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Ruth Nanyonga
ID:
The Impact of Health Cooperative Membership on Health Agency and Economic Status of Women in Uganda’ Study
REFNo: SS1121ES

The main objective of the study is to quantify the impact of health cooperative membership on women’s health agency and economic status. The specific objectives include:

1. The health care access
• Safe delivery/pre-natal care
• Access to health trainings/education
• Access to regular primary care/check-ups

2. The health knowledge level
• Knowledge about health care resources (location of nearest clinic, where to get information regarding health)
• Knowledge about health itself (self-efficacy)
• Knowledge about insurance

3. The ability to set goals
• Preference to have a role in making the decisions about family planning?
• Preference to make the decision about when to seek health care for yourself?
• Preference to have a role in making the decisions about seeking health care for your family members/children?

4. Perceived ability and control
a. Ability to make decisions about family planning
b. Ability to make the decision to seek health care without delay
c. Ability to make decisions to seek health care for family members/children without delay

5. Action taken
a. Demonstrated decision-making power to seek health care without delay
b. Demonstrated decision-making power about family planning
c. Demonstrated decision-making power in seeking health care for family/children

 Uganda 2022-03-09 2025-03-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dianah Aharimpisya
ID: UNCST-2021-R012528
 Elder Abuse and Welfare Status: Interrogating the deterrent gerontological mechanisms. A case of selected districts in south-western Uganda.
REFNo: SS1015ES

1. To examine the effect of elder abuse on welfare status in 5 selected districts of south-western Uganda. 2. To examine the mediating role of quality relationships on the association between elder abuse and welfare status in 5 selected districts of south-western Uganda. 3. To analyse the mediating effect of gerontological services access on the relationship between elder abuse and welfare status in 5 selected districts of western Uganda.
Uganda 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Divya Rayamajhi
ID:
Child and Adolescent mental health services in Uganda
REFNo: HS1786ES

i. To explore the availability of child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) in health facilities of Mbale district. ii. To identify barriers that may prevent people from accessing child and adolescent mental health services in Mbale from the perspective of health care providers. iii. To identify possible solutions to those barriers which may encourage or improve people`s access to child and adolescent`s mental health services in Mbale from the perspective of health care providers.
 Nepal 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agnes Rwashana Semwanga
ID:
A WEB-BASED HISTOPATHOLOGY REPOSITORY SYSTEM FOR BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT
REFNo: HS2002ES

To validate the slides to establish the intra and inter observer agreement in morphological assessment of breast core cancer cases using glass slides and digital slides.,To establish the requirements and develop a web-based Histopathology Repository System (NHRS) for breast cancer case,To digitize core breast cancer glass slides for morphological assessment of core breast cancer cases.,To develop a national digital histopathology reporting system storing digitized slides for assessment of morphological characteristics of core breast cancer.,
 Uganda 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phillip Wanduru
ID: UNCST-2019-R000381
 Determining short and medium-term sequelae, their predicting factors, and experiences of caring for newborns with intrapartum hypoxic-ischemic insults: Studies in Eastern rural Uganda
REFNo: HS2057ES

To understand caregivers’ experiences of caring for newborns with encephalopathy.,To determine the risk, and predicting factors of NDD at 6 and 12 months of age among infants who survived hypoxic-ischemic insults at birth.,To understand the interaction between healthcare providers and caregivers in the Newborn Care Units (NCU) when caring for newborns with hypoxic-ischemic insults at two high-volume hospitals in Eastern Central Uganda,To determine the predicting factors of hypoxic-ischemic insults and encephalopathy among newborns at two high-volume hospitals in Eastern Central Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sarah Kiguli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013020
 Sickle Pan-African Research Consortium (SPARCO) Uganda: Strengthening Capacity for Clinical Care, Research and Training in Sickle Cell Disease - SCRT Project.
REFNo: HS2012ES

The overall goal of the project is to join and become one of the sites of the Collaborative Consortium of the SCD in Sub-Saharan Africa Network (SPARCO) with a goal of strengthening capacity for clinical care research and training in sickle cell disease in Uganda through implementation of evidence-based interventions. We shall do this by: Aim 1: Developing a centralized, electronic, patient consented, sickle hemoglobinopathy registry for Uganda. AIM 2: To improve SCD patient outcomes in Uganda by establishing regional SCD standards of care. AIM 3. To advance SCD related research by conducting cohort studies and implementation science studies on patients enrolled in the SCD registry, and an additional study on transition from pediatric to adult care by SCD adolescents.
 Uganda 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Riley-Green
ID:
Financial Diaries Uganda
REFNo: SS1178ES

Test if taking women through a report on their business highlighting areas of improvement and a comparison to similar businesses results in additional improvements in business outcomes,Test if the act of frequently asking the women about aspects of their businesses makes these dimensions more salient and results in improvements in business outcomes,Understand more about female-owned microenterprises using high-frequency data collected in the form of diaries.,To examine the impact of financial diaries for female entrepreneurs, with and without reports and comparisons to similar businesses, on a range of business outcomes.,
 UK 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mwangi Fridah Gakii
ID:
PREVALENCE OF DYSLIPIDEMIA AMONG WOMEN WITH PRECANCEROUS AND CANCEROUS LESIONS ATTENDING CERVICAL CANCER CLINIC AT UGANDA CANCER INSTITUTE
REFNo: HS2087ES

General objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia and its association with precancerous and cancerous lesions among women attending cervical cancer clinic at Uganda Cancer Institute for screening
Specific objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia among women with precancerous and cancerous
lesions attending cervical cancer clinic at Uganda Cancer Institute for screening.
2. To determine the association between dyslipidemia, and grades of precancerous lesions among women attending cervical cancer clinic at Uganda Cancer Institute for screening.
3. To determine the association between dyslipidemia and grades of cancerous lesions among women attending cervical cancer clinic at Uganda Cancer Institute for screening
 Kenya 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Michael  Ediau
ID:
Stakeholders’ perspectives on early infant male circumcision for HIV prevention in a traditionally non-circumcising community in Northeastern Uganda
REFNo: HS2109ES

To explore the stakeholders’ perspectives on the feasibility of introducing and scaling up EIMC in Katakwi and Soroti districts, traditionally non-circumcising communities – northeastern Uganda,To assess the health system-related facilitators and barriers for introduction and scale-up of EIMC for HIV prevention in Katakwi and Soroti districts, traditionally non-circumcising communities – northeastern Uganda,To explore the health workers individual-level and parents’ related perspectives regarding EIMC for HIV prevention in Katakwi and Soroti districts,To explore the knowledge, attitudes, norms, behavior control, intention and experiences on EIMC for HIV prevention among parents of male children in Katakwi and Soroti districts, traditionally non-circumcising communities – northeastern Uganda,To explore stakeholders’ perspectives on early infant male circumcision for HIV prevention in Katakwi and Soroti districts, traditionally non-circumcising communities – northeastern Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-03-07 2025-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Florence Ndagire
ID:
Access to Maternal, sexual and reproductive health for persons with disabilities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1062ES

