Elizabeth Ayebare Ombeva
ID: UNCST-2020-R003666
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Development of a meta-core outcome set for stillbirth prevention and bereavement care following stillbirth
REFNo: HS2332ES
1) To identify a list of outcomes used in current stillbirth research together with outcomes reported in qualitative literature in an Low and Middle income Country (LMiC) setting relevant to stillbirth.
2) To prioritise outcomes from a health care professional, researcher and parent perspective from an LMic setting.
3) To integrate the outcomes important to all stakeholders in order to ratify a Core Outcome Set.
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Uganda |
2022-08-25 12:09:48 |
2025-08-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
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SPECTRUM OF KIDNEY DISEASE AMONG PATIENTS WITH TUBERCULOSIS (SKiD-TB) WITH OR WITHOUT HIV CO-INFECTION; A PROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY.
REFNo: HS2357ES
To determine and compare the incidence of CKD after TB treatment success among people with TB with and without HIV co-infection at selected referral hospitals in Uganda. ,To determine the association of incident AKI and TB treatment outcomes among people with TB. ,To determine and compare the incidence of AKI among people with TB with and without HIV co-infection at selected referral hospitals in Uganda. ,
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Uganda |
2022-08-25 12:06:18 |
2025-08-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Moses Adroma
ID: UNCST-2019-R000360
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Accessing, storing, and sharing health information about maternal and perinatal health to support safe birth
REFNo: HS2303ES
To describe the context for deploying technology in collecting, storing and sharing information or data in the maternal and perinatal care continuum from the point of view of health care providers. This includes reading and writing literacy, digital literacy, mobile phone use, reliability of electricity provision, dependence on paper records, and processes for handling confidential data. ,To assess the current sources and flow of data within health care service provision related to antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum care.,To assess the feasibility of deploying technology in collecting, storing, accessing and sharing data on maternal and perinatal health with the aim of improving outcomes related to maternal and neonatal mortality and morbidity during the perinatal period (intrapartum and first 1-2 weeks post-partum). ,
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Uganda |
2022-08-25 12:01:26 |
2025-08-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ALEX ALINAITWE
ID: UNCST-2022-R010276
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CHILD LABOUR IN THE COFFEE INDUSTRY IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1397ES
To identify drivers of child labour in the coffee sector in Eastern Uganda; landscape the existing regulatory framework, networks of coffee farms, compliance and government enforcement; and identify promising prevention and prosecution interventions and key service provider(Main objective)
a) Scope the prevalence and nature of child labour in the coffee industry across the four districts in the Bugisu/Elgon sub-region (Mbale, Kapchorwa, Sironko, and Bududa); including vulnerability factors and existing interventions and mitigation strategies.
b) Analyse Uganda’s coffee production supply chains to identify private sector practices or points on the supply chain at the highest risk of forced labour and child labour; areas with weak government oversight; and key buyers and their sourcing/social compliance policies.
c) Landscape the policy and regulatory framework for protecting workers in the coffee industry , and map stakeholders engaged in the supply chain and service providers addressing forced or child labour in the coffee industry.
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Uganda |
2022-08-24 12:00:15 |
2025-08-24 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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stellah Nambuya
ID:
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Prevalence and Genetic Diversity of Fasciola species in Cattle slaughtered along Lake Albert, Kyoga and Victoria Basins in Uganda
REFNo: A223ES
1. To investigate the prevalence of Fasciola Species in cattle slaughtered along Lake Albert, Kyoga and Victoria Basins in Uganda.
2.To determine the genetic diversity of Fasciola species in cattle slaughtered along Lake Albert, Kyoga and Victoria Basins in Uganda
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Uganda |
2022-08-23 17:20:22 |
2025-08-23 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Shevin Jacob Thomas
ID:
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Oxygen requirements and approaches to respiratory support in patients with COVID-19 in low- and middle-income countries: a WHO study
REFNo: HS2399ES
1. To characterize the type and duration of different modalities of respiratory support delivered to patients with suspected or confirmed severe and critical COVID-19 in LMICs.
