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Francis Matovu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023956
community participation and sustainability of government programs in Uganda. A case of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
REFNo: SS5069ES

To examine the relationship between program design and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District

To analyze the relationship between program implementation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.

To determine the relationship between program monitoring and evaluation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:16:05 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Ariho
ID: UNCST-2025-R022515
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Low Completion Rates of Eight Antenatal Care Visits Among Postpartum Women in Buhweju District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7381ES

1. To determine the proportion of mothers who attended eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda. 2. To examine women related factors associated with low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda 3. To establish the interpersonal factors contributing to low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda 4. To examine institutional factors influencing the low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:15:07 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Mboizi Baldwin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014356
Field performance of the Global Alignment of Immunization Safety Assessment in Pregnancy (GAIA) Maternal and Neonatal Outcome Case Definitions for the Evaluation of Adverse Events in pregnancy in clinical trials in low resource settings.
REFNo: HS7349ES

1. To assess the applicability of the GAIA case definitions for adverse events in maternal immunisation trials conducted in Uganda. 2. Determine the highest level of diagnostic level of certainty for each GAIA case definition. 3. To assess the limitations of the GAIA case definitions for adverse events in maternal immunisation trials conducted in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:13:33 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peterson Kikomeko Kato
ID: UNCST-2019-R000881
Reassessing Mid-Upper Arm Circumference as a Predictor of Nutritional Status and Pregnancy Outcomes among Pregnant Adolescents in Bundibugyo District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7233ES

i. To determine maternal hemoglobin status during pregnancy, MUAC across gestation, and gestational weight gain among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. ii. To determine the rate of increase in MUAC and compare MUAC trajectories between pregnant adolescents and adult women across gestational stages among those attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. iii. To examine dietary intake patterns and their association with MUAC, gestational weight gain, and maternal hemoglobin status among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. iv. To determine optimal MUAC cut-off points for identifying undernutrition risk among pregnant adolescents attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda at different gestational stages. v. To evaluate associations of MUAC levels, rate of MUAC increase, gestational weight gain, and maternal hemoglobin status with key pregnancy outcomes (birthweight, preterm birth, small-for-gestational-age status, and maternal complications) among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. vi. To explore health workers’ and stakeholders’ perceptions, practices, and challenges regarding the use of MUAC for assessing maternal nutrition among pregnant adolescents and adult women, to contextualize and triangulate the quantitative findings.
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:12:34 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Lamunu Shereni
ID: UNCST-2025-R022324
Assessment and development of infectious diseases institute environment, social, and governance strategy, policy, and net zero roadmap
REFNo: SS5056ES

To assess and develop a comprehensive sustainability framework for the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) that strengthens institutional resilience, compliance, and accountability in alignment with local and international standards.1. To identify sustainability risks, gaps, opportunities, and strengths relative to Ugandan legal requirements, funder expectations, and international standards (e.g., GRI, IFRS, SDGs). 2. To map and engage key internal and external stakeholders to understand sustainability priorities, perceptions, and expectations of IDI’s sustainability performance. 3. To evaluate IDI’s environmental impact, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, waste management, and resource utilisation. 4. To develop an institutional sustainability strategy, policy, and implementation roadmap. 5. To develop a Net Zero plan and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) matrix. 6. To develop an Environmental Aspects and Impacts Register to guide ongoing environmental management and compliance.
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:10:56 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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