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Muhwezi Reagan
ID: UNCST-2024-R003136
 Molecular characterisation and associated factors of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from milkmen and cows with Sub-clinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda
REFNo: HS5098ES

i. To determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from milkmen and cows with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda. ii. To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from milkmen and cows with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda. iii. To determine the phylogeny of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from milkmen and cows associated with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura District iv. To determine the risk factors associated with subclinical mastitis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among milkmen and cows in Kiruhura district, Uganda.
Uganda 2024-11-12 11:41:41 2027-11-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hilda Kyarisiima
ID: UNCST-2023-R007212
 Arpraziquantel for Schistosomiasis control in preschool-aged children in endemic areas in Uganda, with special consideration of dose determination methods: a small-scale public health intervention study in Hoima and Bugiri districts.
REFNo: HS5146ES

1. To assess the performance of different platforms for delivery of arPZQ to PSAC in terms of coverage, feasibility, and required resources.
2. To determine social mobilization and training needs for effective delivery of arPZQ through different platforms
3. To assess the performance in terms of practical acceptability, usability and accuracy of weight estimation methods (PAWPER-XL MAC tape) for arPZQ drug dosing under MDA conditions in preschool-aged children.
 Uganda 2024-11-12 11:38:53 2027-11-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANKLIN MUHEREZA T
ID: UNCST-2024-R002858
 Determinants of Economic growth and Unemployment (1990-2020)
REFNo: SS3312ES

i.To investigate the determinants of economic growth in East African Community.
ii. To investigate the determinants of unemployment in East African Community.
iii. To evaluate the causality between economic growth and unemployment in East African Community.

 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:41:40 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sylvanus  Twinomugisha Rwobusiisi
ID: UNCST-2024-R003582
 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ART AND DESIGN CURRICULUM IN ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3284ES

Establish how the learners’ assessment strategies in the Art and Design curriculum enhance students’ employability skills.,Examine how the instructional strategies of Art and Design curriculum enhance students’ employability skills.,Assess how the content of the current Art and Design curriculum incorporates employability skills.,To establish the effectiveness of the Art and Design curriculum in enhancing the employability skills of students for the labour market in Uganda in order to inform Art and Design education in universities.,
 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:10:33 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BYARUHANGA DAVIS
ID: UNCST-2024-R004638
 Land Conflict Resolution through Land Policy Mechanisms Implementation in the Greater Mubende District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3303ES

To examine the implications of Land policy mechanisms’ implementation on land conflict resolution in the greater Mubende District.,To examine the effectiveness of the implementation process of land policy mechanisms in resolving land conflict in the greater Mubende District.,To analyze the land policy mechanisms used to resolve land conflict in the greater Mubende District.,To examine the influence of Policy Mechanisms Implementation on land conflict resolution in the greater Mubende District, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:07:51 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Novatus Nyemara
ID: UNCST-2023-R000690
 In This Together: Testing a population-based text messaging-based HIV prevention program for young adults across Uganda RefNo: MUST-2024-1543
REFNo: HS4957ES

Measure the feasibility and acceptability of photo-verification of HIV testing,Assess RCT outcomes by factors associated with HIV acquisition: Sex, urban/rural setting and education,Measure the 12-month efficacy of ITG on HIV preventive behaviors for Ugandan youth 18-22 years of age in a national RCT ,
 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:01:07 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isabella Kyohairwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R003676
 Factors influencing implementation of multimodal strategies of infection prevention and control in health care facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS5185ES

1. To describe the current situation and factors affecting implementation of multimodal strategies to improve infection prevention and control in selected HCFs in Wakiso district. 2. To determine the facilitators and barriers associated with implementing multimodal strategies of IPC in selected HCFs in Wakiso district. 3. To document intervention functions that can be used to enhance implementation of multimodal strategies to improvement of infection prevention and control in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-11-08 8:58:47 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
OPIO PATRICK
ID: UNCST-2024-R002953
 Influence of Compensation Packages on Job Satisfaction and Retention of Academic Staff of Public Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS3122ES

The study's general objective is to examine the influence of compensation packages on job satisfaction and retention of academic staff of public universities in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-11-08 8:41:43 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Amalie Andersen
ID: UNCST-2024-R004248
 Fueling Frictions: entangled human and environmental health transformations through charcoal modalities in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS3381ES

To understand experiences with health consequences of charcoal and how these are viewed, understood and navigated locally in everyday lives and in relation to mundane everyday concerns.,• To communicate people’s experiences with charcoal modalities through film., To understand meaning-making and governance with and of trees in relation to health, economies and cooking practices from a local perspective., To produce insights that can inform solutions directed towards environmental degradation and climate change that are more compatible with the complex dynamics of charcoal and its role in local livelihoods instead of being formulated from above.
 Denmark 2024-11-08 8:35:34 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Chelsea Modlin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004233
 Designing an Equity Planning Tool for International Research Partnerships
REFNo: SS3357ES

1. Capture the knowledge, experiences, and environment of IRPs using mixed-methods explanatory quantitative to qualitative design to holistically conceptualize IRP equity among Ugandan and US HIV investigators and research staff.
2. Formalize the design and content of an equity planning tool (EQUIP-T).
3. Conduct semi-structured focus group discussions to anticipate barriers, feasibility, and acceptability of the proposed EQUIP-T content, structure, and implementation.
 USA 2024-11-08 13:44:11 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip Lugoloobi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004878
 Comparing the appropriateness of blood use, traceability, and availability of blood products in selected health facilities in central Uganda: The Blood Alarm System versus standard practices
REFNo: HS5191ES

1. To compare the appropriateness of blood use by clinicians before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
2. To compare the blood stock status at the time of placing a blood order before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
3. To compare the traceability of blood products before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
4. To assess the feasibility of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
5. To assess the perceptions, attitudes and acceptability towards the utility of the Blood Alarm System platform among the users.
 Uganda 2024-11-08 13:27:03 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
 NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AMONG HIV INFECTED ADOLESCENTS ON INTEGRASE STRAND INHIBITORS IN SUBSAHARAN AFRICA: BURDEN PREDICTORS AND IDENTIFICATION
REFNo: HS5031ES

Test a practical short tool (the Mood Survey Questionnaire) in BREATHER Plus, that could be used to easily identify and monitor neuropsychiatric symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.,The general objective of this study is to describe and evaluate the burden and predictors of neuropsychiatric toxicities (including extent of weekly drug exposure) among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa receiving a DTG containing ART regimen as well as to test a practical short tool designed to ease and improve the identification and monitoring of neuropsychiatric symptoms in this group of people in high volume clinics. ,To compare the neuropsychiatric symptoms that include depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance between the randomized groups in BREATHER Plus as well as determine the predictors that relate to depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance among HIV positive adolescents receiving dolutegravir-containing antiretroviral therapy
 Uganda 2024-11-08 13:23:48 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MOSES EGESA
ID: UNCST-2025-R015361
 Elucidating Protective Immune Signatures During Natural Human Infection with Schistosoma mansoni (WORMVACS2.0)
REFNo: HS5149ES

At time points before, during natural infections, and after treatment, we will a) investigate target (protein and glycan) antigens of protective immune responses. b) assess avidity and functionality of antibodies against specific parasite antigens c) analyse adaptive cellular responses d) explore innate immune responses
Uganda 2024-11-08 13:17:29 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tinah  Mukunda Tusiime
ID: UNCST-2024-R003955
 Assessing Effects of International Donors Aid Shifts on Non-for-Profit Organizations Sustainability Strategies in Uganda
REFNo: SS3256ES

