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WABUSA DAVID FRANCIS
ID:
IMPLICATIONS OF LAND TENURE SYSTEMS ON FOOD SECURITY IN MBALE DISTRICT-EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2720ES

iv. Recommend policy interventions and strategies to improve land tenure systems in Mbale district.,iii. Identify the key challenges and barriers that affect food security for households in Mbale, Uganda.,ii. Determine the implications of the land tenure systems for household food security in Mbale, Uganda. ,i. Assess the existing land tenure systems in Mbale, Uganda ,To understand the implications of land tenure systems on food security of households in Mbale district. ,
 Uganda 2024-09-23 13:15:34 2027-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Kajumbula Mawerere
ID: UNCST-2019-R001531
 Comparison of community and hospital Antibiotic use practices, Susceptibility and resisTance and determinants of care seeking among patients with Urinary Tract Infections (CAST-UTI)
REFNo: HS4458ES

6. Determine the outcome of infections.,5. Assess the treatment practices of healthcare workers for acute UTIs in CDROs and hospitals.,4. Examine the resistance profiles for differences between neighbourhoods (Namuwongo and Muyenga),3. Determine the appropriateness of treatment based on standard treatment guidelines for acute UTIs in the community (based on organism and resistance profile,2. Explore the social context of antibiotic prescribing and use in the community. ,1. Determine and compare the resistance profiles of the disease-causing organisms in community drug retail outlets (CDRO’s)/clinics, and in hospitals/ WHO-GLASS ,
 Uganda 2024-09-23 13:14:32 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Nyeko
ID: UNCST-2021-R012815
 Acute myeloid leukaemia in children in a resource-limited setting: epidemiology, management, and outcomes in Uganda
REFNo: HS4479ES

Aim of the study
This doctoral study aims to investigate paediatric AML in Uganda and other African countries, namely the incidence and prevalence of paediatric AML, the AML biological characteristics, the supportive care needs, and overall survival after the introduction of an adapted AML treatment protocol with a reduced-intensity induction regimen.

Specific objectives
1. To describe the incidence and prevalence of paediatric AML in Uganda.
2. To evaluate paediatric AML management and outcomes in Uganda and other African countries based on different treatment protocols.
3. To determine the risk factors for induction failure and treatment-related morbidity and mortality in children with AML.
4. To conduct a “proof-of-concept” study to test the recommendations of the SIOP-PODC (renamed SIOP Global) adapted guidelines for paediatric AML in resource-limited settings.
5. To identify the limitations in supportive care (anti-bacterial, blood products, and intensive care) needs in the treatment of paediatric AML in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-09-23 13:05:19 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Muniru Sewanyina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013988
 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND NON-PERFORMING LOANS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN GREATER BUSHENYI DISTRICTS; WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3114ES

To ascertain the moderating influence of interest rates on non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda, To examine the extent to which board compensation influences non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts western Uganda ,To determine the extent to which relationship between shareholders\' rights and non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda,To examine the extent to which financial transparency influences non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda ,To assess the extent to which board accountability influences non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda, The purpose of this study will be to assess the effect of corporate governance practices on non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts; Western Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-09-23 12:16:25 2027-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Helen Byakwaga
ID: UNCST-2019-R001168
 CD4 Cell Count at Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation or Re-initiation (CAIR)
REFNo: HS4944ES

To assess advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV initiating or re-initiating ART 1) Assess the proportion of participants presenting with advanced HIV disease prior to ART initiation/re-initiation among those enrolling in HIV care via CD4 cell count testing and WHO staging. 2) Description of participants re-entering care based on viral suppression and/or self-report of HIV care. 3) Assess barriers to HIV care including barriers associated with mental health and alcohol use. 4) Pilot test data variables to capture re-entry into care and re-initiation of ART and barriers to HIV care and ART
Uganda 2024-09-23 12:08:10 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MUGABE AMOS
ID: UNCST-2023-R007328
 OCCURRENCE, ANTIMICROBIAL AND HEAT RESISTANCE PROFILES OF SALMONELLA SPECIES IN THE INFORMAL DAIRY VALUE CHAIN OF UGANDA
REFNo: A514ES

5. Evaluate the heat resistance profiles of Salmonella in the dairy value chain.,4. Evaluate the antibiotic resistance profiles of Salmonella in the dairy value chain.,3. Determine the serotypes of Salmonella in the dairy value chain. ,2. Estimate the prevalence of Salmonella in the dairy value chain.,1. Determine the extent to which milk producers and handlers in the dairy value chain are aware of milk quality and best dairy practices. ,To assess the serotypes, antibiotic resistance and heat resistance profiles of Salmonella in the dairy chain.,
 Uganda 2024-09-23 12:05:28 2027-09-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Mande
ID: UNCST-2023-R007045
 Artemisinin Resistance Surveillance Network in Sub-Saharan Africa (ARSUNA)
REFNo: HS4644ES

To evaluate socio-demographic, clinical and malaria-history factors on treatment outcome and on the carriage of resistant malaria parasites.,To evaluate day 3 parasitemia among 200 patients with P. falciparum malaria treated with an ACT.,To assess the relatedness and origin of P. falciparum isolates with an artemisinin resistant geno- and phenotype by molecular analysis. ,To evaluate the in vitro susceptibility to (dihydro) artemisinin and ACT partner drugs (e.g. lumefantrine) among selected/suspicious P. falciparum isolates.,To assess the molecular characteristics of P. falciparum isolates from 200 patients with malaria, with a special focus on, but not limited to, molecular markers of artemisinin resistance, e.g., K13, and Pfmdr1.,
 Uganda 2024-09-23 11:59:33 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey 2024
REFNo: HS4950ES

To determine risk factors for malaria parasitemia in Uganda,To measure indicators of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour related to malaria control in Uganda (Community prevention and control efforts, Malaria vaccine knowledge and acceptance),To estimate core malaria programme coverage indicators in Uganda (Measure the extent of ownership, use and disposal of mosquito bed nets ● Assess coverage of the IPTp programme for pregnant women ● Coverage and uptake of IRS ● Identify practices used to treat malaria among children under age 5 and the use of specific antimalarial medications ● Assess percent of children under five with suspected or confirmed malaria who received treatment with ACTs within 24 hours of onset of fever. ● Access to malaria testing/ diagnosis ● Coverage, attitudes, and perceptions about SMC ● Determine the species of plasmodium parasite most prevalent in Uganda ),To obtain estimates of the magnitude and distribution of malaria parasitemia among children aged 6-59 months in Uganda,The main objective of the UMIS is to obtain population-based estimates of malaria indicators including the prevalence of malaria, to inform strategic planning and programme evaluation,
 Uganda 2024-09-23 11:57:13 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
 ESTABLISHMENT OF A PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION PROGRAM
REFNo: HS4909ES

1. To determine the barriers and facilitators of accessing care and remaining in care at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology service 2.To develop a patient centered navigation program for patients seeking care and in care for cancer at MNRH 3.To determine the patient - parent navigation requirements in seeking and remaining in cancer care program at MNRH
 Uganda 2024-09-13 11:00:38 2027-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alimah Komuhangi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014709
 EFFECTIVENESS AND CONTEXTUAL FACTORS OF COMMUNITY-BASED PEER-LED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ON RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN MOROTO DISTRICT, KARAMOJA REGION.
REFNo: HS4697ES

To establish the preliminary effectiveness of the community-based peer-led sexual and reproductive health education on SRH knowledge among AGYW in Moroto District.,To determine the preliminary effectiveness of the community-based peer-led sexual and reproductive health education on risky sexual behavior among AGYW in Moroto District.,To explore the contextual factors that might influence the implementation of a CBPL SRH education among AGYW in Moroto District.,To explore the contextual factors that might shape the implementation of a community-based peer-led sexual and reproductive health education and its effectiveness on SRH outcomes among AGYW in Moroto District.,
 Uganda 2024-09-13 10:18:43 2027-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mohammed Kisu Aata
ID:
INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTOR COMPETENCES ON EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING IN TVET INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA. Research Number UCUREC-2024-904
REFNo: SIR370ES

The main objective of the study is to evaluate how various instructor competences influence effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda and to offer insights and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of online teaching in TVET.,iv). To analyze the influence of instructors\' capacity to utilize digital teaching platforms on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,iii). To assess the influence of instructors’ evaluation and assessment competences on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,ii). To establish the influence of TVET instructors\' pedagogical competences on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,i). To determine the influence of TVET instructors\' online classroom management on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-09-13 10:14:44 2027-09-13 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daniel  Atwine Warren
ID:
Post-Tuberculosis: Sequelae and its Impact on Quality of Life in Sub-Saharan Africa.
REFNo: HS4038ES

Primary objective
To study the association between the presence of post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) and the deterioration of the quality of life in the medium and long term in people who have been treated for pulmonary tuberculosis within the framework of 5 therapeutic trials in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (Benin, Guinea and Uganda)
Secondary objectives
• Describe the clinical, radiological, functional respiratory, psychological, socio-economic characteristics and the quality of life of the people evaluated after the end of their anti-tuberculosis treatment within the framework of therapeutic trials in SSA;
• Estimate the prevalence of PTLD in the medium and long term after the end of anti-tuberculosis treatment in people who took part in the various therapeutic trials, taking into account missing data in people who could not be assessed in the Post-TB SIQ study;
• Identify the factors (at the time of TB diagnosis and at the end of treatment) associated with the presence of PTLD in people assessed after completing their TB treatment;
• Describe the care path of people suffering from PTLD and the modalities of recognition of PTLD in Benin, Guinea and Uganda within the framework of care interactions (conventional and traditional medicine) (qualitative study);
• To assess the impact of a pulmonary functional rehabilitation program on quality of life and respiratory function.

