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Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
 Baseline evaluation for Action to Scale Up Reduction of Teenage Pregnancies Among Vulnerable Girls in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: SS2455ES

The baseline seeks to benchmark the current performance in various indicators of project in Namutumba and Bugiri districts where the project will be implemented before actual project implementation starts.
Uganda 2024-07-22 14:45:11 2027-07-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Olds
ID: UNCST-2023-R006240
 Burden of disease and attitudes towards cancer care among adult cancer patients in Mbarara, Uganda
REFNo: HS4303ES

Aim #1: Describing the burden of disease among patients receiving care at the adult oncology clinic at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. We will conduct a retrospective chart review of all adult patients receiving care at the outpatient oncology clinic and inpatient oncology ward at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital between January 2019 and December 2023. We will define the burden of disease as the numbers and types of cancers of patients cared for at MRRH. We will conduct a chart review collecting data on demographics, primary diagnoses, comorbidities, treatment modalities, and outcomes. Aim #2: Qualitative understanding of patient attitudes toward cancer care, specifically in Mbarara. We will interview up to 30 patients with cancer or who have undertaken cancer care at the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital’s Adult Cancer Clinic, and conduct semi-structured qualitative interviews with the goal being to understand their experience with cancer care in Mbarara. We will focus on understanding the role of the clinic, the physicians, and nurses in the patient’s lives and how this affects their journey through receiving cancer care.
USA 2024-07-22 14:42:30 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Thereza Piloya Were
ID: UNCST-2019-R000491
 Development of a Training program to improve management of Type 1 Diabetes in the school setting-The Ugandan experience
REFNo: HS4398ES

To develop a T1D training program for school staff (teachers, nurses and matrons) in Ugandan schools to support the care of children and adolescents living with T1D at school by understanding the organization of T1D care in schools and provision of knowledge to the staff.
Uganda 2024-07-22 13:21:51 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mugabe Nestor
ID: UNCST-2024-R003473
 Urban expansion patterns and water scarcity in Uganda: A case of Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area
REFNo: SS2817ES

i. To analyse the types of urban expansion patterns in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
ii. To determine the relationship between urban expansion patterns and water scarcity in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iii. To develop an urban expansion model that can mitigate water scarcity in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

Uganda 2024-07-22 12:19:06 2027-07-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nicholus Nanyeenya
ID:
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC): Profiling, Barriers, Facilitators and Effectiveness of an IPC Community-of-Practice in Central Uganda
REFNo: HS4570ES

The objectives are to;
a) Characterize the uptake of IPC measures in selected health facilities in Central Uganda
b) Explore the facilitators and barriers to the uptake of IPC measures in selected health facilities in Central Uganda
c) Determine the effectiveness of an IPC community-of-practice, using peer-to-peer mentorships in enhancing the uptake of IPC measures in Central Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-07-22 12:12:29 2027-07-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Kisitu Paul
ID: UNCST-2024-R004102
 UNIVERSAL1: Pharmacokinetic study of an optimized dose ratio of dolutegravir/emtricitabine/tenofovir alafenamide fumarate: expediting a UNIVERSAL first line regimen for all children living with HIV in Africa
REFNo: HS4280ES

Primary objective:
To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and short-term safety of DTG and FTC/TAF administered to children living with HIV using a novel dose ratio

Secondary objective:
To evaluate the short-term efficacy of DTG and FTC/TAF
formulations in children using a novel dose ratio

 Uganda 2024-07-19 3:45:20 2027-07-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janet Nakigudde
ID: UNCST-2019-R000444
 PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH OF TEACHERS AND CAREGIVERS USING A PERSONALIZED MHEALTH TOOLKIT IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4431ES

3. To examine feasibility of mWEL-T and mWEL-P with parents and teachers from urban and rural regions (including examining feasibility of the implementation procedures and intervention efficacy) (n=160, 80 parents and 80 teachers from urban and rural regions).,To conduct a user-centered testing study to optimize usability of the Teacher and Parent versions of mWEL- mWEL-T and mWEL-P,1. To build a school system capacity (by establishing a cross-discipline digital health leadership & learning collaborative (n=10) and training a group of peer-community health workers (P-CHW) (n=30; 15 peer teachers and 15 peer parents) to implement the mWEL that is developed,The aim of the study is to test mWEL a newly developed mobile app and user-engagement strategies for mental health management and promotion targeting teachers and parents,
 Uganda 2024-07-17 14:03:01 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Musisi
ID: UNCST-2020-R004472
 Assessing feasibility, acceptability and utility of Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala
REFNo: HS4475ES

iii. To innovate and describe a shortened RNA extraction protocol that will contribute to the reduction of the overall turn-around time of the TB-MBLA. This objective will support Ms. Kasinga Sharifah’s MSc in Molecular Biology at Makerere University. ,ii. Acquire knowledge about the adoptability, acceptability, feasibility, compatibility, satisfaction, and complexity of including TB-MBLA in routine TB care. This will be achieved through conducting end-of-study key informant interviews (KIIs), focus group discussions (FGDs), and surveys.,i. Understanding the baseline issues regarding the pathway to healthcare access, prior use of antibiotics and/or previous TB treatment, and socioeconomic status. This will be achieved by conducting a structured questionnaire study at different medical clinics around Kampala.,The overall objective of this study is to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of the Tuberculosis-Molecular Bacterial Load Assay for monitoring TB treatment in three HIV clinics in Kampala and evaluate approaches that will reduce the turnaround time of the TB-MBLA assay.,
 Uganda 2024-07-17 13:59:42 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NAMYENYA NAKITYO MARIAM
ID:
SELF-MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND GLYCEMIC STATUS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS ADULT OUTPATIENTS ATTENDING THE DIABETES CLINIC AT KIRUDDU NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4456ES

To determine the predictors of glycemic status among T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To establish the relationship between self-management practices and glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To evaluate the self-management practices of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To assess the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,To investigate the self-management practices and the glycemic status of T2DM adult outpatients attending the diabetes clinic at KNRH.,
 Uganda 2024-07-17 13:49:23 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leo Okoya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004171
 Socio-ecological and cultural factors in the use of pesticides in Smallholder Agri-food system in Koch Goma Sub- County, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS2759ES

General Objective
- To examine the social, cultural and ecological factors in the use of pesticides in smallholder agrifood systems and its effects on humans and the environment
Specific objectives
1.To examine how tomato production positioned within smallholder agrifood production systems in Koch Goma Sub-County.
2.To assess the community perceptions of traditional pest and disease management practices vis a vis the current practices in tomato production in Koch Goma sub-county
3.To explore the discourses and knowledge circulating about the socio-ecological effects of pesticides in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.
4.To examine the social lives of selected pesticides used in tomato production in Koch Goma Sub- County.

 Uganda 2024-07-17 13:46:53 2027-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Nasinyama Makoha
ID:
Approaches to Knowledge Translation and Management for Public Revenue Mobilization in Pallisa District, Uganda
REFNo: SS2709ES

Purpose of the study
To examine how approaches of Knowledge Translation support the management for Public Revenue Mobilization in Pallisa District, Uganda.

1.3.1 Objectives of the Study
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Assess the nature and methods (both local and modern) used for knowledge development to support the management for PRM in Pallisa.
2. Analyze the process and methods used in knowledge development to accelerate innovation in public revenue knowledge design in Pallisa.
3. Assess the institutional structures in place to support public revenue knowledge transfer in Pallisa.
4. Explore the role of key stakeholders in public revenue knowledge generation and management in Pallisa.