3. To assess the relationship between International Donors aid -recipient effectiveness and Non-for-Profit Organizations’ sustainability strategies in Uganda,2. To examine the extent to which International Donors aid Allocation Determinants influence Non-for Profit Organizations’ sustainability strategies in Uganda,1. To establish the effects of International Donors aid Modalities on Non-for-Profit organizations’ sustainability strategies in Uganda.,The overarching purpose of the study is to assess the effects of International Donors Aid shifts on Non-for-Profit Organizations’ Sustainability Strategies in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-11-06 9:59:55 2027-11-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Asiimwe Shane Ian
ID: UNCST-2024-R002876
 Effectiveness and Acceptability of Two Models of an Insertable Vaginal Cup for Non-surgical Management of Obstetric Fistula: A Hybrid Type I Randomized Crossover Trial
REFNo: HS5087ES

The aims of the study are to examine the effectiveness, comparative effectiveness, and acceptability of two vaginal menstrual cup models (cup and cup+) as a temporizing alternative to managing urinary leakage from vesico-vaginal fistula in both a clinical setting and a community setting, and to quantify non-surgical fistula management costs. ,
 Uganda 2024-11-06 9:55:37 2027-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Opiyo Otieno
ID: UNCST-2022-R009824
 Assessment of Play To Grow Flex Programme
REFNo: SS3339ES

Inform RTP on next steps for Play to Grow.,Review the relevance, contextual appropriateness, and quality of the programme and identify any evidence of promise.,The problem being studied is the feasibility of implementing an intervention that provides training and support to parents of 3-6-year-old children in conflict-affected districts of Uganda. In these areas, children face heightened vulnerabilities due to instability, displacement, and lack of consistent care. The intervention aims to support parents in fostering their children’s psychosocial well-being through play-based strategies. It is currently being piloted in Isingiro and Adjumani. In the context of the pilot, we need to address questions about whether the program is feasible, relevant, appropriate, has enough quality and has a clear model, before further implementation steps are undertaken.,
 Kenya 2024-11-06 9:53:23 2027-11-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stella Monica Namutebi
ID: UNCST-2024-R003142
 Scoping of Policies and Strategies for Reaching HIV Postive Girls for HPV Vaccine Schedule Completion: Insights from Uganda
REFNo: HS4994ES

Assess opportunities for better integration of HPVV for HIV+ and immunocompromised girls at scale., Assess the barriers and enablers to HPV vaccination completion from different stakeholders. , Assess perceptions (awareness, feasibility, acceptability) of national and sub-national stakeholders, including healthcare providers on policy and strategies for vaccinating HIV+ and immunocompromised girls with HPV vaccination. , Identify and document current implementation policies and strategies around HPV vaccination for reaching HIV+ and immunocompromised girls, to document promising practices. ,
 Uganda 2024-11-06 9:37:34 2027-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Kanyike
ID: UNCST-2024-R003739
 Characterization Of HIV, Hepatitis B And C Patients’ Data Included Within The Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) Clinical Database For Long Term Patient Outcome Evaluation
REFNo: HS5062ES

4. To characterize patients with current or previous HCV infection included in the dataset for demographics, visit frequency and clinical history.,3. To characterize patients with current or previous HBV infection included in the dataset for demographics, visit frequency and clinical history. ,2. To characterize patients living with HIV included in the dataset for demographics, visit frequency and clinical history,1. To characterize all JCRC patients included in the dataset for demographics, visit frequency and clinical history. ,
 Uganda 2024-11-06 10:29:23 2027-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michael Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2024-R002491
 Sustainable Energy Systems for Refugee and host communities in Africa (SUNNY)
REFNo: SIR416ES

Main Objective
To gain insights into local contexts for SUNNY solutions’ implementation, define their use cases and technical requirements so as to ensure that further developments of the project reach the highest possible impact.

Specific Objectives
a) To determine the energy-related local conditions in Bidibidi refugee settlement and its local host community i.e., from a social, gender, cultural, economic, institutional, market, regulatory and environmental point of view.

b) To identify the local stakeholders, and their connections in Bidibidi refugee settlement specifying “key actors” that will be engaged in the MALLs (Multi-Act Learning Labs), regular participants in co-creation processes and end-users.

c) To determine the specifications, requirements and KPIs for use cases in Bidibidi refugee settlement and SUNNY tech. Solutions

 Uganda 2024-11-06 10:26:43 2027-11-06 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phoebe Shambaugh Elise
ID: UNCST-2024-R003211
 Children of War: Evolving mobilization and conceptions of child soldiering in Uganda, 1900-2000
REFNo: SS3296ES

This is one of the case studies of a larger UK Arts and Humanities Research Council grant. The research is comparative across time, region, forms of warfare and varying forms of child recruitment and military use across Africa, from the colonial period to approximately 2000, including archival and secondary data, and three focal case studies (Uganda, Angola, DRC). We are interested to both trace the evolution of child and youth involvement in armed conflict, and humanitarian and human rights responses to children in conflict which gave rise to the concept of 'child soldiers'.

The Uganda case study is critical to the project due to Uganda's centrality in humanitarian narratives and research on children in armed conflict over the last 30 years, as well as its interconnection with regional conflict dynamics (especially with Sudan/South Sudan, DRC and Rwanda). The Uganda case study intends to historicize and culturally-ground the concept of ‘child soldier’ which came to the fore in the 1990s and 2000s, and aims to trace the evolution of this concept and its relation to broader ideas of childhood and child labour in the colonial and post-colonial context. The case study therefore takes a wider temporal frame (1900-2000) than the overall grant project (1940-2000) to capitalise on Uganda’s rich history and archival sources. The specific objectives for the Uganda case study are:

To generate a historical dataset on the involvement of children and youth in armed conflict in Uganda, which will be analyzed comparatively across the other case contexts involved in the broader grant project;

To analyse the historical and regional diversity of ideas of childhood and youth across Uganda, and how these shape children and youth’s involvement in violence

To map (across time and space) humanitarian and local social responses to children/youth involvement and use in armed conflict, focusing on developing discourses and exchange/tension between local and global frames.

To develop connections to practitioners and networks working on child soldiers, DD[R]R (disarmament, demobilization, [rehabilitation], reintegration) and child/youth development across Uganda (both regionally and nationally)
USA 2024-11-06 10:24:17 2027-11-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anahit Tevosyan
ID: UNCST-2024-R002668
 Productive Business Loans for Women in Uganda: Evaluating the Impact of Large, Uncollateralized Loans
REFNo: SS3181ES

To quantify the impact of providing large, uncollateralized loans to women entrepreneurs. The power calculation (shown in the section later) confirms that with 1,000 treated and 1,000 control entrepreneurs, this study is powered at 80% to detect a 0.135 standard deviation (SD) effect on business profits, translating to an increase of approximately USD 64 per month, or 10% of the average borrower’s profits. To test if we can generate a credit scoring model to predict which women entrepreneurs will repay the loans and, relatedly, who will benefit from the loans. To understand if the provision of large uncollateralized loans is financially viable for the lender.
 Armenia 2024-11-06 10:05:12 2027-11-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simon  Kasasa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012861
 Impact and Process evaluation of the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Urban Vegetable Project in Uganda
REFNo: HS5075ES

