Alison Comfort
ID: UNCST-2022-R011501
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Understanding individual- and social network-level factors affecting infant HIV testing to design social network interventions to increase testing of HIV-exposed infants
REFNo: SS1395ES
Aim 2: Conduct qualitative research to explore the mechanisms linking social networks to infant HIV testing,Aim 1: Estimate individual- and social network-level correlates of infant HIV testing,
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USA |
2022-09-08 15:49:03 |
2025-09-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Pooja Upadhayay
ID:
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Gastro-intestinal parasites, hormones, and behaviors of vervets (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) in human-modified habitat.
REFNo: NS349ES
The primary objectives are to investigate I) the possible interspecific parasite transmission by examining the degree of overlap in the parasite communities of vervets, humans, cattle, and dogs and II) the effects of parasites on hormones and behaviors of three neighboring vervet groups (intergroup comparisons) at Lake Nabugabo, Uganda.
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Nepal |
2022-09-08 15:35:09 |
2025-09-08 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Dan Tumusiime
ID:
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Epidemiology of Rift Valley fever in Uganda
REFNo: HS2288ES
(i)To determine the spatial and temporal patterns of RVF and the associated environmental factors influencing its occurrence in Uganda
(ii)To determine the seroprevalence of RVFV antibodies among livestock and humans
and associated risk factors for seropositivity at the farm level
(iii)To determine incidence rate of RVFV in livestock during inter-epizootic/inter-epidemic period
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Uganda |
2022-09-08 15:33:16 |
2025-09-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Steven Atukwase Kabaringo
ID:
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The military in peace keeping operations: Uganda 1994-2022
REFNo: SS1417ES
General objective
•To assess the nature of military peacekeeping operations
Specific objectives
•To examine the nature of military peace keeping operations.
•To analyse the roles of the military in peace keeping operations
•To examine the perception of the political and military and leadership on peace keeping deployments.
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Uganda |
2022-09-08 15:14:39 |
2025-09-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Winnie Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
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The Sentinel Research Network of IeDEA: A Prospective Cohort among People Living with HIV
REFNo: HS2217ES
Determine cross-sectional prevalence, incidence and progression over three years of liver enzyme (ALT/AST) elevation, non-invasive biomarkers of liver fibrosis (APRI, FiB-4, Fibroscan) and liver steatosis (CAP, Fatty Liver Index,Characterize the onset, chronicity and severity of mental health and substance use problems among older PLHIV over time as well as their interrelation and their influence on the HIV care continuum.,Determine the prevalence, incidence and predictors of cardio-metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidemia in PLHIV during a three-year follow-up period,To establish the IeDEA Sentinel Research Network (IeDEA-SRN)to prospectively capture and analyze standardized data among PLHIV in LMICs. Through this network, we further seek to implement studies focused on cardiovascular risk factors, mental health and substance use, as well as liver disease among PLHIV accessing HIV care in LMICs,
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 15:07:47 |
2025-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Docus Alowo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010834
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Prebiotic and probiotic capacity of ready-to-use composite foods developed from non-starch polysaccharides plant-based sources
REFNo: A226ES
Determine the strains with probiotic potential in fermented foods using composite flours ,Determine the microbial diversity of foods fermented using composite flours ,Determine the prebiotic capacity of the Fermentable oligo-di-mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAPS) in plant based composite flours ,1) Identify Fermentable oligo-di-mono-saccharides and polyols in plant-based composite flours,To determine prebiotic and probiotic capacity of fermented foods developed using millet-sesame-soy composite flour,
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:32:11 |
2025-09-06 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Paul Kitandwe Kato
ID:
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Evaluation of the immunogenicity of candidate Rift Valley fever self-amplifying RNA vaccines in laboratory mice
REFNo: HS2408ES
To evaluate the humoral immune responses in mice of candidate saRNA vaccines encoding RVFV Gn and Gc sequences using a naked VEEV vector design
To evaluate the cell-mediated immune responses in mice of candidate saRNA vaccines encoding RVFV Gn and Gc sequences using a naked VEEV vector design
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:30:17 |
2025-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Kenneth Odur
ID:
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Assessing Community Perceptions on the State of Nutrition in Uganda. Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews in Lira District.
