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ELIZABETH ACOMO
ID:
Utilization of Education Research in the Development of Government Policies in Uganda: A Case of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) Policy
REFNo: SS1899ES

To explicate criteria used to identify evidence and information sources used in drafting current TVET policy for Uganda.,To classify evidence that informed current TVET policy for Uganda,To describe methods that framers of TVET policy in Uganda used to identify the gap(s),To explore how evidence-based policy like TVET policy can be framed to meet the contextual needs of Uganda,
Uganda 2023-09-25 15:34:21 2026-09-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yel  Yel Akol Akol
ID:
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SHORT INTER-BIRTH INTERVAL AND IMMEDIATE ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG WOMEN DELIVERING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3043ES

3. To determine factors associate with immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
South Sudan 2023-09-25 15:32:48 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BINAISA DEUS
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASOCIATED WITH BIRTH ASPHYXIA AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3051ES

2. To determine factors associated with birth asphyxia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,1. To determine the prevalence of birth asphyxia at Mbarara Regional Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with birth asphyxia at Mbarara Regional Referral hospital.,
Uganda 2023-09-25 15:31:07 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
Improving Breast Cancer Early Diagnosis in Uganda through Training Village Health Teams (VHTs)
REFNo: HS2969ES

8. To assess the feasibility and acceptability and feasibility of the Breast Health Card from the point of view of healthcare professionals and patients,7. To design a Breast Health Card to track patients through the health care system. ,6. To evaluate program cost and compare cost between the usual and train-the-trainer models for VHTs,5. To evaluate perceived program feasibility and acceptability among VHTs, UWOCASO volunteers, and patients.,4. To evaluate changes in Breast Health Knowledge and Self-Efficacy among VHTs trained via the usual v train-the-trainer model, as well as among UWOCASO volunteers,3. To compare the time interval from presentation to VHT to diagnostic resolution for patients with breast symptoms who present to VHTs trained via the usual model v train-the-trainer model, including proportion of patients where the interval to imaging or biopsy is < 3 months.,2. To train 50 Village Health Team (VHT) members — including 25 via the train-the-trainer model – on recognizing signs and symptoms of breast disease, and on referral pathways to clinics with the capacity to evaluate, diagnose, and treat breast pathologies including breast cancer.,1. To train 20 UWOCASO volunteers in the breast health referral system and how to support VHT and patients in referring patients with signs/symptoms of breast disease to the UCI Breast Symptom Clinic. ,
Uganda 2023-09-25 15:29:22 2026-09-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
Optimising strategies to reach zero-dose, under-immunized children, and missed communities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3011ES

1. To characterize the ZDC, UI children, and missed communities in Uganda, and understand the barriers and challenges of reaching them.
2. To determine the implementation outcomes (i.e., acceptability, reach, adoption, fidelity, implementation cost, sustainability, and effectiveness) of existing and planned immunization approaches to reaching ZDC, UI children, and missed communities in Uganda.
3. To evaluate the utility of different data capture platforms for identifying ZDC, UI, and missed communities in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-09-22 15:18:07 2026-09-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julian Bagyendera Kobutungi
ID:
Sustainable Development Goals Partnership: Impact Evaluation
REFNo: SS1966ES

To provide insights and evidence of the approaches and strategies applied by the SDGP. ,
Uganda 2023-09-21 12:47:50 2026-09-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nabulya Jesca
ID:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE IN THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN UGANDA: WHAT ARE THE SUCCESSES AND FAILURES?
REFNo: SS1939ES

General Objective:
To examine the relationship between project management and performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda.
Specific Objectives:
(i) To examine the effect of project organization on performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda?
(ii) To examine the use of planning on project performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda.
(iii) To assess the use of monitoring and control on project performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda
(iv) To examine the use of learning organization on project performance in the institutions of higher learning in Uganda

Uganda 2023-09-21 12:44:51 2026-09-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Kaconco
ID: UNCST-2021-R012270
MASTER PRODUCTION SCHEDULING, TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND BLOOD PRODUCTION TOWARDS TRANSFUSION SUSTAINABILITY IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR244ES

a) To determine MPS effect on BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
b) To determine BP mediating effect on relationship between MPS and BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
c) To determine TQM mediating effect on relationship between MPS and BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
d) To determine TQM and BP serial mediating effect on relationship between MPS and BTS of blood banks in Uganda.
e) To explore opinion of experts on influencing factors of BTS of blood banks in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-09-21 12:44:00 2026-09-21 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000059
The Influence of Air Pollution on Lung Health among People Living with HIV
REFNo: HS2658ES