1. Assess the effectiveness of GAIN’s Urban Vegetable Project in Uganda for increasing the quantity of vegetables consumed and improving the diet quality of BoP consumers, specifically women and children. 2. Conduct a process evaluation of GAIN’s program that provides data for a PIP analysis to support the findings of the impact evaluation.,This aims at conducting an impact and process evaluation of GAIN’s Urban Vegetable Project in Uganda in order to generate evidence that will contributes to the body of knowledge that will be used to guide future dietary interventions in the country ,
 Uganda 2024-11-06 10:01:53 2027-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hellen Opolot
ID: UNCST-2019-R001724
 Assessing Knowledge and Perceptions of Gene Therapy Use Towards the Establishment of a National Regulatory Guidance Document in Uganda
REFNo: HS5136ES

1.2 Overall Objective
To explore the knowledge and perceptions of gene therapy use and application towards the establishment of a contextual regulatory guidance document for Uganda.
1.2.1 Specific Objectives
i. To determine the current state of gene therapy research in Uganda.
ii. To explore the knowledge and perceptions of researchers and regulators on gene therapy research and application in Uganda
iii. To examine the existing national, regional and international guidance documents governing gene therapy and identify areas that can be incorporated in the gene therapy guidance development for Uganda.
iv. To identify challenges and opportunities for advancing gene therapy in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-11-01 23:10:40 2027-11-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hellen Opolot
ID: UNCST-2019-R001724
 Assessing the Determinants of the Intention to Adhere to a Research Integrity Code and Open Science Practices in Four Selected Countries In Sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: SS3376ES

5.1 General Objective
The broad objective of this study is to assess the determinants of the intention to adhere to a RI CoC and open science practices among research stakeholders across the four selected countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
5.2 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the study will be:

1. To describe the participant background information, the six predictor domains, the moderating domain and the outcome domain.

2. To determine whether the six predictor domains, the moderating domain and the outcome domain vary by participant background.

3. To investigate the pair-wise relations between the participant background, the six predictor domains, the moderating domain and the outcome domain.


4. To determine the extent to which the pair-wise relations in Objective 3 vary by participant background characteristics and the moderating domain.

5. To analyze the perspectives of stakeholders on the facilitators and barriers to implementing Research Integrity Code of Conduct in Uganda.




Uganda 2024-11-01 23:09:26 2027-11-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ARINAITWE ENID
ID: UNCST-2024-R002911
 SPILLOVER, BOUNDARY MANAGEMENT, SOCIAL NORMS AND EMPLOYEES’ WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS IN KAMPALA – UGANDA
REFNo: SS3333ES

To analyse the combined effect of positive spillover, boundary management and social norms on employees’ work-life balance in national referral hospitals in Kampala.,To explore the effect of social norms on the work-life balance of employees in national referral hospitals in Kampala.,To evaluate the influence of boundary management practices on the work-life balance of employees in national referral hospitals in Kampala.,To assess the impact of spillover on the work-life balance of employees in national referral hospitals in Kampala.,The primary goal of this study is to investigate how spillover, boundary management, and social norms impact the work-life balance of employees at national referral hospitals in Kampala.,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 17:33:43 2027-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Bekoreire Baremirwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R003317
 Civil Society Organizations and Anti-Corruption Efforts in Uganda: Examining their Impact and Challenges
REFNo: SS3307ES

To examine the impact of CSOs in the fight against corruption in Uganda and their limitations in the pursuit of their goals,3. To recommend practical strategies can be adopted to enhance a conducive environment for CSOs operation in the fight against corruption in Uganda.,2. To examine the structural and process barriers that have affected the effectiveness of CSOs in the fight against corruption in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 17:32:27 2027-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
RICHARD ANGUALIA LAUS
ID: UNCST-2024-R002829
 Organisational Politics and quality of road infrastructure Services in Kampala Capital City Authority in Uganda
REFNo: SS3375ES

3. Examine the influence of ethical management practices on sustainability of road infrastructure services in KCCA,2. Assess the contribution of institutional structures to resilience of roads infrastructure services delivery in KCCA,1. Analyze the influence of power dynamics on safety of road infrastructure service delivery in KCCA.,The main objective of the study is to examine the contribution of organizational politics to quality of roads infrastructure services deliverer in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA),
 Uganda 2024-10-31 17:29:41 2027-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Bosco Ddamulira Mayanja
ID: UNCST-2022-R010819
 Evaluation of the Integrated Community-Based HIV Service Delivery Model (ICSDM) in Uganda: Analysis of Outcomes, experiences, and Cost.
REFNo: HS4916ES

The overall objective of the evaluation is to assess the implementation of ICSDM in Uganda to generate evidence on how well the model is working, and whether the desired health outcomes are being achieved.
1) To assess to what extent the implementation process for the delivery of ICSDM services is in accordance with the implementation guidelines and plan.
2) To assess the outputs as well as the primary (viral load re-suppression) and secondary outcomes of the implementation of ICSDM.
3) To explore the experiences, facilitators, challenges and lessons learned implementing ICSDM—the implementer and beneficiary perspective.
4) To determine annual and unit costs of the ICSDM program

 Uganda 2024-10-31 17:27:42 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Olivia Nakisita
ID: UNCST-2020-R014431
 A community Intervention to Improve the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Adolescents and Young People in Wakiso District, Uganda
REFNo: HS4875ES

To asses the impact of the multi strategy intervention to improve the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people in Wakiso District, Uganda,To implement a multi component intervention to improve the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people in Wakiso District, Uganda,To assess the baseline situation of the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people in Wakiso District, Uganda,To improve the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and young people in Wakiso District, Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 17:24:11 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Buregyeya
ID: UNCST-2020-R014116
 Secondary distribution of HIV self-testing by Female Sex Workers, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) starter packs and brief counseling to promote PrEP initiation and persistence among high-risk men in Uganda
REFNo: HS4891ES

Determine acceptability, feasibility, and safety of the intervention, and preliminary estimates of the potential for the intervention, compared to the control, to promote PrEP initiation, adherence, and persistence among male clients,Conduct an initial (stage 1a) small pilot of the intervention and refine it in preparation for the stage 1b pilot trial,Create the proposed Kayungirizi intervention to promote PrEP initiation and persistence among male clients of FSW through qualitative research informing adaptation and integration of components of local models and aspects of evidence-based interventions,Our overall hypothesis is that secondary distribution of HIVST by FSW to their male clients as an entry point to generate demand for PrEP, followed by an FSW-led intervention to address ongoing structural, interpersonal, and individual-level barriers (convenience, confidentiality/stigma, flexibility) will promote PrEP initiation, adherence, and persistence among male clients. ,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 17:21:44 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 AIR QUALITY AND FOOD PREPARATION IN LOW -INCOME COMMUNITY IN KAMPALA-UGANDA: ACOMPARATIVE STUDY OF TWO COOKING STOVES
REFNo: HS5085ES

The overall purpose of the study is to determine if the novel samuchit steam cookers use a different amount of fuel, generate lower levels of PM, and have reduced cooking times compared to the traditional sigiri charcoal stoves,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 17:14:55 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NAOME KAKUNDWA
ID: UNCST-2023-R007057
 Corporate governance practices and financial performance of Saving and Credit Cooperatives (SACCOs) in Bushenyi Uganda
REFNo: SS3030ES

