Phyllis Kisa
ID: UNCST-2023-R007952
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ENVIRONMENTAL AND MATERNAL RISK FACTORS FOR GASTROSCHISIS AMONG UGANDAN INFANTS
REFNo: HS6519ES
1. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of aetiology of gastroschisis.
2. To determine the incidence change and geospatial mapping of gastroschisis among infants presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital.
3. To determine the maternal and environmental risk factors for gastroschisis among infants admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Kawempe Referral hospital.
4. To determine the source, geospatial source mapping, compounding and composition of traditional pregnancy medications ingested by pregnant mothers with infants born with gastroschisis presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital and Kawempe Regional Referral Hospital
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 13:01:53 |
2029-02-12 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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ASIIMIRE DONATH
ID: UNCST-2021-R013270
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Urukundo Rwacu (“Our Love”): Administrating a Cross-Sectional Survey and Adapting Intervention to Enhance Postpartum Family Planning Decisions and Behaviors Among African Refugee Couples in Uganda
REFNo: SS3816ES
1. To conduct a cross-sectional survey with 210 pregnant African refugee couples (70/nationality) to examine the relationships between individual- and couple-level factors, male engagement, and couples’ postpartum family planning discussions, decision-making, and behaviors.
2. To adapt and finalize the Urukundo Rwacu intervention as a male-engaged family planning approach for refugee couples.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:59:40 |
2029-02-12 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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MARTHA FRANNY ALAROKER
ID: UNCST-2025-R018060
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DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF EDIBLE INSECT FARMING AND CONSUMPTION IN NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4788ES
General objective
This study aims to explore determinants of adoption of edible insect farming in northern
Uganda. Further, to understand how these factors could help to promote edible insects (R. differens and A. domesticus) farming to enhance food security and conserve the wild
population.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives of the study are;
i. To determine local knowledge and practices of edible insects among communities in
northern Uganda.
ii. To determine factors that influence farmer’s intention to adopt edible insect farming
(R. differens and A. domesticus) in northern Uganda.
iii. To determine factors that affects consumer’s acceptance of edible insects in northern
Uganda.
iv. To explore smallholders’ farmers attitudes, experiences and economic feasibility of R.
differens and A. domesticus farming in northern Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:58:24 |
2029-02-12 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Tumwesigye Robert
ID: UNCST-2025-R020806
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BIOETHICAL ISSUES IN MEDICAL CARE SERVICE DELIVERY DURING NATURE – INDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS: A CASE OF FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES IN KASESE DISTRICT
REFNo: NS1072ES
1. To identify bioethical issues faced in provision of medical care services during episodes of floods and landslides in Kasese District.
2. To identify strategies for addressing the ethical issues in provision of medical care services during floods and landslide in Kasese District.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:56:47 |
2029-02-12 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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SEMBATYA HENRY
ID: UNCST-2024-R003576
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Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards infection control among healthcare workers at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital.
REFNo: HS6374ES
To assess risk perceptions on hospital acquired infections among health workers at Kayunga regional referral hospital.
2. To identify current modalities to infection prevention and control by health workers at Kayunga regional referral hospital.
3. To identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation of infection prevention and control measures at Kayunga regional referral hospital.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:52:38 |
2029-02-12 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kija Malale
ID: UNCST-2024-R001957
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PILOT TESTING AND PSYCHOMETRIC EVALUATION OF THE SWAHILI CANCER HEALTH LITERACY TEST TO CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN SWAHILI-SPEAKING AFRICAN COUNTRIES
REFNo: HS6340ES
1. Pilot the Swahili Cancer Health Literacy Test to cancer survivors and their caregivers attending a clinic at Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) in Tanzania
2. Validate the Swahili Cancer Health Literacy Test to cancer survivors and their caregivers in Swahili-speaking African countries
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Tanzania |
2026-02-12 12:51:27 |
2029-02-12 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Casim Tolo Umba
ID: UNCST-2021-R012658
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Action Towards Reducing Aquatic snail-borne Parasitic Diseases phase II
REFNo: NS1012ES
1. Increased research capacity and expertise of the local research institutes to better understand, predict and prevent disease transmission dynamics through innovative research
2. Communities in Uganda are better protected from VBDs through the design of bottom-up interventions and the increased uptake of preventive measures through effective communication and educational school programs
3. Local health districts are enforced through the adoption of a functional citizen Scientist (CS) network that can monitor disease vectors and mobilise and inform communities
4. Local and national ministries are better informed on the distribution of disease vectors through data generated by citizen scientists and ATRAP II, and on the sustainability of local interventions towards vector control, as a basis for evidence-based policy implementation.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:50:07 |
2029-02-12 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Tenywa Kawanguzi Derick
ID: UNCST-2025-R017225
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DETERMINANTS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ VULNERABILITY: A CONFLUENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER CONTEXTUAL FACTORS IN ACHOLI SUB-REGION, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4234ES
1. To examine the local perceptions about climate change among smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda.
2. To determine the main sources of smallholder farmers’ vulnerability in Northern Uganda.
3. To develop a conceptual model for smallholder farmers’ vulnerability in Northern Uganda.
4. To develop a theory of change for guiding interventions aimed at reducing smallholder farmers’ vulnerability in Northern Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:42:31 |
2029-02-12 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Davis Kibirige
ID: UNCST-2025-R022421
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Optimal oral glucose-lowering monotherapy in two non-overweight or non-obese African populations with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes (GLAD STUDY)
REFNo: HS6792ES
Primary Objective
1. To compare the glycaemic response of the three generic and commonly used oral glucose-lowering monotherapies (glimepiride, sitagliptin, and metformin) in non-overweight or non-obese participants with recently diagnosed type 2 diabetes living in Uganda and Cameroon
Secondary Objective
1. To compare the tolerability (measured by discontinuation of therapy within 12 months of treatment initiation) of three generic oral glucose-lowering monotherapies (glimepiride, sitagliptin, and metformin) when used in non-overweight or non-obese adult Ugandans and Cameroonians with newly diagnosed T2D
2. To compare the side effects (including weight change and hypoglycaemia, over 12 months of treatment initiation) of three generic oral glucose-lowering monotherapies (glimepiride, sitagliptin, and metformin) when used in non-overweight or non-obese adult Ugandans and Cameroonians with newly diagnosed T2D.
3. To compare the quality of life and treatment satisfaction, as measured by the diabetes treatment satisfaction questionnaire (DTSQ) and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF), over 12 months of treatment initiation, associated with the use of the three generic oral glucose-lowering monotherapies (glimepiride, sitagliptin, and metformin) in non-overweight or non-obese adult Ugandans and Cameroonians with newly diagnosed T2D.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:40:30 |
2029-02-12 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Theresa Namirembe Frances
ID: UNCST-2025-R018230
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Advocacy for Women Empowerment and Emancipation in Uganda: A Reality or an Illusion?
REFNo: SS4439ES
1. To examine how the emancipation and empowerment processes are reflected in the
mission, vision, and strategic programs of the selected advocacy groups and their dayto-day activities.
2. To analyze the strategic and operational approaches used by the selected advocacy
groups in order to address the complex dimensions of women’s struggles and triumphs.
3. To highlight the strengths and shortcomings of the selected women advocacy groups
for future action.
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Uganda |
2026-02-12 12:34:53 |
2029-02-12 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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