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Moses Adroma
ID: UNCST-2019-R000360
 Accessing, storing, and sharing health information about maternal and perinatal health to support safe birth
REFNo: HS2303ES

To describe the context for deploying technology in collecting, storing and sharing information or data in the maternal and perinatal care continuum from the point of view of health care providers. This includes reading and writing literacy, digital literacy, mobile phone use, reliability of electricity provision, dependence on paper records, and processes for handling confidential data. ,To assess the current sources and flow of data within health care service provision related to antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care.,To assess the feasibility of deploying technology in collecting, storing, accessing and sharing data on maternal and perinatal health with the aim of improving outcomes related to maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity during the perinatal period (intrapartum and first 1-2 weeks post-partum). ,
 Uganda 2022-08-25 12:01:26 2025-08-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ALEX  ALINAITWE
ID: UNCST-2022-R010276
 CHILD LABOUR IN THE COFFEE INDUSTRY IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1397ES

To identify drivers of child labour in the coffee sector in Eastern Uganda; landscape the existing regulatory framework, networks of coffee farms, compliance and government enforcement; and identify promising prevention and prosecution interventions and key service provider(Main objective)

a) Scope the prevalence and nature of child labour in the coffee industry across the four districts in the Bugisu/Elgon sub-region (Mbale, Kapchorwa, Sironko, and Bududa); including vulnerability factors and existing interventions and mitigation strategies.

b) Analyse Uganda’s coffee production supply chains to identify private sector practices or points on the supply chain at the highest risk of forced labour and child labour; areas with weak government oversight; and key buyers and their sourcing/social compliance policies.

c) Landscape the policy and regulatory framework for protecting workers in the coffee industry , and map stakeholders engaged in the supply chain and service providers addressing forced or child labour in the coffee industry.
 Uganda 2022-08-24 12:00:15 2025-08-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
stellah Nambuya
ID:
Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Fasciola species in Cattle slaughtered along Lake Albert, Kyoga and Victoria Basins in Uganda
REFNo: A223ES

1. To investigate the prevalence of Fasciola Species in cattle slaughtered along Lake Albert, Kyoga and Victoria Basins in Uganda.
2.To determine the genetic diversity of Fasciola species in cattle slaughtered along Lake Albert, Kyoga and Victoria Basins in Uganda
 Uganda 2022-08-23 17:20:22 2025-08-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shevin  Jacob Thomas
ID:
Oxygen requirements and approaches to respiratory support in patients with COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries: a WHO study
REFNo: HS2399ES

1. To characterize the type and duration of different modalities of respiratory support delivered to patients with suspected or confirmed severe and critical COVID-19 in LMICs. a. To quantify the amount (m3 and L/min.) of oxygen delivered to patients with suspected or confirmed severe and critical COVID-19 in LMICs b. To describe practice patterns in escalation and de-escalation of oxygen therapy and respiratory support for patients with suspected or confirmed severe and critical COVID-19 in LMICs 2. To describe baseline demographics and hospital outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 3. To describe facility-level characteristics for oxygen delivery and respiratory support
USA 2022-08-23 17:18:56 2025-08-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000059
 Factors affecting supply and use of COVID-19 vaccines in western Uganda
REFNo: HS2383ES

Specific Objective 4.4: Assess the rate at which COVID-19 vaccine doses are administered during vaccination outreaches in western Uganda,Specific Objective 4.3: Identify factors that inform individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda about local COVID-19 vaccination outreaches and motivate them to participate in vaccination outreaches,Specific Objective 4.2: Identify factors related to COVID-19 vaccine delivery that could facilitate initiating or completing COVID-19 vaccination among individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda,Specific Objective 4.1: Identify barriers to initiating or completing COVID-19 vaccination among individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda,Specific Objective 3.1: Assess the number of declined COVID-19 vaccine doses (when shipments of doses were declined) at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 2.2: Assess the proportion of destroyed or redistributed COVID-19 vaccine doses at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 2.1: Assess the rate at which COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 1.3: Identify the proportion of the catchment area population that could be vaccinated against COVID-19 at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 1.2: Identify gaps in the availability of COVID-19 vaccine doses at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 1.1: Assess the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses received at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Main Objective 4: Assess factors affecting COVID-19 vaccination among individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda,Main Objective 3: Assess allotment challenges to COVID-19 vaccination at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Main Objective 2: Assess the use of COVID-19 vaccines received at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Main Objective 1: Assess the availability of COVID-19 vaccines at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,
 Uganda 2022-08-23 17:17:06 2025-08-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
 Assessment of FP-HIV Integration under Self-care Oriented Antiretroviral Therapy Differentiated Service Delivery Models in Eastern and Central Uganda
REFNo: HS2026ES

1. Describe current use of FP services and contraceptive dynamics among HIV-positive women utilizing self-care oriented DSDM
2. Explore the acceptability, accessibility, convenience and perceived quality of integrated FP-HIV services among HIV-positive women utilizing self-care oriented DSDM
3. Explore provider perceptions of integrating FP services into self-care oriented DSDM
4. Document the implementation processes of FP integration into DSDM
5. Estimate the cost of integrating FP into DSDM

Uganda 2022-08-23 17:09:25 2025-08-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Nalumansi
ID:
contribution of community libraries towards the development of reading culture among children:A case of Nambi Sseppuuya community library, Uganda
REFNo: SS918ES

1. To establish the children’s reading needs at Nambi Sseppuuya community library in Uganda
2. To investigate the children’s reading activities at Nambi Sseppuuya community library in Uganda
3. To examine the contribution of Nambi Sseppuuya community library towards the development of reading culture among children in Uganda
4. To identify setbacks contributing towards reading culture development among children at Nambi Sseppuuya community library in Uganda

 2022-08-23 16:44:54 2025-08-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Eyapu
ID:
Multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections at Mulago Hospital – understanding the role of plasmid co-selected antibiotic resistance genes
REFNo: HS1877ES

Major Objective
To determine chromosomal and plasmid-encoded conjugative genes spread among MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from Intensive Care patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Specific Objectives
i) To determine the susceptibility profiles of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from ICU patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
ii) To determine the chromosomal genes and mutations associated with MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from ICU patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
iii) To determine the plasmid associated conjugative genes spread from MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from ICU patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
 Uganda 2022-08-22 18:20:29 2025-08-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Muhindo Tadeo Mathwese
ID:
Tribal Conflicts and Socio-economic Development in Rwenzori Sub Region.
REFNo: SS1333ES

1.To examine the recent trends of tribal conflict in the Rwenzori sub region
2.To assess the extent of damage caused by tribal conflict in the Rwenzori sub-region
3.To determine the level of socio-economic development in the Rwenzori sub-region
4.To establish the relationship between the trends in tribal conflict and the the level of socio-economic development of the region

Uganda 2022-08-22 18:19:49 2025-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GODFREY SSIMBWA
ID:
THE ROLE OF CAMPESTEROL IN CONTROL OF N-METHYL-N-NITROSOUREA-INDUCED BREAST CANCER IN MICE
REFNo: NS320ES

1. To determine the toxicity profile of Campesterol on female mice 2. To determine the effect of campesterol on the breast cancer biomarkers (level of expression of c-myc protein & p53 tumor suppressor protein, alpha estrogen receptor & progesterone receptor) in mammary tissues. 3. To determine the effect of Campesterol on tumor size 4. To determine the effect of campesterol on the histological changes of mammary tissues
 Uganda 2022-08-22 18:18:12 2025-08-22 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Florence Ssebbale Lubega
ID:
MARKETING OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES FOR USER SATISFACTION: A CASE OF SELECTED CONSORTIUM OF UGANDA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
REFNo: SS1117ES

1. To ascertain the marketing strategies employed within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries in order to predict user satisfaction of services.

2. To identify users’ information needs, and expectations and how they can be fulfilled within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries;

3. To identify the elements that impede the marketing of university library services within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries and how they can be solved

 2022-08-22 18:17:11 2025-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 Program Scoping and Design: Uganda Decent Work for Domestic Workers
REFNo: SS1403ES

Main objective
To explore and appreciate the scope and characteristics of child labor and forced labor in domestic work in Uganda and Kenya in order to investigate and prioritize potential interventions.

Specific objectives

1.To establish the nature of work done by domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya

2.To examine the scale of forced labour among domestic work in Uganda and Ugandan Domestic workers in Kenya

3.To examine the system factors and drivers of domestic work in Uganda and Ugandan domestic workers in Kenya

4.To describe the processes involved in the recruitment and placement of domestic workers, including children and migrant workers, in Uganda and for Ugandans in Kenya

5.To document and examine the existing policies and practices by government, employers, and CSO actors aimed at protecting the rights of domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya

6.To make recommendations on ways to improve the social and economic wellbeing of domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya

 Uganda 2022-08-22 18:15:58 2025-08-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NASSIMBWA FLORENCE
ID:
HUMAN FACTORS RISKS IN EASTERN AFRICA AVIATION OPERATIONS
REFNo: NS251ES

1. To classify documented Human Factors related accidents and incidents in East Africa Aviation Operations using HFACs analysis.
2. To determine existing human factors risks in the region’s aviation operations.
3. Design possible interventions that can be used to address selected human factors issues.

 Uganda 2022-08-22 18:06:40 2025-08-22 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julius Tibyangye
ID:
Discovery of Novel Pharmaceuticals from Microorganisms Isolated from Kidepo National Park's Semi-Arid Desert Soils in Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: NS397ES

i) To extract and characterize novel pharmaceuticals produced by bacterial and fungal strains from semi-arid desert soil samples from Kidepo Valley National Park, Karamoja Uganda.
ii) To use the OSMAC approach to enhance the production of new natural pharmaceutical products from semi-arid desert bacterial and fungal strains.
iii) To determine the effect of co-culture on the production of new natural bioactive compounds.
iv) To investigate the chemical structures of natural products derived from bacterial and fungal strains using untargeted metabolomics spectroscopic techniques.
v) To determine the biological activity and potential for use of natural products in the treatment of a variety human diseases.

 Uganda 2022-08-19 13:19:06 2025-08-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mark Bronsvoort
ID:
Optimization of an environmental sampling approach integrating network models and nanopore portable sequencing for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk-based surveillance in endemic settings (OpEns-FMD)
REFNo: A217ES

1. Analyze the circulation of FMDV in livestock markets and livestock transport vehicles.
2. Assess the potential of use portable sequence-based technology to generate detailed FMDV molecular epidemiology data on FMDV.
3. Evaluate local factors and practices that might be connected to FMDV circulation.
4. Compare the results obtained from environmental samples to those obtained from cattle in the same settings.

 UK 2022-08-19 13:18:25 2025-08-19 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kagimu Ivan
ID:
Sustainable Rural Poverty Alleviation Programs: A Case Study Of Uganda
REFNo: SS1391ES

To design a new framework for sustainable and cost-effective rural poverty alleviation programs
Uganda 2022-08-19 13:17:19 2025-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anna Engelmann Maria
ID:
Determining methods to assess the impact of human activity on stress behaviour of free-ranging Leopards (Panthera pardus) and Lions (Panthera leo) in Queen-Elizabeth NP, Uganda
REFNo: NS390ES

The aim of the proposed research project is to determine behavioural criteria in leopards and lions that correlate with their current stress levels, especially if caused by human proximity. Knowledge derived from this study can help determine and prevent harmful human impact on large cats, as for example by tourism or construction work.
Austria 2022-08-19 13:15:43 2025-08-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 Gender, youth, market systems, energy needs, environmental and climate risk assessment for the SMILES (Sustainable Market Inclusive Livelihood Pathways to Self-Reliance) Project in Kyangwali and Kyaka II Refugee settlements
REFNo: SS1387ES

Objectives are per the following themes

1. Gender and youth sub-component

•Identify current livelihood options, coping strategies and opportunities for women and youth in green business or enterprises including innovations for improving their participation
•Explore the nature, magnitude, influence and impact of gender dynamics and related factors on livelihoods in refugee and host communities
•Understand the level of women’s access, use and ownership of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and how existing ICTs could be leveraged for use in farming, business, and access to services

2. Market system diagnostic sub-component

a.To understand the market system, the context in which it operates, the various components of the system, the actors, opportunities, and the barriers;
b.To identify and analyse selected value chains taking into consideration the concept of refugee inclusion and resilience at heart.

3. Environmental and climate Risk assessment

a)Examine climate-related risks (drought, temperature increase, flooding, and or increase in weather volatility etc.) experienced in the proposed areas of implementation and their potential impact on the project’s intended outputs and outcomes;
b)Examine how the project may affect the environment and potentially increase vulnerability of the target population (disaggregated by age and sex) to climate change and other environmental shocks (maladaptation);
c)Identify measures to reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks, adapt to climate change and enhance environmental health and or productivity;
d)Identify opportunities for enhancing environmental health and promoting wider resilience and adaptation to climate change;
e)Identify and recommend eco-friendly value chains that have the potential to increase household incomes and wellbeing while enhancing environmental health and productivity.

4. Energy needs assessment

a)Understanding community practices (challenges and opportunities) and aspirations to solving energy needs
b)Assessing the level of community awareness about renewable energy benefits
c)Assessing availability, accessibility and affordability of renewable energy products in targeted refugee settlements and surrounding environs
d)Determining the level of utilization of clean energy by businesses and populations in the target area.

Uganda 2022-08-19 13:14:54 2025-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Kyeyune
ID:
HIV-1 Drug Resistance among People Living with HIV (PLHIV) on Dolutegravir-Based Regimens with Low Level Viremia in Uganda
REFNo: HS2389ES

To describe the prevalence and patterns of drug resistance mutations among PLHIV on DTG-based antiretroviral therapy with low level viremia (200-999 copies/mL), including the sub-populations of children and adolescents, pregnant and breastfeeding women and adults in Uganda
 Uganda 2022-08-19 13:12:17 2025-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pascal Saturday
ID:
Prevalence, severity and factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at mbarara Regional Referral hospital
REFNo: HS2376ES

1. To determine the prevalence of thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
2. To describe the severity of thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
3. To determine the factors associated with thrombocytopenia among pregnant women in third trimester at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital



 Uganda 2022-08-19 13:11:40 2025-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Annet Adong
ID:
VALIDATING THE RESILIENCE METRICS FOR FOOD SECURITY AND WOMEN DIETARY DIVERSITY AMIDST COVID-19 IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1370ES

1)Does Resilience Index estimated through RIMA change across waves in short time periods?

Uganda 2022-08-19 13:10:47 2025-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Evaluation of the performance of rapid diagnostics for SARS-CoV-2 self-testing in the hands of untrained lay users
REFNo: HS2391ES

2. To evaluate diagnostic accuracy of SARS-CoV-2 self-tests in specific subgroups defined based on the presence of symptoms, RT-PCR Ct values, vaccination status. ,1. To evaluate the usability in specific subgroups defined based on demographic characteristics such as age and education level,. To determine diagnostic accuracy of evaluated SARS-CoV-2 self-tests conducted by an untrained user compared with gold-standard real-time reverse-transcription PCR (RT-PCR) detecting SARS-CoV-2 RNA,4. To determine the concordance between the results of the evaluated SARS-CoV-2 self-tests conducted by an untrained user and results of the same assay conducted by a trained healthcare professional,3. To determine the usability of the SARS-CoV-2 self-tests among the intended users by assessing the errors made and difficulties faced by the users at each step of the self-testing process ,2. To determine the ability of the intended users to correctly interpret testing results by evaluating the correctness of users’ interpretation of contrived results,1. To determine the SARS-CoV-2 self-tests label comprehension by the intended users by assessing the extent to which the users understand the information in the self-test labelling ,
 Uganda 2022-08-19 13:08:43 2025-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Felicitas Becker Maria
ID: UNCST-2021-R013460
 The Aftermath of Slavery in Uganda
REFNo: SS1049ES

This project aims to;1) establish what happened to the thousands of slaves present in Uganda in ca. 1880 and to their descendants over the twentieth century, 2) to explain why the aftermath of slavery is so little discussed in the written sources and historiography of the region, and 3) to trace the social and political legacies of slavery up to the present. The research will help stake holders have knowledge and understanding of historical events/processes, learn from the past and identify vulnerable communities and the way they navigate life. It will help us to understand how society was organized, rediscover forgotten men and women who lived through one of the most challenging times of our lives and advance knowledge about vulnerable groups.
 Germany 2022-08-19 13:07:55 2025-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET KWABAHO KANSHUMBUSHE MUJUNI
ID:
Social Cultural Practices and Fertility Behaviour among Banyankole Families in Sheema Municipality
REFNo: SS1310ES

1. Examine the Reproductive related cultural practices prevalent among the male and female Banyankole aged 15 years and above in Sheema Municipality.
2. Examine Socio-Cultural motivators of fertility among Banyankole couples in Sheema Municipality
3. Determine the linkages between Socio-cultural practices and fertility behaviour among the Female and Male Banyankole aged 15 years and above living in Sheema Municipality.
4. Examine the influence of prevailing cultural practices on fertility behaviour of the Banyankole living in Sheema Municipality

 Uganda 2022-08-19 13:06:47 2025-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
NAMANYA NAOMI
ID:
Ethical implications of Uganda's Education System on Graduates
REFNo: SS1312ES

-To examine the philosophy guiding the Uganda's education system
-To discuss the purpose of this education in relation to graduates
-To suggest possible model to guide Uganda's education system
 Uganda 2022-08-19 13:05:56 2025-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jason Pope Neal
ID:
FACILITATING CONSENSUS, CREATING A TOOL: UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY VALUES OF SCREENING FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING AMONG UGANDAN DOMESTIC WORKERS RETURNING FROM THE GULF STATES
REFNo: SS1334ES

1. Understand how women who have travelled from Uganda to the Gulf States for domestic work view approaches to identifying individuals who have experienced exploitation.


2. Identify the 6 questions that are most sensitive and specific to the human trafficking among women that travel from Uganda to the Gulf States for domestic work.

3. Develop a consensus among key thought leaders as to the types of questions that need to be represented in a screening tool.
 USA 2022-08-19 13:04:25 2025-08-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Muhumuza Fisha
ID:
Foot abduction brace adherence during the Ponseti Method of clubfoot treatment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2335ES

Overall Goal: In children treated for clubfoot, to prevent relapse with poor foot functionality, with the resulting painful, emotional, social, and financial stress for the patients and their family
Objective: To determine the functionality of the foot of children born with clubfoot, who did not adhere to the foot abduction bracing phase in the Ponseti Method and the reasons for non-adherence.

