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Flavia Namagembe
ID: UNCST-2025-R018059
Implementing a Digital Antenatal Care Registry for Health Workers in Primary Health Facilities in Mukono District, Uganda: Determinants, Strategies, and Outcomes Using an Implementation Research Approach
REFNo: HS6694ES

1. To assess individual-level data management practices at ANC clinics in primary healthcare, and determine requirements for implementing a point-of-care digital ANC registry. This objective has sub-objectives as follows 2.To apply co-design as an implementation strategy for developing and deploying a point-of-care digital ANC registry, and to evaluate its role in facilitating adoption and routine use in lower-level primary healthcare facilities 3. To evaluate the implementation outcomes and impact of a digital registry for ANC on time efficiency
Uganda 2025-11-04 18:23:25 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emiel De Meyer
ID: UNCST-2025-R017555
Wild plant use among traditional agro-pastoralist Karamojong communities in Karamoja, northeast Uganda
REFNo: NS1041ES

Overarching objective 1. To get insight into the capacity of Karimojong communities to utilize their plant knowledge to adapt to climate change effects. Specific Objectives 1. To document wild plant use for food and medicine among Karimojong communities in northeast Uganda and the impact of social and environmental factors on this wild plant use. 2. To explore how traditional plant knowledge facilitates adaptations to environmental changes, and the cultural drivers that guide adaptation mechanisms to these changes.
Belgium 2025-11-04 18:19:40 2028-11-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Acila Goretti
ID: UNCST-2025-R020322
COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE OF THE SMALL EAST AFRICAN ZEBU AND ITS CROSSES WITH TYROLEAN GREY CATTLE IN ASWA RANCH AND LUSENKE STOCK FARM OF UGANDA
REFNo: A653ES

1. To determine morphological traits and structural indices of the Small East African Zebu and its crosses with Tyrolean Grey cattle under on station conditions in Aswa Ranch and Lusenke Stock farm.
2. To determine milk production and growth performance of the Small East African Zebu and its crosses with Tyrolean Grey cattle under on station conditions in Aswa Ranch and Lusenke Stock farm.
3. To determine reproductive performance of the Small East African Zebu and its crosses with Tyrolean Grey cattle under on station conditions in Aswa Ranch and Lusenke Stock farm.

Uganda 2025-11-04 17:55:57 2028-11-04 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alex Bashaija Sande
ID: UNCST-2024-R002629
Influence of social norms on child marriage in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District
REFNo: SS3758ES

1) To find out the influence of social norms on child marriage in Busolwe Town Council, Butaleja District.
2) To identify the social norms that contribute to child marriage in Busolwe Town Council.
3) To establish the reference groups that reinforce social norms related to child marriage in Busolwe Town Council.
4) To examine the social sanctions and their effect on sustaining the practice of child marriage in Busolwe Town Council.

Uganda 2025-11-04 17:23:42 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Zerubabeeli Naturinda
ID: UNCST-2025-R019082
Farmers’ knowledge and incentives for using tree species on Robusta coffee farms in Uganda
REFNo: A619ES

To contribute to enhancing climate-resilient and sustainable Robusta coffee production systems by generating evidence on farmers' knowledge of tree species use and the key factors influencing their integration on Robusta coffee farms within the Lake Victoria Crescent and Western Savannah Grasslands agroecological zones of Uganda. Specifically, the study will; (i) assess farmers’ knowledge and knowledge processes about tree species integration on Robusta coffee farms, (ii) determine the drivers for farmers’ decisions to integrate tree species on Robusta coffee farms, and (iii) determine the contribution of integrating tree species on Robusta coffee farms in adapting to climate variability.
Uganda 2025-11-04 16:42:56 2028-11-04 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbara Kunihira Evelyn
ID: UNCST-2025-R019727
Study on Usability and Acceptability Evaluation of Compact Prefilled Auto disable Devices (CPAD) for Injectable Contraceptives Delivery in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6685ES

This study aims to assess the user and programmatic acceptability of the Easyject™ and BFS CPAD devices in Uganda, with a focus on their potential to improve access to injectable contraceptives. The specific objectives include: 1. To understand if these devices are acceptable and appropriate for delivery of contraceptives (both self-delivery and provider use). 2. To understand user perspectives regarding device usability, safety, and overall satisfaction. 3. Understand retraining requirements (time, materials, methods). Device-Specific Objectives 1. Easyject™: Assess usability improvements in the updated design, particularly around needle shield removal and injection force. 2. BFS CPAD: Collect first-time user feedback on the usability and acceptability of the design.
Uganda 2025-11-04 16:40:38 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edgar Twine
ID: UNCST-2025-R018607
Consumer valuation of a novel healthy food product in Uganda: Evidence from experimental auctions.
REFNo: A664ES

To examine the effect of information and sensory testing on consumer valuation of ORYLUX 6 rice variety in Uganda To compare consumer valuation of a novel and healthy food product across three countries and regions, namely, Uganda in East Africa, Cameroon in Central Africa and Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.
Uganda 2025-11-04 16:39:25 2028-11-04 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
simpson kamugisha
ID: UNCST-2024-R003681
Understanding the post-accident experience of Boda boda drivers: Case study Mbarara City, Uganda
REFNo: SS4365ES

To explore can the support needed by boda boda drivers who have experienced accidents in Uganda,To examine the post-accident experiences of boda boda drivers in Uganda,
Uganda 2025-11-04 14:15:13 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Barbara Nayebare Baturaine
ID: UNCST-2025-R021900
AN ASSESSMENT TO UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENT TARGET AUDIENCE NEEDS (INCLUDING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, BELIEFS, AND PRACTICES), AND DEVELOP APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR CHANGE COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING STRATEGIES
REFNo: SS4464ES

The objective of the survey is to carry out a detailed Knowledge, attitude and Practice survey and design of an evidence-based National FMNR Social Marketing and Behavioral Change Communications Strategy (2023-2028). This document is to be used for communication, marketing and implementation of programs to promote socially beneficial behavior change towards the adoption and scale up of FMNR. This will be informed by primary data collection to inform the development of the strategy.
Uganda 2025-11-04 13:44:41 2028-11-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
VICTORIA NAKAGIMU MWAZI
ID: UNCST-2025-R020484
FOOD ENVIRONMENT, DIETARY PATTERNS AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN KAMPALA CITY
REFNo: HS6358ES

To assess the food environment of secondary school teachers in Kampala City, Uganda.
(ii) To analyse the food consumption patterns of secondary school teachers in Kampala City, Uganda.
(iii) To assess the nutritional status and associated factors of secondary school teachers in Kampala city.
(iv) To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on the food environment, diet and the nutritional status of secondary school teachers in Kampala City.

Uganda 2025-11-04 13:42:47 2028-11-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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