To examine the influence of member participation on the financial performance of SACCOs in Western Uganda,To establish the effect of Transparency & accountability on the financial performance of SACCOs in Western Uganda,To examine the influence of Audit committee practices on the financial performance of SACCOs in Western Uganda,To assess the effect of Board practices on the financial performance of SACCOs in Western Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 16:50:17 2027-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hannah Brown Alice
ID: UNCST-2023-R006208
 A Longitudinal Study of the Development of Multimodal Combinational Communication in Chimpanzees
REFNo: NS834ES

To understand and explore the ontogeny of combinational communication in chimpanzees (Pan Troglodytes) to provide insights to the evolution of human language. To understand how non-adult chimpanzees develop the multimodal combinatorial communication that has been seen in adult chimpanzees. To assess the role social learning may play in the acquisition of multimodal combinatorial communication, by (i) comparing non-adult repertoires to those of their mother (social learning model) and father (not a social learning model) and (ii) by examining cross -community differences in adult repertoires.
UK 2024-10-31 16:48:44 2027-10-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ROVINE NALUYIMBAZI
ID: UNCST-2024-R005302
 Expanding laparoscopic simulation in Uganda
REFNo: HS4783ES

Aim 3: Create, conduct, and review a hybrid laparoscopic surgery training course for practicing Ugandan surgeons.,Aim 2: Create a low-cost, high-fidelity laparoscopy training model. We will utilize the Duke-Muk educational partnership that forms the foundation for the Shipping Container MakerSpaces to develop and build a laparoscopic training model, demonstrating the effectiveness of the previously developed infrastructure for biomedical engineering.,Aim 1: Assess level of baseline laparoscopic training and experience for Ugandan surgeons. We will survey the members of the Ugandan Surgical Society regarding their needs, expectations, and willingness to participate in a laparoscopic training course,We will assess the needs of local surgeons and trainees about their needs and experiences in laparoscopy to develop a low-cost box-trainer that is manufactured locally. This box will enable LMIC surgeons to develop the fundamental skills necessary to perform laparoscopy and improve surgical patient outcomes. The developed box trainer will form the foundation of a hybrid laparoscopy training course to be facilitated by local surgical and medical educators.,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 16:41:56 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ombeva  Malande Oliver
ID: UNCST-2024-R004335
 LIVED EXPERIENCES OF SURVIVORS OF VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS4189ES

3. To analyze the views of the caregivers to and survivors of vaccine preventable diseases in Uganda concerning the role of vaccines and vaccination in disease prevention?,2. To determine and document the lived experiences of caregivers to people suffered from or died from vaccine preventable diseases in Uganda?,1. To determine and document the lived experiences of survivors of vaccine preventable diseases in Uganda?,
 Kenya 2024-10-31 16:35:06 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan  Nabadda
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
 Validation of the liquid biopsy to diagnose endemic Burkitt lymphoma in children in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4525ES

To compare the performance of the liquid biopsy test with conventional pathology in diagnosing endemic Burkitt lymphoma in Uganda. ,To evaluate the turnaround times for liquid biopsy and conventional pathology for diagnosing EBVL in real life settings in Uganda,To compare the sensitivity and specificity of liquid biopsies versus locally enhanced available pathology in Uganda.,To validate the liquid biopsy to diagnose endemic Burkitt lymphoma in children and young adults in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 16:17:43 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
PIUS MATOVU DDUMBA
ID: UNCST-2024-R004025
 Family Environment and Depressive Symptom among older adults in Central Uganda: The Mediating Role of Patient Factors
REFNo: SS2854ES

6. To test the causal model indicating whether patient factors have a mediating effect on family environment and depressive symptoms among older adults in Central Uganda using SEM modeling.,5. To assess the influence of patient factors on depressive symptoms among older adults in Central Uganda.,4. To examine the relationship between patient factors and family environment among older adults in Central Uganda.,3. To examine the influence of system maintenance on depressive symptoms among older adults in Central Uganda.,2. To assess the effect of personal growth on depressive symptoms among older adults in Central Uganda.,1. To analyze the influence of interpersonal relations on depressive symptoms among older adults in Central Uganda.,The purpose of this study is to analyze the effect of family environment on depressive symptoms among older adults in Central Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 16:12:27 2027-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANDREA KADDU KAGGWA
ID: UNCST-2024-R004958
 FREQUENCY, COURSE, OUTCOMES AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH DELIRIUM AMONG ADULT PATIENTS ADMITTED TO THE UGANDA CANCER INSTITUTE RefNo: Mak-SOMREC-2024-900
REFNo: HS4862ES

1. To determine the frequency of delirium among adult patients admitted to the UCI. a). to determine the prevalence of delirium among adult patients on admission to the UCI. b). to determine the incidence of delirium among adult patients admitted to the UCI during a 1-week period of follow up 2. To determine the course and outcome of delirium during a 1-week period after diagnosis among adult patients admitted to the UCI. 3. To determine the factors associated with delirium among adult patients admitted to the UCI.
Uganda 2024-10-31 16:10:08 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Annet Nanvubya
ID: UNCST-2025-R015525
 Tuberculosis case finding at the completion of the Ubuntu clinical trial: a substudy to CoVPN 3008 (Ubuntu).
REFNo: HS4715ES

Primary Objective 1: Identify participants with previously undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) disease, including subclinical TB.
Primary Objective 2: Identify demographic and other participant characteristics that are associated with the diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
Primary Objective 3: Investigate peripheral blood biomarkers associated with diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
Primary Objective 4: Follow participants with confirmed TB for six months and identify those that remain microbiologically positive for TB.

 Uganda 2024-10-31 16:05:35 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jennifer Verdolin
ID:
Establishing a Long-Term Behavioral and Ecological Monitoring Research Program in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area
REFNo: NS841ES

This research aims to explore several critical issues affecting savannah ecosystems:
1. Impact of Macro and Microplastics on Wildlife: Plastic pollution is an emerging threat to wildlife health in savannah ecosystems. Both macroplastics and microplastics can cause physical harm, ingestion issues, and toxicological effects in wildlife, disrupting health, reproduction, and survival rates.
2. Sources of Plastic Pollution: Identifying and understanding the critical sources of plastic pollution within and between communities is essential. This includes examining local waste management practices, the role of tourism, and community awareness and behaviors regarding plastic use and disposal.
3. Animal Movement Patterns and Ecological Impact: Changes in animal movement patterns, driven by factors such as habitat fragmentation, climate change, and human disturbances, can significantly affect feeding ecology and population dynamics of predators, prey, and other fauna. Understanding these changes is vital for predicting ecological outcomes and managing wildlife populations.
4. Bush Encroachment Patterns and Drivers: Bush encroachment, the process where woody plants invade grassland areas, alters the structure and function of savannah ecosystems. This study will characterize the patterns of bush encroachment and investigate the factors driving these changes in different zones of the park, such as fire regimes, grazing pressure, and climatic variables.
5. Disease Outbreaks and Pathogen Evolution: Disease outbreaks, including anthrax, pose a significant threat to wildlife populations. This research will focus on understanding the patterns of these outbreaks, how pathogens are evolving, and predicting future impacts on wildlife health and ecosystem stability.
 USA 2024-10-31 15:52:31 2027-10-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Valence Mfitumukiza
ID: UNCST-2024-R004532
 Enteric pathogens and intestinal injury in Ugandan children with malaria RefNO: KABREC-2024-155
REFNo: HS4732ES