 Uganda 2022-08-19 13:03:13 2025-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lydia Boyd
ID:
Maternal Health Beyond the Clinic: Women's Attitudes about Reproductive Care Providers in Uganda
REFNo: SS1337ES

Qualitative study of women's decision making and access to maternal health providers.
 USA 2022-08-16 14:17:05 2025-08-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Lule Mulindwa
ID:
Ex-ante Social and Economic impact of Peste des Petit Ruminants control options on livestock production systems of Uganda.
REFNo: A144ES

Objective: The major objective is to demonstrate the socio-economic impact of PPR within the small ruminant livestock systems and value chain. Specifically, the study will;
• Determine current knowledge, perceptions, and practices on PPR control within selected small ruminant production systems.
• Determine the impact of PPR on ruminant production systems, value chains and the livelihoods of the value chain actors.
• Assess the ex-ante impact of the different control options of PPR given contextual drivers of the disease
• Evaluate potential demand for PPR vaccine within the small ruminant production systems

 Uganda 2022-08-16 14:15:06 2025-08-16 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eddy  TURYATEMBA BAINGANA
ID:
REVIEW OF REAL-LIFE PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT OF TVET TRAINEES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1384ES

iv. To identify the challenges met in implementing real-life project-based learning for competence development of TVET trainees in Uganda ,iii. To establish the role of TVET Managers’ in the implementation of real-life project-based learning for competence development of TVET trainees in Uganda ,ii. To determine the capabilities of TVET trainers’ regarding the implementation of real-life project-based learning for competence development in Uganda,i. To find out how Real-life project-based learning is implemented for competence development of trainees in TVET Institutions in Uganda.,The main objective of this study is to review the real-life Project-Based Learning for Competence Development of TVET Trainees in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-08-15 9:36:06 2025-08-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Apolot Matha Josephine
ID:
Three- to Eight-Year-Old Individual Child’s Lived Experiences of Violence in homes. A case of Mbale Slum
REFNo: SS1321ES

1. To understand how 3-8 year old children experience VAC at home.
2. To describe the meaning 3-8 year old children ascribe to their experiences of VAC at home.
3. To understand how the children of 3-8 years old are coping with violence against them at home.

 Uganda 2022-08-15 9:34:34 2025-08-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julian Bagyendera Kobutungi
ID:
Young Africa Works Outcome Baseline Survey
REFNo: SS1399ES

xiii. Assess the current status of existing digital platforms within the ecosystem and their contribution toward the creation of inclusive solutions and opportunities in different sectors,i. Assess the current status of existing digital platforms within the ecosystem and their contribution toward the creation of inclusive solutions and opportunities in different sectors,xii. Assess the level of access to devices and the Internet for the digital economy for young men and women,xi. Assess the level of digital skills among young men and women and including types of skills available, the market demanded skills and the extent to which they contribute to sustainable dignified and fulfilling work, and drive the growth of MSMEs and priority sectors,x. Assess the level of sector inclusiveness, competitiveness and digitization to create opportunities for young people to access dignified and fulfilling work,ix. Assess the existing domestic and regional market linkages for MSMEs, as well their strengths and limitations,viii. Assess the current performance of different types of MSMEs,vii. Determine the availability of inclusive and innovative financial services and products as well as accessibility and utilization,vi. Assess the existing MSME ecosystem; its growth and performance,v. Establish the current status of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) sector and to what extent youth are currently engaged in dignified and fulfilling work,iv. Assess the extent to which agricultural markets and market linkages are available, accessible, functional, responsive and integrated across sectors,iii. Establish the level and types of innovations, value addition in agribusinesses in key-value chains of horticulture, oilseeds, pulses, livestock, cereals, coffee, and the extent to which these innovations are responsive to market demands. ,ii. Establish the level/status of young people’s engagement in diversified and commercialized agribusiness,i. Establish the current status of the agriculture sector and to what extent youth are currently engaged in dignified and fulfilling work.,The main objective of the outcomes baseline is to collect, collate and present the data necessary for the Mastercard Foundation to understand the baseline conditions at the beginning of the implementation of the Uganda road map. The baseline focuses on impact and outcomes at Levels 3, 4 and 5 as defined by the foundation. ,
 Uganda 2022-08-15 14:39:33 2025-08-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilfred Arubaku
ID:
Dental caries, depression, and cognitive impairment in diabetes among patients attending diabetic clinic at Mbarara regional referral hospital
REFNo: HS2380ES

Main objective
To establish the prevalence of dental caries, depression, and cognitive impairment and their correlates in diabetes mellitus at Mbarara regional referral hospital
Specific objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of dental caries, depression, and cognitive impairment among
diabetes mellitus patients attending the diabetic clinic at Mbarara regional referral hospital
2. To establish correlates of dental caries, depression, and cognitive impairment among
diabetes mellitus patients attending diabetic clinic at Mbarara regional referral hospital
3. To determine treatment and care needs among diabetic patients with dental caries,
depression, and cognitive impairment attending MRRH
 Uganda 2022-08-15 14:37:50 2025-08-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dorit Stein Talia
ID: UNCST-2022-R010349
 Policy Lessons from the COVID-19 Response in Uganda: Exploring Subnational Variation in the Maintenance of Essential Health Services for Women and Children
REFNo: SS1386ES

1. Measure and assess variation in district-level implementation of national guidelines to maintain delivery of essential health services in the context of COVID-19 across key health systems functions
2. Assess whether implementation of guidelines explains variation in performance for maintaining essential RMNCH services during the first year of the pandemic
3. Develop policy recommendations to improve governance of essential service delivery during emergencies

 USA 2022-08-12 13:58:11 2025-08-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moureen Nanteza
ID:
Languages in Contact and Conflict: A Diachronic Appraisal of Luganda in contact with other indigenous languages of Uganda
REFNo: SS1341ES

The main objective of this study is to examine the use of Luganda as well as the attitudes and ideologies towards Luganda in the day-day interactions of speakers of other indigenous languages of Uganda.
Specifically, this study intends;
1. To trace the spread of Luganda to other parts of Uganda, specifically Mbale and Gulu
2. To establish the patterns of the use of Luganda in the linguistic repertoires of speakers of other indigenous languages of Uganda.
3. To ascertain the forms in which Luganda is used in the daily interactions of speakers of other indigenous languages.
4. To establish the attitudes and ideologies of speakers of other Ugandan Indigenous languages towards Luganda.

 Uganda 2022-08-12 13:43:23 2025-08-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kenneth Katumba Rogers
ID:
The Role of Structural Factors and Behavioural Traits in HIV Prevention among Female Sex Workers in an urban setting in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2386ES

1. To investigate the structural factors that female sex workers in Kampala operate within
2. To identify the important heterogeneity in individual characteristics of female sex workers in Kampala


 Uganda 2022-08-11 19:57:46 2025-08-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Achilles Katamba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000540
 Evaluating the accuracy of spatial interpolation methods for estimating residential ambient PM2.5 exposure concentrations in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS2396ES

General objective 1. To determine the accuracy of estimating residential ambient PM2.5 exposure concentrations in urban Uganda when using various spatial interpolation methods, and to test if certain factors collected from a household survey and neighborhood checklist are correlated with ground level PM2.5 concentrations. Specific objectives 1. To estimate concentrations of outdoor PM2.5 for parishes in Kampala, Uganda using low-cost air sensors and multiple spatial interpolation models. 2. To measure ground-level outdoor PM2.5 concentrations in selected urban residences in Kampala, Uganda and compare these measurements to modelled estimates. 3. To measure indoor PM2.5 concentrations in selected Kampala households and compare against outdoor PM2.5 concentrations using measurements collected at the same residence. 4. To determine household activities that are significantly related to indoor and outdoor PM2.5 concentrations. 5. To determine neighbourhood characteristics that are significantly related to indoor and outdoor PM2.5 concentrations
Uganda 2022-08-11 18:23:42 2025-08-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jane Achan Edwin
ID: UNCST-2023-R005498
 Determining the prevalence of malaria and long-term complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection and assessing health care pathways for the management of fever and other long-term complications following SARS-CoV-2 infection
REFNo: HS2354ES

Primary Objectives:
1. To compare the prevalence of and risk factors for malaria infection among individuals with and those without previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and Uganda 2. To describe the association between previous malaria exposure and risk of SARSCoV-2 infection

Secondary Objectives:
1. To compare the clinical presentation of malaria infection among individuals with and those without previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and Uganda
2. To describe malaria parasite kinetics among individuals with and those without previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Uganda only
3. To compare the prevalence of fever among individuals with and those without previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and Uganda
4. To determine the prevalence of long-term complications of COVID-19 and describe the clinical spectrum of long-term complications of COVID-19 among individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and Uganda
5. To describe the predictors of and risk factors for long-term complications of COVID-
19 among individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and Uganda
6. To describe the association between previous malaria exposure and the development of long-term complications of COVID-19 among individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and Uganda

Tertiary Objectives:
1. To describe health care pathways for the management of fever and malaria among individuals with and those without previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and
Uganda
2. To describe health care pathways for the management of long-term complications of COVID-19 among individuals with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection in Ethiopia and
Uganda


Uganda 2022-08-11 18:22:28 2025-08-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSEDYABANE FRANK
ID: UNCST-2022-R011175
 MULTIMORBIDITY OF METABOLIC SYNDROME AND CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA: CORRELATION BETWEEN SELECTED BLOOD BASED BIOMARKERS OF METABOLIC SYNDROME WITH CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL LESIONS
REFNo: HS2395ES

• To establish the relationship between serum levels of insulin resistance markers (IGF II and IGF-BP3) with treatment outcomes of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among women seeking cervical cancer care at Mbarara regional referral hospital (MRRH).,• To establish the relationship between serum levels of Insulin like Growth Factor II (IGF II) and Insulin like Growth Factor II binding protein 3 (IGF-BP3) with grades of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among women seeking cervical cancer care at Mbarara regional referral hospital (MRRH). ,• To determine the prevalence and risk factors of obesity; and establish its relationship with grades of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among women seeking cervical cancer care at Mbarara regional referral hospital (MRRH). Obesity will be defined as a body mass index of over 30kg/m2.,• To determine the prevalence and risk factors of dyslipidaemia; and its correlation with grades of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia among women seeking cervical cancer care at Mbarara regional referral hospital (MRRH). Dyslipidaemia will be defined as increased total serum cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein and a reduced serum high density lipoprotein.,To determine the prevalence of selected metabolic syndrome components (dyslipidaemia, obesity and insulin resistance); establish their risk factors and relationship with grades, as well as treatment outcomes of cervical intraepithelial lesions among women seeking cervical cancer care at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH). ,
 Uganda 2022-08-11 18:21:25 2025-08-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Kisaame Keith
ID:
Conducting a Qualitative Comparative Regional Study on Online Violence Against Women in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
REFNo: SS1332ES

•To document 12 OVAW cases reported in the traditional media in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. •To examine the balance in traditional media coverage of the 12 OVAW cases in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. •To undertake a comparative analysis of how balanced traditional media coverage of OVAW is across Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. •To document perspectives of key actors on OVAW in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda
Uganda 2022-08-11 18:19:59 2025-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rena Deitz
ID:
Do good intentions translate? The rise, transfer, and localization of Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
REFNo: SS1325ES

To develop a locally relevant measure / instrument of SEL that can be used by education practitioners in Uganda,To provide youth (refugee and host community) the skills and experience in co-designing a research instrument,To assess the differences between locally and globally defined SEL,To understand the transfer of "social emotional learning" (SEL) through foreign aid and the differences between local and global values around SEL,
 USA 2022-08-11 15:40:14 2025-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Femke Bannink Mbazzi Bannink
ID: UNCST-2023-R008308
 The Missing Billion: Using participatory approaches to improve access to healthcare for disabled people in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1348ES

The objective of this study is to generate evidence to inform the content and implementation of community-based participatory learning and action (PLA) groups for people with disabilities in Uganda.
 Netherlands 2022-08-10 18:10:15 2025-08-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GLADYS NAKIDDE
ID:
Prevalence, Correlates, Quality of Care for Maternal Mental Health Problems in Formal and Informal Healthcare Settings in South-Western Uganda: The Case of Mbarara and Kabale Districts
REFNo: SS1362ES

To explore complementary and alternative therapies used to manage MMH problems,To assess the extent to which MMH care interventions in maternity care settings meet the needs of patients and their families,To determine the correlates of common Maternal mental health problems ,To determine the prevalence of common Maternal mental health problems,To assess the prevalence, correlates and quality of care for common MMH problems in formal and informal healthcare settings in South Western Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-08-10 18:06:48 2025-08-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jean de Dieu IRAGENA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012248
 Roll-out and Scale-up of WHO-endorsed technologies for TB diagnosis in Africa: opportunities, strengths and challenges.
REFNo: HS2393ES

Specific objective 3: To develop an “easy to implement tool” including good practice and lessons learnt from the use of TB laboratory services and diagnostics to support recent pandemic and emergency disease aoutbreaks in Africa as a guide to assist member states in better use of opportunities from TB services for integrated diagnosis of other diseases.,Specific objective 2: To document predisposing, enabling and need factors influencing rapid uptake of WHO-endorsed TB diagnostic technologies,Specific objective 1: To assess the status of uptake of all WHO-endorsed TB diagnostic technologies between 2007 and 2017 in a systematic review and meta-analysis. However, collected and analyzed data will go beyond 2017 (up to 2021 to include the most recent tests even in 2021). Some countries may have not implemented a test by 2017 but thereafter they got resources and adopted those recommendations on TB diagnostics. I will focus on both, public and private sectors together.,Main objective: To demonstrate the implementation status, highlighting strength, challenges and opportunities, of WHO-endorsed technologies to diagnose TB, HIV-associated TB and Multi/Extensively Drug –Resistant TB in Sub-Saharan Africa.,
 Rwanda 2022-08-09 9:28:21 2025-08-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tobias Klaus
ID:
Africa: Research and Teaching platform for Development - Sustainable Modular Grids for Grid Stability (ART-D Grids)
REFNo: SIR94ES

Together with the African and German partners, the objective of the project is to develop new ways of electrifying remote regions in East Africa through microgrids and their interconnection. These grids on the one hand meet the needs of rural communities for a robust and largely uninterruptible energy supply and on the other hand meet the politically motivated need for a centrally well-manageable power supply within the framework of a national grid. Many years of experience have shown that an interdisciplinary approach makes sense for such a project, since the sustainable operation of infrastructure systems not only depends on sound technology, but social and economic factors also influence sustainable operation.
 Germany 2022-08-09 9:22:32 2025-08-09 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET NABBAALE
ID: UNCST-2021-R012237
 CLINICAL, LABORATORY AND ECHOCARDIOGRAPHIC OUTCOMES AMONGST UGANDAN WOMEN WITH PERIPARTUM CARDIOMYOPATHY
REFNo: HS2268ES

Sub study 1: To determine the impact of Right Ventricular Function on Left Ventricular dimension and contractility, measured by echocardiography among women with PPCM.
Sub study II: To determine the impact of biomarkers on cardiac remodeling amongst PPCM women.
Sub study III: To determine adherence levels to Enalapril among women with PPCM.
Sub study 1V: To determine the correlation between proteomics and Right Ventricular Fibrosis amongst women with PPCM.

 Uganda 2022-08-08 9:56:45 2025-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kayizzi Peter PETER
ID:
lectureres' pedagogical practices and students' academic performance in universities of Uganda. A case of selected universities in central Uganda.
REFNo: SS1343ES

1. To analyse the influence of lecturers' pedagogical practices on students' academic performance in selected Universities in central Uganda.
2. To examine the influence of students' learning environment on lecturers' pedagogical practices in selected universities in central Uganda.
3. To evaluate the influence of students' learning environment on students' academic performance in selected universities in central Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-08-08 19:09:12 2025-08-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shevin  Jacob Thomas
ID: UNCST-2022-R010715
 Evaluation of Supportive Care Guidelines for Epidemics: Implementation Case Study: Filovirus Diseases (FVDs) and Covid-19 guidelines in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1320ES

Main objective:
to understand implementation practices, challenges and experiences of providing clinical management guidelines (CMGs)/ providing supportive care recommendations for patients with VHFs and/or COVID-19 in Uganda.

specific:

1) implementation of CMGs for a selection of high-risk epidemic prone pathogens
2) factors influencing implementation in different settings and contexts
3) perceived impact of available CMGs and supportive care recommendations on research and development for medical countermeasures and on outcomes
4) experiences of key informants who led CMG development and contributed to the evolution of CMGs in epidemics
5) community-level perceptions in any changing quality of care during the evolution of CMGs.
6) any changing essence and meaning to patient journeys during the expansion and implementation of CMGs

USA 2022-08-08 19:07:46 2025-08-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Aribo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010546
 Digital Innovation for Zero Hunger: Developing an Artificial Intelligence enabled mobile application to detect malnutrition in children aged between 6 and 59 months
REFNo: HS2381ES

Create a dashboard for improved access of stakeholders (policy makers, program managers & researchers) to child growth and nutrition data ,Improve the performance of the CGM in terms of its predictive (Machine Learning (ML)) algorithms (accuracy and overall usefulness) for detecting malnutrition by validating it against manual anthropometric measurements in children aged 6-59 months. To develop a validated artificial intelligence based digital solution i.e. the Child Growth Monitor Application (CGM), for detection of malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months,
 Uganda 2022-08-08 15:38:41 2025-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Günther Fink
ID:
Estimating the Knowledge and Health Impact of Viamo’s 3-2-1 Service (Viamo Impact)
REFNo: HS2372ES

To assess the impact of the 3-2-1 service on nutritional status, chronic disease and birth spacing,To assess the impact of getting access to the 3-2-1 service on self-reported health behaviors,To assess the impact of getting access to the service on reproductive health knowledge ,To assess the extent to which women invited to use the 3-2-1 service access the provided information initially and over time,The goal of the proposed study is to rigorously assess the impact of the 3-2-1 Service on health knowledge and proactive healthy behavior.,
 Austria 2022-08-08 15:34:28 2025-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 MEASURING CONTRACEPTIVE AUTONOMY AND ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH PROGRESS TOWARDS FERTILITY GOALS AMONG A LONGITUDINAL COHORT OF WOMEN IN NIGERIA AND UGANDA
REFNo: HS2368ES

Assess the association between contraceptive use (and specifically SI), contraceptive autonomy, and progress towards fertility goals. ,Test and validate a new, two-domain measure of contraceptive autonomy (Domain 1: consciousness of contraceptive rights and preferences, Domain 2: achievement of contraceptive rights and preferences),
 Uganda 2022-08-08 15:29:23 2025-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
 Assessing the feasibility and usability of implementing professional use and self-administered COVID-19 Antigen RDTs in Uganda
REFNo: HS2339ES

• To assess the feasibility of using professional and self-administered COVID-19 Ag-RDTs in facility OPDs and community settings in Uganda.