To identify potentially targetable mechanisms by which air pollution exposure may influence lung inflammation in people with and without HIV. I will collect bronchoalveolar lavage specimens in 45 PLWH and 45 HIV-uninfected participants and use Multiplex assays to compare inflammatory profiles associated with higher as compared to lower air pollution exposure levels. Hypothesis: HIV infection and air pollution synergistically induce a pro-inflammatory cytokine profile in the lungs of PLWH. ,
Uganda 2023-09-21 12:37:27 2026-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dickens Akena Howard
ID: UNCST-2019-R000179
Genetics of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD) in African Ancestry Populations
REFNo: HS3156ES

(i) Expand knowledge of the genetic architecture of PTSD in the African continent through large-scale sample collection and analysis, (ii) Increase understanding of the high burden of trauma and PTSD faced by African populations and (iii) Enhance neuropsychiatric genetic research capacity in Uganda through the training of scientists and support the development of locally led research programs


Uganda 2023-09-19 8:11:56 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anita Shankar Vernekar
ID: UNCST-2022-R009291
SEE-Change Evaluation - assessing impacts of personal agency training to advance entrepreneurial outcomes in Uganda
REFNo: SS1955ES

Assess social spillover impacts of the training on depression, anxiety and stress, experience of gender-based violence and changes in gender norms and attitudes.,Assess changes in personal agency and flourishing as determined through personal goal setting and psychometric measurements of self-esteem, self-confidence, grit and flourishing.,Assess changes in business related outcomes including improved sales and profit, enhanced business skills and behaviors, and business-related goal setting,The main objective of this study is to compare the impact of personal agency and business training curricula on business-related outcomes, personal agency and flourishing, and social spillover impacts, and to assess the effectiveness of each training program in achieving these outcomes.,
USA 2023-09-19 8:04:14 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Othieno
ID:
TRAINING LEGISLATION AND PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT IN AVIATION SECTOR. A CASE OF UGANDA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY
REFNo: SS1934ES

To evaluate the influence of staff motivation on personnel development in civil aviation schools.,To examine the effect of training legislation on staff motivation in civil aviation schools.,To analyse the relationship between training legislation and personnel development in civil aviation schools. ,
Uganda 2023-09-19 8:02:31 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
CHRISTINE MBABAZI -MPYANGU
ID:
“Thriving Together” - Northern Ugandan Women Project
REFNo: SS1930ES

Purpose
The main purpose of the study is to quantitatively investigate the reintegration experiences of women who were abducted not for the purpose of war fighting, but primarily to be married to combatants, or to be used as servants when too young to be married, and examined the impact of war-driven abduction on human capital development, attitudes, and psychological well-being.

Research Questions
The following four primary research questions will be pursued/answered during the study:
1. What are the long-term effects (15-20 years after the abduction experience) of severe trauma on women’s psychological well-being, cognitive functions, social preferences and other individual attitudes and preferences, such as competitiveness, grit and social shyness, which are likely to affect their participation in economic and social activities?
2. Is there evidence of intergenerational transmission of trauma from the abducted mothers to their children’s psychological well-being?
3. Could a novel program centered around the creation of women support groups and the shared formulation and attainment of short-term goals, benefit women – and in particularly formerly abducted women – by improving psychological well-being, positively affecting preferences and aspirations, and/or encouraging the pursuit of economic opportunities?
4. Could mental health intervention in the form of either group therapy or individual therapy improve women psychological well-being?

Uganda 2023-09-19 8:00:26 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ERIC WOBUDEYA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001047
Factors associated with Lung Function after Completed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Treatment in Ugandan Children: A cross-sectional comparative study
REFNo: HS3019ES

1 Primary Objectives
To determine factors associated with impaired lung function after completed pulmonary TB treatment in children in Ugandan.
2 Secondary Objectives
• To determine the prevalence of impaired lung function among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.
• To determine health-related quality of life among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.
• To describe the chest radiograph abnormalities among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.
• To describe the inhaled exposures among children who completed pulmonary TB treatment.