The aim of this study is to conduct empirical research on access to maternal, sexual and reproductive health services for persons with disabilities in Uganda to ascertain whether the services, programmes and policies are inclusive of persons with disabilities.
Specific objectives
1. To analyse the legal and policy framework on access to maternal, sexual and reproductive health services to ascertain whether they mainstream reproductive health needs of persons with disabilities in Uganda.
2. To assess the barriers faced by persons with disabilities in accessing MSRH services.
3. To examine the lived experiences of persons with disabilities in accessing MSRH services.
4. To assess the effects of COVID 19 on access to maternal, sexual and reproductive health services by persons with disabilities in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-03-04 2025-03-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justus Atwijukire
ID:
Understanding the context in which it is profitable for various vanilla agricultural market actors to invest in stronger relationships and adopt product quality standards to meet the needs of higher-value markets
REFNo: A185ES

Identify the context in which it is profitable for agricultural actors, particularly producers and processors, to comply with and invest in higher product quality standards.,Assess the types of market linkages that best enable multinationals to collaborate with emerging agricultural markets to increase efficiency and effectiveness along the value chain in a mutually beneficial manner.,Evaluate the extent to which strengthening linkages and relationships between supply chain actors increasing horizontal and vertical market linkages among agricultural actors at various levels (companies, SMEs, smallholders, and intermediaries) promote economic benefits for the different actors and market expansion. ,To understand how existing vanilla supply chains in Uganda and targeted interventions designed to strengthen relationships between market actors affect production, quality, market access, profits and investment within supply chains. ,
 Uganda 2022-03-03 2025-03-03 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ALEX KAYONGO
ID: UNCST-2019-R001641
 In-vitro Susceptibility of Broncho-alveolar-derived Macrophages to Mycobacterium tuberculosis among persistently IGRA-negative TB household contacts in Uganda
REFNo: HS1767ES

Study Aim:
Phenotypic characterization of persistently IGRA-negative individuals based on in-vitro killing of luciferase-expressing recombinant Mtb in broncho-alveolar lavage.

Specific Objectives
1. To demonstrate in-vitro BAL and blood monocyte derived macrophage killing of luciferase-expressing recombinant Mtb among persistently IGRA-negative individuals.

2. To validate in-vitro BAL-derived macrophage killing assays using virulent Mtb strains identified from “the Ugandan TB cohort.

3. To compare BAL-derived macrophage expression profiles for selected cytokines, phagocytic receptors, phagosome maturation and microbial killing genes between IGRA-negative and positive individuals.

4. To compare levels of selected macrophage cytokines and chemokines in BAL supernatant between IGRA-negative and positive individuals.
 Uganda 2022-03-03 2025-03-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charlotte Brown Louise
ID: UNCST-2021-R012078
 Local urban initiatives for displaced populations in Gulu and Arua cities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1167ES

To understand the role of locally situated actors in protection for refugees and asylum seekers
To understand refugees' experiences of urban life and different forms of protection in urban areas
To explore how local actors understand 'protection'
To understand how locally situated actors understand their role in relation to Uganda's national refugee response framework
To produce learning materials to inform policy responses in other cities experiencing displacement
To disseminate findings to support to local discussions of refugee integration
 UK 2022-03-03 2025-03-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
RACHEAL ALINAITWE
ID: UNCST-2020-R014509
 Detection and referral of depression among adolescents living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS2055ES

• To determine whether depression is screened for among adolescents living with HIV in care • To assess the effect of self-assessment by adolescents on the rate of detection of depression • To determine reasons for failure to access care for depression among adolescents living with HIV at the referral point
Uganda 2022-03-03 2025-03-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Kayondo
ID: UNCST-2021-R008325
 Target Malaria Protocol A1: Entomological Studies To Characterize Field Sites In Uganda To Support The Evaluation Of Novel Mosquito-Targeted Malaria-Control Methods
REFNo: HS1884ES

1. To characterize malaria vector species composition and abundance in selected study sites, other mosquitoes present and the ancillary fauna of larval habitats.
\r\n2. To support insectary colony (wild-type) establishment/replenishment and insecticide resistance surveys.
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 Uganda 2022-03-03 2025-03-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 ‘SD Biosensor STANDARD™ M10 SARS-COV-2’ – Diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity
REFNo: HS2100ES

establish the diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity of the STANDARD™ M10 SARS-CoV-2 test according to the WHO Instructions and requirements for Emergency Use Listing (EUL) Submission: In vitro diagnostics detecting SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid or antigen, version 5; 02 June 2021, and to provide data to demonstrate the product is safe and effective for its intended use.,
 Uganda 2022-03-02 2025-03-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tom  Ngabirano Denis
ID: UNCST-2020-R014491
 Adapting and Validating the STARx Transition Readiness Questionnaire for Ugandan Young People Living with HIV/AIDs (YPLHIV) and their Parents
REFNo: SS1134ES

To understand the impact of COVID-19 on the health and well-being of YPLHIV,To validate the Event History Calendar (EHC) which was previously developed with Ugandan youth,To modify and validate The STARx, a transition tool for Ugandan youth,Our primary aim is to modify and validate a transition tool for Ugandan youth for use in transition from adolescent to adult HIV Care. ,
 Uganda 2022-02-28 2025-02-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Kayondo
ID: UNCST-2021-R008325
 Target Malaria Protocol C1: Stakeholder Engagement Protocol for Target Malaria Activities in Uganda
REFNo: HS1890ES

1. Co-developing the project pathway with stakeholders directly affected by the project and ensuring that all steps of the project receive appropriate community acceptance (in addition to regulatory approval) before they are implemented. 2. Building an enabling environment in which potential beneficiaries are at the heart of the decision-making process. 3. Position genetic approaches as a potential credible complementary tool to fight malaria and creating an enabling environment for its evaluation. 4. Ensure consent/community acceptance for field entomological and insectary activities (please refer to protocols on entomological and Insectary activities). 5. Collect stakeholder knowledge and expectations to inform and improve project activity implementation.
Uganda 2022-02-28 2025-02-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Lung Cancer in East Africa in Relation to HIV-1 Infection: Epidemiological, Molecular Characterization and Imaging (LCH Study)
REFNo: HS1922ES