• To determine usability of Ag-RDT COVID-19 self-tests among FSWs, Boda boda drivers, and OPD patients.
 Uganda 2022-08-08 15:19:50 2025-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dorothy Okello Kabagaju
ID: UNCST-2021-R011847
 Development of an Efficacious Patient Management System for Uganda using Machine Learning Techniques
REFNo: SIR101ES

General Objective
To develop a machine learning aided Portable application (MakCOV) for non-invasive screening for COVID-19 so as to improve diagnosis of COVID-19

Specific Objectives
1) To develop machine learning models for COVID-19 screening, utilizing retrospective patient data

2) To design and build a hardware platform for deployment of the machine learning models

3) To integrate the machine learning models with the hardware platform, yielding a minimum viable prototype of the learning aided platform for COVID-19 screening (MakCOV)

4) To evaluate device functionality in a public setting
 Uganda 2022-08-08 15:16:44 2025-08-08 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SIMON ARUNGA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013498
 Multimodal Database of Retinal Images for Africa
REFNo: HS2094ES

To use a multimodal database of clinical and retinal imaging data to develop algorithms for the diagnosis of PSED in an African population.,
 Uganda 2022-08-08 15:13:14 2025-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Savino Ayesiga
ID:
PRIMARY TEETH ERUPTION TIME AMONG INFANTS IN GREATER MBARARA DISTRICT: ASSESSMENT OF PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE, PERCEPTIONS AND TRADITIONAL ORAL PRACTICES
REFNo: HS1733ES

I. To establish mean eruption time of the first primary tooth among infants in the greater Mbarara district
II. To identify predictors of eruption time of the first primary tooth among infants in the greater Mbarara district
III. To describe the level of parental knowledge and perceptions on the eruption process of primary teeth in the greater Mbarara district
IV. To establish the current traditional oral practices carried out to facilitate eruption of primary teeth an or to alleviate symptoms perceived to be associated with eruption of primary teeth in the greater Mbarara district

 Uganda 2022-08-08 15:11:13 2025-08-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mark Jordans
ID: UNCST-2020-R014861
 Enfolded Education; A wrap-around approach increasing enrolment, retention, and transition for out of school children
REFNo: SS1378ES

1. Provide an enabling, safe and compassionate classroom climate through improved teacher wellbeing and teacher social emotional competencies.
2. Strengthen the commitment, belief and value of education for children in caregivers.
3. Provide a proven pedagogical approach for increasing numeracy and literacy learning outcomes in out of school children.

Netherlands 2022-08-04 13:03:08 2025-08-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Thaddeus Ofoyuru
ID:
FACTORS INFLUENCING TRANSITION OF CHILDREN TO SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN GULU
REFNo: SS1388ES

1. To examine how child related factors influence transition of children from primary to secondary schools in Gulu District.
2. To examine how family factors influence transition of children from primary to secondary schools in Gulu District.
3. To examine school factors that influence transition of children from primary to secondary schools in Gulu District.
4. To examine community factors that influence transition of children from primary to secondary schools in Gulu District.

 Uganda 2022-08-04 12:34:29 2025-08-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SARAH NABACHWA
ID:
ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOUR OF BUSINESS ALUMNI OF MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
REFNo: SS1393ES

To investigate the impact of EE on EB of the business alumni of the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences of MUST.,
 Uganda 2022-08-03 11:22:49 2025-08-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lina Rademacher Ann
ID:
Female Reproductive Strategies in Vervet Monkeys
REFNo: NS369ES

To gain insight into female choice in vervet monkeys and how it changes throughout the ovulatory cycle.
To gain a better understanding of the ovulatory cycle in vervets using hormonal analysis from feces which has not previously been done for this species.
 USA 2022-08-03 11:20:59 2025-08-03 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Prudence Atukunda Friberg
ID: UNCST-2023-R006221
 The NutriMind Trial: A low-cost randomized trial combining a healthy diet and psychotherapy to treat depressive symptoms among university students – The case of Uganda
REFNo: HS2146ES

The primary outcome is a mean reduction of 6 scores on the CES-D scale
• Biomarkers of metabolism (i.e. lipids, carbohydrates and hormones) will be measured in samples from blood, urine or saliva as appropriate and using standard methods.
• Biomarkers of inflammation (e.g. CRP, interleukins) and antioxidants will be measured in blood, urine or saliva as appropriate and using e.g. multiplex-techniques, immunolabelling methods and metabolomics.
• Microbiome will be analysed in samples from the oral cavity and from feces using established techniques (16S rRNA amplicon sequencing and reduced metagenome sequencing).

The combined intervention arm with MBCT and Diet will reduce depressive symptoms more than the control arm
Biomarkers of metabolism ( lipids, carbohydrates and hormones) measured in samples from blood, urine or saliva as appropriate and using standard methods
Biomarkers of inflammation ( CRP, interleukins) and antioxidants measured in blood, urine or saliva as appropriate and using multiples-techniques, immunolabelling methods and metabolomics
Microbiome will be analysed in samples from the oral cavity and from feces using established techniques ( 16rRNA amplicon sequencing and reduced metagenome sequencing)
 Uganda 2022-08-03 11:19:53 2025-08-03 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarojini Hirshleifer
ID:
Can Incentives Change Beliefs? A Field Experiment in Uganda
REFNo: SS1250ES

The objective of this study is that this high incentive treatment sends a strong signal of the important of the micronutrient powder even to those who didn’t receive it. Thus, we must consider the expected value of this incentive, which is only (1/5)*60000=12,000, which is the price of one box of micronutrient powder. By necessity, in this study, we can only give the incentive to a small fraction of the sample, since only participants who do not receive the incentive are a focus of the study
 USA 2022-08-02 9:48:04 2025-08-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Molly  Atkins
ID:
Women fish processors and traders: navigating the digital transformation
REFNo: SS1220ES

The small-scale fisheries (SSFs) sector is experiencing an acceleration in the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) and initial evidence suggests that COVID-19 has further intensified the digitalisation of everyday practices in SSFs, creating new relations between money, people, time, and space. Digital technologies have the potential to support a range of positive outcomes for women fish workers in the Global South, who face multiple and complex gendered challenges in work and society. In SSFs women’s engagement with ICTs has opened new spaces for economic enhancement, facilitated social networks and contributed to resilience amid the impacts of COVID-19. Yet, limited information exists regarding the ways in which ICTs are accessed and used in the everyday lives of women fish workers. Few studies have examined which women stand to benefit and under what conditions. The overarching aim of this research is to investigate how women fish workers are navigating the digital transformation in small-scale fisheries, through a case study approach in Lake Victoria, Uganda. The research will be directed by the following research objectives: 1. To explore the social, political, economic and environmental contexts associated with women fish processors and trader’s access and use of ICTs? 2. To investigate the barriers/challenges women face in access to and use of ICTs? 3.. To examine the processes of empowerment that ICTs support or undermine?
UK 2022-08-02 9:42:47 2025-08-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
CATHERINE NKWANZI VALENTINA
ID:
Attachment, Personality and Stability of Romantic Relationships Among Heterosexual Women
REFNo: SS1374ES

To assess the association between attachment and stability of romantic relationships among women.
To examine the association between attachment and personality among women in romantic relationships.
To determine the association between personality and stability of romantic relationships among women.
To investigate the association between attachment and stability of relationships among women in romantic relationships controlling for personality and selected demographic factors such as age, employment status and religion.
 Uganda 2022-08-02 12:39:10 2025-08-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jimmy, Maguru Mugisha Maguru
ID:
SRH AND SGBV NEEDS ASSESSMENT AMONG ADOLESCENTS AND YOUTH IN REFUGEE AND HOST COMMUNITIES IN OBONGI DISTRICT
REFNo: SS1367ES

The main objective of the study is to assess SRH and SGBV knowledge, attitudes, and practices among adolescent girls and boys (ages 13-19) and youths (ages 20-24) as well as stratifying the findings across socio-demographics, assessing service delivery gaps and mapping existing interventions and programs in Palorinya Refugee Settlement and host communities in Obongi to generate evidence for future programming for refugees.
1. To establish the SRH/SGBV knowledge, beliefs, risk perceptions, practices, and experiences among refugee adolescents (ages 13-19) and youths (ages 20-24) in Palorinya Refugee Settlement and host community.
2. To stratify the findings by socio-demographic characteristics and influencing factors to identify potentially underserved and vulnerable populations among refugees in Palorinya Refugee Settlement and host community.
3. To identify sexual reproductive health and sexual and gender-based violence service delivery gaps at the health facility and community levels.
4. To map out initiatives, programs, and lessons learned that are implemented in targeted communities.

 Uganda 2022-08-02 11:38:24 2025-08-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michalina Montano
ID:
MEASURING THE BURDEN OF HIV IN ADULT CANCER PATIENTS IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, AND IDENTIFYING BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO COORDINATION OF HIV AND CANCER CARE: PLANNING FOR A PRAGMATIC CLINICAL TRIAL
REFNo: HS2068ES

1. To determine the prevalence of treated and untreated HIV, and undocumented HIV and ART status among patients with new cancer diagnoses in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). 2. To refine estimates of treated and untreated HIV in cancer patients and describe missingness of HIV and ART status. 3. To identify current practices and systems-based barriers and facilitators to providing HIV care at cancer centers, and acceptability and feasibility of integrating HIV care in cancer care settings. 4. To develop a study design and strategy for a multi-country pragmatic effectiveness-implementation trial to test strategies for coordinating ART initiation and maintenance with cancer care at cancer centers.
USA 2022-08-02 11:36:33 2025-08-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simran Prasad
ID:
The effect of dispersal patterns and reproductive skew of male vervets (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) on population genetic diversity.
REFNo: NS351ES

The objective is to assess the population genetic diversity and the factors that influence the genetic variation by determining the dispersal patterns between groups and the reproductive skew of wild male vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus).
Canada 2022-08-01 13:21:42 2025-08-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
REBECCA NANTANDA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001533
 Evaluating the implementation and clinical outcomes of a mobile health tool to guide management of acute respiratory illnesses in young children
REFNo: HS2004ES

1.To evaluate outcomes of implementation following deployment of the refined Acute Lower Respiratory Illness Treatment Evaluation (ALRITE) mHealth decision support tool in routine clinical practice in two primary care health facilities in Uganda.

2.To further refine the ALRITE user interface, algorithm, and implementation strategy using feedback from objective 1 in order to create a fully functional mHealth application ready for use in primary care facilities in Uganda.

3.To explore clinical and care delivery outcomes, in children aged 1-59 months, before and after ALRITE deployment.

Uganda 2022-08-01 13:20:32 2025-08-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses  Wankiiri
ID:
IMPROVING DISCHARGE PLANNING TO REDUCE READMISSION OF PATIENTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2061ES

1. To review existing literature of mental health discharge planning practices and outcomes. 2. To evaluate the existing practice of mental health care workers regarding discharge planning of patients with mental illness in Butabika National Referral Hospital in Uganda. 3. To develop guidelines for discharge planning to be used by mental health care workers to reduce readmission of patients with mental illness in Uganda. 4. To validate guidelines for discharge planning to be used by mental health care workers to reduce readmission of patients with mental illness in Uganda.
Uganda 2022-07-29 11:28:42 2025-07-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gooreka Okahaabwa
ID:
Contextual Factors for Peer Victimization of High School Students in Mukono
REFNo: HS2363ES

To compare the magnitude of peer victimization by contextual factors, among high school students in Mukono district.,To investigate the perspectives of peer victimization among high school students in Mukono district.,To explore the lived experiences of peer victimization among high school students in Mukono district,To determine the magnitude of peer victimization among high school students in varied contexts in Mukono District, The objective of this study is to investigate the magnitude of peer victimization and its contextual factors among high school students in Mukono, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-07-28 9:27:59 2025-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Loyce Asire Allen
ID:
Stakeholders’ Interventions in Addressing the Socioeconomic Barriers to Refugee Women Access to Higher Education: A Case of Bidibidi in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS1369ES

Main objective
To explore stakeholders’ interventions in addressing the socioeconomic barriers to refugee women’s access to higher education in Uganda with Bidibidi settlement as a case study.

Specific objectives

1. To investigate stakeholders’ interventions towards addressing gender roles and norms that obstruct Bidibidi refugee women’s access to higher education;

2.To establish stakeholders’ interventions towards addressing sexual violence that obstructs Bidibidi refugee women access to higher education;

3.To examine stakeholders’ interventions in addressing financial constraints that obstruct Bidbibidi refugee women access to higher education.

 Uganda 2022-07-28 9:26:23 2025-07-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Douglas Bulafu
ID: UNCST-2021-R011774
 Awareness on occupational biohazards, and utilization of Personal Protective Equipment among sanitation workers in fecal waste management plants in Uganda
REFNo: HS2352ES

To explore the barriers and facilitators to utilization of personal protective equipment among sanitation workers in fecal waste management plants. ,To establish the level of utilization of personal protective equipment among sanitation workers in fecal waste management plants.,To determine the level of awareness of occupational biohazard risks among sanitation workers in fecal waste management plants.,To assess the awareness of occupational biohazard risks and utilization of personal protective equipment among sanitation workers in fecal waste management plants in regional cities in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-07-28 9:21:28 2025-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chris. Opesen Columbus
ID:
Baseline Study for Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future Plus (O3 Plus) Project in Uganda
REFNo: SS1354ES

Using the findings of the baseline study, the results framework will be completed with baseline indicator data and the correct data sources.,In addition, the baseline will collect comprehensive information on health service delivery for young people in line with existing national youth friendly service (YFS) guidelines and standards,Specifically, the baseline study will provide both quantitative and qualitative indicator data in-line with the proposed results framework as appropriate, and additionally provide an assessment of readiness of HTEIs to provide data for the result framework ,The purpose of this baseline study is to provide an information base against which to monitor and assess progress during implementation and after completion. ,
 Uganda 2022-07-28 9:19:52 2025-07-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTINE NAMULINDWA ODWORI
ID:
EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF COVID-19 TESTING CAPACITIES IN CLINICAL LABORATORIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2252ES

iv. To evaluate the performance of COVID-19 public health capacity in clinical laboratories in Kampala district.,ii. ToTo evaluate the performance of COVID-19 data management capacity in clinical laboratories in Kampala district.,iii. To evaluTo evaluate the performance of COVID-19 biorisk management capacity in clinical laboratories in Kampala district.,To evaluate the performance of COVID-19 testing function in clinical laboratories in Kampala district,To evaluate the performance of COVID-19 testing capacities among clinical laboratories in Kampala.,
 Uganda 2022-07-28 9:18:11 2025-07-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isa Kabenge
ID: UNCST-2021-R011727
 Machine learning for estimating sources and sinks: Developing cloud computing-based, artificially intelligent algorithms to quantify livestock and biomass for management of GHG emissions
REFNo: SIR91ES

Objectives:
The overall objective of the proposed project is to develop a novel methodology quantifying GHGs Inventory for a particular area by optimizing application of remote sensing, machine learning and artificial intelligence to quantify ranging animals as sources, above ground biomass and ground as sinks and incorporates animal management system.

Specific Objectives:
1) To develop an algorithm that optimizes, machine learning and artificial intelligence to quantify ranging animals, from remotely sensed imagery.
2) To develop an algorithm that optimizes, machine learning and artificial intelligence to index animal management systems, from remotely sensed imagery.
3) To develop an algorithm that optimizes, machine learning and artificial intelligence to quantify above ground biomass and ground, from remotely sensed imagery.
4) To develop a novel artificially intelligent algorithm for quantifying GHGs Inventory for a particular area by integrating, number of animals as sources, above ground biomass and ground as sinks and animal management system indexes quantified from remotely sensed imagery.

 Uganda 2022-07-28 9:16:58 2025-07-28 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip Nyeko Nyeko
ID:
HEALTHYNSECT - Insect farming for health and livelihoods
REFNo: A118ES

The overall aim of HEALTHYNSECT is to assist policy development for accelerating rural insect farming and consumption of insects and insect-based products in Africa for sustainable development and improved nutrition, health, and livelihoods.
The specific objectives of the HEALTHYNSECT project are:
Objective 1
1. To develop an evidence-based framework describing impact pathways from incentivizing insect farming and consumption to intermediate and long-term development outcomes related to nutrition, health and livelihoods.
Objective 2
To conduct a multi-site factorial intervention study to identify and quantify the pathways for enhancing the adoption of insect farming and consumption of insects and insect-based products.
Objective 3
To assess the impacts of incentivizing insect consumption through provision of insect-based food supplements on household dietary diversity, and young children’s diet, health and nutritional status in rural households
Objective 4
To assess the impacts of incentivizing small-scale insect farming on household livelihoods and resilience including production and dietary diversity, food security perception, resource allocation, income generation, and household agricultural asset composition.
Objective 5
To support research capacity building and regional East-West research collaboration in Africa for strengthening research capacity on edible insects in sustainable food systems.
 Uganda 2022-07-27 10:14:51 2025-07-27 Agricultural Sciences Non-degree Award
Edith Akankwasa
ID:
Baseline Evaluation of the Comprehensive and inclusive disability prevention services project for Mildmay Institute of Health Sciences version 1.2, version date: 22.7.2022
REFNo: HS2334ES

The objective of the baseline survey is to assess access to Comprehensive and inclusive disability prevention services in the community and also the support that families with persons with disability are provided with (“What is SWOT Analysis in Project Management.Definition & Examples,” n.d.)
• To establish the parenting practice and attitude to care the children of children with disabilities;
• Understand the supportive relationships from community to most vulnerable children and their families.
• Capacity of local partners to effectively coordinate and support CWDs and the referral mechanism

 Uganda 2022-07-26 9:57:58 2025-07-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LYDIA  KISEKKA NAMATEEFU
ID: UNCST-2022-R011079
 APPRAISING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LAW ON LAND REGISTRATION IN UGANDA AND LAND GRABBING: A CASE STUDY OF KAYUNGA DISTRICT
REFNo: SS1204ES

To appraise the relationship between the law on land registration and the phenomenon of land grabbing in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
i. To conceptualize the law on land registration and the practice of land grabbing in Uganda with a specific focus on Kayunga District.
ii. To identify the nature and causes of land grabbing in Kayunga District.
iii. To conceptualize the impact of land grabbing on the economy of Uganda using Kayunga District as a case study.

