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Denis Kimbugwe
ID: UNCST-2025-R017664
 Systemic inflammation in pregnant and postpartum mothers with HIV and their children: relationship with early child growth (SIPPH Study).
REFNo: HS6041ES

1. Evaluate the association of second trimester maternal inflammatory markers with CHEU growth patterns from birth through 2 years.
2. Evaluate the association of maternal inflammatory markers during first 2 months postpartum with CHEU growth patterns from birth through 2 years.
3. Evaluate the association of CHEU inflammatory markers at birth with growth patterns from birth through 2 years.
 Uganda 2025-06-20 18:38:43 2028-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Kajjimu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013696
 Emergency Care Research in Uganda: Priorities, Barriers, and Strategies
REFNo: HS5847ES

To identify research priorities, evaluate existing barriers, and propose interventional strategies for enhancing emergency care research in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2025-06-20 18:32:38 2028-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maxson Anyolitho Kenneth
ID: UNCST-2021-R013447
 Enhancing Integration of Adolescent Family Planning and Post-Abortion Care in Northern Uganda: A Citizen Science, Gender-Transformative Approach (CAFFP-PAC)
REFNo: HS6030ES

5. To document and disseminate best practices and lessons learned from implementing the integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender-transformative approach in Lira, Northern Uganda.,4. To evaluate the effectiveness of an integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender-transformative program to improve access to, and utilization of family planning and post-abortion care services in Lira, Northern Uganda.,3. To co-design and implement an integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender-transformative approach to improve access to, and utilization of SRH services in Lira, Northern Uganda.,2. To engage citizen scientists in identifying barriers to and facilitators for accessing and utilizing family planning and post-abortion care services in Lira, Northern Uganda.,1. To assess the baseline knowledge, attitude, and practices of adolescents regarding family planning and post-abortion care in Lira, Northern Uganda.,To improve access to, and utilization of SRH services by female and male adolescents and other underserved population groups in Lira, Northern Uganda through an integrated CAFFP-PAC using a citizen science gender transformative approach (CS-GTA).,
 Uganda 2025-06-18 20:27:59 2028-06-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samantha Agasha
ID: UNCST-2025-R017839
 Exploring Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Against Women in Sports in Uganda: Causes, Impacts, and Interventions
REFNo: SS3892ES

Primary Objective: To explore the prevalence, causes, impacts, and interventions related to sexual and gender-based violence against women in sports in Uganda. Specific Objectives: • To assess the prevalence and forms of SGBV in Ugandan sports. • To examine the underlying causes and contributing factors of SGBV within sports institutions. • To investigate the psychological, physical, and socio-economic impacts of SGBV on women athletes. • To evaluate the effectiveness of existing interventions and support mechanisms aimed at addressing SGBV in sports.
Uganda 2025-06-17 15:52:19 2028-06-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Kataate Namakula
ID: UNCST-2025-R016688
 A Study of Pedagogical Content Knowledge in Action: Exploring Gender Inclusive Practices in Physics Education in the context of Uganda
REFNo: SS3925ES

The study seeks to understand how Physics teacher educators in Uganda draw from their Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) to incorporate gender-inclusive practices in their teaching, shaping the development of preservice teachers. The ultimate goal is to understand how PCK and gender-inclusive practices of Physics Teacher educators can support preservice teachers in fostering more inclusive and equitable Physics classrooms, thereby encouraging more girls to pursue the subject.
 Uganda 2025-06-12 9:27:13 2028-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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