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Nsobya  Samuel
ID: UNCST-2021-R012265
Ex vivo characterization of the drug susceptibility of malaria parasites in Uganda (Ex vivo study)
REFNo: HS4481ES

Primary objective
1. To characterize the ex vivo drug susceptibility of P. falciparum isolates collected from multiple sites in Uganda.
Secondary objectives
1. To characterize mutations that mediate drug resistance in P. falciparum isolates collected from multiple sites in Uganda
2. To characterize mutations that mediate drug resistance in banked P. falciparum previously collected from multiple sites in Uganda.
3. To culture, adapt and store P. falciparum isolates to enable studies of mechanisms of antimalarial drug resistance.
4. To measure drug levels in serum or plasma to help to understand treatment responses.

Uganda 2024-07-09 18:35:24 2027-07-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Diana Namumbejja Abwoye
ID:
Preventive medicine for displaced persons/refugees residing in Palabek settlement
REFNo: SS2818ES

To understand the experiences of refugees in Palabek resettlement with preventive healthcare through in-depth interviews,To explore knowledge, beliefs and attitudes of preventive healthcare among refugees living in Palabek resettlement through in-depth interviews, The long-term goal is to obtain a deeper understanding of how refugees living in Palabek resettlement camp perceive and utilize preventing medicine and inform stakeholders in the camp of any gaps or needs that may improve access and care. It is imperative to understand refugees’ perceptions and experiences with preventive medicine and establish which aspects of their refugee experience may influence utilization of preventive healthcare when available.,
USA 2024-07-09 18:33:18 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bjorn Van Campenhout -
ID: UNCST-2020-R014080
The impact of the World Food Program (WFP) indirect conditional contracts
REFNo: SS2800ES

The research seeks to assess the impact of WFP's indirect conditional contracts on (maize) value chain outcomes such as access to reliable markets, value chain transformation and upgrading, welfare of the participating actors, and the scalability of the policy.
Belgium 2024-07-09 18:28:29 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maxson Anyolitho Kenneth
ID: UNCST-2021-R013447
Assessing community drug distributors’ participation in the river blindness program currently undergoing mass treatment: A case study of Kasese, Kitgum and Adjumani districts in Uganda
REFNo: SS2838ES

propose recommendations for improving/enhancing CDDs’ involvement and participation in RB programs for its future sustainability.,To assess communities’ perspectives about using CDDs during MDA. ,To establish whether the CDDs are needed to implement the MDA program and identify key stakeholders involved in the program at the community level.,To examine the facilitators and barriers to CDDS’ involvement and participation in the program. ,To explore the experiences and perspectives of the CDDs regarding their participation in the RB MDA program,To Identify the proportion of CDDs that have been selected and trained and those that have participated in the RB MDA program. ,The main objective of this study is to assess CDDs’ participation in the RB program activities in three selected districts currently undergoing mass treatment in western and northern Uganda to guide the review of existing programs or develop new ones altogether, to improve the CDDs’ future involvement and participation in MDA programs,
Uganda 2024-07-09 18:26:45 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
Implementing oral (event-driven and daily) and long-acting Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in mobile men in Sub-Saharan Africa: a phase 3b, open-label, hybrid type 2 implementation and effectiveness trial (MOBILE MEN)
REFNo: HS4366ES

Overall Objective
To assess effectiveness and implementation of long-acting cabotegravir (CAB-LA) and oral Truvada (both daily and event driven) through comparison of uptake, retention in care, coital coverage, and participant choice.
Uganda 2024-07-02 15:08:06 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kiconco Prisca
ID: UNCST-2023-R005626
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2769ES

To create awareness among the religious, basing on the fact that religious institutes have qualified, skilled and capable members who when distributed rightfully to different fields, there is possible production of effective results. ,To provide help to other religious institutes and other consecrated persons in and beyond Uganda as a resourceful material they can rely on as they manage human resource of the institute (s).,To establish the degree at which religious Institutes in Uganda are effectively managing their human resources for the benefits of the Institute and that of the Universal Church.,
Uganda 2024-07-02 13:42:13 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Faustino Byanyima
ID: UNCST-2024-R004003
Establishing the Effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Products Utilisation: a Case Study for Youth and Women Small Medium Enterprises in Southwestern Uganda.
REFNo: SS2660ES

Main Objective
The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of financial literacy on financial products utilisation among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of financial literacy among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.
2. To identify the financial products used by youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.
3. To investigate the challenges and opportunities of financial product utilisation among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.

Uganda 2024-07-02 13:40:38 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Nalunkuma
ID: UNCST-2020-R014616
Effect of the Facility-Based-Group-Model of the Differentiated Service Delivery on Stigma and Antiretroviral-Therapy-Adherence among Adolescents Living with Human-immunodeficiency-Virus in Central Uganda.
REFNo: HS4373ES

1. To evaluate the effect of the FBG model on ART Adherence among ALHIV in Central Uganda, comparing urban and rural HIV clinics from 2016 to 2023.
2. To determine the level of stigma among ALHIV under the FBG Model in Urban versus Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.
3. To explore lived experiences towards the FBG Model in reducing HIV-associated Stigma and enhancing ART adherence among ALHIV in Urban and Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.
4. To explore Peer leaders and Healthcare workers’ perception towards the FBG Model in reducing HIV-associated Stigma and enhancing ART adherence among ALHIV in Urban and Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.

Uganda 2024-07-02 13:39:27 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Donald Kugonza Rugira
ID: UNCST-2021-R013291
From Project to Program-based Extension Service Delivery: Assessment of the Impact of Interventions Implemented by the Centre for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Program in Kamuli, Uganda
REFNo: A434ES

• Analyze the model/s and approaches used when delivering agricultural extension programs in Kamuli. • Identify farmers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the various agricultural technologies? used under the ISU-UP. • Identify clients' descriptions of effective and impactful agricultural and agricultural extension programs. • Capture and document clients’ success stories as a result of participating in the ISU-UP. • Capture donors' and program managers' perceptions of the agricultural and agricultural extension programs.
Uganda 2024-07-02 13:38:11 2027-07-02 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Omech
ID: UNCST-2020-R014820
Baseline characteristics and development of an integrated chronic disease care model for diabetes and hypertension management at primary healthcare facilities (ICDC)
REFNo: HS4285ES

To co-design an integrated chronic Diseases care model for management of hypertension and Diabetes mellitus through a participatory process to inform future intervention studies in Lango sub-region ,To examine the knowledge and practice of health care providers towards integration of chronic care for Hypertension and diabetes at selected PHC facilities in Lango sub-region ,To assess the patient’s perception of integration of chronic care for hypertension and diabetes mellitus among patients among patients attending selected primary health care facilities in Lango sub-region ,To determine baseline profiles (HBA1C levels, BP levels, QoL) of patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus attending outpatient clinic at selected Primary health facilities in Lira City and District ,To evaluate baseline characteristics and develop a model of integrated chronic Disease care for management of hypertension and diabetes at primary health care in Lango Sub-region, Northern Uganda,
Uganda 2024-07-02 12:56:36 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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