 Uganda 2024-09-12 9:52:11 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Olanya Gilbert
ID:
INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS AND WORK ENGAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS MODERATED BY ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS IN ACHOLI SUB-REGION
REFNo: SS3178ES

-To determine the influence of Demographic factors on career engagement among primary school teachers.
-To examine the individual factors that influence career engagement among primary school teachers in Acholi sub-region.
-Access organization support factors that influence career engagement among primary school teachers
-To determine the mediating role of psychological role in the relationship between individual and organization support factors influencing career engagement among primary school teachers.

 2024-09-12 8:48:36 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 CLINICAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE ALINITY M HIV-1 ASSAY USING DBS FOR WHO PREQUALIFICATION
REFNo: HS4873ES

To describe the operational characteristics and ease of use of the assays and their suitability for use in countries with limited infrastructure. ,To assess the Alinity m HIV-1 assay’ s agreement with the Cobas HIV-1 assay on clinical specimens on Misclassification above or below the clinical threshold.,To assess the Alinity m HIV-1 assay’ s agreement with the Cobas HIV-1 assay on clinical specimens on Quantitative assessment of bias limits of agreement and correlation. ,The overall objective of the performance evaluation is to evaluate the clinical performance and operational characteristics of Alinity m HIV-1 assay intended for the quantification of HIV viral load in HIV-infected individuals using DBS samples. ,
 Uganda 2024-09-12 12:07:38 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Boyenge Eddie Francis
ID:
Barriers and enablers of psychosocial stimulation support delivered through the care group strategy for malnourished children of 6 to 35 months in the Kyaka II refugee settlement
REFNo: HS4820ES

• To compare the developmental status of malnourished children exposed to the integrated intervention of psychosocial stimulation and nutritional support delivered through the care group model before and after the intervention.
• To explore the factors that influence the adoption of this integrated intervention delivered by trained care group volunteers
 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:56:25 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Muhindo
ID:
Integrating Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir for HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis into HIV services for sex workers in Uganda
REFNo: HS4747ES

2. To describe the CAB-LA PrEP service delivery attributes, and preferred delivery models among MSW and FSW. ,To identify the facilitators of and barriers to integrating CAB-LA PrEP into existing HIV services for MSW and FSW,To examine the barriers to and facilitators of integrating CAB-LA PrEP into existing HIV prevention services and describe the PrEP service delivery attributes and preferred delivery models among MSW and FSW,
 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:43:32 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Felix Oyania
ID: UNCST-2021-R013492
 STEPWISE INTERVENTION TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH AND INCLUSION FOR CHILDREN WITH STOMAS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS4879ES

Aim 1: Perform a qualitative study to understand the stigma faced by patients and their families, the coping mechanisms they have tried, and the degrees of success or failure they have met with current interventions.

Aim 2: Develop and Pilot a stepwise psychological & stoma care intervention based on theories of cognitive behavioral therapy, coping models, and stoma resources available in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-09-12 11:41:59 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HADIJAH NAMYALO-GANAFA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010694
 The Identification Gap: Exploring Intersectional Exclusions and Disconnections in Digital Identification for Health in Uganda
REFNo: SS2863ES


Understanding the nexus between digital IDs and healthcare access

To find out the institutions and power relations that shape the identification ecosystem in postcolonial Uganda and who benefits from it.

Exploring the role of the law in defining the eligibility for acquisition of IDs and their use in accessing services in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:37:48 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Betty Adoch
ID: UNCST-2024-R003825
 Role of Social Capital in Facilitating Access to Livelihoods among Refugees in Post-Conflict Gulu City, Uganda
REFNo: SS2820ES

3. To establish the barriers and opportunities for social capital formation and utilization among refugees in post-conflict Gulu city.,2. To assess the influence of social capital on refugees’ access to livelihoods in post-conflict Gulu city.,1. To examine the forms of social capital experienced by refugees in post-conflict Gulu city. ,To examine the forms of social capital among refugees and how these influences access to livelihoods. This will inform policies and interventions geared towards urban refugees’ livelihoods and integration in post-conflict Gulu city. ,
 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:27:24 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 The Phosphatidylethanol (PEth) Results Communication (PERC) Study
REFNo: HS4449ES

Main Objective: To develop and pilot strategies for using PEth results communication to boost alcohol brief interventions for PWH and explore their acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility for a future large-scale Randomized Controlled Trial. AIM 1: Develop approaches for adding PEth results communication to alcohol brief interventions. AIM 2. Explore the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of adding PEth results communication to an alcohol brief intervention in a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT).
 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:23:21 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angelina Kakooza-Mwesige
ID: UNCST-2020-R014529
 Digital Evidence Communication for Intelligent Decisions: how PHC managers support community health worker to screen chronic disease (DECIDE PHC) REF NO;SBS-2024-545
REFNo: SS2773ES

2. To describe the outputs and outcomes resulting from the use of performance information by health assistants in supporting VHTs’ decisions around screening of NCDs (diabetes and epilepsy) in Buikwe district. ,1. To characterize the contextual barriers and facilitators influencing the use of digital data by health assistants in providing performance feedback to VHTs in Buikwe district.,To explore how Primary Health Care (PHC) managers (particularly health assistants) use digital evidence to support Village Health Team (VHT) members to improve processes for screening non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the community in Buikwe district.,
 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:13:46 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philippa Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R013523
 Neo-EPIC: A Study to Explore Preferences for Informed Consent processes in Neonatal Sepsis Research, version 2.0 April 17, 2024
REFNo: SS2682ES

Primary Objectives
• To characterize parents, guardians, and clinical staff’s knowledge about informed consent
(IC) processes for involvement of neonates in trials.
• To determine parents, guardians, and clinical staff’s preferences for an optmal informed
consent model for enrolment of neonates in trials by utlizing example scenarios of
different Informed consent models.
• To explore parents, guardians’ and clinical staff concerns about enrolment and informed
consent processes for trials in neonates to facilitate involvement of neonates in future
trials.

Secondary Objectves
• To understand regulators’ perspectves of Informed Consent models preferred by parents,
guardians, and clinical staff for enrollment of children with neonatal sepsis in research
 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:11:49 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Morgan Andama
ID:
Safeguarding Common Drinking Water Sources for Improved Health and Educational Performance in Selected Schools in Arua District
REFNo: NS781ES

1. To establish the common drinking water sources used by pupils in selected primary schools in Vurra subcounty, Arua District and the health and educational impacts they pose to them. 2. To determine the water sources, water use and its challenges in communities surrounding selected primary schools in Vurra sub county, Arua District. 3. To carry out sanitary risk assessment of selected commonly used water sources (boreholes, springs and shallow wells, tap water, harvested water) used by pupils in the selected primary schools in Vurra subcounty. 4. To determine the suitability of water from the selected commonly used water sources (boreholes, springs and shallow wells, tap water, harvested water) for human consumption.
Uganda 2024-09-12 11:05:59 2027-09-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lawrence Osuwat Obado
ID: UNCST-2023-R008389
 CHARACTERIZATION OF PHENOTYPES AND MOLECULAR GENOTYPES OF BREAST CANCER: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY AT HISTOPATHOLOGY CENTRES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4751ES

To establish the prevalence of mutations and the clinical significance of the identified variants ,To characterize gene variants from DNA of the sampled materials,To categorize the molecular subtypes of the tumors from retrieved tissues,To determine the demographics and histological phenotypes of BC from archived materials,Overall, this study seeks to use archived breast tissues and clinical notes for the investigation of underlying gene mutations and the relationship between demographics, pathological phenotypes, and intrinsic molecular sub-types of BC in Uganda, done through four sub-studies.,
 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:02:37 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SABASTIAN SEMPALA
ID:
STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TVET TRAINERS IN INSTRUCTOR TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3179ES

(i) Establish the current strategies to enhance CPD for TVET trainers in instructor training institutions.
(ii) Assess strategies that facilitate identifying the training needs of TVET trainers in Instructor Training Institutions in Uganda.
(iii) Determine the adoptable, innovative strategies that can be employed to enhance CPD programmes for TVET trainers.

 Uganda 2024-09-12 11:01:03 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Gorreth Nabukenya Mudiope
ID: UNCST-2023-R008256
 Analysis of routinely collected clinical data to evaluate patient and program outcomes at health facilities supported by the USAID LPHS TB Activity in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4604ES

To assess and quantify the uptake of standard guidelines for TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment and to determine the effect of variations in uptake on important program and patient outcomes in line with the End TB Targets.
 Uganda 2024-09-12 10:54:51 2027-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Frederick Bwire Ouma
ID: UNCST-2023-R006281
 SELF-FINANCING AND FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY IN NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS: AN ANALYSIS OF SELECTED NGOs IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2940ES

General Objective of the Study
To examine the relationship between self-financing and financial sustainability in Non-Governmental Organizations, taking operations of selected NGOs engaging in self-financing activities in eastern Uganda as a case study.

