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Japheth Noel
ID: UNCST-2021-R013959
The Role of Inclusive Practices on Academic Resilience and Retention among Refugee Secondary School Students: A case of Nakivale Refugee Settlement Camp, Uganda
REFNo: SS3750ES

To examine the role of inclusive practices on academic resilience and retention among refugee secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp in Uganda.,(v) To analyze the relationship between academic inclusive practices and retention among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To determine the relationship between social inclusive practices and retention among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To analyze the relationship between academic inclusive practices and academic resilience among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To examine relationship between social inclusive practices and academic resilience among secondary school students in Nakivale refugee settlement camp.,To explore social and academic inclusive practices among secondary schools in Nakivale refugee settlement camp, in Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-04-11 14:40:49 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
EDWIN AKUGIZIBWE
ID: UNCST-2024-R003785
Data-driven trauma and surgery care in remote Africa: Socioeconomic insights, outcome models and equity recommendations
REFNo: SS3606ES

Develop an innovative app to enhance tracking and prediction of follow-up-treatment of trauma/surgery cases for improved health equity in Uganda and Africa at large.,Identify patterns and trends and develop models that classify and predict trauma related cases, with a particular focus on disparities in healthcare delivery.,Assess the impact of socioeconomic factors on access to surgical care for trauma patients in remote regions of Uganda ,The key aim of this study is to develop predictive models for health equity in remote African regions. These models will integrate data on SES, healthcare infrastructure, and past healthcare outcomes to anticipate potential areas of need and vulnerability (Ranapurwala et al., 2019). By proactively identifying and addressing disparities, the study seeks to contribute to the establishment of a more equitable and resilient healthcare system capable of responding effectively to trauma incidents.,
Uganda 2025-04-11 14:37:25 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Ebbs
ID: UNCST-2021-R012328
A Risk Prediction Model for Prehospital Identification of Seriously Ill Children in Resource Limited Settings
REFNo: HS5672ES

Develop a risk prediction model for the early identification of serious illness in the prehospital setting. , Determine the ability of CHWs to collect new clinical exam parameters in the prehospital setting utilizing mHealth for training. ,
USA 2025-04-11 14:34:43 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tadeo Winyi
ID: UNCST-2024-R002357
FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN HIGHER INSTITUTIONS: A CASE OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: SS3719ES

The study's objectives are:
i. To assess the role of revenue streams in promoting quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.
ii. To determine the extent to which financial budgeting influences the quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.
iii. To analyze the effect of financial monitoring and control in the promotion of quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.
iv. To explore the mediating role of financial management practices between financial resource management and quality of education in private universities in central Uganda.


Uganda 2025-04-11 14:31:27 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRED TWINOMUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003414
THE ROLE OF INVOLVING PATIENTS IN PROMOTING HAND HYGIENE PRACTICES AMONG HEALTHCARE WORKERS IN MUKONO AND KAGADI DISTRICTS: A MIXED METHODS STUDY
REFNo: HS5449ES

1)To determine the level of knowledge and practice on hand hygiene among patients and health workers in selected healthcare facilities in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda.
2)To explore the barriers and facilitators of involving patients in promoting hand hygiene practices among healthcare workers in selected healthcare facilities in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda.
3)To explore the perceptions of healthcare workers on involving of patients in promoting hand hygiene practices in selected healthcare facilities in Mukono and Kagadi districts, Uganda.
4)To design and evaluate an intervention to improve hand hygiene among health workers.

Uganda 2025-04-11 14:30:15 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jessica Perkins M
ID: UNCST-2021-R013564
Perceived Norms About Alcohol Use and HIV/STI Prevention among Adolescents and Young Adults in Rural Uganda (Y-SNAPS)
REFNo: HS5650ES