To examine the association of invasive enteric pathogens with stool and circulating host markers of intestinal and systemic inflammation,To define the frequency of common enteric pathogens among children with malaria and diarrhea, comparing to controls without malaria and/or diarrhea.,To characterize enteric pathogens in children with falciparum malaria and diarrhea as potential drivers of intestinal leak and systemic inflammation,
 Uganda 2024-10-31 15:49:23 2027-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Antje  Daniel
ID: UNCST-2024-R003872
 "New kids on the block”? Youth environmental engagement and Fridays for Future. An intersectional and global perspective
REFNo: SS3040ES

This new environmental youth engagement as a young and quickly developing movement has not received in-depth academic attention, neither in the field of youth studies nor in social movement studies, especially not youth engagement in the Global South (see below). The motives of youth and their particular understandings of engagement remain insufficiently investigated. In addition, there is increasing criticism of youth environmental activism, namely that FFF is at least in Europe ‘white’ and supported by a well-educated middle-class elite leading to the accusation that it reproduces hierarchies (see below). However, there are hardly any academic studies that examine privileges, hierarchies and discrimination within FFF from an intersectional perspective. In order to respond to these research gaps an intersectional perspective is used to understand the motives and activism of youth in Austria, Bangladesh and Uganda and thereby their global interrelatedness. This scientifically necessary and timely research is also politically relevant since youth are acting at the forefront of environmental movements. In addition, youth engagement participants have become increasingly integrated into the international politics of the UN and are in dialogue with politicians. It can be argued further that youth engagement is not ‘just’ a certain stage of life but that it lays the foundation for transformation processes (Harré 2016; Riemer et al. 2016). Young advocates are frequently those taking up important political and social leadership in the future due to their interest and experience of advocacy (Giugni 1998; Leistner 2018): They are a “cohort of citizens who will be active participants in democracy” (Fischer 2019, 430).
Because a new youth activism emerged which is unique due to its global scope and the low average age new scientific perspectives are needed to analyse this phenomenon: A synthesis of youth and civil society studies combined with intersectionality and a comparative case study design offer an original analytical framework. This framework will provide in-depth knowledge on context-specific differences of youth engagement in Austria, Bangladesh and Uganda and commonalities of global youth activism and its activism towards ecological transformation. This research is needed scientifically because FFF is one of the major civil society players in global environmental politics and in manifold national contexts.


Germany 2024-10-31 15:48:00 2027-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Okuni Boniface
ID: UNCST-2019-R000963
 Molecular evolution of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) in Africa (Phase II)
REFNo: NS860ES

i) To determine the occurrence of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in water and animal products
ii) To determine the persistence of MAP in the farm environment in Uganda
iii) To determine gut microbiome profile of animals infected with MAP
v) To identify virulence factors of African MAP strains
vi) To investigate the biology of susceptibility and resistance of cattle to MAP
 Uganda 2024-10-30 12:12:45 2027-10-30 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen  Ojiambo Wandera
ID: UNCST-2021-R012147
 Substance and Alcohol Use, Dating Violence, and Sexually Transmitted Infections among Makerere University Students in Kampala Uganda
REFNo: SS3276ES

1.3 Study Aims
Therefore, this study aims to investigate the prevalence and correlates of alcohol use, drug use, dating violence (DV), depression, and sexually transmitted infections risk among University Students in Uganda.
Specific aims of the study include:
Aim 1: To determine the prevalence and correlates of alcohol use, drug use, and dating violence among students at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Hypothesis 1: Alcohol and DV risk profiles will be significantly different among male and female students and socio-demographics (age and sex, socio-economic status, and environmental factors).
Aim 2: To estimate the association between dating violence and sexually transmitted infections risk among students at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Hypothesis 2: The prevalence of HIV risk and sexually transmitted infections will be greater among science students compared to those from the arts and humanities.
Analysis: We will determine the risk factors for dating violence, Intimate Partner Violence, HIV risk, STIs
Aim 3: To determine the association between dating violence and depression among students at Makerere University.

Uganda 2024-10-23 18:02:34 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BYONA STELLA MARY
ID: UNCST-2024-R002159
 ICT and E-Passport management in Uganda Immigration Service: A case of Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (2008-2023)
REFNo: SS3210ES

General Objective
The study analyses the effect of ICT and E-Passport Management as a shift from the Machine Readable Passport to the E-Passport in relation to the citizens’ accessibility and the use of a National ID as a new requirement for the Passport in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To understand the Preparedness of Immigration Service Office in the use of ICT and E-Passport as a shift from the Machine Readable Passport to the E-Passport in Uganda.
2. To analyze the citizens’ accessibility to the use of ICT and E-Passport as a new technology innovation in Uganda.
3. To assess the effect of the use of the National ID as a new requirement for the E-Passport in Uganda.


 Uganda 2024-10-23 18:01:16 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 After the flood: Optimal Strategies to Prevent Malaria Epidemics Caused by Severe Flooding
REFNo: HS5041ES

1. Determine the effectiveness of chemoprevention with or without peri-domestic larvicide application to reduce the incidence of P. falciparum malaria after severe flooding. 2. Elucidate the dynamics of vector populations, feeding behaviors, and sporozoite rate in affected villages up to one year after flooding. 3.Evaluate the relative cost-effectiveness of chemoprevention (Aim 3A) and assess social and economic impacts on households.,The objective of this proposal is to evaluate the effectiveness of a targeted, time-limited malaria chemoprevention intervention with and without complementary larval source management (LSM) to reduce excess disease burden in a perennial, high-transmission setting where severe flooding is frequent and relatively predictable. ,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 18:00:25 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ruth Kigozi Nassali
ID: UNCST-2021-R013025
 Optimizing malaria programming through quality routine surveillance: evaluating a package of data quality and use interventions in Uganda
REFNo: HS5054ES

2. To understand the main challenges and enablers to data quality and use improvements and their sustainability,1. To assess the quality and use of routine health facility malaria data in target districts before, during and after implementation of a package of interventions ,The study aims to improve the quality and use of routine malaria data in two districts of Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:59:08 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rachel Byarugaba
ID: UNCST-2024-R003083
 CONSUMER PREFERENCES OF PROCESSED LEAF AMARANTH (AMARANTHUS SPP.) PRODUCTS
REFNo: A470ES

This main objective of the study is to determine the factors influencing the consumer preferences of processed leaf amaranth products by considering both emotional and sensory profiling. The objectives are to: 1) measure the consumers’ sensory perceptions and emotional responses to the products 2) investigate the relationship between the sensory and emotional attributes of the products and liking 3) examine the influence of food neophobia on the acceptability and emotional responses of the products.
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:57:44 2027-10-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhona Mijumbi M
ID: UNCST-2023-R006843
 Digital Gender-Inclusive Tools for Evidence Use
REFNo: SIR425ES

