the function of storytelling among the Bakiga.
To assess the changing themes, structure, and settings for storytelling among the Bakiga in times of Christianity and formal schooling.
To examine how migration shaped the content, processes and form(s) of storytelling among the Bakiga.
To analyse how commercialisation influenced the composition and performance of storytelling among the Bakiga.
Uganda 2024-02-26 13:49:42 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winfred  Tugumisirize
ID:
Participatory Budgeting and Financial Sustainability in the Local Government in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District
REFNo: SS2353ES

4. To establish the relationship between participatory budgeting and financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government.,3. To assess the relationship between budget implementation and financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government.,2. To analyze the impact of budget approval on financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government.,1. To examine the influence of budget formulation on financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government . ,The main objective of the study is to examine the relationship between participatory budgeting and financial sustainability of Local Governments in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:47:53 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
LILLIAN BYERETA HAPPY
ID: UNCST-2021-R012144
 To utilize simplified instruments for geriatric assessment for specialized routine care of Old People Living with HIV (HIV –OLD, HOPE)
REFNo: HS3704ES

2. To evaluate the feasibility of self-collection (with the support of a research assistant) through tablets of simplified validated tools for Quality of life, Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), history of falls, screening for depression, and incontinence. 1. To utilize simplified instruments for geriatric assessment of OPLWH which can be potentially scaled up in routine care, particularly for the assessment of frailty, sarcopenia , physical and cognitive function. ,The overall goal of the proposal is to validate simplified tools for specialized routine care of OPLWH. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:45:25 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamoga Ronald
ID: UNCST-2019-R001524
 VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION IN A RAT MODEL OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-LIKE SYMPTOMS: MORPHOLOGICAL, IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL, MOLECULAR AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES
REFNo: HS3781ES

1. To conduct a scoping review of literature on vagus nerve stimulation in Alzheimer's-disease and related dementias.
2. To determine behavioral changes associated with vagus nerve stimulation in a rat model of Alzheimer-like symptoms.
3. To evaluate the morphological, Immunohistochemical and molecular changes in the Hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and medial temporal cortex associated with chronic stimulation of the vagus nerve in a rat model of Alzheimer’s-like disease.

 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:43:22 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mallory Holding Anne
ID:
Play Our Part (PoP) project primary data collection on effective engagement strategies with policymakers to support Learning through Play (LtP) in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
REFNo: SS2399ES

To gather data to help answer the PoP CoP learning question 3A: Which Engagement Strategies with Policymakers lead to the creation of enabling environments for LtP in Centre-based systems. ,Identify which advocacy approaches policymakers have found most effective.,Determine the way in which partners are currently engaging in national level advocacy activities and their definition of effectiveness.,Identify effective strategies for engaging policymakers on LtP in ECCE systems. ,
 USA 2024-02-26 13:42:34 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Lofgren
ID: UNCST-2019-R001647
 Supervised Treadmill intervention to Reduce Inflammation and Depression through Exercise in HIV: The STRIDE Pilot Study
REFNo: HS3358ES

The objective of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of an aerobic intervention via a treadmill among individuals with HIV and depression in Uganda.
3.1 Primary Endpoint: Feasibility and acceptability of Exercise as a treatment for depression in Ugandans with HIV. This will be measured by:
-Percent completion of the prescribed aerobic exercise intervention, as assessed by research staff logging participation.

3.2 Secondary Endpoint(s)/ Outcome(s):
- acceptability of the intervention assessed via a post intervention survey
-feasibility and acceptability of using a wearable exercise tracker to assess the volume of exercise, based on calories burned and steps achieved, during the intervention period among Ugandans with HIV and depression.
- measure the mean and standard deviation of baseline and 8-week serum BDNF and IL-6 level to estimate an effect size and power a future study.
- measure the mean and standard deviation of baseline and 8-week depression score via PHQ-9 to estimate an effect size and power a future study.
- measure the mean and standard deviation in aerobic fitness baseline and at 8 weeks measured via METS/watts achieved and total time/distance to estimate the effect size for a future intervention.
USA 2024-02-26 13:41:23 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Intervention Study on Unintended Pregnancy among Teenagers in Busoga
REFNo: SS2284ES

The implementation objective is to evaluate intervention acceptability and scalability in Uganda,The intervention objective is to evaluate a novel model to reach unmarried teenagers and assess its effectiveness in reducing unmet needs for modern contraceptives among the target population,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:39:25 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Miriam Nakalembe
ID: UNCST-2021-R014040
 Cervical Cancer Screening Utilizing Image Capture and Machine Learning to Identify Precancerous Cervical Lesions
REFNo: HS3743ES

