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Sharon Mutesasira
ID:
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TIME OF DELIVERY AND IMMEDIATE ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG NEONATES DELIVERED AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3072ES

3. To determine the factors associated with immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among neonates delivered at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,2. To determine the association between the time of delivery and the immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among neonates delivered at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,1. To determine the proportion of neonates with immediate adverse perinatal outcomes during night time delivery and day time delivery at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the proportion of immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among neonates delivered at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital by time of delivery, and the association between the time of delivery and the immediate adverse perinatal outcomes ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:57:54 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SAMUEL PULE
ID:
SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY WITHIN GOVERNMENT HEALTH CENTRES IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA
REFNo: SS2094ES

To examine the moderating effect of the operating environment on the relationship between supply chain information management and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To evaluate the relationship between supply chain information flow and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To assess the relationship between supply chain information storage and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To examine the relationship between supply chain information processing and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To examine the relationship between supply chain information management and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:54:54 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
WALTER ORECH
ID: UNCST-2023-R007668
FUNGAL AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION LEVELS OF HERBAL MEDICINE SOLD IN LIRA AND GULU CITIES, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS640ES

The study aims to assess the fungal and aflatoxin contamination levels of herbal medicine consumed in Northern Uganda. ,To identify the fungal species in the herbal medicine sold in Lira and Gulu cities.,To ascertain the health risk associated with the consumption of herbal products.,To determine the level of aflatoxin in herbal medicines sold in Lira and Gulu cities.,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:51:22 2026-10-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANNE KAPAATA
ID: UNCST-2023-R007133
HIV-1 Genetic Diversity and Drug Resistance Mutations among Pregnant Women and Breastfeeding Mothers in Uganda
REFNo: HS3118ES

Overall Objective:
To describe HIV-1 Genetic Diversity and Drug Resistance Mutations among Pregnant Women and Breastfeeding Mothers in Uganda
Specific Objectives
1. To estimate the prevalence of HIVDRM and antiretroviral drug resistance profiles among Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with viral load non-suppression
2. To describe the circulating HIV-1 subtypes among pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
with viral load non-suppression

Uganda 2023-10-31 19:49:58 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Ojulong
ID: UNCST-2020-R014956
FACILITATING ACCESS TO ONLINE CONTENT IN SELECTED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING: THE ROLE OF RENU AND NITA-U
REFNo: SS1961ES

1. To establish services available for facilitating access to online content in selected Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda. 2. To establish the nature of services and technologies for facilitating access to online content in selected Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda. 3. To examine the role of RENU and NITA-U in facilitating the availability of recommended services and mitigating the digital divide challenge related to access to online content in selected Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:48:00 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Arthur Tabula
ID:
NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND ANTI-DIABETIC PROPERTIES OF THE AFRICAN OLIVE (Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.) FRUIT PULP
REFNo: A347ES

To investigate the cytotoxicity of C.schweinfurthii fruit pulp extract and its efficacy against diabetes in an alloxan-induced diabetes rat model. ,To determine the effect of C.schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp extract on alpha amylase activity and GLUT 4 translocation assays. ,. To identify and quantify the different polyphenolic compounds present in the fruit pulp.,To determine the proximate-, mineral-, fatty acid-, amino acid- and vitamin composition of the C.schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp.,To document the indigenous knowledge and practices on the use of C.schweinfurthii Engl. plant,To evaluate the chemical composition and anti-diabetic properties of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp.,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:44:44 2026-10-31 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Ddungu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000966
Study on the impact of molecular and pathological diagnostic testing in myeloid neoplasms and support of Uganda tumor board patient cancer care and management
REFNo: HS3142ES

To evaluate if pathologic intervention provided at the Uganda Cancer Institute lymphoma tumor board impacts patient care and management at the Uganda Cancer Institute by improving patient outcomes,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:42:18 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis TUSHABOMWE
ID:
The Impact Of Agricultural Markets Liberalisation On Gender Relations In Smallholder White Potato Value chains in Rubanda District, South-western Uganda. Ref. No.: MUSSS-2023-236
REFNo: SS1985ES

