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TUMWIJUKYE RUTH KOMUNDA
ID: UNCST-2023-R005625
CAPACITY BUILDING STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL IN KANUNGU DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3273ES

To examine the intervening role of organizational culture on the relationship between capacity building strategies and performance of local government personnel Kanungu district.,To analyze the effects of training strategies on performance of local government personnel in Kanungu district,To assess the effects of participatory planning on performance of local government personnel in Kanungu district.,To examine the effects of empowerment on performance of local government personnel in Kanungu district.,The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of capacity building strategies on the effectiveness of personnel performance in local governance councils with Kanungu district, as a case study,
Uganda 2024-10-21 16:02:26 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
Exploring the social norms surrounding Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and how these influence care and support for young survivors in Busia: An operations research
REFNo: HS5024ES

The overall objective of this study is to explore the different social norms surrounding SGBV in Busia and Mbale district, in terms of root causes, prevention, and response.,
Uganda 2024-10-21 16:00:50 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juma Katungi
ID: UNCST-2024-R002472
A needs assessment for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services in selected Districts and the Development of a Training Package for the STRYIDE Initiative REF; MUREC-2024-477
REFNo: SS3245ES

1. Undertake a needs assessment related to availability and gaps of the ECCE services in the four target districts of Madi-Okollo, Terego, Kampala and Isingiro, including identification of the demand and appetite of parents and communities for parent-supported ECCE services and the interest of youth in working in ECD centres (running them as a business) and in the eco-system or support services that are related to the ECE Centres. a. Identify and evaluate the existing early childhood education services available in the four target districts and identify gaps and communities with little or no access. b. Assess the accessibility, affordability and quality of existing early childhood education services c. Identify any barriers or challenges hindering the provision or utilisation of early childhood education services, d. Explore potential opportunities for improvement and expansion of early childhood education services in the target Districts with the (financial) contribution of families (disaggregated by settlement and host communities, parishes, villages, etc.)., 2. Map, consolidate, and design a capacity-building training toolkit for young people on required core competencies, soft skills, innovation skills, technical and entrepreneurial aspects (including social enterprise development) of ECCE services based on existing training packages, including but not limited to those developed by UNICEF and UNCDF a. Mapping existing content and training packages covering the areas of ECCE services (e.g., the MoES, community child care programme, ECCE certificates, and diploma programmes, parenting programmes, caring for the caregivers package, and others), transferable skills, social innovation and entrepreneurship, digital and financial skills b. Consolidating a full training package combining relevant curricular/content outcomes and modules that can be implemented at scale c. Based on the consolidated package, develop a detailed training package map and detailed training plan for training master trainers to lead the cascading process. d. Produce a final design of the training package tailored for STRYIDE as an initiative titled STRYIDE toolkit. This includes the final toolkit with relevant handouts and training materials.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:54:14 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Doyle-Raso
ID: UNCST-2024-R002244
Conservation Beyond Boundaries: A History of Wetlands and Knowledge in Uganda
REFNo: SS3214ES

The main purpose is to analyze the history of the implementation of the national wetlands policy of Uganda. I will use this information to augment my PhD dissertation (about the history of the creation of the national wetlands policy of Uganda) and submit the augmented manuscript to a scholarly press for publication as a book.
Canada 2024-10-21 15:46:31 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Flavia Namiiro
ID: UNCST-2024-R005009
SUPPORT NEEDS FOR PARENTS, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CARING FOR VERY PREMATURE INFANTS DURING AND AFTER DISCHARGE FROM THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: A PILOT STUDY.
REFNo: HS4995ES

To explore the support needs, influencing factors, sources of support, available support services and coping mechanisms for parents, other family members and health care providers caring for very premature infants during and after discharge from the NICU of MSWNH.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:31:17 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Idiba Yoweri
ID: UNCST-2024-R003351
Sanitation Practices and Child Health Outcomes: A case Study in Gulu District, Uganda
REFNo: HS4991ES

The study aims to analyze the complex interplay between sanitation practices, entrenched sociocultural factors, systemic inadequacies, and child health outcomes, moderated by age, climate change, and access to safe water, using a mixed-methods concurrent triangulation design in Gulu District, Uganda. 1) To examine the relationship between current sanitation facilities, diaper disposal, and prevalence of diarrhea among under-five children in Gulu district, Uganda. 2) Explore the sociocultural practices that have influence on child health outcomes in Gulu district, Uganda. 3) Assess how the Gulu district health system response influence child health outcomes 4) Examine the moderating effect of age, climate, and access to safe water on the relationship between sanitation practices and child health outcomes in the Gulu district, Uganda.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:29:34 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Mugabo
ID: UNCST-2024-R003187
Final Evaluation /KAP survey for Coregroup Partners Project Uganda
REFNo: SS3175ES

To evaluate the effectiveness of existing community-based surveillance (CBS) systems and healthcare delivery mechanisms in detecting and responding to vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the study areas.,To identify the factors influencing immunization uptake and access to healthcare services among households, particularly in areas affected by population mobility and refugee influx,To determine the current immunization coverage rates, including zero dose status, among children under five in the target districts.,To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding immunization among households with children 12-23 months in Yumbe, Adjumani, Lamwo, and Obongi districts in Northern Uganda.,
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:26:48 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTOPHER PAAPA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003022
EFFECT OF ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GREEN ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF HOTELS IN CONSERVATION AREAS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3233ES

i) To determine the effect of energy conservation practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. ii) To evaluate the effect of water conservation practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. iii) To examine the effect of waste management practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. iv) To identify the effect of organizational support on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. v) To ascertain organizational support mediating effect in the link between energy conservation, water conservation, waste management practices, and performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. vi) To develop and test a model for implementing green environmental practices in Uganda's hotel business.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:22:12 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nambusi Kyegombe Davina Ndibalekera
ID: UNCST-2022-R009559
A participatory study to identify gaps and solutions to zoonotic disease detection and reporting: a case study of Rift Valley Fever in Kalungu District, Uganda (ZOODER)
REFNo: SS3277ES

The participatory study aims to collect community level information on how zoonotic disease is recognised and reported, and improving understanding on the gaps and challenges in zoonotic disease surveillance and reporting for the development of targeted policy and program recommendations, which will be codeveloped in validation workshops and disseminated through policy and academic papers.


Uganda 2024-10-21 15:16:42 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
Development and testing of a tool to assess health workers' clinical confidence to provide perinatal bereavement care in Sub-Saharan Africa (MAKSHSREC-2024-703)
REFNo: HS4959ES

To assess the validity and reliability of the tool across health workers providing care to parents in maternity facilities, including internal consistency and factor structure,
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:14:14 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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