Using pathological confirmation of CIN 2/3+ as the reference standard for pre-cancer, determine if the sensitivity and specificity of image capture of the cervix and artificial intelligence/deep machine learning/interpretation is superior to VIA, the current standard of care for cervical cancer screening in sub-Saharan Africa. ,Evaluate the quality of the cervical images captured in the clinics for use in artificial intelligence/deep machine learning.,Establish an informatics and data management infrastructure for cervical cancer that utilizes the IeDEA data platform and will allow for images and biologic data to be stored and characterized with the AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR) and the National Library of Medicine (NLOM). ,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:37:44 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NELSON NSEREKO
ID:
FROM STANDARD SWAHILI TO THE SWAHILI VARIETY SPOKEN IN UGANDA: EVOLUTION AND MORPHOSYNTACTIC VARIATIONS
REFNo: SS2348ES

i) Describe the morphosyntax of the Kiswahili variety spoken in Uganda
ii) Compare and contrast the morphosyntax of Standard Kiswahili with that of the
Kiswahili spoken in Uganda
iii) Account for the emergence of the Kiswahili variety spoken in Uganda

 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:35:31 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julian Adong
ID: UNCST-2021-R013487
 Retention through mHealth for adolescents and young adults with HIV in care
REFNo: HS3722ES

Test the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary impact of the developed adolescent-tailored mHealth intervention for retention in care of AYWH who are new to or newly re-engaging in care,Iteratively develop a social media-based adolescent-tailored mHealth intervention to improve retention in care for AYWH who are new or newly re-engaging in care,Define the cognitive, environmental, and behavioural challenges and their impact on behavioural intention for AYWH who are new or newly re-engaging in HIV care,To develop and test an mHealth intervention for retention in care for adolescents and young adults with HIV,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:34:00 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
alfred andama andama
ID: UNCST-2022-R011051
 TONGUE SWAB TUBERCULOSIS DIAGNOSTIC YIELD STUDY
REFNo: HS3761ES

Aim 1. To determine the proportion of people presenting to primary health centers with signs and symptoms of TB who: a. can provide a sample for TB testing (sputum vs. tongue swab) b. have a valid molecular test result (sputum vs. tongue swab) c. are detected as TB-positive (sputum vs. tongue swab) d. prefer providing a sputum vs. tongue swab sample
Uganda 2024-02-26 13:32:44 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 SOLIDARITY TRIAL-A phase I/II Randomized Placebo controlled trial to evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of Sudan Ebolavirus in Uganda
REFNo: HS3190ES

Phase I (rVSV-SUDV)
1. To determine the safety of rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccine among adult healthy volunteers in Uganda.
2. To determine the immunogenicity of rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccine.

Phase II (ChAdox1, CAd3 and rVSV-SUDV)
Primary objectives
1. To determine the safety of ChAdox1, CAd3 and rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccines among healthy volunteers and persons with stable comorbidities.
2. To determine the immunogenicity of ChAdox1, CAd3 and rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccines.
Secondary objectives
1. To determine the durability of SUDV-specific induced immune responses following vaccination.
2. To determine the factors associated with optimal vaccine-induced immune responses.
3. To determine the putative cross reactivity by the SUDV vaccine candidates against other ebolaviruses (e.g. Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BUDV) and EBOV).

Exploratory objectives
1. To determine the effect of SUDV vaccines on host gene expression.
2. To determine the T and B cell specific responses and immune profiling in response to vaccination.
3. To determine the effect of SUDV vaccines on the host metabolome.
4. To determine the effect of SUDV vaccines on host innate immune responses.

 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:31:25 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rhona Mijumbi M
ID: UNCST-2023-R006843
 Building a Culture of Evidence-informed Policy-Making in Uganda (B-CuE)
REFNo: SS2257ES

3) To improve collaboration for better coordinated and complementary support to EIDM in Uganda.,2) To design a sustainable and relevant capacity-building program for pre- and in-service training to ensure individuals and institutions acquire relevant and adequate knowledge and skills to support timely EIDM.,1) To scale-up the activities of the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis as a knowledge brokerage institution to strengthen support for timely EIDM in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:23:45 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Adroma
ID: UNCST-2019-R000360
 Exploring the potential of a lower blood pressure threshold for diagnosing hypertension in pregnancy: Implications for pre-eclampsia and stroke.
REFNo: HS3784ES

1. To compare the incidence rate of preeclampsia between pregnant women with SBP from 130 to 139 mmHg and/or DBP from 80 to 89 mmHg and those with normotensive blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg.