Specific Objectives of the Study
To achieve the general objective, the research focuses on the following specific objectives:
1. To establish the relationship between programme revenues and financial sustainability
2. To determine the role of related spin-offs on financial sustainability
3. To establish the role of asset down time on financial sustainability
4. To examine the contribution of unrelated extension to financial sustainability
5. To establish whether financial management practices mediates the relationship between self-financing and financial sustainability.

Uganda 2024-09-12 10:43:06 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rose Nakasi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010805
 Artificial Intelligence-Based Mobile Microscopy and Surveillance of Cervical Cancer in Uganda
REFNo: SIR374ES

Overall objective: To develop and evaluate a machine learning-aided platform for automated detection and diagnosis of cervical cancer in underserved populations. Specific objectives 1. Develop predictive Machine Learning models based on pap, biopsy, clinical and demographic data to diagnose cervical cancer and make appropriate and timely intervention recommendations. 2. To integrate the ML models in the image processing pipeline of a mobile smartphone and web-based system. 3. To evaluate the efficacy of the predictive and diagnostic models in cervical cancer detection.
 Uganda 2024-09-12 10:41:31 2027-09-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Kabay
ID:
Time allocation to childcare by caregivers participating in an integrated livelihood improvement program in the West Nile region of Uganda
REFNo: SS2960ES

2. To compare time allocation to childcare and quality of caregiver-child interactions among participating and non-participating households in the UPG programs.,1. To describe caregiver time allocation to all daily activities and childcare among households participating and non-participating households in the UPG programs.,
 USA 2024-09-12 10:25:30 2027-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Miranda Lambert I
ID:
War, Abduction, and Bilateral Intimate Partner Violence: Evidence from Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS3085ES

The outcomes of this study will help us to under the enduring impact of childhood exposure to violence and bilateral intimate partner violence (IPV) in adulthood and how household violence moves beyond spouses and is (or is not) projected onto children
 USA 2024-09-11 14:18:11 2027-09-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANNET KYAKUNZIRE MITCHEL
ID:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN UGANDA: A CASE OF AGRO-PROCESSING SMES IN ANKOLE SUB REGION REfNo: KABREC-2024-199
REFNo: SS3089ES

The main purpose of this study is to examine the influence of financial management practices on the business performance of agro-processing SMEs in Ankole sub-region of Uganda.,vi). To assess the overall impact of age, size, and location of the SME on the relationship between financial management practices and business performance of agro-processing SMEs in the Ankole sub-region.,v). To determine how the analysis and reporting of finances affect the agro-processing SMEs in the Ankole sub region\'s company performance. ,iv). To evaluate the effect of investment practices used on the business performance of agro-processing SMEs in Ankole sub region ;,iii). To analyze the effect of financing decisions on business performance of agro-processing SMEs in Ankole sub region ;,ii). To investigate how working capital management affects the Ankole sub region\'s agro-processing SMEs\' business performance;,i). To determine the financial management strategies used by the Ankole sub region\'s SMEs engaged in agro-processing;,
 Uganda 2024-09-11 14:16:30 2027-09-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JAMES OJOM
ID: UNCST-2022-R009900
 Prevalence and assocaited factors of anaemia in pregnancy among women receiving antenatal care at Kabale Regional Referal Hospital
REFNo: HS4619ES

Determine significant risk factors associated with anaemia in pregnancy among these pregnant women.,Determine the prevalence of pregnant women with anaemia (Hb <11.0g/dl) among mothers coming to attend ANC in Kabale Regional Referral Hospital. ,To determine the prevalence of anaemia and determine the more significant associated factors for anaemia among pregnant women who come to receive antenatal care in Kabale Regional Referral Hospital,
 Uganda 2024-09-11 14:14:06 2027-09-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cissy  Kityo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013663
 ACTG NEW WORK CONCEPT SHEET (NWCS) 575: Evaluation of biomarkers to predict TB-IRI
REFNo: HS4876ES

1. Determine whether higher levels of a set of biomarkers in people with HIV and tuberculosis prior to ART initiation may predict the development of TB-IRIS, particularly severe IRIS requiring corticosteroid treatment
2. Assess whether these biomarkers decrease between study entry and ART initiation in the deferred arm (i.e. with more prolonged anti-tuberculous therapy duration)
3. Determine whether these biomarkers can be predictive of other severe outcomes especially deaths.

 Uganda 2024-09-11 14:10:40 2027-09-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clovice Kankya
ID: UNCST-2020-R010154
 Climate Sensitive Disease in the Horn of Africa: Utility and design of decision support tools (ClimSeDis)
REFNo: HS4929ES

To conduct a needs assessment and gap analysis for the development of CLIMSEDIS tool for priority climate sensitive diseases in selected countries.,To identify key multidisciplinary stakeholders; these include key end-user stakeholders, including decision makers and disease control program personnel across the Horn of Africa region, and within Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-09-11 14:09:23 2027-09-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
 DISCRIMINATION EXPERIENCED BY PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS AND ITS PREDICTING FACTORS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL SCHOOL-BASED SURVEY IN ORUCHINGA REFUGEE SETTLEMENT, UGANDA; Ref No: TASO-2024-404
REFNo: SS3132ES

4. To inform stigma reduction intervention development ,3. To explore the impact of experienced discrimination,2. To examine predictors of experienced discrimination,1. To identify to what extent discrimination is experienced by primary school pupils, and by whom discrimination occurs,to examine the prevalence, associated factors and impact of discrimination, experienced by primary school pupils.,
 Netherlands 2024-09-10 9:52:51 2027-09-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Scovia  Mbalinda Nalugo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014259
 Impact of Unmet Needs on the Health Outcomes of Cancer Patients and their Family Caregivers in Uganda
REFNo: HS4842ES

1. What are the unmet needs of adult cancer patients (ACPs) with solid tumors in Uganda?
2. What are the unmet needs of family caregivers (FCs) of ACPs with solid tumors in Uganda?
3. What is the relationship between unmet needs and health outcomes (depressive symptoms, anxiety, and quality of life) of ACPs with solid tumors?
4. What is the relationship between unmet needs and health outcomes (depressive symptoms, anxiety, and quality of life) of FCs?

 Uganda 2024-09-10 9:51:03 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joaniter Nankabirwa Immaculate
ID: UNCST-2021-R012896
 Dynamics of host immunity in the setting of malaria control interventions.
REFNo: HS4815ES

1. To quantify longitudinal changes in clinical phenotypes of
immunity by exploring relationships between key malaria metrics.
2. To comprehensively and longitudinally profile antibody immune
responses in individuals living in an area with or without sustained
IRS.
3. To profile the innate and adaptive cellular immune response
comprehensively and longitudinally in individuals living in an area
with or without sustained IRS.
Uganda 2024-09-10 18:00:40 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John William Okello
ID: UNCST-2024-R004558
 Learning Entrepreneurship and Agriculture Practically - LEAP Programme
REFNo: SS3039ES

The longitudinal follow-up study will measure and analyse the self-efficacy in teaching of agriculture and entrepreneurship student-teachers/instructors and newly qualified teachers/instructors (NQTs/NQIs) over time – in particular, their self-efficacy in using gender responsive project-based learning (PBL), study and career guidance (SCG) and, in the case of instructors also work-based learning (WBL) (internships) in collaboration with the agri-WoW. This is one of the core outcomes of LEAP interventions with NTC Mubende, NTC Unyama, NICA and Gulu University related to their school practice and industrial training trajectories. Besides self-efficacy, career commitment to teaching will also be measured, to explore its’ interplays with self-efficacy.,
 Uganda 2024-09-10 12:36:56 2027-09-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mutiu Bakare Mutiu
ID: UNCST-2024-R004123
 AN OPTIMIZED ANFIS WITH GENE EXPRESSION PROGRAMMING BASED DEMAND SIDE ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROLLER WITH GRID AND SOLAR PV/BATTERY ENERGY SOURCES
REFNo: SIR393ES

V. To compare and validate the models developed in II and III using ANFIS and HOMER software.,IV. Assessment of the optimal system configuration to determine the techno-economic analysis to quantify Solar PV to save the cost of Energy of the proposed system configuration.,III. To develop a GEP-ANFIS energy management scheme for operation of industrial loads while ensuring maximum user comfort without waiting time;,II. To use (GEP-ANFIS) model and historical load data to accurately forecast the energy consumption and renewable energy generation;,I. To integrate MPPT Algorithms into the system design,The aim of this research is to examine the potential of applying optimization-based TOU DSM in the industrial sector by utilizing grid-connected solar and battery energy sources to reduce peak electricity demands as well as the costs associated with annual electricity consumption,
 Nigeria 2024-09-10 11:07:47 2027-09-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 Assessing the reliability and test performance of malaria rapid diagnostic tests after expiration.
REFNo: HS4760ES

AIM 1: Estimate the reliability, defined as the proportion of malaria RDTs that function (i.e., appearance of control band) at various time-points up to one year after expiration. AIM 2: Determine the test performance (e.g., sensitivity, specificity) of malaria RDTs for the diagnosis of P. falciparum malaria at various time-points up to one year after expiration compared to non-expired RDTs and routine light microscopy performed in parallel. AIM 3: Estimate the time-to-negativity after treatment among participants with a positive RDT on enrollment.,The primary objective of the proposed project is to evaluate the performance of malaria RDTs at various states of expiration (e.g., 1-, 2-, 3-months post-expiration) compared to non-expired RDTs in routine use. If our hypothesis is correct, our results may facilitate (i) use beyond the stated expiration and/or production of RDTs with longer expiration periods, both of which could reduce medical waste. ,
 Uganda 2024-09-10 11:02:24 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MICHAEL KAWOOYA GRACE
ID: UNCST-2020-R014672
 The African Breast Imaging Dataset for Equitable Cancer Care (The ABreast Data set)
REFNo: HS4709ES