To pilot and test the digital gender tools in (3) to improve the timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of evidence-informed decision-making processes,To apply newer technologies, such as Artificial intelligence and machine learning in the design and/ or modification of new and/ or existing digital tools to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness within EIPM processes,To identify existing digital tools and new digital technologies, such as Artificial intelligence and machine learning, that facilitate the timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of evidence-informed decision-making processes,To map the demand and opportunities for digital gender tools in evidence-informed decision-making processes with an aim of improving the timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of evidence-to-policy,To explore the role of- and develop digital gender-inclusive tools to enhance the timeliness, efficiency, and effectiveness of evidence-informed decision-making processes.,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:48:16 2027-10-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rapheal Wangalwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R008718
 UNDEREXPLORED MYCORRHIZAL FUNGAL COMMUNITIES OF BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK (BINP), UGANDA (FUNGI-BIP)
REFNo: NS869ES

i. To determine the diversity of mycorrhizal fungi in the three altitudinal zones of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park using soil DNA metabarcoding. ii. To determine the influence of vegetation characteristics on the diversity and occurrence of Mycorrhizal fungi in the three altitudinal zones of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. iii. To establish the variation in physical and chemical parameters of rhizosphere soil collected from three altitudinal zones of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:44:42 2027-10-23 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adam Drolet
ID: UNCST-2024-R002915
 Improving infection prevention and control practices in primary healthcare facilities: an evaluation of Aqua Research STREAM Disinfectant Generator in Uganda
REFNo: SS3183ES

Evaluate changes in microbiological cleanliness of high-touch surfaces within patient zones including surgical theatre, labor, and postnatal patient zones resulting using STREAM chlorine and commercial chlorine for disinfection,1. 1. Assess the STREAM total cost of ownership and cost-effectiveness of the STREAM for reducing the risk of hospital acquired infections and treatment costs for hospital acquired infections compared to use of existing commercial chlorine supplies in 5 health facilities across five districts,Assess the effect of the STREAM on chlorine availability and quality in health facilities,
 USA 2024-10-23 17:44:00 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Douglas Serwada
ID: UNCST-2024-R003939
 Examining The Barriers and Facilitators to Accessing Comprehensive Sexual and Reproductive Health Services Among Young People with Disabilities in Mayuge District.-MAKSHSREC-2024-723
REFNo: SS3153ES

To examine the barriers and facilitators to accessing comprehensive sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services among young people with disabilities in Mayuge district.To examine the societal attitudes and cultural norms contributing to the stigma and discrimination faced by young people with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health services in Mayuge district.To evaluate the extent and forms of stigma and discrimination encountered by young people with disabilities in Mayuge district and their impact on access to sexual and reproductive health services.To determine the effectiveness of existing policies and programs aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination against young people with disabilities in accessing sexual and reproductive health services.
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:42:17 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANCIS KAMUGANGA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010959
 Resource Efficient Concurrent Data Structures Design and Performance Analysis
REFNo: SIR145ES

To evaluate throughput and energy efficiency of the designed data structure and compare with other concurrent data structure designs.,To design and develop an efficient concurrent data structure that outperforms existing data structure designs in specific use cases.,To analyze different concurrent data structure designs in order to discover performance strengths and bottlenecks.,To improve throughput and energy efficiency of concurrent data structures by designing and developing an efficient concurrent data structure.,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:41:08 2027-10-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Mulinde
ID: UNCST-2023-R006953
 Efficiency of adaptation to climate change induced vulnerability and household welfare in Coffee-Based Farming Systems of Uganda (EACCHS)
REFNo: A389ES

General Objective:
The overall goal of the research is to identify adaptation practices that are efficient at alleviating climate change effects and at enhancing crop productivity and household welfare in CBFS of Uganda.

Specific objectives:
a) Determine household vulnerability to climate shocks across the CBFS of Uganda.
b) Assess the variation in existing adaptation practices across different levels of household vulnerability to climate change effects among male and female coffee farmers of Uganda.
c) Evaluate the effect of climate adaptation practices on household welfare in CBFS of Uganda.
d) Assess the future efficiency of selected climate adaptation practices in sustaining crop yields in CBFS of Uganda by 2070.

Uganda 2024-10-23 17:40:16 2027-10-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Performance Evaluation of the Xpert Hepatitis B Viral Load Point-of-Care Molecular Test
REFNo: HS4687ES

3. Estimate the cost of utilizing GeneXpert machines for hepatitis B viral load testing in comparison to the centralized conventional hepatitis B testing conducted by CPHL.,2. To describe the operational characteristics and ease of use of the assays and their suitability for Uganda among laboratory technicians at selected health facilities in Uganda. ,1. To verify the diagnostic accuracy of the Cepheid Xpert HBV VL platform with the TaqMan HBV test Roche platforms at CPHL. ,The overall objective of the performance evaluation is to evaluate the performance and operational characteristics of Xpert® HBV Viral Load assay intended for the quantification of HBV viral load in HBV-infected individuals and verify that they meet the minimum requirements for adoption in Uganda. We will also assess the feasibility of integrating hepatitis B viral load testing into existing GeneXpert machines in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:38:07 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edith Wakida K
ID: UNCST-2019-R001225
 Feasibility of a culturally tailored implementation strategy: WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care with Internal Facilitation from Health Assistants as supervisors
REFNo: HS5150ES

2. Evaluate the feasibility of an implementation strategy consisting of WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care with Internal Facilitation (WLDC+IF),1. Co-design an implementation strategy guide for the WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care, with Internal Facilitation (WLDC+IF) ,To develop and evaluate the feasibility of a culturally tailored implementation strategy consisting of the WHO dementia toolkit by indigenous village-based LHWs to provide dementia care at village level supported by internal facilitation (implementation support, process improvement and practice sustainment) from indigenous HAs as supervisors: the “WHO Lay Health Worker Dementia Care, with Internal Facilitation (WLDC+IF)”.,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:37:07 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 Health Education on Heart Failure in Uganda: A study on effective interventions for early diagnosis and disease prevention
REFNo: HS4323ES

How can stronger levels of trust be developed between the Medly program and local communities; and what policies would be most effective for increasing clinical access in Uganda to improve the identification of people at risk of heart failure? ,To identify resources that could be utilized to promote heart health education for health workers and community members, support heart failure prevention efforts, and increase screening of people at risk in their local communities early on,Toidentify interventions (e.g., clinical, technological, community-led) would be most effective in improving the early diagnosis of cardiovascular disease and the prevention of heart failure in Uganda,To determine factors that contribute to CVD risk at the individual, family and community level ,The objective of this project is to generate new and actionable knowledge focused on strengthening the uptake of Medly Uganda by heart failure patients through a mixed-methods research approach among Ugandan communities,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:35:52 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Nanfuka Kalule
ID:
MID-TERM (2022) AND FINAL/EX-POST (2023) EVALUATION OF THE GAME CONNECT PROGRAMME
REFNo: SS2703ES

To learn on an ongoing basis so as to improve the design and implementation of Game Connect, as well as other ongoing (and future) ORF-funded sport for protection programmes in Uganda and beyond.