Uganda 2022-07-26 9:53:21 2025-07-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Atupele Mlangwa Subira
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PROLONGED HOSPITAL STAY FOLLOWING CAESEREAN DELIVERY AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: NS383ES

2. To determine the factors associated with prolonged hospital stay following caesarean delivery at MRRH,1. To determine the prevalence of prolonged hospital, stay following caesarean delivery at MRRH,To determine the prevalence and factors associated with prolonged hospital stay following caesarean delivery at MRRH,
 Tanzania 2022-07-26 11:29:37 2025-07-26 Natural Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbara Alungat
ID:
THE URBAN POLICING PARADOX IN UGANDA: A CASE OF KAMPALA CITY
REFNo: SS1365ES

To explore the current responses by the police in enhancing urban peace enforcement in Kampala city.,To analyse the challenges of urban policing and peace enforcement in Kampala city. ,To examine the role of the Police in urban policing and peace enforcement in Kampala city. ,To explore the crimes accompanying rapid urbanisation in Kampala city,To examine the paradox of urban policing in Uganda with specific regard to how rapid urbanisation poses challenges for policing and urban peace enforcement in Kampala city even in the face of expansion and adequate tooling and equipping of the UPF.,
 Uganda 2022-07-26 10:07:57 2025-07-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stella Muyanja Zawedde
ID: UNCST-2021-R014037
 Knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding Tuberculosis among communities in the Karamoja sub region, North Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS2342ES

Overall Objective
To establish knowledge, attitudes and practices of communities in the Karamoja sub region towards Tuberculosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Specific Objective 1: To determine factors associated with correct knowledge about TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Specific Objective 2: To understand patterns of behavior associated with TB prevention, diagnosis and treatment in the Karamoja subregion


 Uganda 2022-07-26 10:04:18 2025-07-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Schola  Matovu Nakachwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R011040
 Development of an Intervention Designed to Promote Economic Empowerment, Social Support, and Health of Grandmothers who Provide Primary Care for Grandchildren in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1376ES

To pilot a small intervention as informed by the refined intervention to test its acceptability and feasibility among Ugandan grandmother-caregivers 50 years and older (N=15).,To develop and refine the intervention components based on information gathered in objective 1 and through an iterative feedback process from the CAB. ,To use a formative community-engaged research approach to inform the development of a multicomponent intervention for grandmother-caregivers.,To use a formative community-engaged research approach to inform the development of an intervention that will promote economic empowerment, peer group support, and health education geared towards improving the quality of life andthe mental and physical health of grandmothers who provide primary care for grandchildren affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty in Uganda. ,
 USA 2022-07-25 12:36:36 2025-07-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 An assessment of Multiple COVID-19 vaccine roll out in Uganda: exploring barriers and facilitators to inform better program design
REFNo: HS2101ES

(4) Explore COVID-19 roll out and its effect on the implementation of routine vaccination.,(3) Assess the uptake and perceived hindrances to the issuance of the multiple vaccines in the country ,(2) Examine the availability and preparedness of the health workers to rolling out the multiple vaccines in the study districts ,(1) Explore the process of issuance, adherence to guidelines and the facilitators to the multiple COVID-19 vaccine roll out in Uganda ,To understand the roll-out process of multiple COVID-19 vaccines in the country, its barriers and facilitators. ,
 Uganda 2022-07-25 12:34:15 2025-07-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Frank NAMUGERA
ID:
Adoption and sustained use of efficient energy-saving technology (firewood cooking stoves) in Rwampara district, rural western Uganda.
REFNo: SS1346ES

To assess the impact of the adoption of improved cookstoves in communities near Bugamba forest, Rwampara District in western Uganda. Specific objectives: 1. To assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of households towards energy consumption and quality of life in areas around Bugamba forest. 2. To assess the behavioral change patterns of individuals following the construction of the improved cookstoves. 3. To assess the changes in the quality of life of the communities after the adoption of the ICS. 4. To ascertain the impact of the adoption of clean energy cooking on the environment in the communities near Bugamba forest.
 Uganda 2022-07-25 11:14:17 2025-07-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PRISCILLA KASEMBO
ID:
REPORTED ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY GENERIC FORMULATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2042ES

1.To assess the reported adverse drug reactions of the first line ART generic formulations containing Tenofovir, Lamivudine and Efavirenz or Dolutegravir (TDF/3TC/EFV or DTG)in Uganda.

2.To document the reported ADRs of the first line ART generic formulations containing TDF/3TC/EFV or DTG at National Pharmacovigilance Center, Kisenyi HC4, Kiswa HC 3 and Mildmay hospital in Uganda
3.To compare ADR profiles by severity between different ART generic formulations containing TDF/3TC/EFV or DTG.
4. To compare the ADR profile between the two first line ART regimens (DTG and EFV based generic formulations).
5. To explore ADR reporting among health workers at Kisenyi HC4, Kiswa HC 3 and Mildmay hospital in Uganda, in reference to particular first line ART generic formulations (TDF/3TC/EFV or DTG).


 Uganda 2022-07-22 15:00:41 2025-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winny Akullo Nekesa
ID:
Adoption of Linked Data among University libraries in Uganda
REFNo: SS1338ES

The study will address the following specific objectives:
1. Determine the level of awareness of Linked Data among the professional librarians in Ugandan Universities.
2. Establish the extent of Linked Data adoption in Ugandan Universities.
3. Determine the potential benefits of adopting Linked Data in Ugandan Universities.
4. Investigate the factors that influence the professional librarians’ behaviour towards the adoption of Linked Data in Ugandan Universities.
5. Investigate the strategies to promote the adoption of Linked Data in Ugandan Universities.

 Uganda 2022-07-21 11:01:06 2025-07-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nixon Niyonzima
ID: UNCST-2020-R014577
 A PHASE III, RANDOMIZED, DOUBLE-BLIND, PLACEBO-CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ADJUVANT ATEZOLIZUMAB OR PLACEBO AND TRASTUZUMAB EMTANSINE FOR HER2-POSITIVE BREAST CANCER AT HIGH RISK OF RECURRENCE FOLLOWING PREOPERATIVE THERAPY
REFNo: HS2173ES

8. To validate the ability of fertility biomarkers to diagnose and predict permanent loss of ovarian function, and to determine the impact of anti-cancer therapy on hormone levels,7. To evaluate health status utility scores of patients treated with atezolizumab when given in combination with trastuzumab emtansine compared with placebo and trastuzumab emtansine,6. To identify and/or evaluate biomarkers that are predictive of response to atezolizumab and trastuzumab emtansine (i.e., predictive biomarkers), are early surrogates of efficacy, are associated with progression to a more severe disease state (i.e., prognostic biomarkers), are associated with acquired resistance to atezolizumab and trastuzumab emtansine, are associated with susceptibility to developing adverse events or can lead to improved adverse event monitoring or investigation (i.e., safety biomarkers), can provide evidence of atezolizumab and trastuzumab emtansine activity (i.e., pharmacodynamic biomarkers), or can increase the knowledge and understanding of disease biology and drug safety,5. To evaluate the immune response to atezolizumab and trastuzumab emtansine,4. To characterize the PK profiles of atezolizumab and trastuzumab emtansine when given in combination,3. To evaluate the safety of atezolizumab when given in combination with trastuzumab emtansine compared with placebo and trastuzumab emtansine,2. To evaluate the efficacy of atezolizumab when given in combination with trastuzumab emtansine compared with placebo and trastuzumab emtansine in the PRO-evaluable analysis set,1. The secondary efficacy objective for this study is to evaluate the efficacy of atezolizumab when given in combination with trastuzumab emtansine compared with placebo and trastuzumab emtansine in both the ITT population and PD-L1-positive population,The primary objective for this study is to evaluate the efficacy of atezolizumab when given in combination with trastuzumab emtansine compared with placebo and trastuzumab emtansine in both the ITT population (all comers) and the PD-L1-positive population (defined as all patients from the ITT population with a centrally assessed PD-L1-positive status [i.e., PD-L1 status of IC1/2/3] at randomization),
 Uganda 2022-07-21 11:00:02 2025-07-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sonia Michaelsen Ingrid
ID:
Sexual and gender-based violence against South Sudanese Refugees in Uganda: A mixed-methods case study
REFNo: SS1029ES

The overall objective is to explore and compare the perceptions and experiences of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) towards South Sudanese refugees in Uganda who live in designated settlements to those who self-settled. More specifically:
1.To estimate the prevalence of SGBV among South Sudanese refugees in Ugandan settlements vs. those who have self-settled in urban areas
2.To identify the risk and protective factors of SGBV amongst South Sudanese refugees in designated settlements vs. urban areas, from the perspective of South Sudanese refugees and local community leaders and decision makers
3.To explore the relationship between the estimated prevalence of SGBV in settlements and urban areas and the risk and protective factors identified by participants
4.To generate context-dependent, stakeholder-led solutions to reduce SGBV in each setting

 Canada 2022-07-21 10:50:50 2025-07-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Odoi. Agricola
ID:
Challenges of Diabetes Management in Rural and Urban Areas of Uganda
REFNo: HS2358ES

Our central hypothesis is that diabetics in rural and semi-rural areas of Uganda may not be storing insulin at the appropriate temperatures due to absence of refrigeration facilities. This may impact the efficacy of this life-saving medication resulting in poor diabetes management and potential complications. We also hypothesize that diabetes patients face other challenges that constrain proper disease management such as lack of knowledge on diabetes management, risk factors and complications. Thus, the specific aims of this study are to determine: (a) how diabetic patients in Tororo district, Uganda, manage their diabetes; (b) how the patients store their insulin; (c) general patient knowledge of diabetes management best-practices and complications; (d) the sources of medical advice used by diabetes patients; and (e) the patient-reported challenges of diabetes management. Tororo District has been chosen because it is one of the marginalized areas of the country and hence the burden of the problem in Tororo will be representative of the situation in other less advantaged parts of the country. The findings of this study will be useful for in a number of ways (a) guiding future studies in these resource poor populations; (b) guiding diabetes management and control programs; (c) since practicing physicians will be involved in the study, the findings will be useful in informing their own clinical practice and understanding of how best to help their patients; (d) development of contextually appropriate educational interventions that may be adapted and implemented across not only Uganda but the other East African countries to counteract the emerging diabetes epidemic.
 Uganda 2022-07-20 17:56:33 2025-07-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca Tapscott
ID:
Uganda's Resistance Councils
REFNo: SS1322ES

Main objective - Study the process of establishment of the Resistance Councils and their institutional features, both during the war and especially in the immediate post-war years. Specific objectives - Explore the role of the Resistance Councils in areas beyond Luwero. - Document the institutional features of the first Resistance Councils. - Study the process of establishment of the Resistance Councils, especially in the immediate post-war years.
 USA 2022-07-20 17:49:18 2025-07-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Birabwa-Oketcho
ID:
SERVICE QUALITY AND PATIENT SATISFACTION WITH HEALTH SERVICES AT BUTABIKA HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS2275ES

General objective
The general objective of the study is to examine the relationship between service quality and patient satisfaction with health services at Butabika Hospital.




Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of service quality of health services at Butabika Hospital.
2. To determine the level of patient satisfaction with health services at Butabika Hospital.
3. To determine the relationship between the service quality and patient satisfaction with health services at Butabika Hospital.
4. To assess the relationship between the patient related factors and patient satisfaction with health services at Butabika Hospital.

 Uganda 2022-07-20 17:46:10 2025-07-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ellie MacDonald Mae
ID:
Gender-Based Violence in Refugee Sites in East Africa and Southeast Asia
REFNo: SS1330ES

This project is the exploratory, early-stage phase of a research agenda which seeks to better understand patterns of gender-based violence in refugee sites in the developing world. The study’s main question is: why does the prevalence and type of GBV vary across refugee site and within the same site over time? There are two main objectives of this early-stage research in answering this question. First, the project will add to the PI’s understanding of prevalence, types, and causes of gender-based violence on refugee sites in Kenya, Uganda, and Thailand. This builds upon previous volunteer work on refugee camps in Greece. The second objective is to build partnerships with local actors working on gender issues in refugee sites. This exploratory research will provide the PI with insights and partnerships that they will draw upon for future research, which is likely to involve more data collection in Uganda.
 UK 2022-07-19 15:01:50 2025-07-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dong Hyeok Kang
ID:
Tax evasion in customs: Firm-level evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1294ES

Our research would directly to Uganda’s policy objective to raise domestic revenues through improved tax administration to finance public investments for inclusive growth, especially by monitoring import tax(i.e., customs duty and import VAT). Despite the importance of trade taxes and ample anecdotal evidence on evasion this topic has received little attention so far. The identified clients for this study are the Research, Planning and Development Department and the Customs & Excise Department of the Uganda Revenue Authority.
South Korea 2022-07-19 14:38:17 2025-07-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOSELYN RWEBEMBERA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013915
 Case Managers and Peer Support Groups (CAMPS) for Prophylaxis Adherence in Rheumatic Heart Disease
REFNo: SS1364ES

Primary Objective
To determine the impact of support strategies including case managers and peer support groups on BPG adherence and quality of life among children newly diagnosed with latent rheumatic heart disease in Uganda .

Secondary Objectives
1. To Determine the difference in 1-year BPG adherence rates of children newly diagnosed with latent rheumatic heart disease in Uganda randomized to either: (a) case manager only strategy (Arm 2) or (b) case manager + peer group (Arm 3) when compared to (c) usual care (Arm 1).
2. To explore differences in patient reported outcomes including treatment satisfaction, patient health-related quality of life, and care giver quality of life, in relation to support strategy and adherence.

 Uganda 2022-07-19 14:36:10 2025-07-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anthony  Fuller
ID:
Comprehensive Neurology and Neurosurgery Care Country Level Assessment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2344ES

The main objective of this study is to complete a neurological care continuum evaluation of Uganda’s public hospitals and health centers for the purposes of informing the current gaps in Uganda’s health system to manage neurological patients, elucidating the availability and distribution of neurological care throughout the country, and allowing for examination of the current infrastructure of the health system to appropriately refer and treat acute and non-acute neurological patients.
USA 2022-07-18 14:41:02 2025-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michael Bermudez
ID:
Perceptions of Makerspace Learning in Uganda: A Qualitative Study
REFNo: SIR121ES

To determine what technology-based products that can potentially help students with disabilities the student participants have collaboratively created during research makerspace sessions,To determine the positive and the negative features of the use of 3D printers and circuit boards according to the student participants’ perceptions,To determine the student participants’ perceptions regarding the use of makerspace technology,To determine the student participants' perceptions regarding the learning process associated with makerspace.,
 USA 2022-07-18 14:39:37 2025-07-18 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SIMON KIZITO
ID:
Exploring variation in infants’ preference for infant-directed speech: Ugandan Evidence from a multi-site study in Africa.
REFNo: SS1342ES

1)To find out whether infants prefer Infant-directed speech (IDS) vs. Adult-directed speech (ADS).
2)To examine the relationship between maternal socio demographics (ethnicity, gender and the caregiver’s education level, general socioeconomic status) and infant language development.
3)To examine the relationship between maternal depression and infant language development.
4)To examine the relationship between maternal psychological distress and infant language development.
5)To examine the relationship between maternal relationship discord and infant language development.
6)To examine the relationship between maternal social support and infant language development.

Uganda 2022-07-18 14:37:19 2025-07-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Xavier Giné
ID:
Monitoring the Real Cost of Domestic Payments (Transaction Cost Index) - Uganda
REFNo: SS1358ES

Assess the impact of government policies and regulations on DFS by tracking costs over time, Measure customer service quality (including availability of fraud redress, customer service response time, accuracy of customer service response, and discrepancies between customer service and listed fees),Collect provider information (including provider types, market share, regulatory authority, product age, and website language),Collect data on fees (including fee schedule, fee schedule availability, location of fee information, currency, government tariffs, and time cost),Collect official, listed pricing data,Conduct a cost effectiveness analysis in year 1 (determining which of the three methods is most cost effective in developing the TCI),Measure the true costs of DFS transactions in Uganda by creating a price comparison index. ,
 Spain 2022-07-18 14:36:22 2025-07-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Amanyire Jordan Mutambi
ID:
Depression, associated factors and psychosocial interventions among elderly individuals living with HIV/AIDS in SW Uganda accessing services in Mbarara City
REFNo: HS2331ES

1. To document evidence on psychosocial interventions those have been effective in treatment of depression among elderly people in low and middle income countries.
2. To determine the prevalence of depression among the elderly living with HIV/AIDS in SW Uganda accessing HIV/AIDS care within selected health facilities in Mbarara city.
3. To explore the factors associated with depression among elderly people living with HIV/AIDS in SW Uganda accessing services in selected health facilities in Mbarara city
4. To assess the effectiveness of Behavioral Family Therapy (BFT) in reducing depressive symptoms among elderly HIV patients accessing HIV care in selected health facilities Mbarara city, southwestern Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-07-18 14:34:09 2025-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Baluku B
ID: UNCST-2019-R000612
 Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection and DNA damage in HIV-associated lung cancer in Uganda
REFNo: HS2328ES

STUDY AIM 1: To determine the association between Mycobacterium tuberculosis
infection and HIV-associated lung cancer in Uganda.

STUDY AIM 2: To compare the degree of DNA damage and methylation among people
with HIV-associated cancer with and without Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection.


SECONDARY AIM: To determine the effect of tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT) on
the six-month survival of people with HIV-associated lung Cancer and LTBI in
Uganda
 Uganda 2022-07-18 14:31:31 2025-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nelson Sewankambo K
ID: UNCST-2020-R014578
 Development and Evaluation of an Information Management and Communication System for Population-wide Point-of-Care Infant Sickle Cell Disease Screening (SIMCS)
REFNo: HS2333ES

1. To develop and evaluate a four module 3G or more cell phone app for a novel SCD screening information management and communication system (SIMCS) 2.To evaluate the impact of the SCD SIMCS on access to screening and care and outcomes of children with SCD.
Uganda 2022-07-18 14:29:19 2025-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Obuku Ekii
ID: UNCST-2024-R002288
 IMMUNOLOGICAL AND VIROLOGICAL FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH VIROLOGICAL CONTROL IN ACUTE AND EARLY HIV-I INFECTION.
REFNo: HS2264ES

• To characterize the earliest host factors associated with plasma viral load decline from peak viremia to viral setpoint.
a) To determine the functional and molecular profile of innate immune cells at each stage of acute and early HIV infection.
b) To determine the functional and molecular profile of adaptive immune cells at each stage of acute and early HIV-I infection.
c) To determine the impact of early cART treatment on:
l) Size of translational competent viral reservoirs
Il) Development of HIV specific immune responses
d) To determine HIV evolution in acute and early HIV1 infection

Specific objectives are:
1 . To determine the association of CD8 T cell subsets with plasma viral load and CD4 trajectories following acute and early HIV-I infection.
2. To determine the association of cell death mechanism with T cells following acute and early HIV-I infection.
3. To determine the viral replicative inhibitory properties of CD8 T cell subsets following acute and early HIV-I infection.
4. To determine the TCR and BCR of the cells with the highest viral inhibition potency.
5. Predict antigen that induced the TCR and BCR specificity in the cellular subsets with the highest viral inhibition potency.
6. To associate HIV specific B cell phenotypes with viremia in acute and early HIV infection.
7. To associate complement proteins with viremia and development of broadly neutralizing antibody in acute and early HIV-I infection.


