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Monicah Agaba
ID: UNCST-2024-R004221
The Health-Beauty Paradox among Women in Mbarara City Uganda
REFNo: HS4708ES

iii. To characterise the cardio-metabolic profile of WRA.,ii. To document the risk behaviours and their factors related to these societal beauty perceptions.,i. To document societal beauty perceptions and their determinants.,To understand what, why and how the health-beauty paradox is so deeply entrenched in the culture.,
Uganda 2024-08-26 10:18:37 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
George William Ddaaki
ID: UNCST-2022-R009216
Exploring perceptions, concerns, and perceived benefits of pregnant women and those intending to become pregnant towards participating in HIV cure research.
REFNo: SS2866ES

a) To identify concerns and perceived benefits among women in south central Uganda regarding their participation in HIV cure studies.
b) To explore the perceptions and attitudes of pregnant women and those intending to become pregnant in south central Uganda towards participating in a study focused on impact of pregnancy on the HIV viral reservoir and HIV cure.

Uganda 2024-08-26 10:14:01 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
Implementing comprehensive malaria surveillance at sentinel sites in Uganda
REFNo: HS4692ES

To monitor geographic and temporal trends in malaria burden and assess the impact of population level control interventions across a range of epidemiological settings in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-08-26 10:12:47 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANCIS KIBIRIGE
ID:
GENDER REFORMS AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2985ES

The broad objective is to put in context the emerging gender programming reforms in Uganda, particularly the persistent narrative that despite the success in policies that promote women in governance, leadership and employment roles, women voices continue to lag behind.

As a secondary objective, the survey also seeks to increase our understanding of how physical and psychological violence targeting political candidates impacts adult Ugandans’ willingness to engage in electoral politics.


Uganda 2024-08-22 16:38:35 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Irene Mutuzo Esther
ID:
Usability Context and Adoption of Human Capital Management Systems in Ugandan Public Universities: Application of the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
REFNo: SS2972ES

Purpose
This study aims to investigate the influence of usability context on the adoption of HCMS in Ugandan Public Universities by using variables from Venkatesh et al.’s (2003) UTAUT theory.

Objectives
The study will focus on the following objectives:
1. To investigate the influence of performance expectancy on Ugandan public university staff behaviour intention to adopt HCMS.
2. To assess the influence of effort expectancy on Ugandan public university staff behaviour intention to adopt HCMS.
3. To investigate the influence of social influence on Ugandan public university staff behaviour intention to adopt HCMS.
4. To examine the influence of facilitating conditions on Ugandan public university staff’s actual use of HCMS.
5. To investigate the influence of Ugandan public university staff behaviour intention on their actual use of HCMS.
6. To investigate the moderating effect of user background characteristics (gender, voluntariness of use, age, and experience) on the relationship between usability context constructs and the adoption of HCMS among Ugandan public university staff.

Research Questions
The study will focus on the following research questions:
1. What are the obstacles impeding the adoption of HCMS in Ugandan public universities, and how can they be addressed?
2. What are the enabling factors facilitating the adoption of HCMS in Ugandan public universities, and how can they be enhanced?

Uganda 2024-08-22 16:35:54 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jose Rubio Valverde Ricardo
ID: UNCST-2024-R003911
Evaluation of the Pathways out of Poverty (POP) project in the Kitagwenda and Rakai districts of Uganda
REFNo: SS3052ES


1. Assessing the achievement of objectives: The evaluation aims to assess whether POP\'s objectives are achieved, including increasing household income to $2.25/day, reducing the average household Poverty Probability Index score to 22 or less, and ensuring that 60% of households feel their quality of life has improved within 24 months of each cohort\'s initiation.

2. Estimating causal impact: On priority outcomes for HWG - including grow and net household income, household asset endowment, coffee revenue and profits, best practice adoption and yield – the goal is to determine whether it is possible to establish causal inference on the effects of the program on these variables.

3. Conducting heterogeneous treatment effects analysis: The evaluation will analyze variances in the estimated treatment effect across different demographic groups, with a focus on geographic, economic, social and gender factors.

4. Understanding pathways of change: Core to HWG’s agenda is identifying which project components are vital for driving primary outcomes. The evaluation will aim to dissect the project’s multifaceted initiatives to delineate the most impactful pathways tied to changes in income and agricultural productivity.

5. Determining the importance of coffee: With HWG placing a strong emphasis on the role of coffee in household income, the evaluation will focus on measuring how coffee-centered interventions contribute to the broader project outcomes, tying coffee profit and revenue analyses to holistic changes in income.

6. Identifying unintended consequences: The evaluation should also scrutinize potential negative impacts on the environment, health, human rights, community dynamics, and gender equity, such as the effects of agrochemical use, deforestation, community conflicts, labor issues, and changes in household dynamics and resource control.

7. Suggesting operational improvements: Finally, the evaluation should provide actionable insights and recommendations during the implementation period, to increase the efficacy of POP.

Netherlands 2024-08-22 16:33:12 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOSEPH  MURANGIRA
ID:
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND LEGAL CERTAINTY IN UGANDA JUDICIARY
REFNo: SS2917ES

i. To evaluate the effect of strategy formulation on legal certainty in Uganda Judiciary.
ii. To assess the effect of strategy implementation on legal certainty in Uganda Judiciary.
iii. To assess the effect of strategy evaluation on legal certainty in Uganda Judiciary.
iv. To investigate the effect of strategic control on legal certainty in Uganda Judiciary.


Uganda 2024-08-22 16:30:00 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
HBsAg Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) (AssureTech) - diagnostic specificity, specimen equivalence and qualification of usability. "CPSP nr ASH-CPH 23-045"
REFNo: HS4685ES

The objective of this evaluation is to establish the performance of the HBsAg Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) in accordance with the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/1107 of 4 July 2022 laying down common specifications for certain class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council and, the Technical Specifications Series (TSS) for submission to WHO Prequalification – Diagnostic Assessment: TSS-13.,
Uganda 2024-08-22 16:24:28 2027-08-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
Anti-HCV Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) (AssureTech) - diagnostic specificity, specimen equivalence and qualification of usability.
REFNo: HS4703ES

The objective of this evaluation is to establish the performance of the HCV Rapid Test Device (Whole Blood/Serum/Plasma) in accordance with the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/1107 of 4 July 2022 laying down common specifications for certain class D in vitro diagnostic medical devices in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/746 of the European Parliament and of the Council and, the Technical Specifications Series for submission to WHO Prequalification – Diagnostic Assessment: TSS-16 (2021 update).,
Uganda 2024-08-22 16:20:33 2027-08-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Linda Grace  Alanyo
ID:
The Role of Social Capital in Enhancing the Reproductive Autonomy of Adolescent Girls in Uganda
REFNo: SS2627ES

To explore the perspectives of immediate caretakers and other stake holders on barriers and facilitators to Reproductive autonomy of adolescent girls,To Assess the Reproductive autonomy of Adolescent girls in Uganda and associated socio-ecological factors ,To synthesize evidence on factors associated with the reproductive autonomy of adolescent girls.,To understand the role of social capital in enhancing the Reproductive Autonomy of Adolescent girls in Uganda,
Uganda 2024-08-22 16:15:47 2027-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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