1. To determine the clinical epidemiology of lung cancer and its relationship to HIV-1 infection in Uganda and Tanzania. 2. To determine the molecular determinants of lung cancer in HIV infected and uninfected individuals in Uganda and Tanzania 3. To Characterize Lung Cancer in HIV infected and uninfected populations in Uganda and Tanzania using Artificial Intelligence.
 Uganda 2022-02-28 2025-02-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Ngonzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001579
 Automated visual evaluation and geospatial mapping for cervical cancer screening optimization in sub-Saharan Africa (AVE-Map)
REFNo: HS2069ES

3. To use AVE and geospatial analysis to scale up cervical cancer screening in Uganda ,2. To determine access to cervical cancer screening and referral pathways in Uganda ,1. To validate and expand use of AVE for cervical cancer screening in SSA ,We aim to leverage and develop data science expertise at our sites to first optimize and then combine AVE-based screening by health workers at peripheral health facilities with geospatial-analysis and needs-driven assessment to inform scale-up of cervical cancer screening in Uganda ,
 Uganda 2022-02-28 2025-02-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Cartland
ID:
Techno-economic Analysis of Solar Photovoltaic Mini-grids for Enhancement of Sustainable Livelihoods of Remote Communities: Case Study Uganda
REFNo: SIR97ES

iv. To develop a tool for assessing the sustainable livelihoods of communities supplied by power from renewable energy-based mini-grids,iii. To carry out economic modelling and simulation of the operation and performance of solar photovoltaic mini-grids versus other competing options ,ii. To analyze the technical operation of solar PV mini-grids in the context of developing nations,i. To analyze the development and installations of Renewable energy-based mini-grids in Uganda,To assess how sustainable livelihood of remote communities is enhanced through the use of solar PV based mini-grids and other competing options.,
 Uganda 2022-02-28 2025-02-28 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GODFREY ASIIMWE BERINDE
ID:
Public Services, Security and the Legacy of Pre-colonial States in Uganda
REFNo: SS917ES

1) examine how the legacy of pre-colonial states shapes citizens’ willingness to contribute to public services in Uganda today, focusing on crime prevention and security services
2) examine the underlying mechanisms, focusing on persistence in culture and institutions.
Uganda 2022-02-24 2025-02-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DeeAnn Reeder Marie
ID: UNCST-2021-R012240
 Tolerance and resistance responses of African bats to viral antigens: Immunological tradeoffs in zoonotic reservoir hosts.
REFNo: NS300ES

The overall goals of the proposed work are (1) to understand the role that infection tolerance plays in the ability of African bat species to serve as reservoir hosts for virulent zoonotic viruses (especially Ebola), and (2) identify the molecular and behavioral mechanisms that contribute to these tolerance phenotypes.


 USA 2022-02-24 2025-02-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eliot Atekwana Anong
ID:
Dry Rifting in the Albertine-Rhino graben, Uganda (DRIAR)
REFNo: NS322ES

Our project objectives are to (1) map the lithospheric and mantle structure below segments of the rift in the northern Western Branch, (2) map magma melt depth, thickness and spatial distribution along the rift, (3) map the rift and fault architecture and determine their relationship to rifting, (4) determine fault communication with deep magma sources via volatiles and gas chemistries, (5) provide constraints on surface motions and rift opening rates from GPS measurements, and (6) test the three hypotheses with numerical models. During this project we will:
1. Use magnetotellurics (MT), gravity and passive source seismology to determine variations in lithospheric thickness, mantle-flow or frozen lithospheric anisotropy, and to assess the presence or absence of melt at depth.
2. Use magnetics, gravity, and seismology to determine the thermal structure and thickness of the crust beneath the rift zone.
3. Constrain surface motions with new GNSS observations.
4. Collect geomorphic samples for Quaternary geochronology for landforms cut and offset by the rift-bounding faults to determine their fault slip rates.
5. Use industry seismic reflection data acquired over the Albertine-Rhino graben to investigate fault evolution and strain migration through time.
6. Conduct field observations to examine the geometry and kinematics of rift related structures for the Albertine-Rhino Graben and Precambrian structures to evaluate the possible presence of a Precambrian suture zone that was reactivated during rift evolution.
7. Use the geochemistry of hot springs and measurements of magmatic gas fluxes along the border faults to establish the presence or absence of shallow magma chambers and the presence of magmatic volatiles-assisted faulting, while also quantifying variability of tectonic CO2 flux to the atmosphere from the northern Western Branch of EARS
8. Incorporate the above observations into a geodynamic model that test hypotheses about the role of melts beneath magma-poor rifts and how variations in lithospheric thickness and asthenospheric flow or the properties of the lithosphere relate to strain localization.
The different rift basins of the northern segment of the Western Branch of EARS exhibit distinct geomorphological features from south to north that are probably controlled by processes operating in the asthenosphere and lithosphere. Thus, a field experiment designed to investigate the along axis variability of the lithosphere and upper mantle structure along this entire segment from Lake Edward in the south to the Rhino graben in the north and its termination against the Aswa Shear Zone will provide critical insights on geodynamic processes operating in the asthenosphere, lithosphere, and at the surface which drive magma poor rifting.
USA 2022-02-24 2025-02-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hasifah Namatovu Kasujja
ID:
A Real-time Application for Screening Symptoms of Perinatal Depression among Expectant and Postnatal Mothers. (RAPID)
REFNo: SIR95ES

Overall Study Objective: Developing a real-time application to screen perinatal depression will be achieved through three specific aims:
i) Understanding perinatal depression issues among women and elicit requirements for model building
ii) Co-design and implement a low-cost real time application for perinatal depression (RAPID)
iii) Evaluate and deploy RAPID for usability and efficacy

 Uganda 2022-02-24 2025-02-24 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pooja Chitneni
ID: UNCST-2021-R012955
 The adaptation and validation of an HIV disclosure measurement tool in Uganda
REFNo: HS1872ES

Aim 1: Explore how and why heterosexual men and women disclose HIV to sexual partners. We will purposively sample up to 40 PLWH stratified approximately equally by reported prior HIV disclosure to sexual partner(s) and gender to participate in qualitative in-depth interviews. Interviews will focus on HIV disclosure beliefs, intentions, and behaviors with an emphasis on gender norms, incomplete disclosure, HIV co-morbidities (e.g., STIs), and disclosure preferences. ,
 USA 2022-02-23 2025-02-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Leonard Atuhaire K.
ID:
Development of a Life Table for Mortality Assessment in Uganda
REFNo: SS1143ES

3. Construct a pilot life table for Uganda.,2. Develop cause – of – death specific life tables.,1. Estimate age specific mortality rates for males and females in Uganda,The main objective is to generate a pilot life table for Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-02-22 2025-02-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Geoffrey Otim
ID:
Affordability perceptions of hybrid DTM seed in Uganda: Are expectations or status-quo driving low willingness to pay?
REFNo: A183ES

The objective of this study is therefore:
To test whether behavioral reference points influence willingness to pay for hybrid maize seed and subsequent affordability perceptions about hybrid DTM seed.