To build the evidence base on specific areas of the intervention, and to increase knowledge and understanding of the outcomes and impacts for the participants.
Uganda 2024-10-23 17:34:41 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elisa  Macchi
ID: UNCST-2023-R004097
 Gains: Perceptions of Misaligned Incentives in Health:
REFNo: SS2729ES

To understand the correlation between BMI, and wealth/earnings.
 Italy 2024-10-23 17:32:50 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Agonzibwa
ID: UNCST-2024-R004214
 Resource Mobilization Modalities And Their Influence On The Viability Of Academic Programs In Private Universities In Fort Portal City
REFNo: HS4561ES

3. Examine the efficiency of current resource allocation practices and their contribution to sustainability in Fort Portal City\'s Private Universities.,2. To investigate the effectiveness of partnerships and collaborations in mobilizing resources on the viability of academic programs in private universities in Fort Portal City.,1. Evaluate how private universities in Fort Portal City engage with various stakeholders to mobilize resources for the viability of their academic programs,The general objective of this study is to systematically investigate the effectiveness of existing financial resource mobilization approaches and their direct influence on the viability of academic programs in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:31:44 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ouma Simple
ID: UNCST-2021-R012820
 AJOLI: Developing culturally-sensitive understanding of autism and community needs in Uganda
REFNo: HS4564ES

1. Work with stakeholders in three representative districts in Northern Uganda (Gulu city, Amuru and Pader) to develop culturally sensitive understandings of autism and community needs using a qualitative methodology.
2. Use participatory methods, to develop accessible resources to explain about autism and address sociocultural misconceptions.
3. Map likely autism prevalence among communities using a brief, low-cost, culturally-sensitive autism screener across three sites
to increase policy justification at a regional level for wider autism support.
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:30:07 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Douglas Serwada
ID: UNCST-2024-R003939
 Assessing The Influence of Climate Change on Sexual Reproductive Health Outcomes for Young People in Jinja and Mayuge districts-MAKSHSREC-2024-718
REFNo: SS3155ES

To investigate the psychosocial stressors related to climate change and their effects on young people SRH outcomes in Jinja and Mayuge districts.,To explore the relationship between resource scarcity and SRH outcomes among young people in Jinja and Mayuge districts.,To assess the impact of extreme weather events on the availability and accessibility of SRH services for young people in Jinja and Mayuge districts within the last 4-year period.,• To investigate the influence of climate change on the sexual and reproductive health (SRH) of young people in Mayuge and Jinja districts.,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:26:31 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Cissy  Kityo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013663
 Tuberculosis case finding at the completion of the Ubuntu clinical trial: a substudy to CoVPN 3008 (Ubuntu
REFNo: HS4739ES

Primary Objective 1: Identify participants with previously undiagnosed
tuberculosis (TB) disease, including subclinical TB.
Primary Objective 2: Identify demographic and other participant characteristics
that are associated with the diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
Primary Objective 3: Investigate peripheral blood biomarkers associated with
diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
Primary Objective 4: Follow participants with confirmed TB for six months and
identify those that remain microbiologically positive for TB.

 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:24:22 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Rujumba Rujumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R011160
 Delivery strategies for post-discharge malaria chemoprevention (PDMC) in children with severe anaemia in African children: Formative research in Benin, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda
REFNo: HS4895ES

3. To develop user-friendly Job Aids for healthcare providers and IEC materials for health workers, CHWs and caregivers to promote effective service delivery and uptake.,2. To develop optimal packaging and information leaflets for PDMC drugs to optimise adherence by caregivers,1. To use the findings to finalise the design of the implementation trial to be conducted in two countries that will evaluate at least two of the preferred delivery strategies for PDMC most likely to optimise adherence. ,1. To explore the perceptions of national malaria programme managers, healthcare providers, community health workers and caregivers of hospitalised children in Benin, Kenya, Malawi and Uganda on PDMC and considerations for implementation in different contexts and assess preferences for choice of drug, drug regimen, and preferred delivery strategies for PDMC drugs taken in the home.,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:22:44 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gabriel Iguma
ID: UNCST-2024-R003801
 The Role of Sustainable Livelihoods in Enhancing Sexual and Reproductive Health Resilience to Climate Change Among Young People in Mayuge and Jinja Districts.-MAKSHSREC-2024-721
REFNo: SS3158ES

To investigate the role of sustainable livelihoods in enhancing the resilience of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) to climate change in Mayuge and Jinja districts.To assess the impact of sustainable livelihood practices on the availability and accessibility of SRH services in the context of climate change.To explore the relationship between improved livelihoods and SRH outcomes among young people in climate-affected areas.To identify and document community-based strategies that leverage sustainable livelihoods to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on SRH.
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:20:45 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deo Wabwire Ogema
ID: UNCST-2021-R013932
 Tuberculosis Case Finding at the Completion of the Ubuntu Clinical Trial: A Sub-study to CoVPN 3008 (Ubuntu). Protocol version 1.0, 16 May 2024
REFNo: HS4828ES

Primary Objective 1: Identify participants with previously undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) disease, including subclinical TB.

Primary Objective 2: Identify demographic and other participant characteristics that are associated with the diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.

Primary Objective 3: Investigate peripheral blood biomarkers associated with diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.

Primary Objective 4: Follow participants with confirmed TB for six months and identify those that remain microbiologically positive for TB.


 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:19:34 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis Mwesigwa
ID: UNCST-2024-R003797
 Integrating Sexual Reproductve Health into Climate Justice Movements: Perspectives from Young People with Disabilities in Jinja District.
REFNo: SS3203ES

To understand the integration of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) into climate justice movements from the perspectives of young people with disabilities in Jinja District. To explore the experiences and perceptions of young people with disabilities regarding the inclusion of SRH issues in climate justice movements.To document case studies of the successful integration of SRH into climate justice movements led by or involving young people with disabilities.To explore the role of community-based organisations in supporting the integration of SRH and climate justice for young people with disabilities.
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:17:23 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zabibu Afazali
ID: UNCST-2024-R004457
 An Assessment of Midterm Access: Beneficiary Perspectives of Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS)
REFNo: SS3045ES

3. To examine MURBS members\' perspectives on the management of midterm access and pension funds.,2. Analyze the experiences and usage behavior pertaining to midterm access.,1. To investigate the factors influencing mid-term access and the underlying motivations.,To evaluate midterm access to pension funds by uncovering motivations, analyzing experiences and assessing management perspectives,
 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:14:33 2027-10-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Elyanu James
ID: UNCST-2021-R013210
 CoVPN 3008- “UBUNTU TB SUB STUDY"; Tuberculosis case finding at the completion of the Ubuntu clinical trial
REFNo: HS4778ES

Overall objective: To identify individuals with undiagnosed TB, including subclinical TB, so they can be linked to care; and investigate blood biomarkers associated with TB diagnosis, particularly in populations living with HIV and other co-morbidities.

Primary Objectives:
• Identify participants with previously undiagnosed tuberculosis (TB) disease, including subclinical TB.
• Identify demographic and other participant characteristics that are associated with the diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
• Investigate peripheral blood biomarkers associated with diagnosis of TB, including subclinical TB.
• Follow participants with confirmed TB for six months and identify those that remain microbiologically positive for TB.
Exploratory objectives
• Evaluate the tongue swabs as a diagnostic tool for TB.
• Determine the clinical relevance of trace results from Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra in TB diagnosis/management.
• Investigate the potential of an artificial intelligence-powered CAD system for TB diagnosis using chest radiographs.
• Assess associations of TB treatment with clinical outcomes and TB disease status.
• Evaluate the effect of TB treatment on TB-associated peripheral blood biomarkers measured after at the six-month follow-up time point.
• Undertake analyses aimed at improving our understanding of different TB screening or diagnostic strategies, and analyses at enhancing our understanding of TB immunology and pathophysiology, in the context of clinical and subclinical TB.