1. To train community health workers to conduct breast examination using hand held ultrasound machines in the community
2. To develop the first publicly available expert-labelled ultrasound imaging data with mammograms, a wealth of clinical profiles, and where available biopsy pathology data.
3. Introduce the Abreast Challenge, as a new image segmentation grand challengevii at the 2024 Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention Society (MICCAI) annual meeting, happening for the first time in Africa (Morocco).
4. Introduce a baseline state of the art (SOTA) model of a deep learning approach for lesion detection of breast lesions on low-cost (also low-resolution) POC-US for wider screening accessibility.
5. Train up to 70 African clinicians and researchers to develop SOTA ML lesion detection methods to ensure that SSA retains a local community of skilled experts who are knowledgeable on how to use ML data to solve local health needs.
 Uganda 2024-09-10 10:56:03 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
 Evaluating the Impact of DESC Approach: Comparative Quasi-Experimental Study of Community Health Worker Performance in Moyo and Adjumani Districts, West Nile Uganda
REFNo: HS4756ES

1) To evaluate the impact of the DESC Approach on CHW performance metrics, including CHW reporting rates, household visits, health services provided, and engagement in activities.
2) To generate evidence on performance-based pay options to inform policies on CHW compensation at the district level by October 2024
3) To compare CHW performance between intervention (Moyo District) and non-intervention (Adjumani District) areas.
4) To assess the effectiveness of mobile technology utilization, training, and performance-based incentives in enhancing CHW performance.
 Uganda 2024-09-10 10:52:55 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDITH AWACORACH
ID: UNCST-2024-R004547
 GREEN FINANCE INCENTIVES AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD OUTCOMES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2993ES

To examine the mediating role of competitive advantage of green charcoal value chain in the relationship between Green Finance incentives and sustainable Livelihood outcomes in Uganda,To examine the mediating roles of green charcoal value chain in the relationship between Green Finance incentives and sustainable livelihood outcomes of green charcoal production in Uganda.,To examine the competitiveness of green finance incentive for green charcoal in sustainable livelihood outcomes in Uganda,To assess the contributions of green finance incentives in the green charcoal value chain to enhance sustainable livelihood outcomes in Uganda.,To assess the green finance use in green charcoal production to enhance sustainable livelihood outcomes in Uganda,To assess availability and accessibility of green finance incentives and its contributions to sustainable livelihood outcomes in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-09-10 10:49:52 2027-09-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alison Elliott
ID: UNCST-2023-R006524
 OBTAINING SINGLE-CELL LEVEL INSIGHTS INTO THE IMMUNOLOGICAL AND METABOLIC PATHWAYS ASSOCIATED WITH VACCINE HYPO-RESPONSIVENESS [REVERSE]
REFNo: HS4782ES

1. To measure the SARS-CoV-2 antibody response at baseline, 3 months after prime vaccination and 1 month after boost vaccination in European and Ugandan adults. 2. To characterise peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) and their response to prime/booster vaccination with the AstraZeneca ChadOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine in European and Ugandan adults using single-cell technologies
UK 2024-09-10 10:45:15 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Brandon Maser
ID: UNCST-2024-R005142
 Understanding How Policies, Politics, and National Contexts Influence Access to Opioid Medicines in Uganda
REFNo: HS4768ES

1) To elucidate the policy mechanisms that are used by policymakers to govern access to and safe use of opioid medicines in Uganda. 2) To understand how political factors and national context influence the political priority for improving access to opioid medicines within Uganda’s national government’s policy agenda. 3) To understand how political factors and national context influence how governmental, non-governmental, and transnational actors formulate alternative policy options for ensuring access to opioid medicines in Uganda. 4) To understand how policies governing opioid analgesics and those governing OAT have been uniquely influenced by political factors and national contexts during Uganda’s opioid policy reforms.
 Canada 2024-09-10 10:26:35 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Busiku
ID: UNCST-2024-R004040
 Validity, Feasibility and Acceptability of digital x-ray Computer Aided Diagnosis for Tuberculosis by Village Health Teams in Bududa District- a cross-sectional study
REFNo: HS4792ES

3. To determine the feasibility and acceptability of portable Digital Chest X-ray CAD4TB version 7 by VHTs in Bududa District.,2. To determine the validity of portable Digital Chest X-ray CAD4TB version 7, compared to ZN in Bududa District.,1. To determine the validity of portable Digital Chest X-ray CAD4TB version 7, compared to X-pert MTB/RIF (x-pert) in Bududa District.,To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of portable CXR CAD4TB as Community TB diagnostic tool in Bududa District in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-09-10 10:17:27 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Achilles Katamba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000540
 Peer-led Implementation of TB-HIV Education and Adherence Counselling in Uganda
REFNo: HS4801ES

To evaluate the implementation fidelity and context of a peer-navigation strategy for TB-EC to improve TB treatment and ART outcomes, To determine the feasibility, acceptability, and appropriateness of a peer-navigation strategy for TB-EC and explore the social-behavioral mechanisms for improving adherence and clinical outcomes. ,To evaluate the implementation of a peer-navigation strategy for TB-EC to improve TB treatment completion and ART retention. , To evaluate the effectiveness and implementation of a novel, peer-led TB education and counseling strategy to improve outcomes among persons with tuberculosis (TB) with and without HIV/AIDS and assess the social-behavioral mechanisms underlying the observed treatment effects. ,
 Uganda 2024-09-10 10:03:57 2027-09-10 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Okumu Tendo Ivan
ID:
Assessment and remediation of selected heavy metals contaminants in tannery wastewater from selected tanneries in Jinja city and Wakiso district,Uganda
REFNo: NS795ES

Prepare and characterize biochar using green banana peels and coffee husks ,Evaluate the concentration levels, speciation and toxicity of selected heavy metals( Cr,Cu,NI,Pb and Zn) in tannery wastewater.,To assess the concentration levels and to bioremediate selected heavy metals contaminants in tannery wastewaters from designated tanning industries in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-09-10 10:01:32 2027-09-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert MPIIRA
ID: UNCST-2022-R005391
 Community Development Intervention Strategies and Poverty Alleviation in Wakiso District
REFNo: SS3067ES

(iv) Explore how interactions among development actors affect poverty alleviation in Wakiso district,(iii) Assess if, and to what extent, multipurpose cooperative societies leverage community development intervention strategies in poverty alleviation in Wakiso District,(ii) Analyse the relationship, if any, between the various development strategies and the selected poverty outcomes (income, food security, household assets, agency),(i) Understand how the communities in Wakiso district perceive poverty and development,To generate, using a systems approach, more contextualized knowledge on the effects of skills acquisition, transfers and financial inclusion supported by non-governmental organisations through cooperatives on household income, assets, food security and agency. ,
 Uganda 2024-09-10 10:00:24 2027-09-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Riccardo Durini
ID:
Comparison in sociality in snared and non-snared chimpanzees
REFNo: NS861ES

The goal is to analyse social behavioural differences between snared and healthy chimpanzee individuals. The comparison focuses on certain traits related to sociality, such as the number and quality of bonds with other individuals, party formation, grooming partners and others.
 Switzerland 2024-09-09 14:54:20 2027-09-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Evaluation of the performance of HIV rapid diagnostic tests on Oral Fluid and Urine for WHO prequalification assessment.
REFNo: HS4871ES

To describe and assess the operational characteristics and ease of use of HIV RDTs on urine or oral fluids and its suitability for use in countries with limited infrastructure (no/limited electricity, no/limited clean water, and inadequate means of biosafety disposal).,To assess inter-reader variability (for subjectively read assays),To assess analytical performance of HIV RDTs for the detection of antibodies to HIV in oral fluid and urine: ● Sensitivity on seroconversion panels compared to a benchmark assay ● Performance on mixed-titer panels ● Subtype detection ● Lot-to-lot variation ,To determine the sensitivity and specificity of HIV RDTs for the detection of antibodies to HIV in oral fluids and urine as compared to a reference algorithm (two EIAs followed by a line immunoassay) in blood- derived specimen and compare them to predefined acceptance criteria for prequalification,The overall objective is to evaluate and compare the accuracy of HIV rapid tests for the detection of HIV antibodies in oral fluids and urine against established performance criteria. ,
 Uganda 2024-09-04 18:43:09 2027-09-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANTHONY NUWA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011102
 Using behavioural insights to design a behavioural intervention to accelerate malaria mosquito net use in Uganda: The Be In A Net study
REFNo: SS3095ES

1. The aim of this study is to understand the behaviours, barriers, and facilitators affecting the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in selected areas of Uganda in order to develop a behavioural intervention to increase ITN use,To design and refine a behavioural intervention to increase mosquito net use based on behavioural science principles.,To conduct exploratory research to examine the role of psychological, cognitive, emotional, cultural and social factors impacting ITN use to inform the design of a behavioural intervention to encourage mosquito net use.,
 Uganda 2024-09-04 18:41:43 2027-09-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
molly naisanga
ID: UNCST-2023-R005602
 Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Services for Refugee Children and Adolescents with HIV in West Nile Uganda.
REFNo: HS4486ES