The proposed study aims to provide:
1. Innovative and evidence-based insights on behavioral barriers that drive (low) willingness to pay for DTM seed.
2. Policy recommendations to address these potential behavioral barriers to purchasing hybrid seed.

Uganda 2022-02-22 2025-02-22 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Guwatudde
ID: UNCST-2021-R008522
 ADDENDUM to the study: THE UGANDA NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCD) RISK FACTOR MOBILE PHONE SURVEY - 2021 (Your ref: HS1738ES).
REFNo: HS1999ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ADDENDUM To determine the level of understanding of the NCD risk factor questions in the main mobile phone questionnaire by participants. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF ADDENDUM The specific objective of this addendum are: i) To determine if participants will be able to easily to understand the questions in the questionnaire of the mobile phone survey (MPS) ii) If found necessary, adjust questions in the MPS study questionnaire
 Uganda 2022-02-21 2025-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catherine Maiteki
ID:
It's (NOT) just blood: Identifying gaps and exploring the intersections of menstrual health, adolescent’s rights, and environmental sustainability
REFNo: HS1594ES

Objective 1: To explore barriers and facilitators to availability and access to MHM for adolescents;
Objective 2: To identify MHM-related threats to adolescents’ rights;
Objective 3: To identify MHM products-related threats to the environment;
Objective 4: To identify and map stakeholders on MHM;
Objective 5: To establish a network of researchers and stakeholders for future research and interventions on MHM

 Uganda 2022-02-21 2025-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Mafigiri Kaawa
ID: UNCST-2019-R001276
 LIVED EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN URBAN, KAMPALA
REFNo: SS1152ES

• To assess perceptions of dementia among family caregivers of patients.

• To assess the nature of the lived experiences of family caregivers of patients with dementia.
• To examine the challenges of dementia patients and their family caregivers.
• To identify workable opportunities for mitigating the challenges of dementia patients and caregivers.

 Uganda 2022-02-21 2025-02-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Biraro
ID:
COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes and Preferences in Uganda (CVKAPU)
REFNo: HS2032ES

Objective 1: Estimate COVID-19 vaccine knowledge, attitudes and practices in a nationally representative sample.

Objective 2: Compare estimates of key health behaviors between UPHIA and mobile phone survey respondents.

Objective 3: Characterize the sociodemographic profile of phone owner respondents and secondary respondents with the UPHIA sample and assess whether secondary respondents improve the representativeness of the survey.

Uganda 2022-02-21 2025-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Lutwama Julian
ID: UNCST-2021-R011979
 Surveillance, Control and Prevention of Neglected Zoonotic Diseases in Uganda - A case study of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) and Brucellosis at the Human-Animal-Wildlife Interface in Diverse Agricultural systems
REFNo: HS2053ES

Overall objective
To improve understanding and control of RVF, CCHF and Brucellosis using enhanced surveillance systems and a One Health approach at the human-animal-wildlife interface in the cattle corridor of Uganda.

2.2 Specific Objectives
Five specific objectives will contribute to achievement of the overall objective. The first two will explore the natural history of the three infections while the third will explore socio-cultural factors affecting disease epidemiology. The final two specific-objectives relate to developing interventions based on the findings of specific-objectives 1-3.
2.2.1 Natural History of the Infections
1. Investigate the burden of RVF, CCHF and Brucellosis at the human-animal-wildlife interface.
2. Describe dynamics and drivers of spill-over events/epidemics at human-animal-wildlife interfaces in diverse agricultural systems.
2.2.2 Exploring Socio-cultural Factors relating to disease spread
3. Undertake a gender and inequalities analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practices of transmission dynamics of CCHF, RVF and Brucellosis at the human –animal –wildlife interface.
2.2.3 Developing Interventions
4. Design One Health centered models for the Control and Prevention of RVF, CCHF and Brucellosis in Uganda that can be adapted for other zoonoses of global significance.
5. Develop sustainable One Health disease surveillance and reporting system in order to support need for development a One Health policy

Uganda 2022-02-21 2025-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Johannes Haushofer
ID: UNCST-2021-R012087
 Well-being and Experience of Ugandan Students.
REFNo: SS1184ES

To determine the medium-term effects of the Malengo program on the students who attend in terms of labor market outcomes, job choice, income, and country of residence and the effect on their psychological well-being (e.g. homesickness, life satisfaction)
To establish How the demand for ISAs compare to demand for student loans
What are the immediate and medium-term effects of the program on the families of selected students, e.g. in terms of remittances received, psychological well-being (e.g. pride, but also missing a child), aspirations, and/or disappointment of siblings? What are the effects on the home communities of the students, e.g. in terms of aspirations and/or disappointment of friends and neighbors?

 Germany 2022-02-21 2025-02-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Florence Kyoheirwe Muhanguzi
ID: UNCST-2021-R002777
 Strengthening Women Smallholders’ Resilience to Agricultural Shocks for Enhanced Income Diversification and Empowerment in Uganda
REFNo: A179ES

• Document the characteristics and intensity of agricultural shocks experienced by rural women smallholder farmers in Uganda
• Examine smallholder women farmers’ ability to manage the risks associated with agricultural shocks.
• Design a mix of interventions and explore their complementarities in relation to enhancing women’s financial and agricultural resilience through the provision of good quality seed, fertilizer, improved agroeconomic practices, training and weather-based index insurance.
• Test which intervention mix will contribute to strengthening women’s capacity to adopt more resilient and dynamic farming systems and enhance their income/livelihood diversification.
• Engage rural men and community members to challenge the discriminatory social and gender norms that are against women’s economic autonomy

 Uganda 2022-02-17 2025-02-17 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 Payments in Primary and secondary schools implementing universal education programme in Uganda: Forms, effects and Accountability
REFNo: SS1164ES

The objective of the study is to enhance the evidence base on fees payments in primary and secondary schools implementing free education programmes to support the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in making evidence-based decisions to streamline, standardise and regulate user fees in the country.

Specific objectives:

(i) Establish the nature and extent of fees payments in schools implementing UPE and USE programmes in Uganda.

(ii) Examine the determination, collection, utilisation and accountability arrangements of the fees collected in public primary and secondary schools in Uganda.