 Uganda 2024-10-23 17:13:10 2027-10-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michael Mukhwana
ID: UNCST-2024-R002954
 ROLE OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY IN ENHANCING INCLUSIVE SCIENCE EDUCATION OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN LOWER SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
REFNo: SS3141ES

4. To analyze the barriers and possibilities while using assistive technology in enhancing inclusive science education of Students with Visual Impairment in lower secondary schools in Uganda.,3. To explore the sighted peers’ opinion on assistive technology in enhancing inclusive science education of Students with Visual Impairment in lower secondary schools in Uganda.,2. To assess the professionals’ opinion on assistive technology in enhancing inclusive science education of Students with Visual Impairment in lower secondary schools in Uganda.,1. To study the role of assistive technology in enhancing inclusive science education of students with visual impairment in lower secondary schools in Uganda concerning the following dimensions; a) Accessibility b) Support Services c) Teaching and Learning Resources d) Assessment and Evaluation
Uganda 2024-10-21 16:31:28 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
TUMWIJUKYE RUTH KOMUNDA
ID: UNCST-2023-R005625
 CAPACITY BUILDING STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL IN KANUNGU DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3273ES

To examine the intervening role of organizational culture on the relationship between capacity building strategies and performance of local government personnel Kanungu district.,To analyze the effects of training strategies on performance of local government personnel in Kanungu district,To assess the effects of participatory planning on performance of local government personnel in Kanungu district.,To examine the effects of empowerment on performance of local government personnel in Kanungu district.,The purpose of the study is to examine the effects of capacity building strategies on the effectiveness of personnel performance in local governance councils with Kanungu district, as a case study,
 Uganda 2024-10-21 16:02:26 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
 Exploring the social norms surrounding Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and how these influence care and support for young survivors in Busia: An operations research
REFNo: HS5024ES

The overall objective of this study is to explore the different social norms surrounding SGBV in Busia and Mbale district, in terms of root causes, prevention, and response.,
 Uganda 2024-10-21 16:00:50 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juma Katungi
ID: UNCST-2024-R002472
 A needs assessment for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) services in selected Districts and the Development of a Training Package for the STRYIDE Initiative REF; MUREC-2024-477
REFNo: SS3245ES

1. Undertake a needs assessment related to availability and gaps of the ECCE services in the four target districts of Madi-Okollo, Terego, Kampala and Isingiro, including identification of the demand and appetite of parents and communities for parent-supported ECCE services and the interest of youth in working in ECD centres (running them as a business) and in the eco-system or support services that are related to the ECE Centres. a. Identify and evaluate the existing early childhood education services available in the four target districts and identify gaps and communities with little or no access. b. Assess the accessibility, affordability and quality of existing early childhood education services c. Identify any barriers or challenges hindering the provision or utilisation of early childhood education services, d. Explore potential opportunities for improvement and expansion of early childhood education services in the target Districts with the (financial) contribution of families (disaggregated by settlement and host communities, parishes, villages, etc.)., 2. Map, consolidate, and design a capacity-building training toolkit for young people on required core competencies, soft skills, innovation skills, technical and entrepreneurial aspects (including social enterprise development) of ECCE services based on existing training packages, including but not limited to those developed by UNICEF and UNCDF a. Mapping existing content and training packages covering the areas of ECCE services (e.g., the MoES, community child care programme, ECCE certificates, and diploma programmes, parenting programmes, caring for the caregivers package, and others), transferable skills, social innovation and entrepreneurship, digital and financial skills b. Consolidating a full training package combining relevant curricular/content outcomes and modules that can be implemented at scale c. Based on the consolidated package, develop a detailed training package map and detailed training plan for training master trainers to lead the cascading process. d. Produce a final design of the training package tailored for STRYIDE as an initiative titled STRYIDE toolkit. This includes the final toolkit with relevant handouts and training materials.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:54:14 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Doyle-Raso
ID: UNCST-2024-R002244
 Conservation Beyond Boundaries: A History of Wetlands and Knowledge in Uganda
REFNo: SS3214ES

The main purpose is to analyze the history of the implementation of the national wetlands policy of Uganda. I will use this information to augment my PhD dissertation (about the history of the creation of the national wetlands policy of Uganda) and submit the augmented manuscript to a scholarly press for publication as a book.
 Canada 2024-10-21 15:46:31 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Flavia Namiiro
ID: UNCST-2024-R005009
 SUPPORT NEEDS FOR PARENTS, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CARING FOR VERY PREMATURE INFANTS DURING AND AFTER DISCHARGE FROM THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: A PILOT STUDY.
REFNo: HS4995ES

To explore the support needs, influencing factors, sources of support, available support services and coping mechanisms for parents, other family members and health care providers caring for very premature infants during and after discharge from the NICU of MSWNH.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:31:17 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Idiba Yoweri
ID: UNCST-2024-R003351
 Sanitation Practices and Child Health Outcomes: A case Study in Gulu District, Uganda
REFNo: HS4991ES

The study aims to analyze the complex interplay between sanitation practices, entrenched sociocultural factors, systemic inadequacies, and child health outcomes, moderated by age, climate change, and access to safe water, using a mixed-methods concurrent triangulation design in Gulu District, Uganda. 1) To examine the relationship between current sanitation facilities, diaper disposal, and prevalence of diarrhea among under-five children in Gulu district, Uganda. 2) Explore the sociocultural practices that have influence on child health outcomes in Gulu district, Uganda. 3) Assess how the Gulu district health system response influence child health outcomes 4) Examine the moderating effect of age, climate, and access to safe water on the relationship between sanitation practices and child health outcomes in the Gulu district, Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-10-21 15:29:34 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Mugabo
ID: UNCST-2024-R003187
 Final Evaluation /KAP survey for Coregroup Partners Project Uganda
REFNo: SS3175ES

To evaluate the effectiveness of existing community-based surveillance (CBS) systems and healthcare delivery mechanisms in detecting and responding to vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the study areas.,To identify the factors influencing immunization uptake and access to healthcare services among households, particularly in areas affected by population mobility and refugee influx,To determine the current immunization coverage rates, including zero dose status, among children under five in the target districts.,To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding immunization among households with children 12-23 months in Yumbe, Adjumani, Lamwo, and Obongi districts in Northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-21 15:26:48 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTOPHER PAAPA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003022
 EFFECT OF ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GREEN ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF HOTELS IN CONSERVATION AREAS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3233ES

i) To determine the effect of energy conservation practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. ii) To evaluate the effect of water conservation practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. iii) To examine the effect of waste management practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. iv) To identify the effect of organizational support on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. v) To ascertain organizational support mediating effect in the link between energy conservation, water conservation, waste management practices, and performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. vi) To develop and test a model for implementing green environmental practices in Uganda's hotel business.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:22:12 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nambusi Kyegombe Davina Ndibalekera
ID: UNCST-2022-R009559
 A participatory study to identify gaps and solutions to zoonotic disease detection and reporting: a case study of Rift Valley Fever in Kalungu District, Uganda (ZOODER)
REFNo: SS3277ES

The participatory study aims to collect community level information on how zoonotic disease is recognised and reported, and improving understanding on the gaps and challenges in zoonotic disease surveillance and reporting for the development of targeted policy and program recommendations, which will be codeveloped in validation workshops and disseminated through policy and academic papers.


Uganda 2024-10-21 15:16:42 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
 Development and testing of a tool to assess health workers' clinical confidence to provide perinatal bereavement care in Sub-Saharan Africa (MAKSHSREC-2024-703)
REFNo: HS4959ES

To assess the validity and reliability of the tool across health workers providing care to parents in maternity facilities, including internal consistency and factor structure,
 Uganda 2024-10-21 15:14:14 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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