2. To explore experiences with available mental health and psychosocial support services for HIV-positive school going refugee children and adolescents in the West Nile region of Uganda.,1. To explore ongoing and past mental health and psychosocial support services for HIV-positive school going refugee children and adolescents in the West Nile region of Uganda,To explore ongoing and past mental health and psychosocial support services for HIV-positive school going refugee children and adolescents in the West Nile region of Uganda and to explore their experiences with available mental health and psychosocial support services.,
 Uganda 2024-09-04 13:33:35 2027-09-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Olak Ongaya Denis
ID:
Scaling-up innovative Gender, Inclusion and Safeguarding Approaches: Evidence from Malawi, Uganda and Ethiopia
REFNo: SS2919ES

• Strengthen capacities of education managers at all levels to identify and address bottlenecks in the delivery of equitable and quality education at the school level.,• To Mobilize knowledge on optimal use of school-based data for education decision-making, policy and management amongst education stakeholders.,• To gather and develop guidelines on best practices of scale-up, which will be adopted and resourced by the government to develop capacity, influence, and improve education policy and practice on scale-up of GEI interventions,• To generate knowledge that contributes to a broader understanding of the factors of scale-up to guide stakeholders, including policymakers and other researchers on future GEI education interventions and scale-up strategies. ,To contribute to the understanding and improvement of scale-up practices of GEI-focused education projects at local, regional, and international levels.,
 Uganda 2024-09-04 12:57:16 2027-09-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Katende
ID:
Characterization of New Childhood HIV Infections in USAID supported regions in Uganda (NCHiS)
REFNo: HS4857ES

The assessment aims to characterize those children newly diagnosed with HIV in terms of their demographics, geography, access to care, care continuum and social determinants, to inform child HIV services on targeted and effective case finding and treatment services that can support the reversal of sub-optimal case finding and viral load suppression, and the stagnation in the overall rate of new vertical infections.
a. Primary objective
To describe the determinants or associated risk factors of persisting vertical HIV infections among children.
b. Secondary objectives
i. To report on the perspectives of key stakeholders on the utilization of child HIV services from implementor to the recipient.
ii. To describe the distribution of HIV seropositive children by HIV acquisition mode e.g., vertical MTCT (PMTCT and non-PMTCT), BF, through sex, trauma/GBV.
iii. To establish the proportion of uniquely identified HIV seropositive children in the survey region.

 Uganda 2024-09-04 11:10:19 2027-09-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
 Understanding the causes of deaths amongst persons with Rheumatic Heart Disease in Uganda
REFNo: HS4663ES

Main objective: To identify the causes of death among RHD registrants in the National RHD registry in Uganda
 Uganda 2024-09-02 15:12:28 2027-09-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Babirekere Iriso
ID: UNCST-2024-R005372
 International Investigation into the Genetics of Severe Acute Malnutrition in Children
REFNo: HS4569ES

Determine the contributions of genetic markers to the development of ESAM vs NESAM and its clinical characteristics Elucidate the role of epigenetic mechanisms in the development of ESAM vs NESAM
 Uganda 2024-08-30 15:11:38 2027-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Brenda Larison Jean
ID:
Investigating the Genetic Causes of Malformed Stripe Patterns in Plains Zebras
REFNo: NS831ES

Our primary objective is to understand the causes (specific genes, low heterozygosity) of abnormal striping in plains zebras

Specific Objectives:
1. Collect samples from both individuals with abnormal striping and normal striping in order to discover the genes associated with the various forms of abnormal striping

2. Use these same samples to further assess the potential relationship between aberrant striping and genomic heterozygosity
 USA 2024-08-30 15:05:53 2027-08-30 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barnabas Bakamutumaho
ID: UNCST-2021-R012636
 MULTIDIMENSIONAL AND LONGITUDINAL IMMUNE PROFILING OF SEPSIS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4546ES

General Objective:
The overall goal of this project is to stratify sepsis patients in Uganda into biologically driven and therapeutically relevant subtypes.
Specific Aims/Objectives:
(1) Establish pathobiologically-driven and clinically meaningful sepsis endotypes in Uganda
(2) Define longitudinal immune response trajectories associated with sepsis-related death and disability
(3) Determine immune cell phenotypes and function unique to sepsis in persons living with HIV (PLWH).

Uganda 2024-08-30 15:04:57 2027-08-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edith Akankwasa
ID:
Evaluation of the Comprehensive and Inclusive Disability Prevention Project in Nakaseke and Nakasongola Districts.
REFNo: SS2991ES

• To establish the extent to which the CIDP project has built the capacity of formal and informal structures to facilitate comprehensive and inclusive disability programming in the two districts of Nakaseke, Nakasongola.
• To assess the degree to which the CIDP project has provided quality, comprehensive and inclusive disability prevention services with focus on primary, secondary and tertiary prevention in the two districts of Nakaseke, Nakasongola
• Determine the extent to which the CIDP project has strengthened participatory advocacy, social protection, and poverty reduction through community-driven innovations in the two districts of Nakaseke, Nakasongola
• To assess the impact of the CID project on the evidence base on comprehensive Disability programming through action research, monitoring, evaluation and learning.

 Uganda 2024-08-30 14:56:58 2027-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lisa Dulli
ID: UNCST-2024-R004307
 Community-based mentorship for out-of-school youth in Adjumani and Buyende Districts, Uganda: An implementation research study
REFNo: SS2789ES

a secondary objective we will document the experiences of youth mentoring program participants who seek SRH services within the community, and their perspectives with regard to the quality and responsiveness of the services to their needs.,the study’s primary objective is to examine key aspects of implementation for the SHARE project mentoring activities targeting AGYW and ABYM, including reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, maintenance (including cost), and external and internal (organizational) contexts in two settings.,
 USA 2024-08-30 14:55:02 2027-08-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Bibangambah Mulungi Nabatanzi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004669
 Assessing the awareness and understanding of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy among health workers and community members in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4766ES

Evaluate the impact of health education awareness drive program on mitigating the knowledge gap of DMD among health workers and the community(s) in Uganda. ,To ascertain the Prevalence of Clinical Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Uganda. ,To assess the knowledge gaps of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy among health workers and the various community members in Uganda.,The overall goal of the research is to assess the knowledge, insight, and perception of DMD among health workers and the community. ,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:54:13 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victor Kalenzi
ID:
Succession planning factors, transition process and the continuity of small and medium-size family businesses in Fort Portal City Uganda
REFNo: SS2862ES

i. To examine the influence of internal succession planning facets on family business continuity in Fort Portal Tourism City, Uganda. ii. To assess the influence of external succession planning facets on family business continuity in Fort Portal Tourism City, Uganda.
iii. To investigate the mediating influence of succession process (transition) on the relationship between succession planning facets and family business community in Fort Portal Tourism City.

 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:50:55 2027-08-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 ASSESSMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CVD) POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN UGANDA - DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZING A POLICY MONITORING TOOL USING ROUTINE HEALTH DATA
REFNo: HS4649ES

1.To characterize CVD policy environments and identify the data-specific determinants of policy design and implementation in Uganda a. Specifically, we will use hypertension policy as an example condition to trace the policy processes in each country. Aim 1 has two components:

2.To develop a CVD policy monitoring tool that uses routine health data in Uganda to CVD policy implementation at health center level II & III.

3. To develop a proof-of-concept policy modeling tool that links routine health data to policy analysis in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:49:22 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Roos Derrix
ID: UNCST-2023-R005749
 The multi-levelled politics of national refugee policies: A case study of Uganda MUST-2024-1373
REFNo: SS2616ES

Given the problem statement the specific aim of this research is to create a multi-level framework to study power relations in refugee policy in countries of first asylum by using Uganda as a case study (specific). I consider conducting such a study meaningful in two ways (meaningful): 1) Scientifically, it will advance literature on International Relations and Refugee studies by adding a perspective from the Global South and directly linking policies that are shaped on a (inter)national level – and that are the outcome of political debate – to their implementation on the ground. 2) Looking into this topic is societally meaningful as it looks at the effect of policies on the lives of refugees and problems that can be found in the current system. In order to fulfil these objectives, I will conduct interviews with actors that make/influence/implement policies and refugees, the actors that are ‘receivers/co-creators’ of these policies. To conduct the interviews I will travel Kampala and refugee settlements Nakivale and Adjumani. It will also help me to travel to New York, Geneva, and Brussels to conduct interviews with policy makers at (mainly UN) institutions (action-oriented). I will be able to do this since I can use my personal travel fee (provided by the Research Foundation Flanders on an annual basis) for travel but also for payment of renumeration of participants and research assistants. If that amount is not sufficient, I can apply for a travel grant with the same organisation. To ensure that I have the right skills to conduct these interviews, I have followed trainings (realistic). ,
 Netherlands 2024-08-29 18:47:09 2027-08-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 Use of Large Language Models to Scale Training for Rheumatic Heart Disease Screening Among Primary Care Nurses in Uganda
REFNo: HS4775ES