(iii) Determine the willingness of parents/caregivers to pay for public primary and secondary schooling in Uganda

(iv) Analyse how fees payment effects the education prospects of various categories of vulnerable children in Uganda

(v) Provide the MoES with recommendations for revising the UPE and USE financing frameworks, based on the findings of the primary research and analysis of the policy framework for education financing in Uganda.
Uganda 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Caroline Asekenye
ID:
Consumption, Phytochemical evaluation and Hypoglycemic effect of frequently eaten vegetables in Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda.
REFNo: HS1840ES

i.To document the most frequently eaten vegetables and household prevalence of hyperglycemia in Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda.
ii. To establish the phytochemical composition of selected most frequently eaten vegetables in relation to soil properties from the two regions
iii. To determine the hypoglycemic effect of crude extracts of the most frequently eaten vegetables per study region
iv. To determine the hypoglycemic phytochemical fractions from the most potent vegetable crude extract
v. To estimate the effective amount of the most active vegetables for prevention and management of hyperglycemia based on the animal (rat) model.

 Uganda 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Emojong Emukule
ID:
COVID-19 DISRUPTION OF THE NEWS PRODUCTION PROCESSES – A CASE STUDY OF NEW VISION IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1154ES

To establish how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the processes of news production at New Vision

Establish the measures media houses took to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 disruptions in news production

To describe the challenges faced by journalists during the pandemic as they carried out their work.

Uganda 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lino Ika
ID: UNCST-2021-R011810
 A policy advocacy competency framework supporting municipal economic development in Uganda
REFNo: SS1159ES

The following objectives will guide this study. To conceptualise public policy advocacy in the local government setting using the Local Economic Development (LED) policy in public policy research. To discuss the challenges and weaknesses of policy advocacy and examine reasons for these. To analyse how Uganda's local government policy advocacy experience relates to the well-established frameworks that have been used to analyse policy advocacy in other contexts. To identify and examine the competency gaps among policy actors engaged in LED policy advocacy in the policy process in Arua City. To propose the construction of a competency framework for policy advocacy in local government context.
 Uganda 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Charles Osingada Peter
ID:
Perspectives of Ugandan patients and healthcare providers about the use of telehealth for follow-up HIV care and treatment
REFNo: HS2028ES

To Identify factors associated with the intention of persons living with HIV to use telehealth for follow-up care and treatment.
To explore perceptions of patients regarding the use of telehealth for follow-up HIV care and treatment.
To explore perceptions of nurses and counselors regarding the use of telehealth for follow-up HIV care and treatment

 Uganda 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pieter Rutsaert
ID:
Next Generation Product Profiles in Maize: Using video descriptions of future products to identify farmers’ preferences
REFNo: SS1173ES

• Understand farmer preferences on the next generation profiles of hybrid maize in East Africa;
• To ensure seed companies can improve their communications by focusing on farmer needs;
• Identify differences in farmer needs based on maturity class, gender, farming practices and socio-demographic profile

 Belgium 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Kibuuka Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R011749
 Endline survey of the Radio Serial Dramas (RSDS) Akakunizo and Sotakai Conducted by population media centre-Uganda. Ref No: SS1165ES
REFNo: SS1179ES

The endline survey will generate endline information on socio-economic, demographic and programmatic indicators that can be used for measuring progress in achieving project objectives and to evaluate the overall impact of Akakunizo and Sotakai radio serial dramas (RSDs) at the end of the project period
 Uganda 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Faith Nawagi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013751
 Mapping and Developing an interprofessional education and collaborative practice framework for health professional students within an African international elective learning environment
REFNo: HS2078ES

1. To determine the current practice of IPE/ IPC within the African international elective student learning environment.
2. To explore the perceptions of students, faculty, and other stakeholders regarding IPE/IPC within the African elective learning environment.
3. To develop a framework for promoting IPE/IPC within the African international elective learning environment.
4. To implement the IPE Framework developed and explore the experiences of the students and faculty in using the framework to improve the quality of health care in line with IPE/IPC skills.

Uganda 2022-02-15 2025-02-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
RITAH KICONCO
ID: UNCST-2021-R013263
 GENE POLYMORPHISMS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO SARS-CoV-2 INFECTION AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1941ES

To determine the gene expression of FURIN, ADAM-17 and TMPRSS2 genes and their association with ACE2 expression for SARS-CoV-2 among hypertensive T2DM patients at MRRH in South Western Uganda. ,To correlate the ACE2 expression implicated in SARS-CoV-2 infection with hypertension in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in South Western Uganda ,To determine the factors associated with kidney disease among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ,To determine the relationship between ACE genotypes and the treatment with ACEIs or ARBs on the susceptibility to early kidney disease among hypertensive T2DM patients in south western Uganda. ,To assess the correlation between the ACE genotypes with the plasma ACE levels and the albuminuric status of the T2DM patients in south western Uganda. ,To identify the gene alleles and genotypes of the ACE that are linked with the risk of developing kidney disease among T2DM patients in south western Uganda. ,To determine the gene polymorphisms for kidney disease and susceptibility To Sars-Cov-2 infection among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-02-14 2025-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Kibuuka Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R011749
 National Survey on the Extend and Cost of Corruption in the Health and Education Sectors in Uganda
REFNo: SS1176ES

The purpose of the survey is to generate baseline data to determine the extent and cost of corruption in health and education sectors.
Uganda 2022-02-14 2025-02-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANITA ARINDA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014158
 ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2064ES

General Objective: 1. To determine the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services in Uganda. Specific objectives 1. To explore the changes in mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. 2. To examine the measures that were put in place to deal with the challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health services 3. To explore possible recommendations for improvement of mental health services during COVID-19 pandemic.
 Uganda 2022-02-14 2025-02-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edward Kakooza
ID:
The Use of Digital Technologies to Support Medication Adherence: Perceptions of Researchers
REFNo: HS1859ES

2. To describe the opinions of researchers’ towards use of digital technologies to support Medication adherence. ,1. To describe, experiences of researchers on the use of digital technologies in supporting medication adherence. ,
 Uganda 2022-02-11 2025-02-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Musa Sekikubo
ID: UNCST-2021-R014010
 A placebo controlled clinical trial investigating the safety and immunogenicity of GBS6 in pregnant women with and without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and their infants
REFNo: HS1991ES

1. To describe the safety and tolerability of GBS6 when administered at ? 27 0/7 to ? 35 6/7 weeks’ gestation to pregnant women, with and without HIV, aged ? 18 to ? 40 years of age and their infants..
2. To assess the safety of GBS6 in infants born to HIV positive and negative women who were vaccinated during pregnancy.

 Uganda 2022-02-11 2025-02-11 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
 A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) on the Adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cooking Technology among Fast Food (Chapati) Vendors in Uganda
REFNo: SS1017ES

This study seeks to establish the impact of hire purchase schemes and health and safety information on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors.