Uganda 2023-09-19 7:56:44 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FADUMO MOHAMED ABDULLAHI
ID:
PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS OF HELLP SYNDROME AMONG WOMEN WITH PREECLAMPSIA/ ECLAMPSIA AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3171ES

2. To determine the factors associated with HELLP syndrome among women with preeclampsia/ eclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,1. To determine the prevalence of HELLP syndrome among women with preeclampsia/ eclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with HELLP syndrome among women with preeclampsia/ eclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,
Somalia 2023-09-19 7:54:17 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Denis Katusiime
ID:
THE PROCEDURAL STATE OF THE FORMATION OF FORMATORS OF RELIGIOUS MEN AND WOMEN IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1935ES

4. Describe strategies to the challenges formators face in formation to increase their effective practice. ,3. Exploring the challenges faced by formators as their carry out their formation apostolate. ,2. Examine the influence of formators’ preparation on religious men and women’s formation performance. ,1. To interrogate the selection criteria of Religious formators in African Institutes. ,To find out whether the current state of the formation of formators meets the demands of the formation of the formees in contemporary Uganda with its challenges.,
Uganda 2023-09-19 7:52:51 2026-09-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis Buwembo Rogers
ID: UNCST-2021-R011765
QUALITY OF SELF-CARE FOR OLDER (AGED 60 YEARS AND ABOVE) PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA. CAREGIVER PERCEPTIONS, AND EFFECTS OF A PSYCHOEDUCATION INTERVENTION ON QUALITY OF SELF-CARE.
REFNo: HS2958ES

To determine the effect of a remotely delivered psychoeducation intervention for caregivers of older people with dementia on the quality of self-care.,To explore the perception, caregivers of older people with dementia have towards quality of self-care.,To measure the quality of self-care for older people with dementia in Wakiso district, Uganda.,To Improve quality of self-care provided to older people with dementia through use of a remotely delivered psychoeducation intervention of caregivers of older people with dementia in Wakiso, district Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-09-19 7:51:22 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Meya Bisagaya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000837
Single High-dose Ambisome to Reduce Excess Mortality from Cryptococcal Meningitis
REFNo: HS2707ES

-Perform a situational analysis to ascertain the current status of cryptococcal meningitis management in Uganda and develop collaborative strategies using the national and facility level surveys.
-Engage stakeholders to integrate short-course regimens into national treatment guidelines and facilitate access to antifungal drugs.
-Train healthcare workers to deliver high quality care for HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis using the short-course regimens and other nationally recommended CM treatment regimens.
-Increase patient and community awareness of HIV-associated cryptococcal meningitis and encourage health-seeking behaviours.
-Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of implementing short-course regimens.


Uganda 2023-09-19 7:50:30 2026-09-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
Secondary use protocol for Advanced Technical Evaluation of Portable Ultrasound
REFNo: HS2486ES

i. To assess the diagnostic value of point-of care ultrasound assessment for identifying infectious sources among adults with severe infection or suspected sepsis at baseline.
ii. To assess the diagnostic value of point-of care ultrasound assessment for identifying sources of severe illness among adults with severe infection or suspected sepsis at baseline
iii. To develop a clinical prediction score incorporating physiologic or clinical biomarker parameters
iv. Assess the longitudinal development of cardiac and pulmonary disease using point-of care ultrasound assessment as a prognostic sign of increased 28-day mortality.
Uganda 2023-09-18 10:04:46 2026-09-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SARAH KALEMBE KALEMBE
ID:
FORMATIVE EVALUATION OF GENDER TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRAMMING THROUGH INVESTMENT IN ADOLESCENT GIRLS' LEADERSHIP IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN AFRICA.
REFNo: SS1881ES

• To provide a preliminary assessment of UNICEF’s GTP in ESAR vis-à-vis issues of relevance, coherence, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability, and impact with a specific focus on programming investing in girls’ voice, agency, and leadership.
• To examine if the interventions currently being implemented or in the pipeline are evaluable, determining whether, or not, the programmes are adequately defined and their results verifiable.
• To identify key lessons and the most impactful approaches, unpacking what kinds of investments have been made so far and identifying the structure and resources necessary for realising UNICEF GAP 3 (2022-2025) commitments.
• To generate actionable recommendations that enable country offices (COs) to support replication and scale-up of more ambitious gender transformative interventions across sectors and the region with a specific focus on adolescent girls’ leadership.

Uganda 2023-09-13 14:29:42 2026-09-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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