 Uganda 2022-07-18 14:27:23 2025-07-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Macdonald Isabel
ID:
Do anonymous ratings build trust in mobile money agents? Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS1344ES

The goal of the research is to determine if mobile money users in Uganda trust anonymous customer ratings, and if these ratings would make users more willing to trust unknown agents. Furthermore, the research will explore the extent to which social stigmas restrict information sharing about agent trustworthiness.
Specific Objectives
Establish whether anonymous reviews increase trust, both in behavioral games and in unknown mobile money agents
Investigate if social stigmas restrict info sharing about agent trustworthiness

 USA 2022-07-15 15:59:49 2025-07-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Polycarp Omara
ID: UNCST-2022-R011110
 CHILDREN’S EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE IN REFUGEE EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: MITIGATING THE EFFECTS ON EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELLBEING IN WEST NILE, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1331ES

1. To analyse the various forms of VAC among the refugee children in Refugees Educational settings in West Nile.
2. To establish the common perpetrators of VAC in refugee education settings in West Nile.
3. To establish the effects of VAC in refugee education settings in West Nile.
4. To propose the strategies for preventing VACs in refugee education settings in West Nile.

Uganda 2022-07-15 15:56:51 2025-07-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
 Performance evaluation of the Molbio Diagnostics Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 for TB and COVID-19 case detection using prospectively collected NP swabs and sputum samples from participants with symptoms suggestive of TB.
REFNo: HS2346ES

To assess the feasibility and ease of use of self-sampled tongue swab,To determine the prevalence of COVID-19 (by RT-PCR) among patients identified as having TB by MRS,To determine the prevalence of COVID-19 (by RT-PCR) among presumptive TB patients investigated for COVID-19,To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 multiplex for TB detection compared to GeneXpert Ultra among presumptive TB patients using a MRS,To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 for COVID-19 detection among presumptive TB patients using a country-approved RT-PCR COVID-19 assay,To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 multiplex for TB detection among presumptive TB patients using a Microbiological reference standard (MRS),
 Uganda 2022-07-14 12:36:25 2025-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Hasselmann
ID:
The molecular mechanisms underlying local adaptation to high elevation habitats in the honey bee Apis mellifera
REFNo: NS350ES

The overall objective is to obtain a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms that have driven the local adaption of mountain honey bees.

The research plan is divided into a sequence of different complementary approaches that will
1.) Unravel the evolutionary history of chromosomal rearranged regions contributing to the genetic differentiation of mountain honeybees,
2.) Gain insight into key regulators and gene networks underlying the local adaption of honeybees,
3.) Specifically analyze the role of octopamine ? receptors and further candidate genes as key players for local adaptation to elevation (mainly temperature) in honey bees.

 Germany 2022-07-14 12:35:17 2025-07-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Katungi Ninsiima Remmy Brian
ID:
Assessment of Alternative Rites of Passage Interventions implemented by UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation in Uganda
REFNo: SS1352ES

Specific objective 4: Assess the impact and sustainability of ARPs in fostering FGM abandonment and promoting egalitarian gender norms, attitudes, and behaviours among community members, by: a) assessing whether previous ARP cohorts have sustained any changes b) assessing whether communities who have undergone or are undergoing ARPs have the commitment and capacity to continue ARPs (rather than FGM) c)identifying lessons for replication/scaling up of ARP interventions (including, for example, what needs to be in place for particular ARPs to be implemented in future or in other contexts),Specific objective 3: Assess the effectiveness of ARPs in achieving positive outcomes, including: a) increasing girls’ knowledge of FGM-related issues including sexual and reproductive health, prevention of gender-based violence, and child marriage b) Promoting positive attitudes and behaviours among girls in relation to FGM and sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child marriage. c) promoting social norm change within communities, including promoting egalitarian gender norms among girls, boys, parents, elders and community leaders,Specific objective 2: Assess the coherence (in terms of compatibility) of ARPs with other interventions to end FGM by implementing partners or other stakeholders in the geographical region, including by: a) identifying synergies and interlinkages between ARPs and other interventions to end FGM that are either carried out within or are expected to affect the same communities b) analysing the extent to which other interventions (including, for example, policy advocacy) support or undermine ARPs, and vice versa c )assess the consistency of the intervention with other interventions in/affecting the same contexts, including coordination with others, and the extent to which the intervention is adding value while avoiding duplication of effort,Specific objective 1: Assess the relevance of ARPs to the aim of eliminating FGM, by: a) describing the context of ARP interventions, with specific attention paid to the significance and symbolic meaning within communities of girls’ initiation rites or coming of age ceremonies b) identifying the intervention models (operating structure and procedures) of ARPs, and the roles of various community institutions and actors (such as parents, and religious and community leaders) engaged in ARPs c) analyzing if (and why/why not) specific ARPs meet community needs and are a relevant approach to include in programming to eliminate FGM d) analyzing the extent to which framing interventions as an ARP bring added value, over and above delivering the intervention under non-ARP rubric (including, for example, exploring whether framing life skills courses with graduation ceremonies as ARPs brings added value, or whether it introduces extra risk of the intervention being rejected),The primary objective of this evaluation is to provide an assessment of whether ARPs ‘work’ has been successful in promoting FGM abandonment, based on evidence of their relevance, coherence, effectiveness, impact and sustainability.,
 Uganda 2022-07-13 17:13:28 2025-07-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moffat  Nyirenda Joha
ID: UNCST-2020-R019333
 Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Community-based Management Model for HIV, Diabetes, and Hypertension in Tanzania and Uganda (The INTE-COMM study)
REFNo: HS2278ES

To determine the effectiveness of community-based integrated management of HIV, diabetes, and hypertension in comparison to clinic-based integrated management of these conditions in terms of patient outcomes, acceptability, and potential cost-effectiveness.
 Malawi 2022-07-13 16:33:33 2025-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jackson Mukonzo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013916
 Ivermectin-artemisinin Combination Therapy for Eradication of Malaria
REFNo: HS2081ES

Main Objective: 1. To investigate the effect of ivermectin adjunct therapy on household transmissibility of malaria from malaria-infected patients receiving artemether /lumefantrine Specific objectives 1. To determine the household malaria transmissibility within one month of IVN and artemether / lumefantrine therapy. 2. To determine the structural similarity of the nanopore plasmodium sequences between infecting plasmodium species isolated from the index patient and other household malaria positive patients. 3. To assess the safety of ivermectin-artemether/lumefantrine in malaria-infected patients.
 Uganda 2022-07-13 16:29:55 2025-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eleanor  Brown Lucy
ID:
A sex and gender-based analysis of access to Vitamin A programmes in four sites in Uganda
REFNo: HS2320ES

The overall objective of the SGBA is to identify gender inequalities and inequities, as well as associated barriers and needs, which affect access and uptake of Vitamin A supplementation programmes. The SGBA will also identify strengths and opportunities and provide recommendations to make VAS programmes more gender responsive.

1. To identify the gender equality issues that influence access to preventative health and nutrition services for child survival, and the quality of services provided.
2. To assess the level of gender mainstreaming in the design of preventative health nutrition services for child survival such as VAS, their implementation and MEAL system and indicators.
3. To identify potential opportunities and enablers and provide recommendations to increase the level of gender responsiveness in preventative health and nutrition services for child survival programming models such as the VAS programme.
4. To explore how COVID-19 affected access to and use of preventative health and nutrition services for child survival programme areas, including VAS programmes, and to provide recommendations for gender-sensitive support to both programme beneficiaries and key services providers and promoters at health facility and community levels.

 UK 2022-07-13 10:48:27 2025-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
 Translation and validation of the Perinatal Grief Intensity Scale in Kenya and Uganda
REFNo: HS2296ES

1. To perform a culturally sensitive translation and adaptation of the Perinatal Grief Intensity Scale in Kiswahili and Luganda 2. To assess validity and reliability via face, content and construct validity and internal consistency 3. To obtain statistical estimates pertaining to the use of the tool
Uganda 2022-07-13 10:47:29 2025-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mohammed Lamorde
ID: UNCST-2019-R001293
 Sentinel Surveillance of Acute Febrile Illness (AFI) in Regional Referral and District Hospitals in Uganda
REFNo: HS2277ES

Identify etiologies and define the epidemiology of AFI among children, adolescents and adults attending referral hospitals in Uganda.
Build and strengthen sustainable surveillance, laboratory, and information systems to improve epidemic intelligence across multiple priority outbreak-prone febrile illness in Uganda.

Nigeria 2022-07-13 10:45:57 2025-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maureen Sylvia Kusiima
ID:
Multisectoral maternal and child healthcare financing in Uganda
REFNo: SS1355ES

To develop a multisectoral MCH financing policy framework that can enable adequate funding for MCH programmes and interventions aimed at improving the MCH services and reducing maternal and child mortality by 2030.,To analyse the major determinants of enrolment of women and children for CBHIs to enable policymakers to adopt the best strategies for increasing enrolment and raise adequate MCH funds. ,To examine the relationship between Uganda’s healthcare financing strategy and access to MCH services that will inform decision making in MCH financing in Uganda.,To explore international best practices regarding multisectoral MCH financing strategies to gain knowledge and inform the development of a multisectoral MCH financing policy framework for Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-07-13 10:42:17 2025-07-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Joloba
ID:
Improving the TB/HIV Clinic-Laboratory Interface in Uganda
REFNo: HS2162ES

The overall goals of this project include: (1) Improve TB case finding and TB treatment among eligible persons in Uganda (2) Improve time-to-TB diagnosis and time-to-TB therapy or treatment initiation among HIV-positive and HIV-negative persons with presumptive or confirmed TB in Uganda.

To achieve the above goals, CLICQ! – ECHO implementation has four major objectives:
1. LAB TESTING SERVICES
Increase the number and proportion of HIV-positive and HIV-negative persons with presumptive TB that receive TB laboratory testing services and/or accurate test results in a timely manner.

2. INITIATE APPROPRIATE TREATMENT
Increase the number and proportion of HIV-positive and HIV-negative TB patients that initiate appropriate (drug-sensitive or drug-resistant) TB treatment.

3. TURNAROUND TIMES
Reduce turnaround times associated with TB laboratory receipt of specimens for testing, lab-confirmation of TB disease, and return of TB laboratory test results and/ or initiation of appropriate TB therapy.

4. DiCE ASSESSMENTS ALONE VERSUS DiCE ASSESSMENTS WITH CQI TRAINING
Quantify the value of providing sites DiCE assessments alone versus providing sites DiCE assessments plus 2 learning sessions that are strengthened with weekly, ECHO-based, mentorship as well as ad hoc consultations via WhatsApp.

 Uganda 2022-07-13 10:41:00 2025-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Judith Owokuhaisa
ID: UNCST-2022-R011528
 Transfer of care from hospital to outpatient and community settings for older people with diabetes mellitus/hypertension( DM/HTN) in south western Uganda
REFNo: HS2304ES

To explore experiences of older people with DM/HTN and their caregivers about transition of care to the community and self-management of health problems after discharge.,To explore the barriers and facilitators to discharge planning and transition of care for older people with DM/HTN.,General objective To describe the transfer of care from hospital to outpatient and community settings for older people with diabetes mellitus/ hypertension( DM/HTN) in south western Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-07-12 12:37:00 2025-07-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Opiro
ID:
Exploration of Simulium microbiomes as a novel vector control-based approach against Onchocerciasis
REFNo: HS2291ES

4. Determine the Onchocerca infection status of S. damnosum s.l. in northern Uganda and, if possible, correlate this with microbiome structure,3. Determine S. damnosum s.l. microbiomes for symbionts of potential value in biological vector control,2. Quantify the extent of variation in adult S. damnosum s.l. microbiomes and the determinants of this variation,1. Determine the gut microbiome of adult Simulium damnosum sensu lato (s.l.), the most abundant vector of O. volvulus in northern Uganda,To generate baseline data for further important and therefore eminently fundable research on exploration of innovative Simulium-borne disease-control strategies aimed to reduce vectorial capacity and/or inhibiting pathogen transmission,
 Uganda 2022-07-12 12:33:56 2025-07-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MATTHEW TUMUSIIME TUGUME
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH INFERTILITY AMONG WOMEN ATTENDING GYNECOLOGY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS1365ES

1) To establish the prevalence of infertility among women attending gynecology outpatient department at MRRH.
2) To identify factors associated with infertility among women attending gynecology outpatient department at MRRH.

 Uganda 2022-07-12 12:32:19 2025-07-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Monica Swahn H
ID: UNCST-2021-R012004
 The Onward Project On Well-being and Adversity (“TOPOWA”): Focus Groups and Photovoice
REFNo: SS1347ES

To identify AGYW’s perceptions of proximal social and environmental stressors and their role in mental health outcomes. This study will focus on answering this objective focus groups discussions and the Photovoice to collect perspectives of AGYW who are 18-24 years and older.
 USA 2022-07-12 12:31:26 2025-07-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MOSES KALANZI
ID:
Assessing drowning prevention Interventions in Uganda. Baseline survey of landing sites in Mayuge District on L. Victoria
REFNo: SS1349ES

Main Objective; To assess drowning prevention interventions on landing sites in Mayuge Districts Specific objectives of the study include: To assess community knowledge, attitude and beliefs on drowning and drowning prevention interventions To equip youth in Mayuge with water safety and survival swimming skills To impact drowning prevention on the national and international level through research and dissemination
 Uganda 2022-07-12 12:30:22 2025-07-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tananzio Nabimanya
ID:
The Effect of Community Based- Directly Observed Therapy on the Treatment Outcome of Tuberculosis Patients in Mitooma District, Western-Uganda
REFNo: SS1363ES

3. To determine the incidence rate on Tuberculosis in the Community Based-Directly Observed Therapy implemented communities in Mitooma district,2. To find out the Tuberculosis prevalence rate in the Community Based-Directly Observed Therapy implemented communities in Mitooma district,1. To find out the level of adherence of Tuberculosis patients in the Community Based –Directly Observed Therapy implemented communities in Mitooma district ,To determine the effect of Community Based-Directly Observed Therapy on the Treatment outcome of Tuberculosis patients in Mitooma district.,
 Uganda 2022-07-12 12:28:49 2025-07-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joyce Kayaga
ID:
Internal Recruitment Methods and Staff Performance in Private Universities in Uganda: A Case of Bugema University.
REFNo: SS1345ES

To examine the relationship between internal adverts and staff performance in Bugema University. To assess the relationship between promotions and staff performance in Bugema university. To establish the relationship between transfers and staff performance in Bugema university.
Uganda 2022-07-08 9:18:20 2025-07-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gorret NALUMANSI
ID:
The New Lower secondary curriculum and the teaching of French language in Uganda
REFNo: SS1340ES

The specific objectives of this study are to:
i) Identify the changes between the old and the new curriculum, specifically those affecting the teaching of foreign languages.
ii) Establish the extent to which teachers and other stake holders are aware of these changes.
iii) Assess the level of preparedness amongst the implementers of the new curriculum
iv) Find out how the new curriculum can increase the intake of students of French at the university level, specifically at Kyambogo University.
v) Explore the factors affecting the teaching of French language under the new lower secondary curriculum
vi) Recommend appropriate teaching materials to be used for effective implementation of the new curriculum, both at lower and upper secondary levels of French language teaching in Uganda.