REFNo: SS1385ES
To impact malnutrition on the national and international level through research and dissemination.,To equip youth ambassadors in Ayami with knowledge and experience conducting qualitative research through focus groups and key informant interviews.,To equip community members in Ayami sub county with increased knowledge of the causes and consequences of malnutrition, as well as positive behaviors and resources to address malnutrition.,To assess community knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs on malnutrition and current malnutrition interventions.,To qualitatively assess implementation of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan in Ayami sub county, Lira District.,
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:29:01 |
2025-09-06 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Charles Kiyaga
ID:
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A Validation Study to Compare the Performance of Gazelle Point-of-Care Device with Isoelectric Focusing and Capillary Electrophoresis in testing for Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda
REFNo: HS2319ES
c) To assess the usability and operational characteristics of Gazelle, including the ease of use, technical complexity and inter-reader variability.,b) To evaluate foetal haemoglobin (HbF) quantitation in SCD patients on hydroxyurea treatment, as compared to standard methods, in Uganda.,a) To determine the sensitivity and specificity of Gazelle in comparison to the standard tests used for the diagnosis of SCD.,
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:24:20 |
2025-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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David Musoke
ID:
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Enhancing the capacity of Community Health Workers on epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response in Wakiso district, Uganda: impact evaluation and dissemination
REFNo: HS2349ES
Overall objective
To carry out an impact evaluation of a recent project that enhanced the capacity of Village Health Teams (VHTs) on epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response (including COVID-19) in Wakiso district so as to generate information to enhance scale-up of interventions as well as inform future related activities.
Specific objectives
1. To explore how the performance of VHTs in relation to epidemic / pandemic preparedness and response including COVID-19 was affected by the training.
2. To explore other effects of the training on epidemic / pandemic preparedness and response including COVID-19 to VHTs and their communities.
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:22:51 |
2025-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
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Estimating the real-world effectiveness and determinants of effectiveness China Manufactured and other COVID-19 vaccines in Uganda
REFNo: HS2422ES
To determine the overall and product-specific rate of breakthrough infections (laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2) among adult Ugandans vaccinated with China manufactured and other COVID-19 vaccines in Uganda,To estimate COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (CVE) for more severe outcomes (e.g., ICU admission, or in-hospital mortality) and its determinants in among adults diagnosed with COVID-19 in Uganda,To determine the overall and product-specific effectiveness of China manufactured and other COVID 19 vaccines against symptomatic COVID-19 disease among adults diagnosed with COVID 19 in Uganda,
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:21:36 |
2025-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Fred Wauyo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010247
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HOLISTIC MODEL FOR PREDICTING USER ADOPTION MECHANISM OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH IN MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: THE CASE OF KAMPALA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY
REFNo: SIR136ES
4. To propose a holistic model for predicting user adoption of mobile applications at KCCA,3. To test and validate the proposed model at KCCA,2. To determine factors that influence users intentions to adopt mobile applications at KCCA,1. To assess the existing mobile applications user adoption at KCCA.,The main research objective of this thesis is to “explain the mobile application adoption mechanism in the market and also build a holistic model that predicts user’s adoption of the third party mobile applications at KCCA.,
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:20:08 |
2025-09-06 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Roy Mayega William
ID: UNCST-2022-R010983
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Composition of honey sold on the Kampala market and its glycemic response among diabetic patients.
REFNo: HS2286ES
1) To characterise the carbohydrate composition of locally produced honey on the Kampala market.
2) To determine the organic composition of locally produced honey on the Kampala market.
3) To assess the Glycemic index of diabetic patients subjected to locally produced honey.
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:18:12 |
2025-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Gorretti Nassali
ID:
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A PHASE III, RANDOMIZED, OPEN-LABEL, MULTICENTER STUDY EVALUATING THE EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF ADJUVANT GIREDESTRANT COMPARED WITH PHYSICIAN'S CHOICE OF ADJUVANT ENDOCRINE MONOTHERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH ESTROGEN RECEPTOR?POSITIVE, HER2 NEGATIVE EARLY BREAST CANCER
REFNo: HS2133ES
Primary objective:
To demonstrate superiority of giredestrant over the control treatment
Secondary objectives:
1. To evaluate the efficacy of giredestrant compared with TPC
2. To evaluate the safety of giredestrant compared with TPC
3. To characterize giredestrant pharrmacokinetics (PK)
4. To evaluate health status utility scores of participants treated with giredestrant compared with TPC
5. To evaluate the efficacy of giredestrant compared with TPC
6. To evaluate the tolerability of giredestrant compared with TPC
7. To identify and/or evaluate biomarkers that are predictive of response to giredestrant
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Uganda |
2022-09-06 14:14:37 |
2025-09-06 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Mary Gorreti Nabbosa
ID:
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Application of the IFLA code of ethics for librarians in selected academic universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1372ES
i. To identify the services offered by Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian University libraries.
ii. To examine the ethical practices of librarians in Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian University libraries.
iii. To investigate whether Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian university librarians have applied the IFLA code of ethics in library and information service delivery.
iv. To determine the challenges faced by librarians Kyambogo University and Uganda Christian University libraries when applying the IFLA code of ethics in the library and information service delivery.