 Uganda 2024-07-17 12:42:18 2027-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julius Ssendiwala
ID:
Evaluation of the National PMTCT Group Antenatal Care/ Postnatal Care Differentiated Service Delivery model: Uganda 2021-2023
REFNo: SS2873ES

To estimate the cost of delivering the G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care as part of MCH service delivery for PBF AGYW and their infants by health facility level,To determine the acceptability, enablers and barriers of implementing the G-ANC/PNC model of care for PBF AGYW and their infants.,To determine the effectiveness of G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care on maternal and infant health outcomes across the continuum of care for mother-infant pairs, including retention rates.,To assess the uptake of G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care among PBF AGYWs,To measure the uptake, effectiveness and cost of the G-ANC/PNC DSD model of care for PBF AGYW and their infants for program improvement.,
 Uganda 2024-07-17 12:07:59 2027-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip Rwezawula
ID: UNCST-2024-R003279
 Probiotics and Bacteriophages as Biocontrol Agents of Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia in Nile Tilapia: A Holistic Approach to Disease Management in Aquaculture
REFNo: A451ES

To evaluate the synergistic effects of combining lytic phages with local probiotic Bacillus spp. on the growth performance and survival rates of Nile tilapia in the field under conditions of Aeromonas hydrophila exposure ,To evaluate the synergistic effects of combining lytic phages and local probiotic Bacillus spp. under lab conditions to prevent and/or cure MAS in Nile tilapia,To verify the potential of local lytic bacteriophages and probiotic Bacillus spp. to prevent or mitigate Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia (MAS) in farmed Nile tilapia under lab conditions,Isolation and characterization of local probiotic Bacillus spp. and local lytic bacteriophages,to assess the potential of bacteriophages and probiotics as biocontrol agents of Motile Aeromonad Septicaemia (MAS) in farmed Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus). ,
 Uganda 2024-07-17 12:06:50 2027-07-17 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Faith Nawagi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013751
 AFREhealth-FAIMER Interprofessional Education Student Exchange Program Evaluation Plan.
REFNo: HS4461ES

The AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE program evaluation aims to assess the key process factors required for implementation of an IPE elective program, impact and the outcomes of the program at the student, faculty, institutional, and AFREhealth Network levels.,4. To document the key process factors of developing and implementing the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program. ,3. To identify the outcomes of the AFREhealth–FAIMER IPE elective program on the participating institutions and AFREhealth as an organization at large.,2. To evaluate the participating faculty, students, program managers, institutional leaders, and AFREhealth leaders’ perspectives on the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program curriculum. ,1. To establish the IPECP skills gained by the students participating in the AFREhealth-FAIMER IPE elective program. ,
 Uganda 2024-07-17 12:04:18 2027-07-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anxious   Niwaha Jackson.
ID: UNCST-2023-R008010
 Patho-physiologic and metabolic characterisation of Lean Diabetes in Uganda (LEAN-D study)
REFNo: HS4533ES

1. To establish the principal cause of hyperglycemia in lean SSA diabetes. (Hyperglycemia is high blood sugar)
2. To determine the association between biomarkers of beta cell function, and body composition and lean type 2 diabetes.
3. To establish if Persistent Organic Pollutants are present in sufficient levels in individuals with lean SSA diabetes to contribute to the process of developing diabetes.
4. To translate knowledge products into formats that are accessible and usable by key stake holders to enhance lean diabetes diagnosis, and inform policy and intervention strategies.

 Uganda 2024-07-15 8:24:33 2027-07-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Allan Kalungi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009843
 Genetic, Biological and Psychosocial predictors of Incident and Persistent Internalizing Mental Disorders among Ugandan Children and Adolescents living with HIV: A Machine Learning Approach.
REFNo: HS4521ES

1. To build a machine learning model for prediction of prevalent, incident, and persistent cases of Internalizing Mental Disorders among Ugandan children and adolescents living with HIV.
2. To evaluate the performance of the machine learning model (developed in 1 above) based on each of genetic, biological, and psychosocial factors respectively.
3. To evaluate the performance of the machine learning model based on the combination all the three factor domains of genetic, biological, and psychosocial factors.

Uganda 2024-07-15 8:22:11 2027-07-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sheila Balinda Nina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013804
 Advancing Vaccine Development: Harnessing Multiple Antigenic Epitopes for Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever in Humans and Animals
REFNo: HS4493ES

Overall objective To develop and evaluate an adenovector CCHFV vaccine candidate. Sub-study general objectives i) To design the CCHFV immunogens and construct an adenovector CCHF vaccine candidate by conjugating the immunogens into the adenovector backbone. ii) To conduct preclinical studies of the CCHF vaccine in mice and non-human primates (animal models). iii) To translate knowledge products into formats that are accessible and usable by key stakeholders to enhance CCHF vaccine discovery and scale up.
 Uganda 2024-07-15 8:16:36 2027-07-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jolly  Kamugisha G.K.
ID: UNCST-2023-R005715
 Evaluation of The Early Childhood Nutrition Programme In The Karamoja Region, Uganda. RefNo: JCRC-2024-78:
REFNo: HS4490ES

To assess ECD centre readiness to implement integrated early childhood nutrition interventions in order to inform programming that fosters early childhood development in the Karamoja regionTo determine the early childhood developmental status of children aged 0-24 months in the Karamoja region. To determine the contextual barriers and facilitators to implementation of comprehensive nutrition interventions in ECD centres and their catchment communities in the Karamoja region To determine the effect of comprehensive early childhood nutrition interventions on Early Childhood Developmental status among children aged 24-59 months in the Karamoja region
 Uganda 2024-07-12 14:50:24 2027-07-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mamerito Nturanabo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004377
 Social Equity Interventions and Maternal health outcomes in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS2781ES

To establish the effect of legislation on the maternal Health in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda,To establish the civic education effect on maternal health in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda.,To establish Health provision effect on maternal health in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda,To assess the relationship between social equity interventions and maternal health outcomes in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:41:35 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shamirah Najjinda
ID:
Family support, entrepreneurial resources, resilience and entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda
REFNo: SS2842ES

To determine the levels of understanding of entrepreneurial wellbeing by women entrepreneurs in Uganda.To establish the relationship between family support and entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda.To examine the relationship between entrepreneurial resources and entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda.To explore the influence of entrepreneurial resilience on the entrepreneurial wellbeing of women entrepreneurs in the hospitality and tourism industry of Uganda.
Uganda 2024-07-10 13:40:22 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lucas Ampaire
ID:
DIGITIZED CBC RESULTS TRANSMISSION TO SHORTEN TURN AROUND TIME AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL (dCRT STUDY)
REFNo: HS4264ES

To design a mobile app as an intervention to shorten delay for CBC results transmission from the Mbarara Regional referral hospital Laboratory to the requesting clinician,To determine the perceived contributing factors to CBC results delay at Mbarara regional referral Hospital,To establish the prevalence of CBC results delays at Mbarara regional referral Hospital:,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:38:14 2027-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patricia Nabwami Esther
ID:
Evaluating the Health Systems Preparedness for Ebola Virus Disease outbreak in Mubende and Kassanda Districts in Uganda
REFNo: SS2828ES

3. To establish the existing capacities for management of EVD outbreaks containment at the local health facilities. ,To determine the status of stock piling levels for Ebola Virus Disease in health facilities.,1. To establish the level of preparedness among health care workers’ for containment of Ebola Virus Disease.,To evaluate the preparedness levels of health system for Ebola outbreak response in Mubende and Kassanda Districts in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:37:12 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ellen Forsman Larsson
ID:
“Have you been saved?” Ecstatic exorcism as therapeutic healing
REFNo: SS2494ES

This project focuses on the Balokole church, aiming to produce an ethnographic analysis of the movement. The purpose of this research is to understand how the movement interacts with global Christianity while simultaneously inflecting local practices. In particular, It will look at the types of worship undertaken in the church, and how they are experienced within the congregation. The members of this movement commonly experience so-called ‘deliverances’ - where congregants are exorcised and cleansed of demons and evil spirits. Those who undergo deliverances tell of its healing effects. The ultimate aim of the project is to understand what deliverance is, and what happens to a person when they undergo it. It will also explore the personal transformation that happens when a person is ‘born again’, to better understand the therapeutic effects which conversion, deliverance and other rituals can have.
 Sweden 2024-07-10 13:35:12 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Kitonsa
ID:
Assessing the knowledge, perceptions, and uptake of HPV vaccine and evaluation of vaccine delivery strategies among non-school-going girls in southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS4559ES