Our objectives are to create and implement a novel technology to train end-users (i.e., Ugandan primary healthcare nurses) to conduct rheumatic heart disease (RHD) screening echocardiograms, to assess the efficacy of this novel technology-based training approach against the currently employed training methodology, and to understand barriers and facilitators to its adoption among targeted end-users.
Uganda 2024-08-29 18:46:02 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
 Field Performance Evaluation of the Point of Care Afinion C-Reactive Protein for TB screening in People living with HIV
REFNo: HS4825ES

a) To compare the performance of CRP, WHO 4 SS (ICF guide) and the CXR in screening for TB in PLHIV b) To determine the performance characteristics of CRP as a screening test for TB among AHD patients against TB LAM as a TB reference diagnostic tool c) To determine the performance characteristics of CRP as a screening test for TB among PLHIV against Xpert MTB/RIF-ultra as a TB reference diagnostic tool. d) To determine the feasibility of integrating CRP into TB screening algorithm for PLHIV in a high TB/HIV burden setting. e) To determine the cut-off threshold of CRP in screening of TB among PLHIV in a high TB/HIV burden setting
 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:44:02 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamoga Ronald
ID: UNCST-2019-R001524
 ASSESSMENT OF ADHERENCE TO A MEDITERREANAN DIET AND CHALLENGES ASSOCIATED WITH FEEDING PEOPLE HAVING MILD TO MODERATE DEMENTIA IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS4404ES

To determine the barriers and facilitotors of adherence adherence to a mediterranean diet among people living with dementia and those at risk of dementia in southwesten Uganda,To determine the level of adherence to a Mediterranean diet among people with dementia and those at risk of dementia in southwestern Uganda,1) To determine the types of diet and dietary pattern of people with dementia and those at risk of dementia in southwestern Uganda,To assess types of diet, dietary patterns, adherence to mediterranean diet and associated factors in people living with mild to moderate dementia and those at risk of dementia in Southwestern Uganda ,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:42:48 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Milton Musaba Wamboko
ID: UNCST-2019-R000825
 Effectiveness and Safety Dosing of Sodium Bicarbonate in Women with Obstructed Labor in Eastern Uganda: A Phase III Randomized placebo-controlled Trial (SoBicOL- II Study)
REFNo: HS3885ES

General objective
To determine the efficacy and safety of a preoperative infusion of sodium bicarbonate on pH and lactate levels (metabolic acidosis) among women with obstructed labour.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the efficacy of a preoperative infusion of sodium bicarbonate on acidosis, compared with placebo among women with obstructed labour (OL).
2. To determine the safety of a preoperative infusion of sodium bicarbonate compared with placebo among women with obstructed labour (OL).

 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:40:41 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Nyboer Ann
ID: UNCST-2023-R005929
 Building resilience to climate change in Lake Victoria’s fisheries: the role of women’s fisheries organizations in Uganda.
REFNo: SS3103ES

The broad goal of this project is to understand factors that have led to successful adaptation outcomes for women involved with Womens Fisheries Organizations (WFOs), and to document WFOs’ potential to facilitate long term climate resilience in Uganda’s fisheries. Objective 1 (O1) is to establish indicators of success from the perspective of the women involved in WFOs. Objective 2 (O2) is to document actual livelihood and adaptive outcomes of being involved in WFOs (based on indicators from O1). Objective 3 (O3) is to document (a) qualitative factors relating to social dynamics, governance structure, and power relations and (b) quantitative spatial, infrastructural, ecological, and demographic measures that have contributed to WFO success.
 Canada 2024-08-29 18:38:08 2027-08-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Tuhame Kamondo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007632
 Tackling Youth Unemployment: Aligning University Training to Industry Skills Demand through a University-Industry Communication Model
REFNo: SIR359ES

Implement the communication model and initiate a pilot phase within selected departments to assess its viability and effectiveness.,Design an integrated University-Industry Communication model tailored to the identified needs and gaps.,To analyze the existing collaborations between academia and industry, identify strengths and improvement areas.,To Conduct a comprehensive baseline survey to ascertain current and anticipated industry needs/skill demands and the university course curriculum development process.,To develop a technology-enabled university-industry communication model implemented in a web portal aimed at narrowing the mismatch between required industry skills and the quality of university graduates. This will collate industry and university needs into a repository to inform training curricula, programme design, research agenda, funding opportunities and skills gaps.,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:37:17 2027-08-29 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Claire Arinaitwe
ID:
Towards Building The Capacity Of Digital Immigrant University Teachers For The Effective Delivery Of Online Learning
REFNo: SS2870ES

3. What factors should be considered in formulating a framework for implementing tailored capacity building initiatives of university teaching staff in Uganda? ,2. What challenges do university teaching staff encounter when embracing digital teaching methods in Uganda?,What are the current digital literacy levels among university teaching staff in Uganda?,The general objective of this study is to find ways to build the capacity of digital immigrant university teachers for effective delivery of online learning,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:36:20 2027-08-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Evas Kemigisha
ID:
Investigating the potential of integrating community governance arrangements in maternal health care service delivery in Uganda: opportunities, challenges and lessons for multi-level governance
REFNo: SS2905ES

To explore ways in which local knowledge and practices on maternal health can be integrated into maternal health service delivery in Bwindi community and inform multi-level governance actors,To document the daily maternal health knowledge, practices and perceptions of local women about community and public health arrangements in the Bwindi community.,To identify the different actors involved in maternal health care provision within Bwindi community.,To identify the different policies that underpin health governance at international, national and local levels,To explore ways in which co-production of maternal health service can transform or improve multi-level health governance in developing countries,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 18:28:56 2027-08-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Presley
ID:
RIGHTS. The bargaining power of sending countries in influencing the rights of their low skilled migrant workers
REFNo: SS3001ES

1)To determine what actions Uganda take to support access to (human and labor) rights of their low-skilled migrant workers in high-income countries.
2)To explore the motivations of origin countries to take – or not take – specific actions.
3)To explore how the (inter)actions of origin and destination countries, interstate dialogues, the involvement of civil society actors in origin and destination countries, and international organizations shape the rights of low skilled migrant workers in high income countries.
 USA 2024-08-29 18:25:40 2027-08-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michael  Brown Obeng
ID:
Social Innovation and Health Technologies for Community Health Workers: An Afro-centric Perspective
REFNo: SS3003ES

To develop an alternative theoretical model to account for Afro-centric perspectives when deploying of socially innovative health technologies for CHWs in Uganda that contributes to the advancement of the field of social innovation theory,To co-design strategies that incorporate Afro-centric views, including cultural and social context, when deploying socially innovative health technologies for CHWs in rural Uganda ,To explore factors that promote community engagement in order to understand how the Afro-centric perspectives can be leveraged when deploying of socially innovative health technologies for CHWs in rural Uganda,To compare existing health technologies with the conventional paper- based systems utilised by community health workers (CHWs) in the context of rural Uganda.,
 Ghana 2024-08-29 18:16:46 2027-08-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Kirumira
ID: UNCST-2022-R009435
 CONTEXTUAL FACTORS AND OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF MEDICAL IMAGING SERVICES IN CHRISTIAN FAITH BASED HOSPITALS IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF MENGO HOSPITAL AND UGANDA MARTYRS’ HOSPITAL LUBAGA
REFNo: HS4710ES

1. To examine how the Managerial environment ensures equipment utilisation and maintenance in Medical Imaging Services of Mengo Hospital and Uganda Martyrs' Hospital Lubaga
2. To examine the effect of the regulatory environment on staff productivity in the Medical Imaging Services of Mengo Hospital and Uganda Martyrs' Hospital Lubaga
3. To evaluate the contribution of the competition environment to patient satisfaction with Medical Imaging Services of Mengo Hospital and Uganda Martyrs' Hospital Lubaga
4. To analyse the relationship between contextual factors and operational performance of Medical Imaging Services in Mengo Hospital and Uganda Martyrs' Hospital Lubaga

 Uganda 2024-08-29 13:37:05 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
William Buwembo
ID: UNCST-2022-R009661
 Strengthening HIV Oral Health Human Resource for Research Capacity in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4603ES

To mobilize research training resources and partnerships for HIV related oral health research.,To determine the current research training needs for oral health in HIV among health care providers in Uganda.,The goal of this planning proposal is to identify training needs that will facilitate the development of a robust stake-holder informed training program (D43 application) to strengthen HIV oral health research in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 13:32:07 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ephrance  Namugenyi Eunice
ID:
Adaptive Network Communications Architecture for Transmission of Sensor Data in the Framework of Beehive Management.
REFNo: SIR382ES

Objective 1: Conduct Requirements Analysis and Design: Identify and analyze the requirements for an adaptive network communications architecture tailored for beehive monitoring units, focusing on the transmission of sensor data with specified communication modules (LoRa, Wi-Fi, and GSM) for various environmental test case scenarios. Document the requirements and design specifications within the first year, ensuring the design addresses the unique challenges of remote beekeeping environments and utilizing existing knowledge and technology to outline feasible network requirements and designs.,To design, develop, and evaluate a reliable adaptive network communications architecture that optimizes the transmission of sensor data for efficient and intelligent monitoring of beehive management, based on real-time environmental conditions, resource availability, and application-specific requirements over a three-year period., Objective 2: Develop and Integrate Machine Learning Optimization Algorithms: Develop and integrate machine learning algorithms that optimize the network\'s operation modes and data transmission prioritization based on real-time environmental conditions and network resource availability. Implement and test these algorithms in a controlled setting, leveraging existing machine learning frameworks and expertise. Enhance the adaptability and efficiency of the network to ensure it is suitable for energy-constrained and variable environments. Finalize the development and initial testing by the end of the second year., Objective 3: Evaluate Network Performance and Effectiveness: Conduct simulations, experimental analyses, and field demonstrations to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the developed adaptive hybrid backhaul network (LoRa, Wi-Fi, and GSM) for different deployment scenarios in beehive management. Measure key performance indicators such as data throughput, latency, power consumption, and reliability across various scenarios. Use simulation tools and real-world testing environments to gather relevant data. Validate the network\'s performance to ensure it meets the requirements for efficient sensor data transmission in beehive monitoring. Complete all evaluations, analyses, and demonstrations by the end of the third year.,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 13:29:16 2027-08-29 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Lutaakome
ID:
DIETARY QUALITY AND ITS CORRELATES AMONG PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AT THE UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE – KAMPALA UGANDA
REFNo: HS3899ES

