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Immaculate  Nankya Lillian
ID: UNCST-2020-R014784
Assessment of response to antiretroviral therapy and prevalence of Dolutegravir-associated drug resistance among HIV patients on the National Treatment Program
REFNo: HS7262ES

1. To compare the rates of viral suppression between an NNRTI-based regimen and a DTG-based regimen
2. To assess the rates of DTG-associated failures over time
3. To assess the major mutational pathways conferring resistance to DTG among subtypes A and D.

Uganda 2026-04-10 19:19:30 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Beingana  Kenneth Muntu
ID: UNCST-2025-R019659
Institutional Support, Career self efficacy and employability of University graduates in South-Western Uganda
REFNo: SS5061ES

To assess the of institutional support to graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda

To analyze the role of career self efficacy in shaping graduates employability outcomes in Southwestern Uganda

To examine the influence of gender on the relationship between institutional support, career self efficacy and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda

To investigate the moderating effect of career self efficacy on the relationship between institutional support and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:18:40 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hassan Mulema
ID: UNCST-2020-R014061
Assessing Community Knowledge, Client Satisfaction, and Effective Communication Strategies for Cervical Cancer Prevention among the CANCAP communities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7384ES

Main Objective
To assess community knowledge, client satisfaction, and communication strategies for cervical cancer prevention in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of knowledge and associated factors among community members regarding cervical cancer, its risk factors, and prevention strategies.
2. To examine the client satisfaction with cervical cancer screening services.
3. To explore the effectiveness of various communication and awareness channels used under the National Cancer Management and Capacity Building Project.

Uganda 2026-04-10 19:17:23 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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
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