Quantitative study objectives 1. To assess knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about the HPV vaccine among non-school going girls between 9 and 20 years. 2. To determine HPV uptake, willingness, and barriers to use HPV vaccines among nonschool going girls between 9 and 20 years. 3. To determine favourable vaccine delivery strategies for non-school going girls. Qualitative study objectives 1. To explore the willingness and acceptability of taking up an HPV vaccine among nonschool going girls between 9 and 20 years. 2. To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions about HPV vaccine among nonschool going girls, parents/care givers, and healthcare providers. 3. To describe the facilitators and barriers to the uptake of HPV vaccine among non-school going girls, parents/care givers, and healthcare providers.
Uganda 2024-07-10 13:31:20 2027-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Solomon Nsumba
ID:
Intelligent wearable systems for detecting medication errors at CoRSU Rehabilitation Hospital
REFNo: SIR360ES

To design and implement a low-power, real-time wearable system that seamlessly integrates with existing medical equipment, facilitating continuous monitoring and detection of medication errors during surgical procedures.,To prototype a software system capable of providing real-time feedback to medical personnel and generating automated records based on detected medication errors, integrating insights from the developed computer vision models.,To develop advanced computer vision models tailored to accurately detect and classify drug delivery events and associated errors, leveraging insights from the curated dataset,To curate a comprehensive video/image dataset capturing diverse medical drug events and errors in real-time during surgical procedures.,Overall Goal is to develop machine learning models that can detect medical drug events and errors in real-time during surgery.,
 Uganda 2024-07-10 13:29:17 2027-07-10 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kristen Little Marie
ID:
Exploring the Non-Hormonal and On-Demand Contraceptives Value Propositions: Perspectives from End Users, Private Sector Healthcare Providers, and Stakeholders in Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda
REFNo: SS2745ES

: To understand the benefits, challenges, and preferences for the on-demand pill, including product naming and framing, and perspectives on a standalone vs. EC+ on-demand pill, among potential end-users. Sub-aims: 1.) To explore women’s perceptions regarding non-hormonal contraceptives (relative to hormonal options) and their stated preferences for product attributes including dosing schedule, side effects, and benefits; 2.) to describe women’s current use of emergency contraceptive pills, including routine, regular, or repeated use of ECPs, and these users’ perspectives on a potential on-demand pill product.,To understand motivators and barriers and support required for private healthcare providers (HCPs) to consider stocking/selling the LNG 1.5 on-demand/pericoital contraceptive pill. Sub-aim: To understand provider perspectives on the value of and barriers to a weekly, non-hormonal pill in the private sector.,Explore the acceptability of on-demand and non-hormonal contraceptives among private providers, user preferences for on-demand and weekly non-hormonal products among adult women, and key informants and market actors to inform clinical trial pathway decisions and product positioning,
 USA 2024-07-10 13:28:15 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Mathuva
ID:
Transforming Social Ministries into Sustainable Social Enterprises by the Religious Sisters in the Catholic Church
REFNo: SS2158ES

The purpose of this study is to contribute to the body of knowledge on the work of Catholic sisters as they seek to transform their social ministries and charities into sustainable social enterprises.
Kenya 2024-07-10 13:25:42 2027-07-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
 Clinical Equivalence Validation of the ANC panel (professional use)
REFNo: HS4369ES

The primary objectives of this study are:
• To evaluate the equivalence of the ANC panel test results based on a finger-stick sample against the individual DetermineTM tests based on a) finger-stick samples and b) venous whole blood samples.
The secondary objectives of this study are:
• To evaluate the equivalence of the ANC panel test results based on a finger-stick sample against laboratory-based reference testing.
As a secondary objective, a user experience questionnaire will also be completed by each professional test user
 UK 2024-07-10 13:24:19 2027-07-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mark Marvin Kadigo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004323
 Perspectives and preferences of both refugees and hosts on refugee local integration in Uganda
REFNo: SS2797ES

The main objective of the study is to comprehensively evaluate the perspectives and preferences of both refugee and host populations regarding the local integration of refugees within Uganda.To determine the average preference of both refugees and hosts (Ugandans) for the different integration scenarios
 Uganda 2024-07-09 18:43:00 2027-07-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Harold OGWAL
ID: UNCST-2024-R005378
 EFFECTS OF WETLAND SPATIO-TEMPORAL CHANGES ON WATER QUALITY AND SEDIMENTS, A CASE OF OKOLE WETLAND IN LIRA CITY.
REFNo: NS815ES

To explore the socio-ecological and economic drivers associated with wetland degradation within Lira City ,To examine the effect of wetland changes on the sediment concentration of the wetland systems within Lira City ,To evaluate the impacts of wetland degradation on the water quality of the identified wetland systems within Lira City,To conduct spatio-temporal analysis of wetland changes between 1999 and 2023 within Lira City,To study the effects of Okole wetland spatiotemporal changes on water quality and sediments within Lira city,
 Uganda 2024-07-09 18:37:28 2027-07-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 INVENTORY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND SAFETY OF NOTIFIED NATURAL MEDICINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES IN UGANDA: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY. A CONAT PROGRAM
REFNo: HS4356ES

The general objective is to create an inventory of NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines commonly used in the management of diabetes in adult patients in Uganda, and evaluate their preliminary effectiveness and safety Specific objectives are: 1. To establish the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines commonly used in the management of DM among adults in Uganda 2. To determine the preliminary effectiveness of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines in lowering blood glucose levels when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicines 3. To assess the effect of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines on specific cardiometabolic characteristics of adult patients with DM in Uganda, when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicine 4. To determine the safety profile of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicine in adult patients in Uganda
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:54:13 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
 ENHANCING PATIENT TRIAGE FOR NEUROSURGICAL CARE: A MIXED METHODS APPROACH
REFNo: HS4184ES

3. To design a patient triage model that accounts for criticality, resource availability, and healthcare costs.,2. To determine the key factors affecting patient triage decisions in neurosurgical care.,1. To assess the current patient triage system in neurosurgical care and identify its strengths and weaknesses.,The general objective of this research is to assess the current patient triage system in neurosurgical care, identifying its strengths and weaknesses in Uganda and Nigeria. ,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:52:48 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elliott Collins
ID: UNCST-2024-R005211
 Measuring the Impact of Group Loans and Digitized Ledgers on Savings Group Participants in Uganda
REFNo: SS2731ES

Measure the impact of savings group ledger digitization on savings group efficiency, savings behavior, and social cohesion.,Measure the impact of FAST loans on savings group participants’ access to financial services and livelihood outcomes.,
 USA 2024-07-02 12:50:51 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Mpendo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004147
 Long-Term Follow-Up of CAB LA for Participants in HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 CAB PrEP Studies at Risk of HIV Acquisition
REFNo: HS4092ES

• To describe new HIV infections in adult and adolescent participants at risk of HIV acquisition included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.
Endpoints
• Number and characteristics of new HIV infections, including detection of resistance to CAB while on study. Secondary.
Secondary Objectives
• To describe any serious adverse events (SAEs), Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs, and AEs leading to withdrawal in adult and adolescent participants included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.
Endpoints
• Incidence and severity of serious adverse events, Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs, and any clinical or laboratory adverse events leading to discontinuation of CAB while on study.