4. To establish the institutional correlates of dietary quality among patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases at the Uganda heart institute – Kampala Uganda,3. To determine the intra-household correlates of dietary quality among patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases at the Uganda heart institute – Kampala Uganda,2. To identify intrapersonal correlates of dietary quality among patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases at the Uganda heart institute – Kampala Uganda,1. To determine the proportion of patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases at the Uganda heart institute, who have satisfactory dietary quality,To assess dietary quality and its correlates among patients diagnosed with cardiovascular diseases at the Uganda heart institute – Kampala Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-08-29 11:01:41 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GUMA  ASHIRAF
ID:
PREVALENCE, PATTERNS AND CORRELATES OF GENERAL JOINT PAIN AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS ATTENDING DIABETIC CLINIC AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3963ES

To determine the prevalence of general joint pain among patients with DM attending diabetes clinic at MRRH.To determine the patterns of joint pain among patients with DM attending diabetes clinic at MRRH.To determine the associated factors to general joint pain among patients with DM attending diabetes clinic at MRRH.
 Uganda 2024-08-29 10:59:36 2027-08-29 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Esther Bibangambah Mulungi Nabatanzi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004669
 Health Related Quality of Life of children with Cerebral Palsy in Wakiso District: An Explorative interventional study
REFNo: HS4516ES

4. Evaluate the impact of both hospital-based and community-based early intervention program on Health-Related Quality of Life of children with Cerebral Palsy and the depression anxiety and stress level of their primary caregivers. ,3. Define the depression, anxiety and stress of primary caregivers of children with Cerebral Palsy in Wakiso, Uganda,2. Define the Health-Related Quality of Life of children with CP in Wakiso, Uganda,1. Define the epidemiology of Cerebral Palsy in Wakiso, Uganda,We aim to establish a cohort of children with CP in the Wakiso district of Uganda to define the epidemiology of CP, describe the HRQoL of the children with CP and depression, anxiety and stress level their primary caregivers to evaluate the impact of any community-based early intervention. ,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:51:55 2027-08-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ACEN CATHERINE BOKELLO
ID: UNCST-2024-R004924
 Internal Control Systems and Public Financial Management in Selected Local Governments in Uganda
REFNo: SS2809ES

To determine the significant relationship between monitoring and public financial management in selected local governments in Uganda.,To establish the influence of communication on public financial management in selected local governments in Uganda,To establish the effect of control activities on public financial management in selected local governments in Uganda,To establish the influence of risk assessment on public financial management in selected local governments in Uganda.,To determine the effects of control environment on public financial management in selected local governments in Uganda,To assess the effects of internal control systems on public financial management in selected Local Governments, in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:49:02 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Beatrice Kyasiimire
ID:
Living near Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park; evaluating alternative livelihood initiatives
REFNo: NS830ES

Assess communities\' governance structures and systems\' impacts on alternative livelihoods around the park.,Assess community and external actors\' perceptions of the enabling conditions for alternative livelihood projects around the park.,Evaluate the enabling conditions for alternative livelihood projects in communities around Queen Elizabeth National Park.,The overall aim of this study is to understand the enabling conditions influencing the implementation and effectiveness of alternative livelihoods around Queen Elizabeth National Park. ,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:46:54 2027-08-28 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SHAFIGA BABIRYE
ID: UNCST-2024-R004302
 LEVEL AND PREDICTORS OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH EXPENDITURE AMONG RECIPIENTS OF AMBULATORY SURGICAL SERVICES AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER
REFNo: SS2900ES

To establish the intra-household predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To analyze the clinical predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To assess the intrapersonal predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To determine the prevalence of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To assess the level and predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:41:10 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
 Exploring the Nexus of Clean Water Access and Sexual Reproductive Health among Women and Girls in Rural Uganda
REFNo: SS2829ES

1. How do socio-cultural contexts, such as traditional gender roles and community expectations, shape the challenges women and girls face when accessing clean water?
2. How do power dynamics influence the management, utilization, and involvement of women in activities related to water access?
3. What role does education play on the awareness and implementation of Sexual Reproductive Health practices among women and girls?

Uganda 2024-08-28 18:39:31 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hadijah Yahyah
ID:
Assessing the Environmental Sustainability Implications of Farm-Level Persistent Organic Pollutant Pesticide Use in Uganda
REFNo: SS2683ES

1. To examine the pathways for the transmission of POPs pesticides into Mukono District;
2. To evaluate the trends and characteristics of farm level use of POP pesticides into Mukono District;
3. To assess the role and level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of farmers in decision making for POPs pesticide use in Mukono District;
4. To assess the adequacy of the existing structures , tools, and approaches for the regulation of importation and farm-level use of POP pesticides in Uganda;

 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:31:37 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Nakaye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013222
 FEASIBILITY, ACCEPTABILITY, AND PERSISTENCE OF COMMUNITY DRUG SHOP-BASED HIV SELF-TESTING AND ORAL PREP DELIVERY AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN KITEBI, KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY, CENTRAL UGANDA (DROP-D).
REFNo: HS4556ES

Examine FSW and community drug shop PrEP providers’ experiences, preferences, barriers, and facilitators related to the community drug shop based HIVST and oral PrEP delivery model,Assess persistence of community drug shop-based HIVST and oral PrEP delivery among FSW in Kampala,Assess the feasibility and acceptability of utilising community drug shops to offer HIVST and oral PrEP delivery among FSW in Kampala,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:28:21 2027-08-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Semyalo Paul Ddumba
ID: UNCST-2021-R012585
 RISING INEQUALITIES OCCASIONED BY COVID-19 IMPACTS IN URBAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENT IN UGANDA (CASE STUDY OF ACCESS AND USE OF SAFE WATER IN KAMPALA SLUM AREAS)
REFNo: NS746ES

To assess microbiological and physicochemical water quality both at the source and household reserves, as well as carryout sanitation risk assessment of the different water sources in Kisenyi.,To assess the patterns of access to and utilization of safe water among households in Kisenyi, Central Division, examining the changes that occurred before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.,To investigate the diverse socio-economic determinants of households in Kisenyi which influences their choice of water source and how this was impacted by COVID-19.,Examine the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exacerbation of social and economic inequalities among the urban poor, with a specific focus on access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services, as a means to gain insights and inform strategies for addressing these disparities.,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:19:09 2027-08-28 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ERINAH MUDONDO -
ID:
Liquidity management practices and Financial performance of banking institution in Kampala metropolitan - Uganda
REFNo: SS2872ES

To establish the influence of liquidity risk on the financial performance of banking institutions in Kampala Metropolitan.,To investigate the influence of liquidity management practices on financial performance of banking institutions in Kampala Metropolitan, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 18:17:15 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
 A prospective, multi-centre study to evaluate the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the Determine Syphilis Advanced test.
REFNo: HS4648ES


The primary objective of this study is:
• To determine the diagnostic sensitivity and specificity of the Determine Syphilis Advanced test results using fingerstick capillary whole blood, venous whole blood, serum and venous plasma, when the test is performed by professional users.

The reference test will be Elecsys® Syphilis test (Roche). This test is an electrochemiluminescence immunoassay for the qualitative determination of total antibodies against Treponema pallidum. Samples with a negative Elecsys Syphilis result will be considered reference test-negative. Samples with a positive Elecsys Syphilis result will be confirmed by Treponema Pallidum Particle Agglutination (TPPA) testing. The TPPA result must be positive for the sample to be considered reference test-positive. Samples with a positive Elecsys Syphilis result but a negative or indeterminate TPPA result will be considered indeterminate and excluded from the study analyses. Potential discrepant result resolution using the Abbott Architect i1000SR Syphilis chemiluminescent microparticle immunoassay may be conducted for study reference test-positive or reference test-negative samples with discrepant investigational test results. The results from potential discrepant result resolution testing will be presented as table footnotes only. In addition to these treponemal tests, non-treponemal RPR testing will also be conducted for the reference test-positive participants, and the results may be stratified also by RPR status. All discrepant specimens shall be repeated using the same lot of RDT, and then on all available lots and any variability noted.

Another primary study objective is to compare the performance of the Determine Syphilis Advanced test with two commercially available similar tests, to meet the regulatory requirements in Japan. These two commercially available tests will be the TPPA test (SERODIA-TPPA, Fujirebio, Japan) and the Determine Syphilis TP test (Abbott). This analysis will be performed using 60 reference test-positive samples and 60 reference test-negative samples. The testing will be performed using plasma.

One study secondary objective is to evaluate the usability through completion of a user experience questionnaire (healthcare and laboratory staff).

