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Andrew Kennedy Boyd
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An Exploration Early Life Stress Exposure and Enamel Defect Occurrences in the Kibale Chimpanzee Project’s Primate Skeletal Collection
REFNo: NS864ES

Image the teeth of the primates within the Kibale Chimpanzee Faunal Collection. I plan to image enamel bands on the incisors, canines and premolars of each specimen in the collection in an effort to compare markers of ealry life stress (ELS) between primate species using enamel defects as a proxy.
USA 2024-09-23 13:32:49 2027-09-23 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
Climate-related risks and sustainable cage fish farming in Vietnam and Uganda
REFNo: SS3009ES

The project aims to investigate cage fish farmers’ adaptation to climate-related risks to inform policy makers regarding sustainable cage fish production.,To identify the determinants of cage fish farmers’ choice of adaptive measures to climate related risk.,To analyze factors affecting cage fish farmers’ perceptions of risks.,To explore cage fish farmers’ perceptions of risks and risk preferences.,
Uganda 2024-09-23 13:26:11 2027-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Queenie Nyati Annette
ID: UNCST-2023-R008468
Youth-hood Khat related injuries and their social determinants in North Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS3958ES

To prevent the initiation and use of khat among secondary school youth in North-western Uganda.,4. To develop and test a Psycho-Education (PE) model for prevention of first user of khat among youth in north western Uganda. ,3. To document stakeholder perceptions on the association between youth-hood Khat abuse and injuries and injury deaths. ,2. To establish the social determinants of khat abuse and khat related youth-hood injuries.,1. To estimate the magnitude of khat use, injuries and deaths attributable to Khat abuse among the youth in North Western Uganda. ,
Uganda 2024-09-23 13:22:32 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
Social Cohesion in Refugee and Host Communities of Kyaka II and Kyangwali Settlements in Kyegegwa and Kikuube Districts
REFNo: SS2593ES

Main objective

To examine the status of social cohesion in refugee and host communities of Kyaka II and Kyangwali Settlement within Kyegegwa and Kikuube Districts, prior to the implementation of the SMILES project

Specific objectives

i.To establish the current status of relationships between refugee and host communities in Kyaka II and Kyagwali Settlements.

ii.To examine the status of relationships within refugee communities in Kyaka II and Kyagwali Settlements.

iii.To study the status of relationships within host communities of Kyaka II and Kyangwali Settlements.

Uganda 2024-09-23 13:20:13 2027-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOHN ISIIKO
ID: UNCST-2022-R011328
Identifying provider-perceived barriers and facilitators of cancer treatment services in Uganda: a qualitative study
REFNo: SS2741ES

Explore potential solutions to improving cancer treatment processes for patients, providers, and health systems.,Determine key challenges and facilitators for patients, providers, and health systems in receiving and providing cancer treatment. ,
Uganda 2024-09-23 13:16:59 2027-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WABUSA DAVID FRANCIS
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IMPLICATIONS OF LAND TENURE SYSTEMS ON FOOD SECURITY IN MBALE DISTRICT-EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2720ES

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

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

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

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

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

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

To assess advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV initiating or re-initiating ART 1) Assess the proportion of participants presenting with advanced HIV disease prior to ART initiation/re-initiation among those enrolling in HIV care via CD4 cell count testing and WHO staging. 2) Description of participants re-entering care based on viral suppression and/or self-report of HIV care. 3) Assess barriers to HIV care including barriers associated with mental health and alcohol use. 4) Pilot test data variables to capture re-entry into care and re-initiation of ART and barriers to HIV care and ART
Uganda 2024-09-23 12:08:10 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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