a. To quantify the amount (m3 and L/min.) of oxygen delivered to patients with suspected or confirmed severe and critical COVID-19 in LMICs
b. To describe practice patterns in escalation and de-escalation of oxygen therapy and respiratory support for patients with suspected or confirmed severe and critical COVID-19 in LMICs
2. To describe baseline demographics and hospital outcomes of hospitalized patients with COVID-19
3. To describe facility-level characteristics for oxygen delivery and respiratory support
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USA |
2022-08-23 17:18:56 |
2025-08-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Stephen Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000059
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Factors affecting supply and use of COVID-19 vaccines in western Uganda
REFNo: HS2383ES
Specific Objective 4.4: Assess the rate at which COVID-19 vaccine doses are administered during vaccination outreaches in western Uganda,Specific Objective 4.3: Identify factors that inform individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda about local COVID-19 vaccination outreaches and motivate them to participate in vaccination outreaches,Specific Objective 4.2: Identify factors related to COVID-19 vaccine delivery that could facilitate initiating or completing COVID-19 vaccination among individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda,Specific Objective 4.1: Identify barriers to initiating or completing COVID-19 vaccination among individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda,Specific Objective 3.1: Assess the number of declined COVID-19 vaccine doses (when shipments of doses were declined) at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 2.2: Assess the proportion of destroyed or redistributed COVID-19 vaccine doses at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 2.1: Assess the rate at which COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 1.3: Identify the proportion of the catchment area population that could be vaccinated against COVID-19 at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 1.2: Identify gaps in the availability of COVID-19 vaccine doses at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Specific Objective 1.1: Assess the total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses received at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Main Objective 4: Assess factors affecting COVID-19 vaccination among individuals 18 years and older in western Uganda,Main Objective 3: Assess allotment challenges to COVID-19 vaccination at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Main Objective 2: Assess the use of COVID-19 vaccines received at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,Main Objective 1: Assess the availability of COVID-19 vaccines at four vaccination sites in western Uganda since March 2021,
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Uganda |
2022-08-23 17:17:06 |
2025-08-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Joseph Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
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Assessment of FP-HIV Integration under Self-care Oriented Antiretroviral Therapy Differentiated Service Delivery Models in Eastern and Central Uganda
REFNo: HS2026ES
1. Describe current use of FP services and contraceptive dynamics among HIV-positive women utilizing self-care oriented DSDM
2. Explore the acceptability, accessibility, convenience and perceived quality of integrated FP-HIV services among HIV-positive women utilizing self-care oriented DSDM
3. Explore provider perceptions of integrating FP services into self-care oriented DSDM
4. Document the implementation processes of FP integration into DSDM
5. Estimate the cost of integrating FP into DSDM
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Uganda |
2022-08-23 17:09:25 |
2025-08-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Mary Nalumansi
ID:
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contribution of community libraries towards the development of reading culture among children:A case of Nambi Sseppuuya community library, Uganda
REFNo: SS918ES
1. To establish the children’s reading needs at Nambi Sseppuuya community library in Uganda
2. To investigate the children’s reading activities at Nambi Sseppuuya community library in Uganda
3. To examine the contribution of Nambi Sseppuuya community library towards the development of reading culture among children in Uganda
4. To identify setbacks contributing towards reading culture development among children at Nambi Sseppuuya community library in Uganda
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2022-08-23 16:44:54 |
2025-08-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Christopher Eyapu
ID:
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Multi-drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae infections at Mulago Hospital – understanding the role of plasmid co-selected antibiotic resistance genes
REFNo: HS1877ES
Major Objective
To determine chromosomal and plasmid-encoded conjugative genes spread among MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from Intensive Care patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Specific Objectives
i) To determine the susceptibility profiles of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from ICU patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
ii) To determine the chromosomal genes and mutations associated with MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from ICU patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
iii) To determine the plasmid associated conjugative genes spread from MDR Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from ICU patients at Mulago National Referral Hospital
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:20:29 |
2025-08-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Muhindo Tadeo Mathwese
ID:
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Tribal Conflicts and Socio-economic Development in Rwenzori Sub Region.
REFNo: SS1333ES
1.To examine the recent trends of tribal conflict in the Rwenzori sub region
2.To assess the extent of damage caused by tribal conflict in the Rwenzori sub-region
3.To determine the level of socio-economic development in the Rwenzori sub-region
4.To establish the relationship between the trends in tribal conflict and the the level of socio-economic development of the region
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:19:49 |
2025-08-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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GODFREY SSIMBWA
ID:
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THE ROLE OF CAMPESTEROL IN CONTROL OF N-METHYL-N-NITROSOUREA-INDUCED BREAST CANCER IN MICE
REFNo: NS320ES
1. To determine the toxicity profile of Campesterol on female mice
2. To determine the effect of campesterol on the breast cancer biomarkers (level of expression of c-myc protein & p53 tumor suppressor protein, alpha estrogen receptor & progesterone receptor) in mammary tissues.
3. To determine the effect of Campesterol on tumor size
4. To determine the effect of campesterol on the histological changes of mammary tissues
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:18:12 |
2025-08-22 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Florence Ssebbale Lubega
ID:
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MARKETING OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SERVICES FOR USER SATISFACTION: A CASE OF SELECTED CONSORTIUM OF UGANDA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
REFNo: SS1117ES
1. To ascertain the marketing strategies employed within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries in order to predict user satisfaction of services.
2. To identify users’ information needs, and expectations and how they can be fulfilled within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries;
3. To identify the elements that impede the marketing of university library services within the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries and how they can be solved
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2022-08-22 18:17:11 |
2025-08-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Program Scoping and Design: Uganda Decent Work for Domestic Workers
REFNo: SS1403ES
Main objective
To explore and appreciate the scope and characteristics of child labor and forced labor in domestic work in Uganda and Kenya in order to investigate and prioritize potential interventions.