4. To explore the changes in financial benefits of males and females in White potato value chains. ,3. To examine the changes in gender power relations in the access to, control and management of productive resources between males and females in White potato value chains.,2. To analyse the changes in gender roles, patterns and degree of labour participation between males and females across various White Potato value chain nodes.,1. To determine the forms of value chains and practices that have emerged among White Potato farmers in Rubanda district. ,The principal objective of the study will be to investigate the impact of liberalisation of agricultural markets on gender relations in smallholder agricultural value chains in Uganda, focusing on White Potato value chains in Rubanda district. ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:37:29 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hajira Birungi
ID:
ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM PILLARS AND PERFORMANCE OF SME’S IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR OF UGANDA
REFNo: SS1993ES

1 To investigate the relationship between institutional arrangements and performance of SMEs in the manufacturing sector of Uganda
2 To establish the relationship between resource endowments and performance of SMEs in the manufacturing sector of Uganda.
3 To find out the relationship between entrepreneurial ecosystem pillars and competitive advantage of SMEs in the manufacturing sector.
4 To examine the mediation effect of competitive advantage on entrepreneurial ecosystem pillars and performance of SMEs in the manufacturing sector of Uganda

Uganda 2023-10-31 19:35:59 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Helen   Mukakarisa Kataratambi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010556
Development and piloting of an intervention for teaching and learning of therapeutic communication among nursing students in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS3180ES

4. To assess the effectiveness of the designed intervention for teaching and learning TC among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,3. To design and pilot an educational intervention for teaching and learning of TC among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,2. To determine factors associated with teaching and learning TC among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,1. To explore facilitators and barriers to teaching and learning TC among among diploma nursing students in Kampala ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:29:23 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dorothy Massa
ID:
Understanding Congolese Refugee Women at Risk Experiences in Light of Social Protection Initiatives and Policy Interventions in Uganda
REFNo: SS2108ES

Research Objectives
Explore the lived experiences, perceptions, and needs of Congolese RWaR in Nakivale refugee settlement.

Specifically, the research seeks to:
i. Describe the types and sources of risks, including Gender-Based Violence experienced by RWaR in their everyday life.
ii. Identify the resilience strategies utilized by RWaR and measures needed to thrive through different adversities.
iii. Explain how social protection programs and policies by state and non-state actors are shaping the social welfare, dignity and quality of life of RWaR.
iv. Propose ways through which RWaR social welfare, dignity, and quality of life can be sustained amidst hardships by RWaR, state and non-state actors.

Uganda 2023-10-31 19:25:40 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Nabacwa Ssonko
ID: UNCST-2023-R007407
The National Roll-out of the Care Policy Score in Uganda: A Contextualised Analysis of Uganda's Investment and Policy Actions on Care and Domestic Work
REFNo: SS2018ES

Identify opportunities towards policy influencing and action towards inclusion of Unpaid Care and Domestic work into national programmes and policy actions. ,Provide policy makers with evidence and Information to make informed decisions on these policies. ,Measure and track government progress and commitments systematically and holistically across public policy areas for unpaid care and domestic work. ,Assess, quantify and track the extent to which government policies related to care are adopted, budgeted for and implemented, and the extent to which they have a transformative effect on care and domestic work,
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:20:45 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
Rapid ethnographic assessment of study sites for a future trial of oral (on-demand and daily) and long-acting Pre-exposure prophylaxis for mobile men in South Africa and Uganda
REFNo: HS3099ES

a) Provide an overview for each site of the population characteristics, paying particular
attention to men who are mobile for work.
b) Describe the perceptions of sexual health risks for both men and women held by members
of the community.
c) Document the HIV prevention options available at each site and give some preliminary insights into men’s attitudes towards and use of those options.
d) Identify opportunities and settings to create demand and deliver biomedical HIV
prevention including PrEP (oral and injectable) for mobile men.
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:18:58 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henriettah Nakisozi
ID:
FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM BYPRODUCTS OF MANGO (Mangifera Indica)
REFNo: A367ES