1. To Use qualitative methods to explore perceived norms around alcohol, HIV/STI transmission risk behavior, and HIV prevention among adolescents and young adults (AYA) in Rwampara District, Uganda. 2. To estimate the causal effects of perceived norms around alcohol use and HIV/STI transmission risk behavior on HIV/STI prevention among AYA in Rwampara District and conduct survey experiments to assess how different data collection methods affect responses. 3. To conduct a mixed-methods, randomized controlled trial to test the preliminary efficacy and mediating mechanism of a personalized normative feedback intervention on behavioral intentions, heavy alcohol use, and HIV/STI prevention among AYA in Rwampara District.
USA 2025-04-11 14:27:29 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edith Namakula
ID: UNCST-2022-R006923
Antibiotic prescription patterns among inpatients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda. Incidence, UCG compliance and associated factors
REFNo: HS5646ES

To determine the incidence of antibiotic prescription among inpatients at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda.
Uganda 2025-04-11 14:26:00 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lucy Aciro
ID: UNCST-2023-R007829
Income Diversification and Climate Change Adaptation among smallholder farmer in Northern Uganda
REFNo: A567ES

1. To determine the alternative livelihood strategies among smallholder wood charcoal producers
2. To analyze the effect of income diversification options on food security and living standards of the smallholder wood charcoal producers
3. To assess the climate change adaptation strategies adopted by smallholder wood charcoal producers
4. To determine the willingness of the farmers to adopt different strategies or productions process that enhances sustainability

Uganda 2025-04-11 14:24:32 2028-04-11 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eleanor Namusoke Magongo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013199
Uganda Paediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (UP-ART) -THRIVE Sub-study on diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment of Advanced HIV disease in Children and Adolescents living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS5592ES

Primary Objective:

1.To assess the cascade (receipt of all components of care with in one month of being eligible for screening), of care among children and adolescents living with HIV (CALHIV) with advanced HIV disease (AHD), dissecting all steps included in the Ugandan national guidelines (including screening for AHD and opportunistic infections (OI), treatment, optimization of care and prophylaxis).

Secondary objectives:

2.Describe the number and proportion of CALHIV who were eligible for AHD screening per calendar year starting in 2023, among all those in follow-up in UP ART that year

3.Describe the prevalence and incidence of AHD and its characteristics at the time of AHD diagnosis.

(i)Prevalence is based on proportion screened for AHD who met the definition of AHD at initial screening

(ii)Incidence will be estimated in two groups:

a.among those screened and not diagnosed with AHD at initial screening who meet the definition of AHD within 12 months of initial screening.

b.among those eligible for screening but were not screened for AHD, who met the definition of AHD within 12 months of becoming eligible for screening

4.Assess the clinical progression and outcomes of children and adolescents with AHD diagnosis, including mortality, morbidity (new and recurrent WHO 3 and 4 events), retention in HIV care, treatment interruption, and growth changes by 12 months after AHD diagnosis.

5.Strengthen data quality and completeness of AHD related data captured in electronic medical records through dedicated training, data monitoring plans and regular feedback to clinic staff.
Uganda 2025-04-11 14:20:45 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Ahimbisibwe Miriam
ID: UNCST-2021-R012129
Establishing Surveillance for Serious Neonatal Infections in sub-Saharan Africa (SNIP-Africa) Version 2.0 dated 15 Aug 2024
REFNo: HS5614ES

General Objective
To establish capacity and methods to conduct surveillance of neonatal BSI, pathogen and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles, AMR colonisation prevalence (patient and hospital environment) and antibiotic prescribing trends among hospitalised neonates (≤28 days) in sSA neonatal units.


Specific Objectives
i. To set up a surveillance network and define methods to support continuous epidemiological evaluation of neonates with suspected sepsis in participating sSA neonatal units.
ii. To create a streamlined, translatable data capture approach for use across a range of healthcare facilities.
iii. To determine the personnel and physical resources required for ongoing surveillance in different settings.
iv. To develop a real time data dashboard driving quality improvement through surveillance at the level of participating sites.
v. To describe AMR burden and patterns and identify trends in resistant bacterial invasive and carriage isolates in participating units and participants.
vi. To pilot assessment of colonization pressure and the relationship between invasive blood culture isolates, faecal carriage, the hospital environment and antimicrobial usage.
vii. To develop tools to detect and monitor outbreaks within participating neonatal units.
Uganda 2025-04-11 14:17:57 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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