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Uganda |
2022-08-30 17:24:16 |
2025-08-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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JAMES MULEME
ID: UNCST-2021-R012263
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Safe Food and Water: Promoting the protection and safety of household and community water and food resources
REFNo: HS2311ES
1. Using the Trials of Improved Practices (TIPS) technique to co-design water and food protection solutions that reduce the risk of bat contamination, using locally available resources
2. Using the Trials of Improved Practices (TIPS) technique to implement an SBC intervention to improve community knowledge and behaviours relating to food and water safety and understanding of the need to protect food and water sources (focused on bat-related risks)
3. Demonstrate feasibility and effectiveness of locally resourced interventions (benefits and costs) that protect water and food sources from bat contamination. This will contribute to the adoption of sanitation and hygiene measures and practices to ensure safe water and food
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Uganda |
2022-08-30 16:42:20 |
2025-08-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Charles Katulamu
ID:
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Morals, Beliefs, and the Law Disconnected from Reality: Uncovering the Abortion Realm in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: SS1412ES
1. To understand the drivers of pregnancy termination.
2. To investigate the determinants of access to safe abortion care.
3. To find out how women decide to terminate a pregnancy.
4. To investigate women navigate the law, cultural stigma, and religious expectations before, during, and post-abortion.
5. To understand how abortion care providers make decisions on who receives the care.
6. To find out the challenges abortion care providers face, how they address them, and their recommendations towards the health and wellness of women in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2022-08-30 10:47:16 |
2025-08-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Samuel Biraro
ID:
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Evaluation of Integrated Child Health Days in Select Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS2410ES
Main objective
To evaluate the effectiveness of integrated child health days in Uganda to reach children who are un-immunized and under-immunized and suggest recommendations for improvement of the ICHD service delivery program in three districts (Bukedea, Kayunga, and Rakai) in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To identify and estimate the proportion of children under 5 years of age, who attend and do not attend CHDs and describe key factors affecting attendance in selected district(s).
2. To understand the knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP), motivators, and barriers for the implementation of CHDs by health system staff and community members (i.e., Health managers, healthcare workers, village health workers, and local community leaders) to inform improvement in service delivery.
3. To describe the systematic approach, best practices, enablers, and barriers during CHDs according to the five pillars of immunization strategy (service delivery; planning, management, and finance; data and surveillance; cold chain and vaccine management; advocacy, communication, and social mobilization) and suggest recommendations that be used to improve coverage, quality, and equity of immunization services during ICHDs.
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Uganda |
2022-08-30 10:45:06 |
2025-08-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Cecilia Nantume
ID:
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Rapid Assessments of Progress: An evaluation of DMPA-SC Self Injection Public Sector Service Delivery in Uganda
REFNo: HS2409ES
To establish clients perceived quality and overall satisfaction with self injection service delivery,To identify client challenges to uptake of DMPA-SC and self injection use ,To assess the extent to which attitudes and behavior of providers and stakeholders accelerate or hinder Self Injection uptake, ,To determine the emerging health system barriers and facilitators that influence Self Injection uptake.,
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Uganda |
2022-08-30 10:42:45 |
2025-08-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Anne Wajja J W
ID: UNCST-2022-R010518
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A multi-country, epidemiologic study to assess the interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) positivity, and to build capacity to conduct a tuberculosis (TB) vaccine efficacy study, in populations with a high TB disease burden
REFNo: HS2371ES
o To describe the proportion of IGRA positivity by site
Secondary objectives:
o To assess the association of age with proportion of IGRA positivity, by site o To describe the overall incidence of suspected and laboratory-confirmed pulmonary TB (disease)
Tertiary objectives o To describe changes in the proportion of IGRA positivity by site
o To describe the association between IGRA interferon gamma (IFN) concentration at screening and progression to pulmonary TB
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Uganda |
2022-08-30 10:37:18 |
2025-08-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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