Another study secondary objective is to determine the stability of venous whole blood, serum and plasma samples for use with Determine Syphilis Advanced, after refrigeration of the venous whole blood, serum and plasma at 2-8 degrees Celsius during 7 days before testing.

 UK 2024-08-28 17:34:38 2027-08-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hillary Agaba
ID:
Understanding experiences of participating in a farmer research network from multiple perspectives in the Agroecology - Landscape project in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS2707ES

Provide an overview of the diversity of experiences across the Collaborative Resilient Food Systems (CRFS) countries, and different projects within countries, in ESAf. ,Gain more understanding of how FRN groups have developed and are functioning from the perspectives of those involved, ,Document the experience of participating in Farmer Research network (FRN) from multiple perspectives: farmers, researchers, NGO field staff and extension workers;,
 Uganda 2024-08-28 17:32:34 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis Muhanguzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001101
 Comparing the Diagnostic Performance of the Rapid Tick Exposure Test (RaTexT®) and Larval Packet Test [LPT] for Acaricide Resistance Management in Uganda
REFNo: NS843ES

The general objective of this study will be to determine the diagnostic performance of RaTexT® compared to larval packet technique, test a mobile application for its ability to capture acaricide resistance data generated by RaTexT® and transmit it to end users as dynamic maps of acaricide resistance as well as determine the gender roles that are likely to underpin successful RaTexT® introduction. The specific objectives of this acaricide study will be to determine:
i.Laboratory and field diagnostic performance [specificity, sensitivity, negative and positive predictive values] of RaTexT® when used to detect acaricide resistance in tick populations isolated from different agro-ecological zones of Uganda.
ii. Possibility of integrating RaTexT® -generated acaricide resistance | susceptibility data into a mobile phone app to allow end-users to create dynamic maps of acaricide resistance in different African ecologies.
iii.Gender-based drivers of successful introduction and sustainable utilisation of RaTexT®

 Uganda 2024-08-28 17:31:08 2027-08-28 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
 Zinc for Infection Prevention in Sickle cell anemia ZIPS-2
REFNo: HS4824ES

The primary objective of the study is to determine if zinc supplementation at 20mg daily is safe and efficacious at reducing all-cause infection in Ugandan children 1.00-4.99 years of age with SCA.Secondary objectives 1. To determine the incidence of adverse events requiring discontinuation of study drug in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo 2. To determine the incidence of stroke or death in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo 3. To determine the incidence of infections requiring hospitalization in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo 4. To determine the incidence of vaso-occlusive crises in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo 5. To determine the change in transcranial Doppler (TCD) velocity from enrollment to 6-month study endpoint in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo 6. To determine change in serum zinc deficiency status from enrollment to 6-month study endpoint in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo 7. To determine the incidence of serious adverse events in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo 8. To determine the incidence of adverse events in children ages 1-4.99 supplemented with 20mg of daily zinc vs placebo
Uganda 2024-08-28 17:29:12 2027-08-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Nakyaze
ID:
Provider Perspectives on the PrEP Ring (“ProPrEP”): views from a maternal and child health program (“BAMA”) serving young mothers in rural Uganda.
REFNo: HS4468ES

General Objective
The study will deepen our understanding of provider perspectives on use of the PrEP vaginal ring among young mothers living in rural areas of Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. Identify preliminary areas for education and outreach to improve both provider and end-user understanding/knowledge of the new vaginal ring technology, thus increasing likelihood of quality counseling and uptake among a vulnerable population of young mothers.
2. Explore the reception by health care personnel of promotional and information/education/counseling (IEC) materials developed by the multilateral “Catalyst” study (funded by PEPFAR through USAID) for ring launch, especially in rural regions having distinct health services resources; identify areas for possible adaptation or elaboration for best uptake and use by health workers
3. Expand understanding of facilitators and barriers faced by young mothers in accessing HIV prevention information and services, especially:
a. community and peer-based stigma
b. provider attitudes
c. models of service provision linking maternal health and HIV prevention/care

Uganda 2024-08-26 18:29:44 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 Epidemiological Profile of Malaria and Molecular Characterization to Assess Presence and Potential Contribution of Emerging Parasite Populations to Malaria Epidemics in Epidemic Districts in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS4786ES

General objective
To describe the epidemiological profile of malaria and assess presence and potential contribution of new emerging parasite populations to persistent epidemics in malaria
epidemic districts in Eastern Uganda
Specific objectives
1. To describe the trend and epidemiological profile of malaria in five epidemic districts in Eastern
Uganda over the past 5-year period
2 . To assess presence and potential contribution of emerging parasite species to epidemics by
molecular characterization of malaria parasite populations in epidemic districts in Eastern Uganda
3 . To assess presence and potential contribution of emerging parasite populations harboring
molecular markers of artemisinin resistance to persistent epidemics in malaria epidemic districts
in Eastern Uganda
4 . To assess presence and potential contribution of emerging parasite populations harboring pfhrp2
and pfhrp3 gene deletions to the persistent epidemics in malaria epidemic districts in Eastern Uganda
 Uganda 2024-08-26 18:28:33 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MUGISHA TAREMWA IVAN
ID: UNCST-2024-R004274
 Assessment of Transfusion Safety and Efficacy among Cancer Patients in Uganda and Caregivers’ Perceptions on Blood Use.
REFNo: HS4848ES

Specific objectives: (i). To assess the level of bacterial contamination in stored whole blood and blood components intended for transfusion to patients with cancer at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute. (ii). To determine the prevalence of, and the factors associated with immune sensitization among patients with hematological malignancies at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute. (iii). To identify the specificities of anti-RBC alloantibodies in patients with hematological malignancies at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute (iv). To determine the incidence of acute and delayed serologic or delayed hemolytic transfusion reactions among patients with cancer at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute (v). To describe the caregivers' perceptions of blood use and availability in southwestern Uganda. Main objective: To assess transfusion safety and efficacy among patients with cancer in Uganda and caregivers’ perceptions of blood use.
 Uganda 2024-08-26 18:26:57 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edward  Tumwesige
ID: UNCST-2024-R003855
 Assessing Community Willingness and Acceptance to Utilize Locally Developed Vaccines
REFNo: SS2875ES

• Assess the community's level of knowledge and awareness regarding locally developed vaccines.
• Explore trust and willingness of the community to utilise locally developed vaccines.
• Identify factors contributing to positive or negative perceptions of locally developed vaccines.
• Explore the most effective communication channels for sharing information about locally developed vaccines.

 Uganda 2024-08-26 18:25:34 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ASUMAN KHAMIS SHAFI
ID:
Timing Of Neurosurgical Intervention And Short-term Outcome Of Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury Admitted To Mulago Hospital Emergency Department
REFNo: HS4610ES

1. To determine the average decision-to-intervention time among patients with TBI admitted at MNRH ED. 2. To determine factors associated with the neurosurgical intervention among patients with TBI admitted to the MNRH ED. 3. To determine the 72-hour outcome mong patients with TBI requiring neurosurgical intervention admitted to MNRH ED.
 Uganda 2024-08-26 18:24:09 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patience Kinengyere Bemanya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004964
 PROJECT EVALUATION FOR THE INCREASING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EFFECTIVE CATARACT SERVICES IN WEST, SOUTH, AND SOUTH-WESTERN UGANDA PROJECT
REFNo: SS2923ES

6. To evaluate the impact on the broader health system, including the referral system and the ability to handle increased demand for eye health services. ,5. To analyse the efficiency of operational processes within the project, including infrastructure development, capacity-building initiatives, and improvements in surgical procedures. ,4. To assess the extent of integrating health services for women with eye care services, its merits and demerits, challenges encountered, and the factors for scalability/sustainability. ,3. To evaluate the project’s success in promoting equity and inclusivity in health service delivery, mainly focusing on gender-specific barriers and access challenges marginalised populations face. ,2. To examine the effectiveness of community engagement strategies and awareness activities in increasing eye health awareness, improving access to services, increasing uptake of eye care services and reducing barriers to access to eye health services.,1. To evaluate overall project impact and effectiveness in terms of increasing equitable access to adequate services, improving service quality, achieving gender equity in eye health and reducing cataract-related blindness in the project area. ,To assess the extent to which the project\'s two components have met their objectives, key outputs, outcomes, and overall impact. It will also validate the monitoring data collected by in-country program teams during implementation. It will contribute to improvement by extracting valuable lessons from each part of the project. These insights will be instrumental in enhancing current and future programming within the region, guiding the development of future projects, and evaluating the potential scalability of the project to improve eye health.,
 Uganda 2024-08-26 18:22:11 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Timothy  Muwonge Ronald
ID: UNCST-2020-R014680
 Tailoring community ART delivery to the needs and preferences of people living with HIV in refugee settlements in Uganda
REFNo: HS4193ES

The overarching objective of the proposed study is to evaluate how community ART delivery can be optimized for people living with HIV (PLHIV) in refugee settlements in Uganda.
Specific aims:
Aim 1A: To identify key barriers to community antiretroviral therapy (ART) delivery participation and implementation in refugee settlements experienced by PLHIV, health workers, and expert clients.
Aim 1B: To characterize perspectives of PLHIV, health workers, and expert clients on the optimal design of community ART delivery for refugee settlements.
Aim 2: To quantify community ART delivery preferences among PLHIV in refugee settlements and identify demographic groups with similar preference profiles.

 Uganda 2024-08-26 18:17:13 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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