This study will achieve the following specific objectives:
1) The impact of learning from LPG use in grace period before purchase armotisation on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
2) The impact of hire purchase on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
3) The impact of information on safety and health benefits of LPG on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
4) The impact of peer learning from other vendors using LPG cookstoves on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
 Uganda 2022-02-10 2025-02-10 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Kalyesubula
ID:
Effectiveness of a community health worker delivered care intervention for hypertension control in Uganda: a stepped wedge, cluster randomized control trial.
REFNo: HS1917ES

To assess the effectiveness of a CHW-delivered intervention for hypertension control in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-02-10 2025-02-10 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abner Tagoola
ID: UNCST-2021-R013446
 Acute Pediatric Critical Illness in Resource-Limited Settings: A Novel Point Prevalence Study
REFNo: HS1968ES

To undertake a prospective, observational, multicenter, multinational point prevalence study to measure the burden of acute pediatric illnesses in low and middle income countries. ,To determine the current resources available to provide acute critical care across low and middle income countries.,To determine hospital resource utilization by children with acute critical illness ,To measure hospital outcomes (hospital mortality, length of stay) in children with acute critical illness in resource-limited settings.,To determine the etiology and prevalence of pediatric acute critical illness amongst children presenting to participating hospitals in resource-limited settings.,
 Uganda 2022-02-10 2025-02-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abel Wilson Walekhwa Wilson
ID: UNCST-2021-R011571
 Ecological niche modelling for Rift Valley Fever Disease Transmission in selected districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS2019ES

1.To describe the epidemiological characteristics of RVF outbreaks in Uganda for 2013-2021
2.To Profile the clinical presentation of previous RVF cases at farm level
3.To build the epidemiological Livestock network predictive model for RVF outbreaks
4.To build an ecological niche model for next RVF outbreaks in Uganda
5.To build a model for a one health cost effective intervention suitable for Uganda in mitigating RVF outbreaks.
6.To build a cost benefit Analysis for introduction of RVF vaccination programme in Uganda

 Uganda 2022-02-10 2025-02-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Udry
ID:
Seeding Innovation through Reality TV
REFNo: A178ES

he project will improve our understanding of farmers’ learning and adoption process by studying the role of information provided to urban and rural network members. Given the low marginal costs of distribution, programs like SSU have a high potential to deliver agricultural advisory services at scale.,to understand if reality TV can help to enhance the knowledge and adoption of recommended agricultural practices among farmers in Uganda.,
 USA 2022-02-10 2025-02-10 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ALEX KAYONGO
ID: UNCST-2019-R001641
 Airway Microbiome and Th17-mediated inflammation in COPD among HIV-infected individuals in a rural Ugandan cohort ACRONYM: HIV-LUNG MICROBIOME (HLM) study
REFNo: HS2035ES

Study aim:
To investigate airway microbiome-driven Th17 mediated inflammation in COPD among HIV-infected individuals

Specific objectives
1. To establish a relationship between airway microbiome and Th17/Treg cellular phenotypes among HIV-infected individuals with COPD.

2. To investigate bacterial mediated Th17 up-regulation of pro-inflammatory genes among HIV-infected individuals with COPD.

3. To investigate the role of bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) in mediating dysbiosis driven Th17 immune responses among HIV individuals.

 Uganda 2022-02-10 2025-02-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SAFINA MUTUMBA NA
ID:
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE EDUCATION SERVICES IN PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KIRA MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT
REFNo: SS1104ES

3. To assess the relationship between School-Service Providers Collaboration and Health Care Practices. ,2. To investigate the contribution of School-Local Leaders Collaboration on the strength of Protection Policies. ,1. To establish the influence of School-Parents Engagement on Stimulation Activities.,
 Uganda 2022-02-08 2025-02-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adam Branch
ID:
Fuelling Violence to Fuelling Peace: Charcoal and Environmental Justice in East Africa
REFNo: SS1157ES

Primary Research Objective: To determine how charcoal can contribute to sustainable peace instead of social and environmental harm. Secondary Research Objectives: Determining the power structures in the charcoal sector. Determining what charcoal extraction practices are used, and what their impact upon ecosystems is. Mapping the relations between communities and charcoal landscapes. Discerning the new pathways to environmental justice that are emerging among communities.
 USA 2022-02-08 2025-02-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gilberto Borri
ID:
Mobility, Migrations and Refugees in East Africa:The Case of Uganda.
REFNo: SS1160ES

The research project aims to analyse the multifaceted dynamics of mobility and migration in East Africa with a focus on Uganda.

Specifically, we propose to concentrate on the following topics:

1 – To analyse mobility and migration patterns in relation to Ugandan contemporary models of hospitality from historical, socio-anthropological and gender responsive perspectives

2 – To explore the socio-economic relations between refugees, migrants and hosting communities

3 – To analyse the environmental impact of refugees and migrants on local contexts

4 – To analyse the co-relation between humanitarian development programs on refugees and host communities

5 – To analyse the importance of religions and the diversity of health care systems among refugee and migrant communities
 Italy 2022-02-08 2025-02-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 Capacity building for a Centre of Design, Innovation and Translational Excellence (CITE) for clinical trials of healthcare technologies in SS Africa
REFNo: SS1181ES

To determine the current standards and policies governing the clinical trials and regulation of IMDs in Uganda,To determine the challenges and opportunities in clinical trials of IMDs in Uganda,To determine the requirements and stages for clinical trials of IMDs in Uganda,To map existing knowledge about the systems and processes for clinical evaluation of locally made Investigational medical Devices (IMD) amongst key stakeholders in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-02-08 2025-02-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 Strengthening Interdisciplinary Research in Technology Translational Pathways for Improved Maternal and Child Health in Uganda
REFNo: HS2056ES

The general objective of the study is to strengthen interdisciplinary research in Technology translational pathways for improved maternal and child health in Uganda,To build a network of researchers including social scientists, data scientists, health services researchers, business researchers and implementational scientists in order to improve innovations and use of appropriate medical technologies for maternal and child health for use in Uganda.,To determine the number of med-Tech innovations that have managed to translate into marketable products in Uganda.,To determine the organizations and requirements involved in Medical Technology translation in Uganda. ,To Map current research/researchers, approaches, and bottlenecks in medical devices translation in Uganda and the UK. ,
 Uganda 2022-02-08 2025-02-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nora Slania Esther
ID: UNCST-2021-R012549
 The evolutionary roots of curiosity: Understanding the interplay of chimpanzee (pan troglodytes) exploration tendencies, problem-solving skills, and neophobia
REFNo: NS319ES

We plan to identify conditions and factors that promote or suppress curiosity, as defined by
an interplay of exploration tendencies and neophobia, in chimpanzees in their natural
environment
 Germany 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mulumba Mathias Bwanika
ID:
Scaling the School readiness Initiative by Strengthening School and Community Capacities for the Adoption of Play-Based Learning in Uganda
REFNo: SS1161ES