 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:49:10 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca Nandutu
ID:
EXPLORING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS IN THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2566ES


1. To assess mathematics tutor’s understanding of science process skills in teacher training institutions
2. To find out science process skills developed by mathematics tutors in teacher training institutions
3. To examine the role of mathematics tutors in developing science process skills among teacher trainees in teacher training institutions

Uganda 2024-07-02 12:46:47 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SABRINA KITAKA BAKEERA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014290
 SEARCH2: A Randomized Control Trial of Telephonic Reminders for HPV Vaccination among Adolescent Girls in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS3929ES


General Objective
To conduct a randomized control trial to assess the impact of text message and automated phone reminders on HPV vaccination.

Specific Objectives:
1.To assess the impact of text message and automated phone reminders on HPV vaccination.
Sub-objectives include:
1) To assess if text message and automated phone reminders were equally effective
2) To examine subgroup effects (girl: age, site, school status [in or out of school], grade, relationship with caregiver; caregiver: age, education, employment, income, marital status, distance to health facility, language), when possible depending on the degree of variability observed
3) to assess for possible additive or subtractive effects of receiving two series of message for families of girls who may have been in the intervention for both initiation and completion

Uganda 2024-07-02 12:45:18 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth namukwaya namukwaya
ID: UNCST-2021-R013177
 PARASTOP-Paracetamol with strong opioids
REFNo: HS4423ES

To explore whether placebo with strong opioids compared to paracetamol with strong opioids changes pain intenisty for different doses of opioids, different cancers and quality of lifeintensity,To establish whether placebo with strong opioids compared to paracetamol with strong opioids changes opioid related side-effects,changes in opioid requirements and global rating of improvement,To establish whether placebo with strong opioids compared to paracetamol together with strong opioids provides non-inferior analgesia for cancer related pain,To establish whether the analgesic efficacy of strong opioids after withdrawal of paracetamol is non-inferior compared the analgesic efficacy of strong opioids used together with paracetamol for cancer-related pain.,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:41:56 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANNY KATABAAZI  BWENGYE
ID:
GOVERNING BODIES’ FUNCTION AND PUBLIC UNIVERSITY FINANCING IN UGANDA: A CASE OF SELECTED UNIVERSITIES
REFNo: SS2708ES

1) To assess how the Adequacy and Allocative Efficiency function affects of public university financing.
2) To examine the relationship between the governing bodies’ policy function and pattern of public university financing.
3) To examine how the governing bodies’ financial function influences public university financing.
4) To determine the extent to which the governing bodies’ technical function influences public university financing.
5) To examine the challenges facing governing bodies in enhancing public university financing.
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:40:29 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Kirabira
ID: UNCST-2019-R001427
 Pediatric HIV Status Disclosure: Mental Health Outcomes, Barriers and Facilitators and Feasibility and Acceptability of Training Intervention in Improving Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS4017ES

1. To determine the prevalence of HIV status disclosure and association with mental health outcomes among CYALH in eastern Uganda. 2. To explore the experiences and coping mechanisms after HIV status disclosure after HIV status disclosure among young adolescents living with HIV in eastern Uganda 3. To explore the barriers and facilitators to HIV status disclosure to CYALH experienced by Healthcare workers (HCWs) in eastern Uganda . 4. To pilot and assess the feasibility and acceptability of a training intervention using WHO HIV status disclosure guidelines among HCWs to improve their knowledge about disclosure.
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:35:50 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Kairania
ID: UNCST-2024-R016014
 Optimizing adoption and implementation of out-of-facility and clinic-based differentiated service delivery models for HIV treatment in Uganda: the OPTIONS study
REFNo: SS2776ES

Aim 1: Quantify individual-level and geographic variations in uptake of out-of-facility and clinic-based DSDM in 34 continuously surveilled communities. Approach: Using existing/secondary data from the Rakai Community Cohort Study.
Aim 2: Explore decision-making contexts and pathways to patient enrollment in out-of-facility and clinic-based differentiated HIV care models, as well as contextual and institutional determinants of DSDM adoption at clinic level.

Sub-Aim 2a: Identify modifiable conditions or mechanisms optimizing DSDM adoption in a heterogenous sample of HIV clinics.

Uganda 2024-07-02 12:33:52 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dorothy Nseka Kiyaga
ID:
The Role of Internal Audit on the Governance of Regulated Non-Deposit-Taking Microfinance Institutions in Uganda
REFNo: SS2778ES

iii) To construct an applied framework that may inform recommendations to institutionalize internal audits among regulated NDTMFIs in Uganda,ii) To examine the nexus within the academic literature on theories relating to corporate governance, internal audit, and microfinance,i) To investigate the role of internal audit on the governance of regulated NDTMFIs in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:31:38 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
 Assessment of Accuracy, Precision, and Feasibility of a Handheld Near-Infrared Light Device (InfraScanner 2500™) in Detecting Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients Admitted to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS4141ES

Use these findings to evaluate the InfraScanner 2500™\'s ability to accurately detect intracranial hemorrhages in darker-skinned populations within LMICs. ,Determine whether the InfraScanner 2500™ detects intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) with adequate precision relative to CT scans to be used as an effective triage tool to prioritize imaging and need for level of clinical monitoring in an African, LMIC population.,To demonstrate that the InfraScanner 2500™ is capable of detecting and ruling out intracranial hematomas at rates similar to CT scan in patients hospitalized at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital who have sustained or are suspected to have sustained head trauma.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:30:16 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirabo Suubi
ID: UNCST-2023-R005659
 Making Social Protection Interventions Work for Marginalized Women in Kenya and Uganda: Understanding the state of research evidence, women’s preferences, and policymakers’ challenges in relation to Social Protection
REFNo: SS2785ES

To understand Ugandan and Kenyan policymakers’ experiences of designing and implementing SP programs and policies as well as their evidence needs related to SP.,To understand vulnerable Kenyan and Ugandan women’s perceptions of existing SP programs in their countries, and how they think SP initiatives can be best designed and delivered to them.,To synthesize findings of previous studies on the ingredients of effective SP interventions for women. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:28:26 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Collins Bulafu Edward
ID:
The influence of Borassus aethiopum Mart. (Arecaceae) on plant diversity in Murchison Falls National Park
REFNo: NS828ES

1. To determine the population structure of Borassus aethiopum-Mart.
2. To assess the change in plant species diversity in different abundances of Borassus aethiopum-Mart.
3. To determine influence of physio-chemical parameters of soil on plant species diversity.

 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:27:05 2027-06-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRED WANYINA
ID: UNCST-2023-R006648
 ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH MALNUTRITION IN CHILDREN UNDER FIVE YEARS OF AGE AT MBARARA REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: SS2349ES

iii) To assess the relationship between social demographic factors with malnutrition in children under five at Mbarara referral hospital,ii) To suggest possible solutions to malnutrition caused by climate change impacts in children below five years of age admitted at Mbarara referral hospital.,i) To examine the causes of malnutrition in children under five at Mbarara referral hospital.,The main objective of the study is to assess the factors associated with malnutrition in children under five years of age in Mbarara referral hospital. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:26:13 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kakebe Robert Sekajja
ID:
Policy Exploration for Sustainable Bioenergy Resource Production and Utilization in Uganda: A System Dynamics Modelling and Simulation Approach
REFNo: SIR294ES

d) To develop BD scenarios pathways and evaluate their policy implications to the development of the bioenergy sector in Uganda.,c) To develop the simulation model and evaluate its feasibility of functionality,b) To develop the reference BD model using the causal loop diagrams (CLD) and stock-flow diagrams (SFD) for Uganda's bioenergy sector.,a) To identify and characterize BD variables in Uganda,To determine policy options for effective and sustainable management of bioenergy resource production and utilization in Uganda by using SD modeling approach.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:25:10 2027-06-24 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Galandi
ID:
Improving Agroforestry Uptake in Eastern Uganda: Practices, Technologies and Institutions
REFNo: A385ES

