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Margaret Nagawa
ID: UNCST-2022-R009705
EARLY NUTRITIONAL INTERVENTION FOR NUTRITIONALLY AT-RISK INFANTS UNDER 6 MONTHS OF AGE TO REDUCE MALNUTRITION IN THE FIRST YEAR OF LIFE
REFNo: HS3503ES

5. To assess the maternal and health worker perceptions on the integrated intervention package.,4. To assess the effect of an early integrated family intervention program for LBW and undernourished children u6m on growth in the first year of life.,3. To understand the barriers and facilitators to the integration of maternal mental health care and community-based management of malnutrition in infants u6m of age.,2. To assess the prevalence of maternal mental health among caregivers of u6m infants.,1. To determine the factors associated with malnutrition among infants u6m of age and challenges caregivers of LBW and undernourished infants face. ,2. To assess the prevalence of malnutrition among infants u6m and their associations, To assess the effect of an early integrated nutrition intervention for nutritionally at-risk infants u6m of age in reducing malnutrition in the first year of life. ,
Uganda 2025-03-14 16:37:34 2028-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Mukasa
ID: UNCST-2024-R015786
Youth with Disabilities in Local Government Development Implementation: Exploring the Inclusivity of Mainstream Livelihoods Programmes in South-Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3674ES

The objectives of the research project are to:
1.Conduct a scoping review on the inclusion of youth with disabilities in mainstream livelihood programmes.
2.Determine the participation of youth with disabilities in the implementation of mainstream livelihood programmes.
3.Investigate the factors influencing the inclusion of youth with disabilities in mainstream livelihood programmes.
4.Explore the role played by Organisations of Persons with Disabilities in promoting the inclusion of youth with disabilities in mainstream livelihood programmes.
5.Propose a framework for practicing disability inclusive youth livelihoods development in local government.

Uganda 2025-03-10 18:06:19 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
OKELLO DAMOI JOSEPH
ID: UNCST-2022-R011560
EFFECT OF VIDEO-BASED PATIENT EDUCATION ON PATIENT ANESTHESIA, ENDOSCOPY LITERACY, AND SHOW-UP FOR THEIR INTENDED PROCEDURES AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER – JINJA CITY
REFNo: HS4465ES

To evaluate the effect of video-based education on surgical procedure attendance among patients at Kyabirwa Surgical Center ,To evaluate the effect of video-based education on the level of patient knowledge about endoscopy among patients at Kyabirwa Surgical Center,To evaluate the effect of video-based education on the level of patient knowledge about anesthesia among patients at Kyabirwa Surgical Center,To determine the level of patient knowledge about, and uptake of their scheduled procedure after reception of conventional and video-based patient education at Kyabirwa Surgical Center,The goal of this research is to evaluate the effect of video-based education on patient literacy about endoscopy and anesthesia, and surgical procedure attendance (show up) at Kyabirwa Surgical Center, Jinja.,
Uganda 2025-03-10 18:03:34 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dithan Kiragga
ID: UNCST-2024-R004458
Project Evaluation Protocol for the ACE-BUNYORO Project, Titled: “Accelerating and Sustaining HIV Epidemic Control and Related Diseases in Hoima (Bunyoro) Region in the Republic of Uganda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)” _{ACE-Bunyoro}.
REFNo: HS5579ES

Evaluation objectives: The evaluation will assess;
a) The extent to which the project achieved its specific objectives as stated in the grant application. b) The relevance of ACE Bunyoro project in i) accelerating and sustaining HIV epidemic control
and strengthening regional, district, and community system capacities to achieve and sustain
HIV epidemic control, as perceived by government, district, health facility and project stakeholders, ii) addressing the health needs of its direct beneficiaries (clients) in Bunyoro region
c) The potential for sustainability of project components, results achieved and other efforts aimed at achieving HIV epidemic control in Bunyoro region.