To strengthen coordination structures in the Ministry of Education and Sports at national, district and regional levels for effective support of PBL ECDE centers in Uganda,To strengthen the capacity of teacher educators, teachers, parents, education leaders, and the community members in the support of Play-based learning (PBL) approaches for effective school readiness and transition of learners from pre-school to primary schooling.,To build capacity of teachers, teacher educators’ and parents in the development of play-based learning materials for use in ECDE classes in Uganda ,To examine the current play-based learning frameworks in ECDE to generate information to support policy strengthening to integrate play-based learning and scaling up of SRI in Uganda ,To strengthen the capacities of schools and communities for the adoption of play-based learning and curricula to contribute to enhanced school readiness and transition in ECDE and early grades of primary education in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth namukwaya namukwaya
ID: UNCST-2021-R013177
 Exploring the needs and lived experiences of people with chronic disease among the refugee and host communities of Obongi district and the experiences of Village Health Teams workers in providing palliative care in Obongi and Adjumani districts
REFNo: HS1773ES

Primary Objective
1. To determine the prevalence of chronic illness and to understand the palliative care needs of refugee and host populations, their multidimensional experiences of living with chronic life limiting illnesses and VHTs experiences of caring for patients with chronic illnesses and offering mentorship support to other VHTs.
1.4.2 Specific Objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of patients with chronic life limiting illnesses among people living within the villages served by selected VHTs in the refugee and host communities of Obongi and Adjumani district in Uganda
2. To determine and explore palliative care needs and multidimensional experiences of patients with chronic life limiting illnesses in Obongi district in Uganda
3. To Understand the experiences of VHTs in caring for those with palliative care needs and in offering mentorship to other VHTs to provide PC in Obongi and Adjumani districts.

 Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Ogwang Sam
ID: UNCST-2021-R013566
 OPTIMUM EFFORT AND SUSTAINABLE YIELD OF THE FISHERIES OF LAKE KWANIA USING CATCH AND EFFORT DATA
REFNo: NS316ES

2. Conduct a catch Assessment Survey to quantify the current level of fish catches (catch) from the lake,1. Conduct a frame survey to establish the number and characteristics of fishing effort (Boats and Gear) on Lake Kwania,Fit Schaefer & Fox models to catch and effort data to determine the biological Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) and the corresponding optimum fishing effort (fMSY) and stable population size (BMSY) for the fishery. ,Conduct a catch Assessment Survey to assess the current level of fish exploitation (catch) on the lake,Conduct a frame survey to assess the characteristics of fishing inputs (effort) on Lake Kwania,This research is designed to assess the level of fisheries exploitation and determine the optimum fishing effort and sustainable yield for the fisheries of Lake Kwania. ,
 Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
 M-Suubi: A Multi-Level Integrated Intervention to Reduce the Impact of HIV Stigma on HIV Treatment Outcomes among Adolescents Living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: SS1166ES

Aim 1: Examine the impact of M-Suubi on HIV viral suppression (primary outcome); and adherence to HIV treatment (keeping appointments, pharmacy refills, pill counts), and retention in care (secondary outcome).

Aim 2: Examine the effect of M-Suubi on Stigma (internalized anticipated, and enacted), with secondary analyses to explore hypothesized mechanisms of change (e.g. depression) and intervention mediation.

Aim 3: Assess the cost and cost-effectiveness of each intervention condition.

Aim 4: Qualitatively examine: a) participants’ experiences with HIV stigma, HIV treatment adherence, and the intervention; and 2) educators’ attitudes towards ALHIV and experiences with GED-HIVSR, and program/policy implementation post-training.

Aim 5: Conduct formative work (focus group discussions) to understand the needs of depressed ALHIV.

 Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Omony Otto
ID:
Social accountability as a mechanism for promoting family planning uptake in post conflict northern Uganda
REFNo: SS1169ES

Explore how social accountability can be strengthened to improve uptake of family planning services in Gulu and Pader Districts.,Explore the effects of social accountability on fertility preferences in post conflict Gulu and Pader districts.,Examine the influence of social accountability on the availability, demand and utilisation of family planning services in Gulu and Pader districts.,Explore the effects of conflict on institutions and governance structures of social accountability and; effects on the provision of family planning in post conflict districts of Gulu and Pader. ,
 Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhoune Ochako
ID:
MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION COVERAGE EVALUATION SURVEY FOR NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
REFNo: SS1175ES

The goal of the coverage survey is to verify Mass Drug Administration (MDA) coverage by survey areas (e.g., district, Implementation Unit (IU)). Specifically, the survey will address the following objectives:

a) To understand the reasons for non-compliance among those who reported no treatment

b) To assess the status of the behaviour change communication (BCC) activities in the program

c) To estimate the cost to treat an individual

d) To approximate the cost of verifying whether an individual has been treated
 Kenya 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare Bangirana Ahabwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012842
 Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) Cognitive Testing of Gender Attitude and Norm Measures Among Youths in Uganda
REFNo: SS1170ES

To understand the processes participants (13-24 years) go through and the meanings they derive from the new gender measures to be included in the VACS core questionnaire.

1. To evaluate participants' interpretation of the gender measures, consider and weigh relevant aspects of their lives and formulate a response based on those considerations.
2. To test and refine gender measures that are understandable to 13-24-year-old study participants for inclusion in the core VACS questionnaire and future VACS administration.
3. To identify context specific relevance of proposed gender measures in the administration of VACS in Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Kanyerezi
ID:
Characterizing microbial diversity and resistome in urban sewage using shotgun metagenomics in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1832ES

Primary objective: To characterize the microbial diversity and resistome in urban sewage using shotgun metagenomics in Kampala, Uganda Secondary objectives: 1. To identify and characterize antibiotic-resistant bacteria in urban sewage in Kampala 2. To determine the urban sewage resistome
 Uganda 2022-02-03 2025-02-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SIMON ARUNGA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013498
 CAPACITY OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM IN MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2016ES

4. Explore the health provider-based barriers for glaucoma screening and treatment in Southwestern Uganda.,3. Describe the capacity of managing glaucoma at the regional referral hospitals in Southwestern Uganda.,2. Describe the capacity for glaucoma screening at the primary health centres in Southwestern Uganda.,1. Determine the proportion of glaucoma among patients presenting to primary health centres in Southwestern Uganda.,Conduct a baseline assessment to describe the capacity of the health system to manage glaucoma.,
 Uganda 2022-02-03 2025-02-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WILBROAD ARYATWIJUKA
ID:
Supply chain efficiency of relief operations in Uganda
REFNo: SS1037ES