4.Explore the role of local institutions and stakeholders in promoting agroforestry in the region., 3.Identify the preferred agroforestry practices, tree species and technologies among farmers in the study area. , 2.Determine key impediments and opportunities for agroforestry-based climate-resilient productive system in the study area.,1.Assess the potential of agroforestry in improving farm productivity in Eastern Uganda. ,To investigate the adoption and implementation of agroforestry practices, technologies, and institutional frameworks in Eastern Uganda for sustainable agricultural development, environmental conservation and socio-economic well-being.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:23:59 2027-06-24 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2021-R012739
 Program Implementation and Evaluation of Integrated Maternal Child Health Nutrition Interventions in Kampala City Divisions
REFNo: SS2697ES

5. To determine the effect of integrated MCHN community interventions on MCHN outcomes/indicators in Kampala City Divisions,4. To establish stakeholders, data driven beneficiary and stakeholders’ mapping and in delivery of MCHN implementation,3. To assess the facilitators and barriers of integrated MCHN community interventions by individual beneficiaries and households in Kampala City Divisions,2. To determine the uptake and retention of integrated MCHN community interventions by individual beneficiaries and households in Kampala City Divisions,1. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practices of community village health teams, opinion leaders, beneficiaries, and facility focal persons towards integrated MCHN community interventions in Kampala City Divisions,3. To strengthen the enabling environment to deliver prevention and lifesaving interventions for optimal MCHN outcomes in Kampala City Health Divisions,2. To enhance community detection, referral and follow-up of maternal new-born, child and adolescent malnutrition in Kampala City Health Divisions to avert default and early deaths,1. To strengthen the capacity of community-facility linkages to deliver prevention and lifesaving interventions for optimal maternal new-born child and adolescent nutrition (MCHN) outcomes in Kampala City Health Divisions,To improve optimal maternal child health and nutrition (MCHN) outcomes in urban populations in Kampala City,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:21:19 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Kiguli
ID: UNCST-2020-R014547
 The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on GBV among women and girls in informal settlements in Kampala.
REFNo: SS1944ES

4. To explore the acceptability of the safe bangle innovation as a solution to GBV among at risk women and girls in informal settlements.,3. To determine the effects of COVID-19 related GBV on the mental health of women and girls in informal settlements in Kampala.,2. To identify socio-economic factors that are associated with GBV/IPV among women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic. ,1. To estimate the prevalence of GBV/IPV among women and girls in informal settlements during the pandemic.,The main objective of this project is to explore the impact of COVID-19 on GBV among women and girls in informal settlements in Kampala, with a view to identifying entry points for testing the “SafeBangle ” innovation and other interventions to reduce IPV/GBV.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:19:57 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 BROTHEL-BASED PrEP DELIVERY FOR CLIENTS OF SEX WORKERS
REFNo: HS4163ES

Aim 1: Identify PRECEDE factors that influence PrEP implementation for men who purchase sex in Uganda.

Aim 2: Offer PrEP choice to men who purchase sex at brothels and evaluate implementation and effect on PrEP use (PROCEED).

Aim 3: Use mixed methods to evaluate how choice influences PrEP use among men who purchase sex (PROCEED).
Aim 4: Estimate cost implications associated with integrating CAB LA into HIV programs.
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:17:41 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DERRICK WAISWA
ID:
Acceptability of Transferring low birthweight infants less than 2500g in KAngaroo care in a low-resource setting in eastern Uganda (KAT study)
REFNo: HS3975ES

- Explore experiences and challenges faced by healthcare workers transferring infants in kangaroo care,- Explore experiences and challenges faced by mothers and care givers transferring infants in kangaroo care,- Explore attitudes of healthcare workers to transferring infants in kangaroo care,- Explore attitudes of mothers and caregivers to transferring infants in kangaroo care,This study aims to explore the attitudes, experiences and challenges faced by mothers, care givers and healthcare workers while transferring LBW babies in kangaroo care to a neonatal unit in eastern Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:15:24 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
NOOR SALAT ABDI
ID:
prevalence and factors associated with iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute decompensated heart failure at Mbarara regional referral hospital
REFNo: HS4172ES

To determine the factors associated with iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the prevalence and the factors associated with iron deficiency among patients hospitalized with acute heart failure at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. ,
 Kenya 2024-06-24 0:13:44 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hannah Kibuuka
ID: UNCST-2020-R014355
 PROTECT-APT 1 _ Master Protocol for Early Treatment and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of COVID-19 Adaptive Platform Trial V3.0 dated 02 June 2023 and Appendix C entitled “A phase 2 safety and efficacy study of upamostat for early outpatient treatment of COVID-19” V3.0 dated 01 June, 2023
REFNo: HS3116ES

To determine if early treatment with upamostat can shorten time to sustained symptom alleviation or resolution in participants infected with SARS-CoV-2.
Uganda 2024-06-24 0:12:16 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Suzanne  Kiwanuka N
ID: UNCST-2020-R014671
 EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVE USE OF DHIS-2 AND DATA TO IMPROVE PLANNING AND MONITORING OF IMMUNISATION, HIV AND AIDS, MALARIA, AND TB PROGRAMMES: A THREE COUNTRY RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IN BANGLADESH, MALI, AND UGANDA
REFNo: HS3675ES

To understand the extent to which adoption and use of DHIS2, DHIS2 packages and DHIS2 Tracker are associated with changes in health outcomes in Uganda. ,To understand the extent to which the utilization of DHIS2, DHIS2 packages, and tracker to improve health system outcomes in Uganda.,To understand the key enablers and barriers for the adoption, data use and analysis of DHIS2 packages for HTM and immunisation and DHIS2 Tracker, in Uganda,To review DHIS2 system outputs and assess the effect on data availability and data quality, in Uganda,To evaluate the effective use of DHIS2 & data tTo improve planning and monitoring of immunisation, HIV and AIDS, malaria, and TB programmes in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:08:50 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GORRETTI BYOMIRE
ID:
Employment and Inclusive Childcare for Mothers of Children with Disabilities in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: SS2360ES

The objectives of the study are as follows:
1. To assess the impact of access to inclusive childcare on the workforce participation of mothers of children with disabilities.
2. To examine the relationship between access to inclusive childcare, labor market participation, and women's economic engagement.
3. To identify barriers and challenges faced by mothers of children with disabilities in accessing inclusive childcare and participating in the workforce.
4. To explore the potential multigenerational impacts of access to inclusive childcare on women's economic empowerment.
5. To generate knowledge and recommendations to promote disability inclusion in Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) and expand access to quality affordable inclusive childcare.
6. To inform future work on inclusive childcare and contribute to the dialogue on disability inclusion and women's economic empowerment.

 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:07:53 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAMUEL JJUNJU
ID: UNCST-2023-R006269
 PREVALENCE OF KIDNEY DISEASE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B INFECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4186ES

To determine the prevalence of kidney disease among patients with chronic hepatitis B infection attending hepatitis clinic at MRRH. To determine the factors that are associated with kidney disease among chronic hepatitis B patients. To determine the correlation between urine NGAL and serum creatinine in estimating kidney function.
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:06:00 2027-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Munyambonera Ezra
ID: UNCST-2023-R007401
 Modelling Agricultural Cooperatives Uganda, A Case Study of Kigezi Region Re: KABREC-2023-19
REFNo: SS2637ES

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impacts of Agricultural Cooperatives on farmer’s market accessibility in Kigezi Sub Region, Southwestern Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-24 0:04:02 2027-06-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abner Baryaija Besigye
ID:
DECENTRALIZATION AND QUALITY PUBLIC HEALTHCARE SERVICE DELIVERY IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENTS OF UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF GREATER BUSHENYI DISTRICTS
REFNo: SS2347ES

(iv) To explore the stakeholders’ perception about the effectiveness and efficiency of quality public healthcare service delivery in Greater Bushenyi districts.,To assess the influence of political decentralization on quality public healthcare service delivery in Greater Bushenyi districts.,(ii) To assess association between administrative decentralization and quality public healthcare service delivery in Greater Bushenyi districts.,(i) To assess the effect of fiscal decentralization and the quality of public health care service delivery in the local governments of Greater Bushenyi districts.,The purpose of the study is to assess the relationship between the types of decentralization and the quality of public healthcare service delivery in the local governments of Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:14:03 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
 An evaluation of scaled-up implementation of the Parenting for Respectability Programme in Five Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS4286ES

i. To evaluate the scalability and impact of the PfR programme on child maltreatment, violence against children and spousal relationships in 5 districts of Uganda
ii. To examine the factors associated with implementation success during scaled-up delivery of the PfR programme
iii. To assess the facilitators experiences, fidelity, and challenges in delivering the PfR programme during scale-up implementation
iv. Examine the cost effectiveness of PfR scale-up using incremental cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA)
v. To examine the design, perceived need, acceptability and perceived relevance of a practitioner’s course on designing and implementation of parenting interventions.