5. To determine the quality characteristics (lipid oxidation value, carbonyl content, thiol content, pH, cooking properties, color, total volatile nitrogen, moisture, protein, lipid, ash and carbohydrate contents) beef sausages containing mango peel, kernel and seed extracts.,4. To determine amounts of predominant bioactive compounds in pulp, peel, seed and kernel ripe mango varieties after solar drying, force air oven drying and freeze drying.,3. To quantify bioactive compounds (phenolic compounds, flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, anthocyanins, phytosterols, ascorbic acid, vitamin E) from fresh pulp, peel, kernel and seed of ripe mango varieties grown in Uganda.,2. To determine the physicochemical properties (moisture content, ash content, carbohydrate content, protein content, fibre content, fat content, mineral content, titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids (TSS), tannins, oxalates) of pulp, peel, kernel and seed of ripe mango varieties.,1. To determine morphometric characteristics (fruit size, fruit weight, fruit colour, volume, pulp texture, pulp firmness, peel thickness) of mature mango varieties grown in Uganda,To evaluate the functional characteristics of bioactive compounds from byproducts of mango produced in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:17:54 2026-10-30 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Kyaddondo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014906
Factors Associated with Continuity of Care among Forcibly Displaced Persons with Hypertension and/or Type 2 Diabetes in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Uganda
REFNo: SS1959ES


Main objective

To investigate factors affecting access to and (dis)continuity of HTN and/or type 2 diabetes care among FDPs in the Bidibidi refugee settlement, Uganda

Specific Objectives

1.To determine the sociodemographic and health-related characteristics of FDPs with HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

2.To estimate awareness, treatment, and attainment of HTN and/or type 2 diabetes control among FDPs.

3.To investigate the association between mobility-related factors and (dis)continuity of care among FDPs with HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

4.To investigate the association between social factors and (dis)continuity of care among FDPs with HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

5.To explore the effects and consequences of mobility on the control of HTN and/or type 2 diabetes in FDPs.

6.To explore stakeholders’ and FDPs’ perception of the (dis)continuity of care for HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

Uganda 2023-10-30 21:16:31 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MUTEKANGA ANDREW
ID:
VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY AND ITS CORRELATION WITH PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AND COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN DIABETES AT TWO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE LEVEL IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3178ES

To determine the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency and its associations with peripheral neuropathy and impaired cognitive function, among people living diabetes in primary healthcare settings in southwest Uganda
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:14:05 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ritah Nansamba
ID:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT AMONG FOREIGN ACADEMIC STAFF IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1987ES

v. To determine the moderating effect of psychological contract on the relationship between human resource management practices and employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.,iv. To determine the effect of training on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda. ,iii. To examine the effect of job engagement on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.,ii. To establish the effect of recruitment and selection on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda. ,i. To examine the effect of rewards on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda. ,To investigate the effect of human resource management practices on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:12:51 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
KETTY DRICIRU -
ID:
Examining Parents’ and Teachers’ Support of Early Learning Through Local Play. Case of selected Early Learning Center in Arua City.
REFNo: SS1984ES

To explore the specific practices parents employ when engaging in play with their children at home.

To investigate the specific practices teachers utilize when engaging in local play activities with children in a school setting.

To collaborate with teachers to develop strategies for the effective integration of local play into their teaching methods.

To identify and examine the factors that influence the utilization of local play as a teaching method.
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:09:17 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adam Hewitt Smith
ID: UNCST-2019-R001658
The African Critical Illness Outcomes Study
REFNo: HS3338ES

To determine the availability of resources for essential emergency and critical in African hospitals.,To investigate the association between the provision of essential emergency and critical care to critically ill patients and mortality.,To estimate the proportion of critically ill patients who receive essential emergency and critical care.,To establish the mortality rate of the critically ill patients and those who are not critically ill.,To establish the proportion of adult (18 years or older) inpatients in African hospitals that are critically ill.,
UK 2023-10-30 21:08:01 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ACAN ROSE LILLY
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH INDUCED ABORTION AMONG WOMEN ADMITTED WITH ABORTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3354ES

1. To determine the prevalence of induced abortion among women admitted with abortion at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. 2. To determine the factors associated with induced abortion among women admitted with abortion at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital., 3. To describe the complications of induced and spontaneous abortion among women admitted with abortion at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:06:27 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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