Uganda 2025-03-10 18:01:54 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laura Munro Catherine
ID: UNCST-2025-R016668
Investigating the differences in bark feeding behaviour between two wild chimpanzee communities
REFNo: NS918ES

1. To provide new insights into the potential environmental and social drivers of self- medication behaviour in wild chimpanzees, and specifically examine whether community plays a role
2. To provide further evidence of self-medication behaviour in chimpanzees at BCFS
3. To produce more accurate forest compositional data of BCFS for future research and
conservation purposes
4. To add to the evidence of urinalysis as an effective non-invasive health monitoring
method for wild chimpanzees

UK 2025-03-10 17:57:11 2028-03-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mark Buntaine Thomas
ID: UNCST-2024-R015926
Empowering Local Communities to Oversee Waste Management Services
REFNo: SS3614ES

The open burning of household waste is a major public health challenge throughout the Global South, since it creates a direct route of exposure to concentrated air pollution. One reason why people turn to open burning is that the collection of household waste is unreliable. In the context of our study (Nansana Municipality / Wakiso District), municipal and district governments write contracts with private companies to collect waste from specific neighborhoods, but have trouble overseeing those contracts to ensure that pickup schedules are appropriate and that services are reliable. This prevents residents from using services and creates barriers to meeting national goals of reducing the informal disposal of plastic wastes. We will conduct a randomized experiment where the treatment will involve granting authority for the oversight and monitoring of waste services to zones (LC1s), which are the lowest level jurisdiction in Uganda. Specifically, we will provide training to chairpersons in treated zones about (1) new authority for oversight of contractors, including the ability to recommend dismissal of existing contractors who do not meet their obligations; and (2) new responsibilities for recommending contractors in the case of openings. The control zones will continue to have their waste collection contracts centrally managed by municipal or district authorities. Decentralizing authority for waste management may improve the fit of contracts to local conditions. However, the devolution of oversight authority may also raise risks of inefficiency and decreased professionalism in management. We will build upon a previous project with the Nansana Municipal Government and utilize a vetted data collection protocol for measuring informal waste disposal (Buntaine et al. 2024). We will conduct transects through both treatment and control neighborhoods to document the amount of household waste that is disposed informally. The key outcome targeted in the experiment is a decrease in the informal disposal of household waste. We will specifically evaluate whether decentralizing oversight authority decreases the amount of solid waste that is burned in sample zones. Our project aligns with national priorities to decrease the informal disposal of plastic waste.
USA 2025-03-10 17:55:47 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Okello Eri
ID: UNCST-2024-R016563
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, MARKETING STRATEGIES AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AMONG CEMENT MANUFACTURERS IN TORORO, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3632ES

i. To determinethe effectof inventory management on financial performance among cement manufacturers in Tororo, Uganda.
ii. To assess the influence of logistics management on financial performance among cement manufacturers in Tororo, Uganda.
iii. To examine theeffectof customer relationship management on financial performance among cement manufacturers in Tororo, Uganda.
iv. To evaluate the effect of supply chain integration on financial performance among cement manufacturers in Tororo, Uganda.
v. To analyze the moderating effect of marketing strategies on the relationship between supply chain management practices and financial performance among cement manufacturers in Tororo, Uganda.

Uganda 2025-03-10 17:53:25 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Evelyn LanyeroGrace
ID: UNCST-2024-R016478
Factors influencing attrition in online continuous professional development in National Teachers Colleges in Uganda
REFNo: SS3645ES

i. To examine the individual, external and internal factors contributing to attrition in Online Continuous Professional Development programs among lecturers in National Teachers' Colleges in Uganda.
ii. To explore time related challenges that influence attrition in online CPD programs among lecturers in National Teachers' Colleges in Uganda
iii. To identify effective strategies for reducing attrition in online CPD programs among lecturers in National Teachers' Colleges in Uganda

Uganda 2025-03-10 17:50:17 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elly Katsigaire Atuhereze
ID: UNCST-2024-R002236
INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY AND SUCCESS OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES (SACCOs) IN MBARARA DISTRICT
REFNo: SS3619ES

1. To investigate the institutional capacity functions of SACCOs in Mbarara district
2. To examine the effectiveness of SACCOs in addressing the financial needs of members in Mbarara District.
3. To examine the moderating effect of Non-Banking Financial Policy on institutional capacity and success of SACCOs in Mbarara District

Uganda 2025-03-10 17:48:51 2028-03-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eve Katushabe
ID: UNCST-2023-R006183
Experiences and Satisfaction of Mothers and Midwives for Intrapartum Care Services in South Western Uganda: A mixed methods study
REFNo: HS5048ES

1. To determine the mothers’ level of satisfaction with intrapartum care services in South western Uganda 2. To identify the factors influencing the mothers’ level of satisfaction with intrapartum care services received in South western Uganda 3. To understand the quality of intrapartum care services provided by the midwives in selected health facilities. 4. To explore mothers’ experiences of intrapartum care services in South western Uganda. 5. To explore midwives’ experiences of providing intrapartum care services in South Western Uganda
Uganda 2025-03-10 17:35:19 2028-03-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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