Uganda 2022-07-08 9:14:19 2025-07-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Valerie Schoof Anna Mylene
ID:
PEOPLE & PRIMATES: A BIO-GEO-CULTURAL APPROACH TO UNDERSTANDING HUMAN-WILDLIFE INTERACTION
REFNo: NS120ES

We use a multidisciplinary bio-geo-cultural approach to examine the causes and consequences of perceived costs and benefits of human-wildlife interaction in different ecological and cultural settings to ultimately improve protection of biodiversity through mitigation of human-wildlife conflict (HWC) and sustained engagement with local communities at Lake Nabugabo, Uganda and Lewa-Borana Conservancy, Kenya. Specifically, our objectives are to: I) explore the role of landscape characteristics and ecological factors in understanding the behaviour and movement of vervet monkeys, II) evaluate community perceptions of wildlife and research in two villages in Uganda (Bbaale & Bukakata) and one in Kenya (Manyangalo), III) compare community perceptions of crop damage caused by wildlife to objective measurements of crop-foraging behaviour, and IV) develop community-relationships to facilitate long-term sociocultural and biological research on human-wildlife interaction and promote conservation via community outreach.
 Canada 2022-07-08 9:08:38 2025-07-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maya Homsy King
ID:
Occupational health survey of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Conservation Staff
REFNo: HS2136ES

Tp gain an understanding of the facilities and services that Bwindi NP staff use, the reasons for which they use these services, and the policies that they work under in terms of sick leave and healthcare.
USA 2022-07-06 9:58:53 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alex Kityamuwesi
ID:
Using Human-Centered Design to Implement a Novel COVID Consumable Nucleic Acid Amplification Test - COVID HCD Study
REFNo: HS2317ES

1. To design and prototype the form factor and system implementation of a novel COVID NAAT test using research insights gained from human-centered design research.
2. To obtain feedback on novel COVID NAAT test from health workers, patients and clinic/community leaders using an iterative prototyping approach (We will not be testing the efficacy of the test itself)

 Uganda 2022-07-06 11:10:18 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
lydia Namuyimbwa
ID:
LEARNING OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS AMONG UNDERGRADUATE MEDICAL AND NURSING STUDENTS AT KABALE AND MAKERERE UNIVERSITIES
REFNo: HS2307ES

1. To explore faculty’s perceptions on the teaching and learning of critical thinking among medical and nursing undergraduate students at Kabale and Makerere Universities?
2. To explore the students’ perceptions on the learning of critical thinking at Kabale and Makerere Universities?
3. To explore the antecedent factors that influence the acquisition of critical thinking among medical and nursing undergraduate students at Kabale and Makerere Universities?
4. To determine the effect of social networks within students’ groupings on the acquisition of critical thinking among medical and nursing undergraduate students at Kabale and Makerere Universities?
5. To explore the faculty’s perceptions on the readiness to use the developed guide on critical thinking at KABSOM and MakCHS?
 Uganda 2022-07-06 11:07:52 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
kisombo dean
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY-ONSET PREECLAMPSIA AMONG WOMEN WITH PREECLAMPSIA AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS2290ES

General objective

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with early-onset preeclampsia among women with Preeclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

Specific Objectives

To determine the prevalence of early-onset preeclampsia among women with preeclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

To determine the factors associated with early-onset preeclampsia among women with preeclampsia at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

 Uganda 2022-07-06 10:28:53 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Terence Odoch Amoki
ID:
Assessment of the value of dogs and cats in three selected districts in Uganda (using modified Burden of Diseases approaches)
REFNo: HS2287ES

i. Compare an animals’ health (dogs and cats) condition to human health conditions.
ii. Determine how much money people would be willing to pay to cure an animals’ disease.
iii. Determine how much time of their lives people would be willing to trade to cure an animals’ disease

 Uganda 2022-07-06 10:24:42 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Jjuuko
ID:
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN MATERNAL NEAR MISS AND ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG WOMEN DELIVERING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS2292ES

To determine the association between maternal near miss and adverse perinatal outcomes among women delivering at MRRH.,
 Uganda 2022-07-06 10:23:15 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Benigno Alonzo Jr
ID:
Dry Rifting In the Albertine-Rhino Graben, Uganda (DRIAR)
REFNo: NS347ES

A geophysical, geochemical, geological, and geodynamic investigation of the Albertine-Rhino Graben in western and northwestern Uganda to improve our understanding of continental rifting in areas where volcanic activity is minimal.
USA 2022-07-06 10:20:32 2025-07-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Bosco Isunju
ID: UNCST-2019-R001803
 Improving Vaccine Supply Chain in Uganda: A Case Study of a Costed Informed Push Model
REFNo: HS2183ES

To estimate costs in the delivery of vaccines from DVS to health facilities,To standardize vaccine handling procedures from the DVS to the health facility level so as to ensure the cold chain is maintained.,To improve the supply by reducing the vaccines-delivery lead-time from the DVS to the lower health facilities. ,To improve the coverage, quality and equity of immunization services in Gomba district by enhancing and costing the efficient last-mile distribution of vaccines from DVS to health facilities.,
 Uganda 2022-07-06 10:16:38 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Nakimbugwe Lisa
ID:
Inclusiveness of the Education Emergency Response Plan of Children with Hearing and Visual Impairment in Kyaka II and Nakivale Refugee Settlements.
REFNo: SS1232ES

1. To establish whether the EERP has enabled the provision of accessible and safe
infrastructure for children with hearing and visual impairments in Kyaka II and Nakivale refugee
settlements
2. To find out whether the EERP has supported the recruitment, training and professional development of teachers with competences in sign language, interpretation, braille literacy and mobility and rehabilitation in Kyaka II and Nakivale refugee settlements
3. To establish whether the EERP ensures provision of appropriate instructional learning
materials for children with hearing impairments and visual impairments in Kyaka II and Nakivale
refugee settlements
4. To ascertain how EERP has developed capacity of relevant personnel to supervise,
inspect and guide teachers and educators working with children with hearing impairments and
visual impairments in Kyaka II and Nakivale refugee settlements
5. To find out whether EERP has enhanced community engagement to support education of
children with hearing impairments and visual impairments in Kyaka II and Nakivale refugee
settlements
 Uganda 2022-07-06 10:15:07 2025-07-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Apollo Kivumbi
ID:
Cognitive deficits in children and adolescents with HIV/AIDS and ADHD Co-morbidity.
REFNo: HS2144ES

1. Which cognitive domains are mainly affected by the co morbidity of HIV and ADHD among children and adolescents?
2. How does cognition among HIV positive children and Adolescents compare between those with and without ADHD?

 Uganda 2022-07-06 10:11:44 2025-07-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simon Boulter
ID:
Determining drivers for reported Human-Wildlife interactions in Uganda
REFNo: NS332ES

To review and map incidents of human-wildlife interactions reported to Uganda Wildlife Authority and compare to possible land-use change. The aim being to assist in land-use planning, sustainable development, reduce impacts on people living around wildlife and increase positive support for conservation initiatives
 UK 2022-07-06 10:00:12 2025-07-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mark Okwir
ID: UNCST-2021-R013417
 Non-Communicable Disease: Spectrum, Admission Patterns, Outcomes, and Association with HIV Infection at Lira University Hospital, Uganda
REFNo: HS2322ES

To determine the spectrum, admission patterns, determinants and outcomes of non-communicable diseases, and the association of NCDs with HIV infection over the last four years at lira university hospital, northern Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-07-04 10:05:34 2025-07-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
 Implementing Malaria MoleculaR SurveillancE in Uganda (IMMRSE-U Study)
REFNo: HS2309ES

1. To estimate prevalence and spread of drug and diagnostic resistance-conferring mutations using molecular approaches
2. To estimate the prevalence of non-falciparum malaria infections across Uganda
3. To characterize heterogeneity in transmission intensity using malaria parasite genomic data and epidemiological parameters from a subset of MRCs
4. To determine the drivers of transmission in the southwest region of Uganda to inform efforts at enhanced control and elimination
5. To regularly disseminate genomic data and potential implications for control efforts to the Uganda NMCD

Uganda 2022-07-01 9:51:30 2025-07-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HARRIET NABULO
ID: UNCST-2021-R012970
 Emergency Obstetric Referral; Health services, Outcomes, associated factors , Practices and Perceived Community- Led Initiatives that Facilitate Referral in Isingiro District, Uganda
REFNo: HS2285ES

To explore community-led interventions that potentially facilitate emergency referrals from the household to health facilities ,To describe the referral knowledge, experiences and practices of obstetric care givers in Isingiro District. ,To assess the in-hospital neonatal outcomes and associated factors among women referred with obstetric complications from health facilities of Isingiro District,To assess the maternal outcomes of women referred with obstetric complications from health facilities of Isingiro District,To describe the available maternal health services and staffing in health facilities of Isingiro District.,To describe the healthcare system related to obstetric referral in Isingiro District.,
 Uganda 2022-07-01 9:47:02 2025-07-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Collins Bulafu Edward
ID:
Pioneering technology for mass propagation of quality and affordable bamboo planting materials in Uganda
REFNo: NS286ES

1. Support the development of primary bamboo clusters though profiling the bamboo resources including species geographical distribution, and main sources of bamboo resources supply in the country
2. Improve access to bamboo seedlings through mass propagation of quality seedlings using tissue culture technology

3. Support the bamboo forestry subsector through linkage creation, education, training and awareness creation.

Uganda 2022-07-01 9:35:13 2025-07-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janet  Nakuti
ID:
Evaluation of SASA! Together Radio Booster
REFNo: SS1279ES

The SASA! Together Radio Booster aims to enhance program reach, inclusivity, and impact at this critical moment when innovative prevention strategies are urgently needed. Specific objectives are to: 1. Create a high-quality adaptation of SASA! Together content for radio; 2. Implement SASA! Together Radio Booster programming 3. Create a ‘SASA! Together for Radio’ programming guide to support partners in implementing the radio components alongside community SASA! Together programming The evaluation research aims to assess the ways in which the SASA! Together Radio Booster strengthens the delivery and potential for impact of SASA! Together community programming. Specific objectives are to: 1. Explore the extent to which the Radio Booster expands the reach of SASA! Together, overall and among specific sub-groups (e.g. by sex, age, disability status). 2. Qualitatively assess potential mechanisms of “booster” effects of the radio programming. 3. Assess community members’/leaders’ perceptions of the Radio Booster’s influence. 4. Quantitatively assess change among community members (over the course of radio programming in relation to: attitudes concerning intimate relationships and the acceptability of IPV against women; quality of intimate relationships (trust, communication, decision-making, sexual decision-making); and activism and/or intention to prevent or respond to IPV.
 Uganda 2022-07-01 9:26:23 2025-07-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Namusoke Yekosabeth Margaret
ID:
Feed Resources and Productivity of Poultry Enterprises in Uganda: A Case of Commercial Broiler Production Units in Mukono District
REFNo: A163ES

The main objective is to assess the conventional and non-conventional feed resources using experiments or tests for productivity of commercial broiler production units. The specific objectives are: I) To assess the effect of social, economic, and institutional characteristics of farmers on the productivity of commercial broiler production units in Mukono district., (ii) To examine feed resources for the productivity of commercial broiler production units in Mukono district., (iii) To assess awareness of feed dealers about feed regulation and its impact on quality of feed resources., (iv) To evaluate the growth performance, carcass characteristics of commercial broilers feeding on Mexican sunflower leaf meal (MSLM) as a feed resource.
 Uganda 2022-06-30 18:30:51 2025-06-30 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Carmen  Logie
ID: UNCST-2021-R013185
 Woli Na Kelan (Planetary Health): A multi-method study of refugee adolescent and youth perspectives and aspirations for addressing food and water insecurity in a humanitarian context in Uganda
REFNo: SS1315ES

1. Explore and conceptualize linkages between social, health, and environmental wellbeing;
2. Identify protective factors, coping strategies, and priorities for water and food insecurity;
3. Examine trajectories of food and water insecurity, and associations with: structural drivers (ecological, socio-economic, social), protective factors (resilience, social support, empowerment, collective mobilization), and wellbeing outcomes (intersecting stigma, mental health, violence);
4. Engage in knowledge mobilization through participatory mapping, AR, and community dialogue.
Canada 2022-06-29 14:22:57 2025-06-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chris. Opesen Columbus
ID:
Baseline Study on Emerging Health Technologies in Uganda
REFNo: SS1283ES

1. To establish and measure the current status of the specific intermediate outcomes in order to generate information that will be needed to assess progress and future impact of the Health Tech Project in Uganda
1. 1. To measure current coverage of intermediate outcome indicators of evidence use (intermediate outcome 1) and capacity strengthening of project staff in Uganda (intermediate outcome 3).
2. 2. To set year one benchmark of the two outcome level indicators against which future impact of project will be assessed at the end of the project.

3. To conduct a gender situation analysis which will inform the development of a gender mainstreaming strategy which will guide the implementation of gender transformative practices of the project in Uganda.

4. 4. To strengthen project monitoring, identify lessons learned and evaluate the project through appropriate utilization of baseline information by the project in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-06-29 14:17:03 2025-06-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
IGNATIUS KOMAKECH
ID: UNCST-2021-R013450
 DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR RADIOTHERAPY SERVICES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2230ES

To apply the failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) approach to quality management in radiotherapy in a low income setting,To determine variations in daily patient's setups for selected patients undergoing radiation treatment in Uganda,To re-calculate the TPS calculated monitor units and measure delivered doses for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatments in Uganda,To perform an end-to-end dosimetry audit of the radiotherapy treatment process,To develop an incident reporting and learning system,The main objective of this study is to identify incidents/errors affecting the quality and the safety of radiotherapy services in Uganda and develop a quality management system to reduce the occurrence of these incidents/errors,
 Uganda 2022-06-29 14:13:03 2025-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Carlson
ID: UNCST-2023-R007222
 Adolescent Mental Health and COVID-19 in Uganda
REFNo: SS1238ES

1. To understand the lived experiences of children in Uganda during the Covid-19 school closures and how those experiences affected their mental health.
2. To understand how children, teachers, and other school staff view the role of schools in supporting children’s mental health “after” the pandemic.
3. To assess any initial supports schools have provided to support students' mental health as they reopen in 2022.

 USA 2022-06-29 14:11:27 2025-06-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sheila Namagembe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012170
 DIGCBA: RESPONSIBLE USE OF DIGITAL CASH-BASED ASSISTANCE IN REFUGEE CRISES
REFNo: SS1086ES

Primary objective of the study
The primary objective of DigCBA is to support the responsible use of digital CBA. By providing evidence- based frameworks, policy makers will get support to appropriately understand contextual characteristics of the target community, and the technology readiness of involved actors to prioritize the order of technologies for digital CBA.Thus, policy makers make informed decisions about the use of digital technologies to deliver cash-based assistance (CBA) to refugees. Evidence will be obtained in two stages. The first stage will involve thorough a review of the reports published on the use of digital cash-based assistance technologies in refugee camps in Uganda. The second step will involve conducting interviews with the refugees who use the digital cash-based assistance technologies, organisations involved in humanitarian assistance provision and vendors/suppliers of the digital cash-based assistance technologies.
Secondary objectives of the study
The secondary objective of the study include:
i. Contributing to the responsible use of digital CBA by providing evidence-based means to prioritize technologies based on characteristics of refugee crises context and technology readiness of main actors.
ii. Providing scientifically derived digital CBA feasibility and readiness knowledge that is theoretically informed and empirically grounded.
iii. Contributing to a shared understanding of the impact of technology in digital CBA raising donors, beneficiaries and public awareness and debate of shortcomings.
iv. Outlining areas for further research on responsible use of digital CBA in contexts other than refugee crises focusing on the safety, dignity and preferences of beneficiaries.
v. Capacity building through collaborations between academia and actors in CBA. Build an effective, active and durable community.

 Uganda 2022-06-29 14:05:56 2025-06-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ROSELILIAN ANDANJE KHANALI
ID:
Health seeking behaviour and management outcomes of Breast cancer patients in Uganda. A case of Mbale regional referral hospital, Eastern region
REFNo: HS1795ES

To evaluate the effects of patient factors on breast cancer management outcomes at Mbale regional referral hospital.,To determine the influence of patient factors on health seeking behavior of breast cancer patients at Mbale regional referral hospital.,To describe health seeking practices of breast cancer patients on at Mbale regional referral hospital.,To analyse the Health seeking behaviour and management outcomes of Breast cancer patients at Mbale regional referral hospital and to develop a model that will guide and improve the Health seeking behaviour of breast cancer patients.,
 Kenya 2022-06-29 14:03:08 2025-06-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Basil Ajer
ID:
Small and Medium Enterprise Innovations: Precursors in the Agri-Food Value Chain in Central and Eastern Uganda
REFNo: A205ES

General Objectives: To investigate the precursors to Small and Medium
Enterprise level of innovation in Uganda’s agri-food value chain.
Specific Objectives
1. Characterize agri-food value chain SMEs in Central and Eastern
Uganda by their levels of innovation
2. Analyze factors that influence the level of agri-food SME innovation in
central and eastern Uganda
3. Determine the association among SME market orientation,
entrepreneurial orientation and SME level of innovation in the agri-food
value chain
Uganda 2022-06-29 14:00:45 2025-06-29 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kearsley Stewart
ID: UNCST-2021-R011830
 Reducing Sickle Cell Burden in Kalangala, Uganda: A Student Research and Training Program
REFNo: HS2312ES

Aim 4: To develop educational activities for adolescent sickle cell patients (non-research) We aim to develop non-research, educational activities specifically designed for adolescent sickle cell patients who attend the monthly sickle cell clinic at Kalangala Health Center. Activities will include a “kids camp” that will train older children to share their experiences managing their sickle cell disease with younger clinic patients. Also, we will establish a “MDD Troupe”, or “Music Dance and Drama Troupe” to spread awareness about sickle cell in community settings such as schools and youth clubs. These activities are not part of the testing initiative, nor are they generalizable research. However, these activities will be conducted by Duke undergraduate students in collaboration with Ugandan students from Kalangala - this is part of the “student research training program the “twins” or matches Ugandan and US-Based students on collaborative teams.,Aim 3: Conduct a retrospective chart review of all SCD patients at KHCIV since 2015 Conduct a retrospective chart review of all sickle cell patients appearing in various KHCIV paper-based databases (Ministry of Health Outpatient Register 002, registries, laboratory forms, death records, etc) since the opening of the KHCIV sickle cell clinic in 2015. Build a standardized form to record data such as medical history, demographics, clinical data, pain episodes, routine and acute clinic visits, etc.,Aim 2: To increase community knowledge and understanding about SCD and the importance of diagnostic testing for Kalangala. We aim to increase community knowledge about SCD through a community educational component that will complement the testing initiative. Study participants will go through an education module prior to testing that will describe SCD, symptom management and treatment options, the importance of testing, and SCD-related stigma. Study participants will also be briefed on their options for counseling post SCD testing, in the event of a positive diagnosis. ,Aim 1: To improve access to sickle cell RDTs and establish a standard RDT for Kalangala, Uganda. We aim to improve access to screening and confirmatory sickle cell RDTs and establish a standard RDT that best fits the health infrastructure in Uganda, specifically Kalangala Health Center IV, which is the government referral health center for Kalangala District. Another goal is to increase the capacity of local health centers to diagnose patients efficiently, informing more of the population of their status and treatment options, and lowering SCD disease burden in the area over time.,The main objective of this study is to reduce the burden of sickle cell disease in Kalangala, Uganda through rapid testing, education, and retrospective patient chart review. This pilot study aims to identify methods and tools to mitigate the burden of SCD, increase community awareness of SCD diagnosis status, improve knowledge and understanding of SCD within the Kalangala community, and better understand retrospective trends in health indicators of sickle cell patients in Kalangala, Uganda. ,
 USA 2022-06-28 17:17:19 2025-06-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Nakaziba
ID:
Role of Continuing Professional Development in the Digital Transformation of Selected University Libraries in Uganda
REFNo: SS1317ES

1. To assess the extent to which university libraries in Uganda promote CPD activities and the dissemination of the acquired CPD knowledge. 2. To establish the CPD training strategies for librarians working in Ugandan universities. 3. To examine the role of technology-related CPDs towards digital transformation in selected university libraries in Uganda. 4. To assess the status of digital transformation in selected university libraries in Uganda. 5. To determine the barriers hindering the implementation of the current digital trends in university libraries in Uganda. 6. To develop a model for addressing challenges affecting CPD activities and digital transformation in university libraries in Uganda.
Uganda 2022-06-28 17:12:56 2025-06-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Miriam Nakalembe
ID: UNCST-2021-R014040
 INTRODUCING HEAT-STABLE CARBETOCIN AND TRANEXAMIC ACID INTO HEALTH FACILITIES IN FIVE HIGH-BURDEN AFRICAN COUNTRIES: AN IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH PROTOCOL
REFNo: HS2293ES

1. Identify a feasible and scalable model for implementation of WHO PPH guidelines
2. Identify factors (facilitators and barriers; contextual or otherwise) that influence successful introduction of and adherence to the PPH guidelines in clinical practice
3. Describe the effect of introduction of new guidelines – including added value and potential negative effect of introducing heat-stable uterotonics and additional therapeutic agents

 Uganda 2022-06-28 17:11:36 2025-06-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Resty Naiga
ID:
Drivers of Violence against Children in Rural Uganda: A Case Study of Kayunga District.
REFNo: SS1329ES

The study aims to explore the drivers of physical, sexual, and emotional violence against children at individual, society, community, and family levels in Central Uganda. Specifically, i) To explore the drivers of psycho-social (emotional) violence against children in central Uganda, ii) To find out the drivers of physical violence against children in central Uganda., iii) To establish the drivers of sexual violence against children in central Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-06-28 17:09:34 2025-06-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bianca Zoletto
ID:
The influence of lightning on tropical forests of Equatorial Africa
REFNo: NS366ES

(1) Quantify the frequency of lightning induced canopy disturbances at Bwindi
and Rwenzori National Parks, (2) identify the characteristics of trees struck and/
or killed by lightning and (3) identify within and between species differences in
tree electrical resistance
 Italy 2022-06-28 17:06:20 2025-06-28 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Musoke
ID:
Integrated malaria prevention in Wakiso district, Uganda: an implementation study
REFNo: HS2270ES

Broad objective
To conduct implementation research on integrated malaria prevention in Wakiso district using photovoice as a participatory action research methodology so as to generate information required for implementation of the RCT in future.