 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:10:27 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Louis Bayo Boroa
ID:
Understanding Barriers to Immunization among Zero-dose and Under-immunized children in an Urban setting: An Exploratory Case Study in Kampala, Uganda. RefNo: SPH 2024-572
REFNo: HS4298ES

To synthesize learnings to inform division and Kampala district Reaching Every District (RED) micro-plans and the UNEPI’s Urban Immunization Strategy.,To document challenges, strategies, and lessons learned to reach zero-dose and under-immunized children among health workers and division health teams.,To describe beliefs, attitudes, and health-seeking behaviors of caregivers with zero-dose or under-immunized children in Kampala City, and their solutions to zero-dose or under-immunization.,To describe the socio-demographic characteristics of zero-dose or under-immunized children and their caregivers in Kampala City.,To profile the contextual characteristics of missed communities in Kampala.,The overall goal is to identify reasons why children in Kampala are zero-dose or under-immunized and what kind of interventions can be used to reach them effectively to inform division, district, and national immunization strategies.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:07:50 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Abila
ID:
PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM HISTIDINE-RICH PROTEINS 2/3 GENOMIC LOCI DELETIONS IN LANGO AND ACHOLI SUB-REGIONS, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4067ES

3. To determine the risk factors associated with PfHRP2/3 gene deletions among patients with confirmed P. falciparum malaria cases in selected health facilities in the sub regions.,2. To determine the parasite density among patients with confirmed PfHRP2/3 genes deletion in selected health facilities in Lango and Acholi Sub region, Northern Uganda,1. To determine the prevalence of suspected false-negative PfHRP2 RDT results and PfHRP2/3 genes deletion among patients with confirmed P. falciparum malaria cases in health facilities in Lango and Acholi sub regions, Northern Uganda.,To assess the prevalence and factors associated with PfHRP23 gene deletions leading to false negative PfHRP2/3 RDT results among patients with confirmed malaria in selected health facilities in Lango and Acholi Sub regions, Northern Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:01:59 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stavia Turyahabwe Stavia
ID: UNCST-2022-R011373
 Tuberculosis (TB) Differentiated Service Delivery (DSD) approaches to support continuity of essential services during COVID and beyond in Uganda
REFNo: HS3122ES

5. To improve IPT coverage among children <5 years who are contacts of index TB clients in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions,4. To improve identification of contacts of index TB clients in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions, and improve their access to comprehensive diagnostic workup ,3. To improve TB treatment success (lower death rates, lower interruption rates, higher completion/cure rates) through implementation of DSD approaches in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions ,2. To improve TB treatment initiation for newly identified TB cases through timely commencement of TB treatment in select health facilities in Kampala and Soroti regions ,1. To design and implement DSD models, to evaluate the models’ ability to effectively provide TPT and TB treatment, and to inform national TB/TPT DSD guidelines,To implement and evaluate innovative approaches and client care models to improve health care access, increase TB case detection and strengthen TB service delivery through DSD models. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 18:00:08 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Mukundane Godfrey
ID:
Gendered Power Relations, Food Production and Socioeconomic Livelihoods of Female Headed Households in Ankole Region
REFNo: SS2293ES

1. To examine how gendered power relations has affected food production among female headed households in Ankole Region. 2. To determine the mediating effect of food production on socioeconomic livelihoods of female headed households in Ankole Region. 3. To examine how gendered power relations has affected socioeconomic livelihoods of female headed households in Ankole Region.,To examine how gendered power relations influence food production and socioeconomic livelihoods of female headed households in Ankole Region.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:58:16 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Katumba
ID:
A Machine Learning-aided Platform for Point-of-Care Pregnancy Risk Assessment from 2D Ultrasound
REFNo: HS4144ES

1. To develop a predictive ML model based on ultrasound, clinical, and demographic data to categorize pregnancy risk and enable the community health worker to make appropriate and timely intervention recommendations.
2. To integrate the ML model in the image processing pipeline of a hand-held portable ultrasound system.
3. To pilot and evaluate the efficacy of the predictive and diagnostic models in managing high-risk pregnancies.

 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:54:02 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Bikorwomuhangi
ID:
INCIDENCE, INDICATIONS AND SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES OF NON-CONVENTIONAL INTRA-ABDOMINAL DRAINS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: SS2689ES

4.To determine the association between different types of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains and short-term outcomes among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,3.To describe the different short-term outcomes among patients with non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,2.To document the various indications of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,1.To determine the incidence of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,To determine the incidence, indications and short-term outcomes of non-conventional intra-abdominal drains among patients who undergo intra-abdominal surgery at Surgical ward MRRH,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:53:08 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stevens Bechange
ID: UNCST-2022-R009190
 Eye Health Systems Assessment – Uganda
REFNo: HS4368ES

Examine how the above components of the eye health system recognise and address the needs of groups identified as vulnerable to exclusion from services,Assess the available eye care infrastructure,Assess the information system for eye health,Determine available medical products, vaccines and technologies for eye care,Determine available human resources for eye health,Describe eye care service delivery ,Assess the health financing mechanisms in operation,Describe the governance and leadership function ,The overall objective of this study is to examine and document the strengths and weaknesses of all components of the eye health care delivery system and health system linkages – thus providing a basis for targeted programmatic work to strengthen the eye health systems infrastructure and improving outcomes for eye conditions in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:51:54 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Kasule William
ID: UNCST-2023-R006891
 EVALUATION OF NON-SPUTUM-BASED DIAGNOSTICS AND BIOMARKERS FOR DETECTION OF M. TUBERCULOSIS AMONG CHILDREN AND PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV
REFNo: HS4344ES

To assess literature review of Mycobacterium tuberculosis biomarkers in non-invasively collected non-sputum samples of the Oral-Gut and Nasal pharynx parts of humans. To determine the diagnostic performance of novel stool-based biomarkers for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV using stool samples.To determine the diagnostic performance of breath-based biomarkers for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV.To determine the diagnostic performance of novel urine-based biomarkers for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV.To explore health workers’ and policymakers’ perceptions on the use of non-sputum-based assays for detecting tuberculosis in children and among PLHIV in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:50:21 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rose Nabirye Chalo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014645
 DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTER-PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH OF PREGNANT TEENAGERS
REFNo: SS2691ES

The proposed project seeks to promote inter-professional education by developing an educational programme that will be used for inter-professional training of students in the health professions on the mental health assessment of pregnant teenagers.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:48:53 2027-06-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Iraguha Ndungutse
ID: UNCST-2024-R003686
 DETECTION OF PAROXYSMAL ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AMONG RHEUMATIC HEART DISEASE REGISTRY PATIENTS AT THE UGANDA HEART INSTITUTE, A PREVENTIVE STRATEGY AGAINST STROKE
REFNo: HS4389ES

• To determine the prevalence of paroxysmal
atrial fibrillation using ambulatory ECG
monitoring among participants with severe
RHD in the Uganda Heart registry
• To determine factors associated with
paroxysmal atrial fibrillation among
participants with severe RHD in the Uganda
RHD registry