2. To compare the incidence rate of stroke between pregnant women with SBP from 130 to 139 mmHg and/or DBP from 80 to 89 mmHg and those with normotensive blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg.

3. To investigate potential risk factors and biomarkers associated with the development of preeclampsia and stroke in pregnant women with elevated blood pressure within the range of 130/80 to 139/89 mmHg.

4. To compare the maternal and foetal outcomes between pregnant women with SBP from 130 to 139 mmHg and/or DBP from 80 to 89 mmHg and those with blood pressures below 130/80 mmHg.


Uganda 2024-02-26 13:20:46 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rawlance  Ndejjo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010993
 Health Systems Resilience in the Face of Climatic Change in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS3758ES

To explore the barriers and facilitators of building health systems mitigation, adaptation, and resilience mechanisms to deal with the adverse effects of extreme weather events in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts in Uganda.,To describe the mitigation and adaptation mechanisms that health systems in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts in Uganda employ to deal with the adverse effects of extreme weather events?,To explore how extreme weather events are impacting the disease burden in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts in Uganda.,To assess how extreme weather events are impacting disease burden and explore the resilience of health systems in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts so as to inform strategies for building resilient and low carbon health systems in the face of climatic changes in sub-Saharan Africa,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:19:29 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angelica Kiwummulo
ID: UNCST-2023-R005604
 The impact of digital health technologies on the delivery of maternal and child health services; A case study of Uganda
REFNo: HS3804ES

Evaluate the perceptions of community members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders regarding the FamilyConnect program to inform opportunities for program optimization and expanded uptake in communities,Assess the success factors and barriers associated with the implementation of Family Connect for insights into program effectiveness.,Assess changes in the prevalence of key infectious diseases within communities using Family Connect app,Assess the changes in attendance rates for antenatal care and other essential Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services before and after the implementation of the Family Connect program,The overall objective of this study is to assess the extent to which Family Connect is influencing behavioral change towards improved uptake of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services, prevention and control of infectious diseases, and the contextual factors contributing to its success,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:17:30 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Munyua Okumu
ID:
Exploring military role expansion and its implications on civil-military relations.
REFNo: SS2335ES

1. Explore what motivates the government of Uganda to “pull” the UPDF into roles that are traditionally non-military.
2. Gain insights on how the involvement of the UPDF in non-military roles is conceptualised and formalised.
3. Explore the experiences of UPDF personnel deployed to non-military roles.
4. Explore the experiences and stories of civilians working with UPDF officers in non-military roles.
5. Establish how best the UPDF should engage with civil authorities in the event of undertaking non-military roles.
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:14:39 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 CLINICAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE COBAS HIV -1/HIV-2 QUALITATIVE ASSAY USING THE COBAS 5800
REFNo: HS3802ES

• To describe and assess the operational characteristics and ease of use of the assay under evaluation and its suitability for use in countries with limited infrastructure (no/limited electricity, no/limited clean water, inadequate means of waste disposal);,To assess analytical performance o Precision; o Limitofdetection; o Subtypedetection; o Cross-contamination or carry-over;, To assess sensitivity and specificity using clinical specimens by comparing with a designated reference standard;,The overall objective of the performance evaluation is to evaluate analytical and diagnostic performance of commercially available qualitative HIV molecular assays undergoing prequalification assessment.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:12:03 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MWEBEMBEZI ATHERIA K
ID:
Management Practices and Financial sustainability of Church of Uganda founded private secondary schools in Greater Ankole Dioceses
REFNo: SS2404ES

To identify the challenges that hinder management practices and financial sustainability and strategies that will enhance financial sustainability in church of Uganda private secondary schools in greater Ankole dioceses. ,To examine the effectiveness of staffing on financial sustainability of Church of Uganda founded private secondary schools in Greater Ankole Dioceses ,To assess the effectiveness of leadership styles on financial sustainability of Church of Uganda founded private secondary schools in Greater Ankole Dioceses ,To analyze the impact of financial management practices on financial sustainability of Church of Uganda founded private secondary schools in Greater Ankole Dioceses,To examine the effect of management practices on financial sustainability of Church of Uganda private secondary schools in Greater Ankole Dioceses. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:05:57 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adele Stock
ID: UNCST-2024-R005015
 The Spiritual Life of Water: Aquatic Sacred Space and Urban Environmental Change in 20th century Johannesburg and Kampala
REFNo: SS2389ES