Specific objectives
1. To assess the extent of implementation of the various methods in integrated malaria prevention.
2. To explore facilitators and barriers to implementation of the various methods in integrated malaria prevention individually and holistically.

 Uganda 2022-06-28 17:05:03 2025-06-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Eyul
ID:
Wheels of Change? Exploring 'Bicycles for Development' for Women and Girls in the (Post-)Pandemic Contexts of Canada, Uganda and Nicaragua
REFNo: SS1274ES

1. To assess the impact and activities of BFD programming on gender inequality, development, mobility, social entrepreneurship, and the environment.

2. To investigate the efficacy of a trauma-and-violence-informed approach, and the use of participatory mapping and visual research methods within a south-south framework to improve program sustainability, impact and effectiveness.

3. To understand how BFD programs and access to bicycles contribute to lessening, augmenting, and/or exacerbating gender-based inequalities in (post-)pandemic life.

4. To explore the strategies and approaches that BFD programs for women and girls take with respect to: a) GBV prevention; b) social entrepreneurship; and c) environmental sustainability promotion.

5. To examine the contextual factors – such as COVID-19, the ‘shadow pandemic’ and the emerging impacts of ‘green recovery’ – that shape a) the work of BFD nongovernmental organizations; and b) their efforts at achieving gender equality through BFD work.

 Uganda 2022-06-28 17:04:08 2025-06-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DICKSON KALUNGI
ID:
AN ONTOLOGY-BASED MODEL FOR EFFECTIVE CAREER GUIDANCE
REFNo: SIR83ES

1. To establish the requirements for developing an Ontology model for effective Career Guidance
2. To design and develop Ontology sub-models that support 21st century career guidance Services
3. To integrate the developed sub-models into an Ontology model for effective career guidance
4. To evaluate the integrated Ontology model
 Uganda 2022-06-28 17:01:19 2025-06-28 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Naome Wandera Namakula
ID:
Assessing the social and economic impact of COVID-19 on women working in the informal urban economy in Uganda (SPH2022-223)
REFNo: SS1323ES

i) To investigate how COVID-19 policies impacted pre-existing gender inequalities, including GBV/SRH among women workers in informal urban economies. ii) To understand the coping and resilience strategies of IWWs in the context of the pandemic and its effects. iii) To assess women's GBV and SRH experiences, including access to related services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uganda 2022-06-28 16:53:23 2025-06-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Carolyn Pelnik
ID:
Identifying and Easing Constraints on Microenterprise Location within Kampala, Uganda (Experimental Phase)
REFNo: SS1324ES

The study objectives are as follows:
1. To determine whether business relocation within Kampala can increase profits for mobile microentrepreneurs (primary objective)
2. To identify which constraints might restrict microentrepreneurs’ business locations within the city by separately relieving information and liquidity constraints (secondary objective)
 USA 2022-06-28 16:47:30 2025-06-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Khamisi Musanje
ID: UNCST-2021-R012863
 Challenges of engaging District Local Governments and Implementing Partners in the District Health Planning Process, a case study of Northern Uganda. A mixed method study
REFNo: HS2314ES

• To identify health implementing partners and their areas of intervention in the selected districts in Acholi and Lango sub-regions of Uganda.
• To determine the level of involvement of health implementing partners and the district health management teams in the development of the district health annual work plan.
• To assess factors influencing the involvement of health implementing partners and the district health management teams in the development of the district comprehensive health annual work plan in the financial year.

Uganda 2022-06-28 16:45:56 2025-06-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 CHOICE-BASED PrEP DELIVERY FOR TRANSGENDER PEOPLE IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2316ES

Aim 1: Identify PRECEDE factors that influence PrEP implementation for transgender people in Uganda.

Guided by the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, which is widely used for public health interventions, we will analyze previously collected qualitative data from four TGP studies and also conduct two new focus groups with TGP and providers to identify predisposing, reinforcing, and enabling factors that may impact implementation of choice-based PrEP. A stakeholder workshop anchored in good participatory practice will discuss results of the qualitative research and guide design of the optimal choice-based PrEP delivery model for Aim 2.

Aim 2: Offer PrEP choice to transgender people in a DSD model and evaluate implementation and effect on PrEP use (PROCEED).

We will offer choice of CAB-LA or oral PrEP, and choice of facility or community delivery (with option to switch), to 300 HIV-negative TGP with follow-up for 24 months. Adverse events, product switching, and trajectories of choice over time will be monitored and documented. Persistence on CAB LA and oral PrEP will be compared during the choice period, and with a historical cohort without PrEP choice (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT04491422). Primary outcomes are choice of PrEP option & delivery model, adherence, and persistence.

Aim 3: Use mixed methods to evaluate how choice influences PrEP use among TGP (PROCEED).
Inductive and deductive analyses based on in-depth interviews with purposively sampled PrEP users (n=50) and providers (n=10) will be used to explain “how” and “why” choice did or did not work and interpret implementation data from Aim 2. Choice preferences will be assessed via structured questionnaires.

Aim 4: Estimate cost implications associated with integrating CAB LA into HIV programs.
We will conduct health system versus client cost analyses to inform budgeting. Costs incurred and averted will be estimated using activity-based micro-costing, study budget, and the literature. Costs and modeled outcomes will be combined to estimate budget impact with PrEP persistence at 6 and 12 months.


 Uganda 2022-06-28 16:44:09 2025-06-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victor Musiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R013794
 Building Resources to Assess Impaired Neurocognition in Children with HIV in Low and Middle Income Countries (BRAIN Child LMICs)
REFNo: HS2271ES

(1) Adapt NeuroScreen for Luganda-speaking children 5-12 years. (a) Through expert focus groups and multiple rounds of cognitive interviewing with children, determine necessary adaptations to make the NeuroScreen tests valid, acceptable and understandable to Luganda-speaking children, (b) implement
those adaptations in the app, (c) re-evaluate the adapted app with children, (d) examine its acceptability by clinical staff most likely to administer it, and (e) make further adaptations, as needed.

(2) Examine construct validity of the child version NeuroScreen tests. (a) Compare NeuroScreen test performance to gold standard neuropsychological test battery performance among Ugandan children 5-12 years with and without HIV, and (b) explore the relationship between performance on NeuroScreen and behavioral health.


 Uganda 2022-06-28 16:42:46 2025-06-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sophie Riddick
ID: UNCST-2022-R010576
 Decision-making and religious beliefs across cultures
REFNo: SS1336ES

study how children learn about religious beliefs and practices over development, gain an understanding of how children attend to normative information presented by a peer or by an adult
 UK 2022-06-28 14:39:43 2025-06-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ERICK SSEGUJJA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012964
 Donor transition and its effect on health coverage in Uganda
REFNo: HS2112ES

The aim of this study is to better understand how and why Uganda has (or not) been able to sustain effective coverage of health interventions after projects previously funded by donors ended and the enablers and barriers encountered in this,4. Identify health system adaptation strategies devised by (sub)national actors for sustaining coverage of the two selected interventions when donor projects ended from 2016-2017 to date.,3. Understand how the end of project funding affected the coverage of maternal health interventions and HIV services in case-study districts in 2016 and 2017 respectively.,2. Determine changes in (i) select maternal health indicators (ii) key HIV service indicators three years after the end of project funding between 2016 and 2017 in select donor- supported districts.,1. Explore the political, financing and health system factors that influenced whether coverage of maternal health interventions and HIV services were sustained once the projects funded by the donors ended between 2016 and 2017. ,
 Uganda 2022-06-27 8:45:40 2025-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pontiano Kaleebu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013577
 Implementation of Point of Care HIV Viral Load Monitoring to improve Viral Load Suppression among Children and Adolescents Living with HIV in East Africa.
REFNo: HS2025ES

14. Objectives of the research project:
Purpose: The purpose of EAPOC-VL project is to examine the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of using point of care viral load (PoC VL) monitoring to improve viral load suppression among children and adolescents (age ?19 years) living with HIV in Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda.

Main Study Aims:
i) To determine the effectiveness of PoC VL monitoring in improving viral suppression among children and youth living with HIV in East Africa. ii) To evaluate feasibility and acceptability of using PoC VL monitoring among children and adolescents living with HIV in East Africa.

Objectives of Aim 1:
Primary objective
i. To estimate the effect of PoC VL monitoring on viral load suppression among children and adolescents living with HIV in East Africa at 6 and 12 months of followup.

Secondary objectives
i. To describe the effect of PoC VL monitoring on the proportion of children and adolescents living with HIV that experiences virological rebound after initial suppression within 6 and 12 months of follow-up.
ii. To describe the effect of PoC VL monitoring on time to initiation of intensive adherence counselling following virological failure among children and adolescents living with HIV.
iii. To estimate the effect of PoC VL monitoring on the proportion of children and adolescents living with HIV that experiences change of ART regimen within 6 and 12 months of follow-up.
iv. To determine the effect of PoC VL monitoring on the proportion of children and adolescents living with HIV that is retained in care at 6 and 12 months.

Objectives of Aim 2
i. To assess the acceptability of the implementation and scale-up of PoC VL testing and monitoring from the perspective of children, adolescents and their care givers. ii. To assess the critical determinants that may affect the implementation of PoC VL testing and monitoring from the perspective of healthcare workers and policy makers.
iii. To assess potential barriers and facilitators to implementation and scale-up of PoC VL testing and monitoring among children and adolescents living with HIV.
iv. To assess the incremental cost-effectiveness of PoC VL from a modified societal perspective using established models, with data collected alongside the implementation of the intervention combined with data estimated based on existing studies.

Uganda 2022-06-27 16:03:08 2025-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mercy Nwankwo Chinenye
ID:
DEVELOPING A MODEL FOR COMMUNITY RESILIENCE AND RAPID RESPONSE TO HEALTH CHALLENGES OCCASIONED BY ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE CHANGE DISASTER
REFNo: HS2267ES

i. Explore common environmental and climate change disasters and their effects in Kigezi regions and effects.
ii. Assess community and institutional level preparedness to address and mitigate the impacts of environmental disasters.
iii. Develop a community disaster response capacity to tackle any future environmental disasters in the Kigezi region.

 Nigeria 2022-06-27 15:51:51 2025-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Naturinda
ID:
UNDERSTANDING THE RURAL COMMUNITY BELIEFS AND BARRIERS AFFECTING IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SNAKEBITE ENVENOMING IN YUMBE DISTRICT.
REFNo: HS2243ES

The main objective of the study is to understand the community belief and barriers affecting the management of snakebite envenoming in Yumbe district. Specific objectives of the study 1. To determine the current prevalence of snake bite envenoming in Yumbe district. 2. To explore the community beliefs related to the management of snake bite envenoming in Yumbe district Northern Uganda. 3. To explore the barriers affecting management of snake bite envenoming in Yumbe Northern Uganda.
Uganda 2022-06-27 14:48:19 2025-06-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tonny Ssekamatte
ID: UNCST-2022-R010961
 Exploring stakeholders’ views on integrating secondary distribution of HIV self-testing by FSW, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) starter packs, and enhanced handoffs to promote PrEP uptake and persistence among high-risk men in Kampala, Uganda. A qualitative study
REFNo: HS2154ES

1. Explore the awareness, willingness, barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake and persistence among FSW and male clients
2. Elicit feedback on the concept of a combined intervention engaging FSW to reach their male clients with HIV testing self-testing and subsequent linkage to PrEP or ART uptake and persistence.

 Uganda 2022-06-23 10:37:33 2025-06-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Asega Pam Charles Aggrey
ID:
Factors influencing utilization of routine health information for decision making among health workers at health facilities in Moyo District, Uganda.
REFNo: HS2147ES

Broad Objective
The “broad objective of the study will be to establish the factors influencing utilization of routine health information for decision making among health workers” at health facilities in Moyo District, Uganda.
Specific Objective
The study will be guided by the following objectives:
i. To “determine the level of utilization of health information for decision making among health workers at health facilities in Moyo District, Uganda”
ii. To “establish the influence of technical factors among health workers on utilization of routine health information for decision making at health facilities” in Moyo District, Uganda.
iii. To assess the influence of organizational factors among health workers “on utilization of routine health information for decision making at health facilities” in Moyo District, Uganda
iv. To examine the influence of behavioral factors among health workers “on utilization of routine health information for decision making at health facilities” in Moyo District, Uganda.


Uganda 2022-06-23 10:34:58 2025-06-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Florence Ayebare
ID:
Health care seeking among people living with HIV and hypertension during the first and second wave of the COVID 19 pandemic in Uganda: A qualitative study of experiences, patterns of resort, facilitators and barriers in Wakiso district
REFNo: HS2186ES

• Explore health care provider experiences of service provision to PLHIV with Hypertension during the first two waves of the Covid-19 pandemic in Uganda,• Gain understanding of patterns of resort, decision making and priority setting for care seeking during the first two waves of COVID-19 in Uganda,• Explore health care seeking experiences of PLHIV with Hypertension during the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-06-23 10:33:20 2025-06-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BARIYANGA Jean Damascene
ID:
TOXIN GENE PROFILING AND ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY OF Bacillus cereus ISOLATED FROM RAW BOVINE MILK SOLD WITHIN KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY
REFNo: NS356ES

i. To determine the prevalence of B. cereus in raw bovine milk from the Kampala district
ii. To determine the antibiotic susceptibility patterns of B. cereus isolated from raw bovine milk from the Kampala district
iii. To detect selected toxin encoding genes harboured by B. cereus isolated from raw bovine milk from the Kampala District.
 Rwanda 2022-06-22 12:14:52 2025-06-22 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Caroline Fryns
ID:
Infant-directed vocalizations in Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes)
REFNo: NS272ES

There is clear evidence that surrounding and directed vocalizations have a part in the development of the vocal competence of infants. What part each input plays in vocal development is, however, unclear. As such, the overall aim of this study is to investigate further on the presence and the roles of the different vocal inputs available during the vocal development of wild eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii). More precisely, the study sets out to identify infant-directed vocalizations and characterize its acoustic and structural properties as well as investigate on its function in respect to ISV on the three different levels of vocal acquisition (see Table 1 for a summary of the hypotheses): production, comprehension and usage (Seyfarth & Cheney, 2010).

This study is part of a wider initiative which sets out to understand the evolution of human language and consequently the evolution of the learning mechanisms set in place in parallel throughout closely related species.
France 2022-06-22 12:11:58 2025-06-22 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
 Establishment of Quality Assured COVID 19 Specimen Repository to Support Research in Diagnosis, Prevention and Management of SARS CoV 2 in Uganda
REFNo: HS869ES

(i) Establish a biobank of well-annotated and well-characterized samples of various types, collected from positive COVID -19 patients, asymptomatic SARS CoV-2 individuals and suspects.
(ii) Perform SARS CoV-2 full genome sequencing to support molecular epidemiology, track genetic/antigenic diversity in comparison with first sequences deposited in databases
(iii) Conduct performance evaluations of the Xpert Xpress SARS CoV-2 Rapid Diagnostic Test for adoption and adaptation in Uganda.
(iv) Conduct performance evaluations of the select serological assays for adoption and adaptation in Uganda.
(v) Detect SARS CoV-2 RNA in patients’ stool and urine and evaluate their utility as surrogate specimens for COVID-19 diagnosis
(vi) Study select SARS CoV-2 protein and nucleic acid as prognostic markers for COVID-19 severity and or response to treatment.
(vii) Investigate the relationship between levels of BCG vaccine-specific immune responses on the risk of SARS CoV-2 Infection among high-risk individuals, on immune responses against SARS CoV-2 and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 patients.