Specific objectives
1.To establish the nature of work done by domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya
2.To examine the scale of forced labour among domestic work in Uganda and Ugandan Domestic workers in Kenya
3.To examine the system factors and drivers of domestic work in Uganda and Ugandan domestic workers in Kenya
4.To describe the processes involved in the recruitment and placement of domestic workers, including children and migrant workers, in Uganda and for Ugandans in Kenya
5.To document and examine the existing policies and practices by government, employers, and CSO actors aimed at protecting the rights of domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya
6.To make recommendations on ways to improve the social and economic wellbeing of domestic workers in Uganda and Kenya
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:15:58 |
2025-08-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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NASSIMBWA FLORENCE
ID:
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HUMAN FACTORS RISKS IN EASTERN AFRICA
AVIATION OPERATIONS
REFNo: NS251ES
1. To classify documented Human Factors related accidents and incidents in East Africa Aviation Operations using HFACs analysis.
2. To determine existing human factors risks in the region’s aviation operations.
3. Design possible interventions that can be used to address selected human factors issues.
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Uganda |
2022-08-22 18:06:40 |
2025-08-22 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Julius Tibyangye
ID:
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Discovery of Novel Pharmaceuticals from Microorganisms Isolated from Kidepo National Park's Semi-Arid Desert Soils in Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: NS397ES
i) To extract and characterize novel pharmaceuticals produced by bacterial and fungal strains from semi-arid desert soil samples from Kidepo Valley National Park, Karamoja Uganda.
ii) To use the OSMAC approach to enhance the production of new natural pharmaceutical products from semi-arid desert bacterial and fungal strains.
iii) To determine the effect of co-culture on the production of new natural bioactive compounds.
iv) To investigate the chemical structures of natural products derived from bacterial and fungal strains using untargeted metabolomics spectroscopic techniques.
v) To determine the biological activity and potential for use of natural products in the treatment of a variety human diseases.
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:19:06 |
2025-08-19 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Mark Bronsvoort
ID:
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Optimization of an environmental sampling approach integrating network models and nanopore portable sequencing for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) risk-based surveillance in endemic settings (OpEns-FMD)
REFNo: A217ES
1. Analyze the circulation of FMDV in livestock markets and livestock transport vehicles.
2. Assess the potential of use portable sequence-based technology to generate detailed FMDV molecular epidemiology data on FMDV.
3. Evaluate local factors and practices that might be connected to FMDV circulation.
4. Compare the results obtained from environmental samples to those obtained from cattle in the same settings.
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UK |
2022-08-19 13:18:25 |
2025-08-19 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kagimu Ivan
ID:
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Sustainable Rural Poverty Alleviation Programs: A Case Study Of Uganda
REFNo: SS1391ES
To design a new framework for sustainable and cost-effective rural poverty alleviation programs
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:17:19 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Anna Engelmann Maria
ID:
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Determining methods to assess the impact of human activity on stress behaviour of free-ranging Leopards (Panthera pardus) and Lions (Panthera leo) in Queen-Elizabeth NP, Uganda
REFNo: NS390ES
The aim of the proposed research project is to determine behavioural criteria in leopards and lions that correlate with their current stress levels, especially if caused by human proximity. Knowledge derived from this study can help determine and prevent harmful human impact on large cats, as for example by tourism or construction work.
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Austria |
2022-08-19 13:15:43 |
2025-08-19 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Gender, youth, market systems, energy needs, environmental and climate risk assessment for the SMILES (Sustainable Market Inclusive Livelihood Pathways to Self-Reliance) Project in Kyangwali and Kyaka II Refugee settlements
REFNo: SS1387ES
Objectives are per the following themes
1. Gender and youth sub-component
•Identify current livelihood options, coping strategies and opportunities for women and youth in green business or enterprises including innovations for improving their participation
•Explore the nature, magnitude, influence and impact of gender dynamics and related factors on livelihoods in refugee and host communities
•Understand the level of women’s access, use and ownership of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and how existing ICTs could be leveraged for use in farming, business, and access to services
2. Market system diagnostic sub-component
a.To understand the market system, the context in which it operates, the various components of the system, the actors, opportunities, and the barriers;
b.To identify and analyse selected value chains taking into consideration the concept of refugee inclusion and resilience at heart.
3. Environmental and climate Risk assessment
a)Examine climate-related risks (drought, temperature increase, flooding, and or increase in weather volatility etc.) experienced in the proposed areas of implementation and their potential impact on the project’s intended outputs and outcomes;
b)Examine how the project may affect the environment and potentially increase vulnerability of the target population (disaggregated by age and sex) to climate change and other environmental shocks (maladaptation);
c)Identify measures to reduce vulnerability to climate-related risks, adapt to climate change and enhance environmental health and or productivity;
d)Identify opportunities for enhancing environmental health and promoting wider resilience and adaptation to climate change;
e)Identify and recommend eco-friendly value chains that have the potential to increase household incomes and wellbeing while enhancing environmental health and productivity.
4. Energy needs assessment
a)Understanding community practices (challenges and opportunities) and aspirations to solving energy needs
b)Assessing the level of community awareness about renewable energy benefits
c)Assessing availability, accessibility and affordability of renewable energy products in targeted refugee settlements and surrounding environs
d)Determining the level of utilization of clean energy by businesses and populations in the target area.
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Uganda |
2022-08-19 13:14:54 |
2025-08-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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