My dissertation research explores how water-based religious practices have been profoundly transformed amidst the immense environmental and legal changes precipitated during the colonial and postcolonial periods in Africa. I examine both the creativity and the resilience of African religious practitioners in making new meaning amidst the displacement of water-based loci of spirituality. In particular, I focus on the paradox of ritual cleansing and healing in polluted bodies of water, a practice that has its roots in the systems of colonization and racial exclusion that are foundational to histories of urban Africa. Kampala’s Lubigi Wetland has long been a vibrant space where diverse groups of Ugandans sought and still seek healing, both physical (particularly at the advent of the HIV/AIDS epidemic) and spiritual. Their resources are a powerful spirit medium thought to connect to spiritual forces in the wetland’s tranquil waters. Yet today, human settlement, environmental degradation, and violent conflict overshadow the swamp’s long history as a spiritual healing center of the Buganda Kingdom.
USA 2024-02-26 13:02:30 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Silver Bahendeka Karaireho
ID: UNCST-2019-R000876
 Effectiveness of Integrating Non-Communicable Disease Services in Primary Care of Rural Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS3820ES

5. To formulate a potential framework of NCD integration at PHC in Uganda.,4. To determine the burden of NCDs among patients presenting at PHC in the three adjacent districts.,3. To assess the level and determinants of hypertension control achieved by patients with systemic hypertension after intervention.,2. To assess the level and determinants of metabolic control achieved in patients with diabetes after intervention.,1. To ascertain extent and effect of integration of NCDs at PHC achieved by the WDF19-1721 project. The WDF19-1721 project aimed to optimize care of NCDs through integrating delivery of NCDs services at outpatient clinics in PHC.,To evaluate the effectiveness of an NCD health service delivery framework (WDF19-1721 Project) for integrated management of NCDs in Primary Health Care in three adjacent districts of Isingiro, Ntungamo and Sheema located in Western Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:01:49 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EDGAR GUMA INNOCENT
ID:
Past-year violence exposure and its association with antiretroviral non-adherence among HIV-positive adolescents in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3831ES

To determine the prevalence of violence exposure and its association with antiretroviral non-adherence among HIV positive adolescents attending the Mildmay Uganda Hospital child and adolescent clinic. , To determine the association between exposure to violence and antiretroviral non-adherence among HIV positive adolescents attending the Mildmay Uganda Hospital child and adolescent clinic.,2. To estimate the prevalence of antiretroviral non-adherence among HIV positive adolescents who experience Physical, sexual and emotional violence attending the Mildmay Uganda Hospital child and adolescent clinic. ,1. To estimate the prevalence of violence exposure among HIV positive adolescents attending the Mildmay Uganda Hospital child and adolescent clinic. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-23 12:34:51 2027-02-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SHIRAH ZIRABAMUZALE MANSARAY
ID:
Sustainable, Responsible and Inclusive Innovation for Mental Health (SRII4MH): How interactions between the built environment, space and mental health policy influence mental health service delivery in the United Kingdom and Uganda.
REFNo: HS2816ES

To examine how mental health policy, the built environment including architecture, infrastructure and space can be re-engineered to ensure innovative, sustainable and efficient mental health service delivery in the United Kingdom and Uganda.,To examine how the debate on patient-centric/ user-driven innovation has influenced mental health policy and built environment considerations, including architecture and infrastructure considerations in Uganda and UK.,To identify the learning flows regarding the SRII4MH between the global North (UK) and global South (Uganda).,To identify the factors and actors that shape decision making for mental health services in Uganda.,
 UK 2024-02-23 11:46:27 2027-02-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Mutebi
ID: UNCST-2023-R007422
 TUNGIASIS IN EAST-AFRICA – AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO UNDERSTAND THE INTERACTIONS BETWEEN PARASITE AND HOSTS – PROJECT PHASE II PROJECT
REFNo: NS721ES

1.3. To establish the behavioral determinants for the heterogeneous distribution of tungiasis in space and time,1.2.To establish environmental factors which influence the distribution of off host stages in the dry and wet seasons,1. To establish the occurrence patterns of tungiasis among humans in the dry and wet seasons,To improve on the understanding of the ecology of tungiasis, and the developmental biology of Tunga penetrans ,
 Uganda 2024-02-14 12:52:02 2027-02-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joweria Nambooze
ID: UNCST-2019-R001118
 EFFECTIVENESS OF FOOD VOUCHERS & BEHAVIOURAL CHANGE COMMUNICATION INITIATIVES ON THE DIETARY DIVERSITY OF CHILDREN IN AMUDAT DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: HS3748ES