 Uganda 2022-06-21 8:43:52 2025-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark-Donald Mwesiga Bikosa
ID:
Describing the Current State of Palliative Care in Uganda
REFNo: HS1874ES

● Determine nationwide palliative care coverage through mapping the availability of basic palliative care services in Uganda;
● Identify districts/areas without palliative care for targeted intervention;
● Describe differences in palliative care services in: government vs. private; facilities; rural vs. urban settings; and different geographic locations throughout Uganda;
● Make recommendations for continued scale up and integration of the mHealth surveillance system in collaboration with the Ministry of Health;
● Make recommendations at the policy and programmatic levels to continue to enhance palliative care development in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-06-20 8:31:29 2025-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Namusobya Sarah
ID:
Prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among post-TB patients in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2232ES

3. To determine factors associated with chronic respiratory symptoms and COPD after successful PTB treatment.,2. To determine the prevalence of COPD among participants with chronic respiratory symptoms after successful PTB treatment.,1. To determine the prevalence of chronic respiratory symptoms after successful PTB treatment. ,
 Uganda 2022-06-20 8:25:00 2025-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Lubwama Ntege
ID:
Inspection Approaches and Teacher Instructional Effectiveness in Uganda Government-Aided Primary Schools:Case of Mukono District.
REFNo: SS697ES

To assess the relationship between the directive inspection approach and teacher instructional effectiveness in government-aided primary schools in Uganda.
To investigate the relationship between the non-directive inspection approach and teacher instructional effectiveness in government-aided primary schools in Uganda.
To establish the relationship between the collaborative inspection approach and teacher instructional effectiveness in government-aided primary schools in Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-06-20 8:16:09 2025-06-20 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Harriet Aber
ID:
Child and Adolescent Substance Use in Mbale district, Uganda: prevalence, help seeking, facility readiness and Acceptability of CRAFFT screening
REFNo: HS2182ES

To examine the prevalence of substance, use and help-seeking among children and adolescents, facility readiness and the acceptability of CRAFFT screening for child and adolescent substance use in Mbale district.
 Uganda 2022-06-20 11:04:14 2025-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ROSCO KASUJJA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000504
 PlayMatters: formative study to gain insight in child-caregiver interactions at home to better understand possible opportunities to strengthen readiness to engage in learning through play.
REFNo: SS1272ES

The primary objective of this study is to explore and describe child-caregiver interactions with a focus on play, identify caregiver, household and community-level influences on child-caregiver interactions, and describe barriers and opportunities for supportive interactions that will positively influence the holistic development of children in this context.,
 Uganda 2022-06-16 17:35:39 2025-06-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Leonie Eva Benker
ID:
On the emergence of a "post-postcolonial" political imaginary in Uganda
REFNo: SS1282ES

MAIN OBJECTIVES 1. Gain deeper insights into the role that historical-political narratives play in political and social transformation processes, 2. Achieve a better understanding of the transformative potential of political movements in terms of their concrete strategies, practices, and (media) performances, 3. Determine the extent to which the new political forces and developments in Uganda might indicate the emergence of a fundamentally new social and political formation characterized by a move away from a postcolonial and toward a "post-postcolonial" societal self-conception and political imaginary. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES a) Provide a comprehensive account of which historical-political narratives are currently being (re)produced and disseminated in the education sector and which alternative narratives might appear in this context and could be of relevance to A-level and university students. b) Describe how youths and young adults in Uganda today (re)interpret, (re)evaluate and (re)classify events of their country's political past and present and how they might aim to utilize and apply these altered / newly constructed historical-political narratives in and for the formation of their identities as political actors and citizens of the Ugandan nation-state. c) Delineate how these newly emerging historical-political narratives possibly differ from the hitherto dominant narratives and explain how they might seek to provide an alternative to the hitherto dominant historical-political stories and to the current political status quo.
 Germany 2022-06-16 14:44:52 2025-06-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jennifer Parkinson
ID: UNCST-2022-R010888
 Exploring Human Origins in the Albertine Rift Valley, Uganda
REFNo: SS1257ES

This project will conduct paleoanthropological research in central Africa, at fossil sites located near the shores of Lake Albert in the western branch of the Rift in western Uganda (Albertine Rift). Our goal is to investigate the diversity of adaptive challenges faced by early human ancestors, in order to better understand the forces driving human evolution. We will document the distribution and age of sites, collect and describe new fossil and archaeological evidence, and re-examine previous collections in the Uganda Museum. Drawing on the team’s expertise in innovative approaches in archaeology, paleoecology, and geochronology, we aim to renew human origins research in this underexplored region.
 USA 2022-06-16 14:43:10 2025-06-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gumisirizah Nicholus
ID: UNCST-2021-R011816
 Effect of problem based learning on students' academic achievement in physics at lower secondary school level in Sheema District
REFNo: SS1304ES

To compare the improvement in students' academic achievement in physics after implementation of Problem based learning instruction and those with traditional approach
To assess the improvement in students' critical thinking skills developed after the implementation of problem based learning instruction and those traditional approach
To assess the improvement in problem solving skills developed after implementation of problem based learning and those with traditional approach
To determine variations in students' academic achievement in physics for government and private lower secondary schools in Sheema
 Uganda 2022-06-15 18:47:56 2025-06-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Esther Nanfuka Kalule
ID:
MENTAL RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND SUICIDAL IDEATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF ADOLESCENTS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1307ES

Study Purpose
The study will examine mental resilience among ALHIV in Uganda in regard to how they manage psychosocial risk posed by anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation to realise what they consider a normal and full life for adolescents within their socio-cultural settings.

Specific objectives
1.To explore ALHIV’s conceptualisations of a normal and full adolescence within their socio-cultural settings.

2.To examine the psychosocial constraints that suffering from anxiety and/or, depression and suicidal ideation pose to the realisation of a normal and full life as defined by ALHIV in Uganda.

3.To examine the protective factors that enable ALHIV in Uganda to manage the psychosocial risk posed by the mental health conditions of anxiety and/or depression and suicidal ideation to realise a normal and full life within their socio-cultural context.

 Uganda 2022-06-15 18:46:25 2025-06-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare Kaijabwango
ID:
NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS’ AID-FUNDED PROJECTS AND VALUE FOR MONEY IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1305ES

To assess how effective NGO aid-funded projects have been in Uganda;
ii) To establish how relevant NGO aid-funded projects have been in Uganda;
iii) To examine the cost of NGO aid-funded projects in Uganda;
iv.) To assess how efficient NGO aid-funded projects have been in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-06-15 18:44:15 2025-06-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BRENDA GATI MIREMBE
ID: UNCST-2021-R013390
 A cohort for evaluation of open-label PrEP delivery and PrEP preferences among African women. Protocol version 1.0 dated 02 February 2022
REFNo: HS2274ES

1. Estimate HIV incidence using the recency testing on samples from women who screen out due to HIV infection, as well as assess HIV incidence prospectively in the cohort.

2. Assess the characteristics of women who initiate PrEP compared to those who do not initiate PrEP.

3. Evaluate young women’s preferences for attributes of long-acting formulations of PrEP, using a discrete choice experiment.

4. Assess the acceptability of a patient-facing PrEP decision support tool to provide young women more informed choice about PrEP options.
 Uganda 2022-06-15 18:42:27 2025-06-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSEMBATYA RENNY
ID:
Quasi Experimental Study to Determine the Association Between the Provision of Prenatal Ultrasound and Neonatal and Maternal Outcomes in Rural Uganda
REFNo: HS1994ES

1) To assess the relationship between US program at rural Health Centers in an LMIC rand the need for neonatal resuscitation in the form of bag-mask ventilation at delivery.
2) To determine the relationship between an US program at rural Health Centers in an LMIC setting and the number of maternal hemorrhage cases.
3) To estimate the effect of an obstetric US program in a rural LMIC setting on stillbirth, neonatal mortality and maternal death within the first 28 days post-delivery.
4) To determine the relationship between an US program and referral and management decisions at rural Health Centers in an LMIC setting.
5) To compare the effect of an US program in the rural LMIC setting with the effect in a refugee camp setting.

 Uganda 2022-06-15 18:39:46 2025-06-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kyazze Richard
ID:
Family Support Systems as Predictors for Alcohol Addiction Recovery Status in Uganda. A case of selected treatment facilities in Kampala and Wakiso Districts
REFNo: SS1281ES

1. To analyses the influence of family subsystems on alcohol addiction recovery among the relapse( case) and non- relapse (control) individuals in Kampala and Wakiso Districts Uganda.
2. To assess the effects of family communication on the alcohol addiction recovery status among the relapse (case) and non- relapse ( control) individuals in Kampala and Wakiso Districts Uganda.
3. To evaluate the mediating effect of recovery factors on family support systems and the alcohol addiction recovery status among individuals form the selected treatment facilities in Kampala and Wakiso Districts Uganda
 Uganda 2022-06-14 15:11:17 2025-06-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kizito Ndegeya
ID:
DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN AGED 24-59 MONTHS IN NAMUTUMBA DISTRICT
REFNo: HS2088ES

Main objective: Evaluate the relationship between household food security and nutritional status of children aged 24-29 months. Specific objectives: 1. Establish factors that affect food security status of households with children aged 24-59 months. 2. Assess the nutritional status of children aged 24-59 months. 3. Measure food security situation of households with children aged 24-59 months. 4. Determine the dietary diversity of children aged 24-59 months. 5. To assess the determinants of household food security and nutritional status of children aged 24-59 months in Namutumba District.,
 Uganda 2022-06-14 11:29:47 2025-06-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lynn Atuyambe Atuyambe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012602
 DATA QUALITY ASSESSMENTS OF POST-ABORTION CARE RECORDS ACROSS 80 HEALTH FACILITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2260ES

GENERAL OBJECTIVE
To determine the data quality of post-abortion care records across randomly selected public health facilities in Uganda. This will help identify gaps to improve upon, as a means towards improving the quality of data and enable health planners develop appropriate interventions for improving womens health in Uganda.

Specific objectives

1. To determine the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of post-abortion care data recorded across health facilities in Uganda.

2. To explore the roles and or perceptions of different stake holders in the quality of PAC data collected, synthesized and analysed at different levels in the health management information system.


 Uganda 2022-06-14 11:16:46 2025-06-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ekirapa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014390
 MID TERM EVALUATION OF THE UGANDA HEALTH FINANCING STRATEGY (2015/16 -2024/25)
REFNo: HS2256ES

1. To track the progress of the implementation of the Uganda’s Health Financing Strategy 2015/16 -2024/25.
2. To identify bottlenecks hampering the implementation of Uganda’s Health Financing Strategy 2015/16 -2024/25.
3. To produce an addendum to Uganda’s Health Financing Strategy 2015/16 -2024/25 aimed at aligning the proposed interventions to the policy objectives of the NDP III, HSDP II and UHC Roadmap hence accelerating progress towards implementation of the recommendations outlined in the Health Financing Strategy 2015/16 -2024/25.
4. To develop an updated implementation plan/ Monitoring and Evaluation framework for Uganda’s Health Financing Strategy 2015/16 -2024/25 with detailed activities, related timelines and clear roles and responsibilities.
5. To update the health financing progress matrix for Uganda

Uganda 2022-06-14 11:07:50 2025-06-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Semitala Fred
ID: UNCST-2020-R014202
 One-month of rifapentine-isoniazid (1HP) versus three-months of rifapentine-isoniazid (3HP) for tuberculosis prevention: preferences of people living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS2261ES

To understand preferences for current short-course TPT regimens (1HP vs. 3HP) among PLHIV receiving care at the Mulago Immune Suppression Syndrome (ISS) Clinic


To determine comparative preferences for attributes of future TPT regimens among PLHIV receiving care at the Mulago Immune Suppression Syndrome (ISS) Clinic.

 Uganda 2022-06-14 11:05:00 2025-06-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Violette Nabatte Nabatte
ID:
Prevalence of depression among adolescents living with HIV in care at Mildmay Uganda Hospital
REFNo: HS2289ES

1.To determine the prevalence of depression among adolescents living with HIV in care at Mildmay Uganda Hospital
2. To determine the factors associated with depression among adolescents living with HIV in care at Mildmay Uganda Hospital
 Uganda 2022-06-14 10:48:53 2025-06-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Ngendo-Tshimba
ID:
Urban Refugees in Uganda: A rapid field-based study
REFNo: SS1309ES

The overarching objective of this study is to assess the widespread assumptions that the urban refugees are more self-reliant in Uganda than those who remain in rural-based refugee settlements.
 Uganda 2022-06-14 10:41:23 2025-06-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sam Ononge
ID: UNCST-2020-R000328
 Congo Red Test – Reducing Preeclampsia Morbidity and Mortality through Clinical Protocols Incorporating the Urine based Test
REFNo: HS2246ES

3) Map current diagnosis and care practices and referral patterns for the management of patients with suspected preeclampsia in order to better understand the impact of introducing the Congo Red Test in health services in the two countries.,2) Document the feasibility and acceptability to perform and interpret the CRD POC diagnostic test by health workers at selected health facilities. ,1) Describe the prevalence of urine congophilia among patients presenting for antenatal care and/or rule-out of suspected preeclampsia in selected health facilities.,Pilot study to test Identification of urine congophilia using the Congo Red Test will be acceptable and feasible for use in routine antenatal care services in Ethiopia and Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-06-14 10:38:49 2025-06-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Ayanga Aida
ID:
Knowledge and access of sexual and reproductive health services for deaf adolescents in Uganda
REFNo: HS2250ES

1. To evaluate the sexual and reproductive health needs and knowledge for deaf adolescents through a community-based public health approach in Wakiso district, Uganda.
2.Determine the barriers to access of sexual and reproductive health services for deaf adolescents at government health facilities in Wakiso district, Uganda.
3. To seeking the opinions of community key informants on knowledge of and access of SRH services for deaf adolescents and how to improve knowledge and access of sexual and reproductive health services for deaf adolescents in Wakiso district.
 Uganda 2022-06-14 10:35:34 2025-06-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eric Awich Ochen
ID: UNCST-2021-R013266
 A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Approach to Enhancing the Learning Experience for Pupils and Students in Schools in Kampala and Wakiso Districts, Uganda.
REFNo: SS1264ES

Study Purpose
The study aims at examining the effectiveness of school based social work in improving the safety of the learning environment, parental support and learner academic performance, psychosocial wellbeing and mental health in primary and secondary schools of Uganda

Specific Objectives
1. To examine the effectiveness of school based social work in reducing the experiences of VAC at home and school among learners in primary and secondary schools in Uganda
2. To examine the effectiveness of school based social work in increasing parental support towards the education of their children in primary and secondary schools of Uganda
3. To evaluate the effectiveness of school based social work in improving the psychosocial wellbeing of learners in primary and secondary schools of Uganda
4. To evaluate the effectiveness of school based social work in improving mental health outcomes among learners in primary and secondary schools of Uganda
5. To assess the effectiveness of school based social work in improving the academic performance of learners in primary and secondary schools of Uganda

 Uganda 2022-06-13 15:24:18 2025-06-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Loic SEGALEN
ID: UNCST-2022-R011339
 Uganda Palaeontology Expedition
REFNo: NS328ES

Study of the evolution of the past biodiversity (fossils), biostratigraphy and palaeoenvironments (palaeontology + geochemistry) during the Miocene and Pliocene (between 25 to 2.54 Million years ago) in Karamoja and in the West Nile. New fossils and field data are collected every year following standard field techniques during field surveys in association with the Palaeontogy Department of the Uganda Museum at Kampala
 France 2022-06-13 15:22:39 2025-06-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ben Lukubye
ID:
Epidemiological survey for Schistosoma hybrids in children in Packwach and Lango sub region, Uganda
REFNo: HS2284ES

To determine the prevalence, intensity and introgression of Schistosoma hybrids in children in Pakwach and Lango sub- region, Uganda ,
 Uganda 2022-06-08 15:25:58 2025-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Adroma
ID: UNCST-2019-R000360
 CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND OUTCOMES OF COVID-19 INFECTED PREGNANT WOMEN ADMITTED AT ENTEBBE REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL COVID-19 TREATMENT UNIT IN UGANDA: A RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS
REFNo: HS2198ES

To describe the pregnancy and clinical outcomes of COVID-19 infected pregnant women admitted at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. ,To describe the clinical characteristics of COVID-19 infected pregnant women admitted at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital. ,To investigate the clinical characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 infected pregnant women admitted at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-06-08 15:22:54 2025-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abdulwahab Sessolo
ID: UNCST-2021-R012752
 Evaluation of the Tuberculosis Molecular Bacterial Load Assay (TB-MBLA) Research Use Only (RUO) Kit for the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Treatment Response using Sputum of Symptomatic Adult Patients with Pulmonary TB
REFNo: HS2265ES

To determine the performance of the TB-MBLA with reference to the standard of care tuberculosis (TB) tests for diagnosis and monitoring of pulmonary TB (PTB) in symptomatic adults when performed in high TB burden countries,Assessment of utility of the TB-MBLA web portal for presentation of the TB-MBLA results to the clinical and research staff. ,Evaluation if a TB-MBLA quantitative range that corresponds with sputum culture conversion can be determined,assessment of whether the changes in the bacteriological response to anti-TB treatment can predict treatment outcome.,Evaluation of the ability of TB-MBLA for measuring bacteriological response to anti-TB therapy in comparison with standard-of-care tests (MGIT culture, Xpert MTB/RIF assay and smear microscopy). ,Assessment of the clinical performance of TB-MBLA to detect TB in suspected disease by estimating accuracy parameters such as specificity and sensitivity,
 Uganda 2022-06-08 15:17:44 2025-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ruth Mpirirwe
ID: UNCST-2022-R011229
 Development, Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of an HIV PrEP delivery model for improved adherence and retention to PrEP care among Female Sex workers in Uganda
REFNo: SS1223ES

i) To assess PrEP uptake and retention among female sex workers in the context of different PrEP models in Sub Saharan Africa
ii) To explore how current PrEP delivery models facilitate or hinder FSW initiation and continuation on PrEP care in Uganda
iii) To develop a PrEP delivery model that promotes adherence and retention in PrEP care among FSW in Uganda using a DCE
iv) To determine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of the DCE informed model in improving adherence and retention in PrEP care among FSW in Uganda
 Uganda 2022-06-08 15:16:01 2025-06-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Linda Adiru Atiku
ID:
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Livestock Raisers Regarding Disposal of Anthrax-Suspect Carcasses in West Nile,Uganda.
REFNo: HS2091ES

1) To determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) regarding livestock
carcass disposal for anthrax prevention among cattle/goat/sheep raisers in West
Nile region, Uganda
.. 2) To describe the existing animal anthrax carcass disposal methods in the West Nile region, Uganda
3) To develop recommendations to improve carcass disposal methods in the West Nile region, Uganda
 Uganda 2022-06-08 15:14:19 2025-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Agnes Nyabigambo
ID:
Effectiveness of clinic-based patient-led HPV DNA self-sampling among HIV-infected women in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2084ES

1. To assess the difference and associated factors of uptake of clinic-based compared to home-based HPV self-sampling approach among HIV infected women in rural Uganda. 2. To identify factors associated with the prevalence of HPV among HIV-infected women in rural Uganda. 3. To determine factors influencing sample viability HPV self-collected samples in clinic arm compared with home -based arm. 4. To explore the facilitators and barriers of clinic-based compared to home-based HPV self-sampling approaches among HIV-infected women in rural Uganda. 5. To estimate the cost-effectiveness of the clinic-based approach compared to the home-based HPV-DNA self-sampling among HIV-infected women in rural Uganda.
Uganda 2022-06-08 15:13:10 2025-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lorraine Oriokot Amuyan Nabwire
ID:
The implementation of social Accountability in undergraduate medical education at Makerere University School of Medicine
REFNo: HS2203ES

1) To evaluate the implementation of social accountability in undergraduate medical education at Makerere University School of Medicine. 2) To explore the perceptions, attitudes, and experiences of stakeholders regarding social accountability at Makerere University School of Medicine. 3) To develop a competency-based teaching and learning framework for social accountability. 4) To evaluate the readiness to adopt the competency-based teaching and learning framework at Makerere University School of Medicine.
 Uganda 2022-06-08 15:12:02 2025-06-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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