 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:47:52 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Izudi
ID: UNCST-2019-R000469
 Integrating Tuberculosis Treatment into Community Pharmacies to improve TB/HIV outcomes in Uganda: the Community Pharmacy Tuberculosis Treatment (COPHAT) study
REFNo: HS4397ES

To evaluate the implementation and preliminary effectiveness of integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies among people with TB/HIV.,To adapt a person-centered strategy for integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies using a human-centered design methodology.,To explore the barriers and facilitators to integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies among people with TB/HIV.,The main objective of this Community Pharmacy Tuberculosis Treatment (COPHAT) study is to develop and pilot an implementation strategy focused on integrating TB treatment into community pharmacies among people with TB/HIV in Kampala, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:46:35 2027-06-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUSTINE MUKALERE
ID:
CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TO HEALTH SYSTEMS THROUGH VILLAGE HEALTH TEAMS: A TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED FRAMEWORK. A CASE OF BUGWERI, BULAMBULI, KIBUKU DISTRICTS
REFNo: SIR284ES

iii. To evaluate the designed framework to establish its applicability in connecting communities to health systems.,ii. To design a technology-enabled framework that will connect villages to health systems through Village Health Teams,i. To study the challenges faced by Village Health Teams in Kibuku, Bulambuli and Bugweri districts based on the existing framework and generate requirements,To enhance the connectivity between communities and the health systems through Village Health Teams based on a technology-enabled framework.,
 Uganda 2024-06-21 17:45:14 2027-06-21 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leticia Kyohangirwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R004144
 Determining the effect of psychiatric disorders on clinical outcomes among adolescents with HIV in Uganda over a one-year period.
REFNo: HS4120ES

The overall objective is to determine effect of psychiatric disorders on clinical outcomes among adolescents with HIV in Uganda using a longitudinal analysis approach.
 Uganda 2024-06-19 15:57:59 2027-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kearsley Stewart
ID: UNCST-2021-R011830
 Addressing Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda: A Multi-Sectoral Approach
REFNo: HS4276ES

Aim 3: We aim to assess the current digital capacity (smart mobile phone access, internet access, data security, access to data) of KHCIV sickle cell patients, their caregivers, and KHCIV clinic staff in order to understand their preparedness for using mobile applications to improve sickle cell disease care. We seek to identify facilitators and barriers to uptake of mHealth tools and interventions, including Nanbar Health for patients and SCD Toolbox for KHCIV providers. In addition, we aim to determine the feasibility of using the Nanbar Health and SCD Toolbox mobile applications in Kalangala District and propose solutions for adaptation to enhance sickle cell care and improve outcomes beyond Kalangala District for others in Uganda. ,Aim 2: We aim to improve clinical monitoring of home-based adherence to hydroxyurea by exploring the feasibility and acceptability of using a rapid point-of-care electrophoresis sickle cell test (Gazelle) to monitor fetal hemoglobin for sickle cell patients taking hydroxyurea at their quarterly clinic visits to KHCIV. In addition, we aim to understand the facilitators and barriers to successful home-based adherence to hydroxyurea through a home visit to interview patient and caregivers about their adherence-related behaviors and observe conditions in the home that directly influence adherence to hydroxyurea, such as pill storage. ,Aim 1: We aim to explore the facilitators and barriers to uptake of newborn screening at KHCIV at a time when the Government of Uganda is scaling up newborn sickle cell testing across the country. We will describe the challenges for staff at a remote government health care facility to scale up newborn sickle cell testing. We will study parental perspectives on newborn sickle cell testing and their experiences with the current standard-of-care (dried blood spots) sent by KHCIV to the Central Public Health Laboratory in Kampala.,This study aims to reduce the burden of SCD in Uganda through a multi-sectoral study of the facilitators and barriers to: scale-up of universal newborn screening, adherence to treatments such as hydroxyurea, and improved access to sickle cell health education through mHealth digital apps. ,
 USA 2024-06-18 11:20:00 2027-06-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Nalugoda
ID: UNCST-2021-R013343
 The Rakai Orphans in Communities (ROC)
REFNo: SS2744ES

The specific aims are to:
1. Define, over time, the potentially changing impact of orphanhood on HIV risk factors and HIV infection among AYA from RCCS Rounds 6-23 (1999-2027).
2. Explore issues related to mechanism and measurement to better understand the population burden of orphanhood among AYA. Key issues include 1-timing of orphaning (i.e., age they became an orphan), 2-influence of orphanhood vs. parental absence from the household, 3-the burden of orphanhood over time among children 0-14 years, and 4-validating the route of transmission (behavioral vs. perinatal) among adolescents first entering the RCCS.
3. Through life history interviews, explore the mechanisms by which orphanhood and age at orphaning may influence HIV risk among AYA and adolescent social outcomes and to assess how programs can be tailored to meet the needs of this vulnerable population. Interviews will be conducted with youth and their adult caretakers; each should be able to differentially report on events and circumstances of the orphaning period.
4. Estimate the economic impact of declining HIV-related orphanhood on youth, families, and communities. In a cost-benefit analysis, we will examine benefits of declining orphanhood (decreased adult mortality, decreased orphanhood, increased educational status, decreased HIV infection among youth) and costs (costs for ART, MMC).
Uganda 2024-06-17 11:41:08 2027-06-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Ekure
ID:
LONG-TERM OUTCOMES OF THE MANAGEMENT OF OPEN FRACTURES AT KUMI ORTHOPAEDIC CENTER: A RETROSPECTIVE AND PROSPECTIVE LONGITUDINAL STUDY
REFNo: HS3238ES

To prospectively determine the long-term outcomes of management of open fractures of long bones at KOC from Sept 2023 to Sept 2033.,To retrospectively determine the long-term outcomes of the management of open fractures of long bones at Kumi Orthopaedic Center from 2010 to 2022.,to retrospectively and prospectively determine the long-term outcomes of the management of open fractures of long bones using surgical techniques at Kumi Orthopaedic Center.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:43:48 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip  Tibenderana
ID:
Spatiotemporal assessment of roof-harvested rainwater quality in Kigezi Highlands
REFNo: SIR259ES

iii) Establish a correlation matrix between retention time and water quality,ii) Determine the level of purity of roof-harvested rainwater from different rooftops and tank materials as compared with the WHO and Uganda drinking water standards;,i) Evaluate the physical, chemical and bacteriological water quality of the samples of harvested and stored rainwater,The overall objective ofTo investigate the spatiotemporal variability in quality of roof-harvested rainwater in Kigezi Highlands, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:41:10 2027-06-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aaron Sandel
ID:
Deep bonding: A new science of affect in wild primates
REFNo: NS805ES

Initiate a new paradigm for studying relationships in wild primates through the scientific study of “emotions” or affective states. Study three key species for investigating social bonds: chimpanzees and baboons in Kibale National Park and gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We will combine behaviour, hormones, and psychophysiology methods. This builds on my long-term study of chimpanzees at Ngogo (The development of social bonds in male chimpanzees).
 USA 2024-06-12 15:39:23 2027-06-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Mukose
ID:
Public-Private Partneships Stopgap and the Performance of Universasl Secondary Educstion in Uganda
REFNo: SS2217ES

To evaluate the performance of Universal Seconadry Education under Public-Private Partnerships Stopgap,Explore the perceptions of stakeholders about the Perfomance of Universal Secondary Education under the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap,Assess the relevamce of the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap under Universal Secondary Education in Kamuli District,Evaluate how the Public-Private Partnerships stopgapaffected equity under the Universal Secondary Education in Kamuli District,Analyse the influence of the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap on the quality of Universal Secondary Education in Kamuli District,Examine the extent to which the Public-Private Partnerships stopgap affected access to Universal Secondary Education,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:38:30 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Carlson
ID: UNCST-2023-R007222
 Sharing HaRT in New Expanses (SHINE)
REFNo: SS2002ES