To explore the opportunities and challenges for the sustainability of the intervention in Amudat district.,To establish the determinants of the dietary diversity of children aged 6-23 months in Amudat district.,To assess the association between the intervention and change in dietary diversity of children aged 6-23 months in Amudat district.,To determine the dietary diversity of children aged 6-23 months in Amudat district before and after the intervention.,To evaluate the effectiveness of the food voucher programme combined with a BCC package intervention in improving the dietary diversity of children aged 6-23 months in Amudat district.,
 Uganda 2024-02-13 18:11:51 2027-02-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PAUL TURYAHEEBWA
ID:
“Tax Compliance and Revenue Collection Performance in Selected Commercial Enterprises of Greater Mbarara”
REFNo: SS2287ES

3. To explore the effectiveness of self-assessment system and tax compliance on revenue collection performance in the districts of greater Mbarara,4. To examine challenges that hinder tax compliance and revenue collection performance and advance strategies that will enhance revenue collection performance in commercial enterprises of greater Mbarara,3. To explore the effectiveness of self-assessment system and tax compliance on revenue collection performance in the districts of greater Mbarara.,2. To examine the impact of tax compliance by tax reforms on revenue collection performance among commercial enterprises in the districts of greater Mbarara,1. To analyze the levels of tax compliance on revenue collection performance in commercial enterprises in the districts of greater Mbarara.,The main objective of the study is to examine the effectiveness of tax administration and how it affects revenue collection performance among commercial enterprises in greater Mbarara South Western Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-02-13 18:08:21 2027-02-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Iga  David
ID:
ENTREPRENEURIAL SUCCESS AMONG MICRO ENTREPRENEURS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2258ES

1. To examine the relationship between
psychological capital and entrepreneurial
success.
2. To contrast the relationship between
emotional intelligence and entrepreneurial
success.
3. To relate the relationship between
individual learning behaviors and entrepreneurial success.
4. To explore the relationship between
entrepreneurial bricolage and entrepreneurial success.
5. To test the combined mediation effect of
entrepreneurial bricolage in the
relationship between psychological
capital, emotional intelligence, individual
learning behaviors and entrepreneurial
success.

 Uganda 2024-02-13 18:05:55 2027-02-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Derrick Semugenze
ID: UNCST-2023-R007934
 Association of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) and other viral exposure with susceptibility and progression to tuberculosis disease
REFNo: HS3255ES

Association of HCMV and other viral infections with tuberculosis progression among household and close contacts to tb index cases,Association of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) exposure with tuberculosis susceptibility in TB presumptive children from Uganda,Association of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) exposure with tuberculosis susceptibility in TB presumptive adults from Uganda,Association of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) exposure with tuberculosis susceptibility in TB presumptive adults from South Africa,Association HCMV and other viral infections with susceptibility and progression to tuberculosis disease,
 Uganda 2024-02-13 18:03:22 2027-02-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tobby Agwe Michael
ID:
Production and Cleansing of Biogas from Bio-degradable Municipal Solid Waste – A Way of Resource Recovery
REFNo: SIR276ES

• To Design and fabricate the system components of the biogas production plant.
• To prepare the organic fraction of the Municipal Solid Wastes.
• To anaerobically digest the Shredded Biodegradable Municipal Solid wastes.
• To cleanse the biogas.

 Uganda 2024-02-13 17:57:42 2027-02-13 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alain Favina
ID:
Preparedness of private health workers in Mbarara City about identifying and managing Ebola outbreaks
REFNo: HS3424ES

To determine the relationship between the wellbeing of private health workers and their preparedness towards the Ebola outbreak in Mbarara city,To determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice towards the Ebola outbreak by health workers in private clinics in Mbarara city.,To determine the level of preparedness for the Ebola outbreak by health workers in private clinics in Mbarara City,
 Burundi 2024-02-13 17:56:53 2027-02-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Betty Mwesigwa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014667
 Sabin 003: A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate Safety, Tolerability, and Immune Responses of an Investigational Monovalent Chimpanzee Adenoviral-Vectored Sudan Ebolavirus Vaccine in Healthy Adults
REFNo: HS3628ES

To evaluate the safety and tolerability of cAd3-EBO S vaccine
 Uganda 2024-02-13 17:35:43 2027-02-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Friday Christopher
ID: UNCST-2023-R007260
 SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN KABALE DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2370ES

i. To examine the effect of agroforestry on environmental protection in Kabale district, Uganda. ii. To determine the influence of crop rotation on environmental protection in Kabale district, Uganda. iii. To assess the effect of trenches and check dams on environmental protection in Kabale district, Uganda. iv. To establish the influence of mulching on environmental protection in Kabale district, Uganda. v. To evaluate the effectiveness of government policies in promoting environmental protection in Kabale district, Uganda.
Uganda 2024-02-09 23:38:35 2027-02-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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