Understand potential barriers and facilitators to future implementation and scale-up.,Explore participant characteristics (e.g., age, trafficking history, food security) that may moderate the intervention effectiveness.,Determine effectiveness of the Move with HaRT intervention on PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms among survivors of human trafficking in Uganda,To evaluate the mental health impact of Move with HaRT with human trafficking survivors in Uganda.,
 USA 2024-06-12 15:35:44 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Elliott
ID: UNCST-2023-R006524
 VAnguard community survey: exploring interrelationships between structural, social, and biological determinants of vaccine impact in Kenya and Uganda
REFNo: SS2309ES

Goal To investigate structural, social and biological determinants that hinder vaccine impact in vulnerable communities in Uganda and Kenya. Specific objectives 1. To explore structural and social determinants that hinder vaccine impact in vulnerable communities. 2. To assess the effect of biological determinants on the proxy markers of vaccine impact in vulnerable communities 3. To explore the interrelationships between structural, social and biological determinants and their combined influence on proxy markers of vaccine impact in vulnerable communities
UK 2024-06-12 15:33:11 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Job Morukileng
ID:
Analysis of the causes and trends of deaths in Kampala City Authority Mortuary: A 5-year retrospective study 2019-2023
REFNo: HS4358ES

2. To describe the causes of deaths in Kampala city mortuary from January 2019 to December 2023.,To describe the trends of deaths in KCCA mortuary from January 2019 to December 2023,To describe the trends and causes of deaths in Kampala Capital City Authority mortuary from 2019-2023,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 15:28:21 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Kamulegeya
ID: UNCST-2024-R004775
 Understanding School Health Service Provision in Uganda RefNo:IDI-REC-2024-94:
REFNo: HS4331ES

To generate evidence-based recommendations for strengthening the school health service activities, vaccination screening and HPV vaccination delivery in Uganda,To identify facilitators and barriers to HPV vaccination uptake in school-based settings amongst school administrators/teachers, healthcare workers and parents/caregivers, including key behavioral, system and social drivers and barriers.,To identify rationale for, facilitators and barriers to school-based vaccination checks and implementation of catch-up vaccination following these checks,To describe the implementation of school-based vaccination checks among a sample of primary and secondary schools in Uganda.,To generate evidence on facilitators and barriers to planning, implementation and monitoring of school health service activities.,To identify and describe best practices for cross-sectoral collaboration,To document roles of key stakeholders in school-based preventative health activities, including Community Service Organizations ,To understand the current delivery of recommended preventative school health service activities in Uganda, including provision of vaccination, health screening and health education,To understand the extent of implementation, facilitators and barriers to the current school health services in Uganda in order to generate evidence-based recommendations to inform implementation of priority activities, especially school-based vaccination checks and HPV vaccination delivery. ,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:28:43 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Marion Mugisha Mutabazi
ID:
RESEARCH & LEARNING PARTNERSHIP FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (ECD) AND LIVELIHOODS PROJECT IN URBAN KAMPALA AND REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2623ES

1. To assess facilitators and barriers to implementation of proposed interventions and document successes and learnings. 2. To document formal and informal child care practices for children below 3 years adopted by refugee youth involved in the livelihood skilling program. 3. To measure effectiveness of program interventions (childcare, ECD and youth livelihood training) in addressing the needs of refugee youths. 4. To assess the fit of intervention delivery approach to realizing the proposed outcomes for refugee youth and their children.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:25:17 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kennedy Kassaza
ID: UNCST-2019-R000615
 Development of a multiplex mismatch amplification mutation assay and ex-vivo cytokine release analysis to stratify Cryptococcal meningitis infections in Uganda
REFNo: HS3076ES

1. To determine the types of cytokines released in ex-vivo cytokines stimulation assay by antigens prepared from the alternate and reference alleles for the genes: CNAG_04922; CNAG_07837, CNAG_06422 and CNAG_00363.

2. To quantify the IL2 cytokine released and determine the relationship between C. neoformans gene alleles and levels of IL2 cytokine released

3. To design an allele specific PCR assay referred to as mismatch amplification mutation assay (MAMA PCR) for rapid detection of presence of alternate alleles for C. neoformans genes: CNAG_04922; CNAG_07837, CNAG_06422 and CNAG_00363 in clinical isolates
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:23:42 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ucama Patrick ufoymungu
ID: UNCST-2023-R006573
 PERFORMANCE OF APRI SCORE COMPARED TO FIBROSCAN IN THE ASSESSMENT OF FIBROSIS AMONG ADULTS WITH CHRONIC HEPATITIS B INFECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4174ES

3. To determine the degree of agreement or disagreement between FibroScan and APRI Score in assessing the presence or absence of liver fibrosis among adults with Chronic Hepatitis B infection at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,2. To identify the factors associated with liver fibrosis among adults with Chronic Hepatitis B infection at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,1. To determine the prevalence of liver fibrosis among adults with chronic hepatitis B infection by using FibroScan and APRI Score at the hepatitis clinic of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To compare the performance of APRI score to Fibroscan in the assessment of fibrosis among adults with chronic hepatitis B infection at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,
 Burundi 2024-06-12 14:22:59 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Orla Walsh
ID:
Staff Experiences of PAIRS Training
REFNo: HS4309ES

To determine the availability and adequacy of resuscitation equipment and supplies in the selected health centres. ,To explore the experiences of staff who have received PAIRS training and compare responses of staff within these centres who have not participated in PAIRS. ,
 Ireland 2024-06-12 14:22:12 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maria Kasirye Ella
ID:
INFLUENCE OF SIGNIFICANT DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS ON ADHERENCE TO TENOFOVIR BASED ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT 24 MONTHS AMONG 18 TO 35-YEAR-OLD WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN KAMPALA; A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
REFNo: HS4301ES

3. To determine the association between the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms and adherence to ART in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,2. To assess the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,1. To determine the baseline prevalence of significant depression symptoms in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,• To determine the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms and their influence on antiretroviral therapy adherence among 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:21:19 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Job Kalema
ID: UNCST-2021-R013087
 PEER ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT GROUP-BASED ASSESSMENT IN E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING
REFNo: SIR341ES

To evaluate the designed peer assessment framework using the DeLone and McLean model.,To design a peer assessment framework for group-based assessment based on the requirements gathered in (i) above.,To gather the requirements of group-based assessment frameworks used in universities.,The purpose of this study is to build the peer assessment framework for group-based assessment that improves interactions in the online learning environment for Universities.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:20:29 2027-06-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nathan Kenya-Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2021-R013752
 Validation of a cross-outbreak stigma scale in infectious disease outbreak-affected communities (2022 Ugandan Ebola outbreak component )
REFNo: SS2727ES

: Understand how stigma impacts outbreak control (and vice versa), and how this stigma could be validly and effectively assessed.,Use the stigma scale in three different outbreak contexts (specifically communities affected by Ebola in Uganda for purposes of this application) to measure disease-related stigma.,Co-develop and validate a cross-outbreak stigma scale,To administer and validate a stigma scale to assist with recognition and reduction of infectious disease outbreak-related stigma in affected communities (specifically communities affected by Ebola in Uganda).,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:16:19 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leonsio Matagi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004055
 The feasibility and acceptability of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole vs albendazole alone, in the frame of mass drug administration to school-aged children in Uganda.
REFNo: SS2755ES

To assess the feasibility (including aspects of training, materials and processes) of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone at small-scale in the frame of school-based MDA in Uganda To evaluate the acceptability and identify potential barriers and enablers of the introduction of co-administered ivermectin and albendazole for beneficiaries (pupils, parents/caretakers)
 Uganda 2024-06-10 8:54:51 2027-06-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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