To examine the relationship between stakeholder competencies and supply chain efficiency of relief aid organizations in Uganda.,To determine the mechanisms of improving supply chain efficiency of relief operations in Uganda during the crisis.,To examine the challenges of relief operations during covid19 pandemic Uganda.,To establish the factors that affect supply chain efficiency of relief operations in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 Remote Ischaemic Conditioning in STEMI patients in sub-Saharan AFRICA: The RIC-AFRICA trial
REFNo: HS1865ES

RIC will reduce the rates of all-cause death and early post-myocardial heart failure by approximately 25% when compared to sham control.,The RIC-AFRICA trial will investigate the effect of RIC in STEMI patients on the rates of all-cause death and early post-MI heart failure (pre-discharge HF and hospitalisation for HF at 30 days post-MI,) when compared to sham control,
 Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lindrio Celestine
ID:
Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Interventions:A Case of Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Wakiso and Kampala Districts, Uganda.
REFNo: SS1026ES

1.To analyze the effect of alcohol addiction on recovery interventions used at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda. 2.To examine the influence of alcohol addiction on recovery interventions at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda. 3.To evaluate the effect of recovery interventions on alcohol addiction at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda. 4.To establish the relationship between alcohol addiction and recovery interventions at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda. 5.To develop a model that will help to address alcohol addiction in the rehabilitation centers in Uganda.
Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rosta Asiimwe
ID:
IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN UGANDA (A CASE STUDY OF PEAK KINDERGARTEN)
REFNo: SS1051ES

The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of blended learning on Kindergarten children’s academic performance, describe modifications in instructional strategies made by teachers to achieve the intended learning objectives and to document parents perceptions towards online learning during the COVID 19 pandemic.
 Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jonathan Kayondo
ID: UNCST-2021-R008325
 Target Malaria Protocol B1: Insectary facility readiness establishment of wild type and colour variant An. gambiae colonies in the ACL2 insectary, human capacity developments and support to field entomology, stakeholder engagement and regulatory activities
REFNo: HS1888ES

1. Establish and maintain a wild type An. gambiae colony in the ACL2 insectary. 2. Importing and/or local creation and maintaining of color variant mosquitoes. 3. Support to Field Entomology, stake holder engagement and Regulatory activities 4. Human capacity developments.
Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
REBECCA CLAIRE LUSOBYA
ID:
THE PERFOMANCE AND ACCEPTABILITY OF A LOW-COST ANTERIOR EYE EXAMINATION LOUPE (ARCLIGHT) COMPARED TO THE PORTABLE SLIT LAMP IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ANTERIOR EYE DISEASES.
REFNo: HS2007ES

1. To assess the performance of the Arclight device in comparison to the portable slit lamp in assessing anterior eye diseases by primary eye care workers.
2. To determine the acceptability of using Arclight medical device in diagnosis of common anterior eye diseases.

Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 ‘STANDARD Q Syphilis Ab Test’ (Sample type comparison and part of the diagnostic sensitivity & diagnostic specificity)
REFNo: HS2039ES

- to establish the clinical performance of the STANDARD Q Syphilis Ab Test in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Specifications Series (TSS) for submission to WHO Prequalification – Diagnostic Assessment: TSS-6.,- to demonstrate the equivalence of serum, plasma (EDTA-K2), venous whole blood (EDTA-K2) and capillary (fingerpick) whole blood on the STANDARD Q Syphilis Ab Test.,
 Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrea Guariso
ID:
Bridging the Research-Policy Gap on COVID-19
REFNo: SS1069ES

Overall, with this project we seek to provide a mapping of the research that has been done on COVID-19, as well as to examine the relationship between researchers and decision-makers during this period with the goal of informing efforts to strengthen ties between research and policy in the future.
 Italy 2022-01-28 2025-01-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maxine Atuheirwe
ID:
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: misinformation and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine safety/uptake among health care workers versus general public in Uganda
REFNo: HS2013ES

d. To understand the impact of misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine up take,c. To compare vaccine acceptance among health care workers versus general public in Uganda ,b. To compare the attitudes and beliefs towards COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers versus general public in Uganda.,a. To assess knowledge of COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers versus general public in Uganda, and its correlation with intent to get vaccinated,The overall goal of the project is to understand the impact of misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine up take which will be addressed by three objectives; ,
 Uganda 2022-01-28 2025-01-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
 Peer-led HIV self-testing to improve HIV testing and linkage to HIV care among men in two fishing communities in rural Uganda: a pilot intervention (PEST4MEN)
REFNo: HS2034ES

1. Assess uptake of HIV testing and determine the factors associated with HIV testing uptake among men reached through peer-led HIV self-testing 2. Determine the proportion of HIV-positive men who link to HIV care and the factors associated with linkage to HIV care after peer-led HIV self-testing 3. Assess negative outcomes of peer-led HIV self-testing (e.g. intimate partner violence, marital disruption, suicidal ideations) and document the existing supporting mechanisms in the community 4. Explore the barriers to and facilitators of linkage to and retention in HIV care following peer-led HIV self-testing within a fishing community setting 5. Assess the potential for peer-led HIV self-testing as a novel strategy for reaching high-risk HIV-negative men in the fishing communities with appropriate HIV prevention services (including referral for medical male circumcision, condom promotion/supplies and PrEP)
Uganda 2022-01-28 2025-01-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tonny Kirabira Raymond
ID:
Assessing the Role of Actors in Transitional Justice: The cases of Myanmar and Uganda
REFNo: SS1082ES

The project aims to examine the Transitional Justice(TJ) processes in Myanmar and Uganda. The goal is to examine whether, and to what extent, TJ is influenced by international actors? It asks two principal questions. First, how have the actors influenced the current TJ initiatives. Second, how has this affected the legitimacy of the TJ processes?
The project aims to recommend more effective ways of implementing TJ.
Uganda 2022-01-27 2025-01-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Neil Scolding
ID: UNCST-2021-R012864
 The clinical neurology of chronic Nodding Syndrome: a proposal for a secondary usage of clinical data for research
REFNo: HS1848ES

To analyse and publish our previously-obtained clinical and neurological information on NS, gained from clinical encounters with NS suffers
 UK 2022-01-27 2025-01-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bob Rich Mwecumi  Muhereza
ID:
DIGITAL MIGRATION AND COVERAGE OF DIGITAL TELEVISION SERVICES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR85ES

i. To establish the relationship between cost of digital infrastructure and coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.
ii. To establish the relationship between consumer awareness and coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.
iii. To assess the effect of subscription payments on coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.
iv. To investigate the effect of special interactive services on coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-01-27 2025-01-27 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Newton Edward
ID: UNCST-2023-R006537
 International Prevalence Surveys of Helicobacter pylori in High and Low Risk Areas for Stomach Cancer Epidemiological iNvestigatIon of Gastric Malignancies – ENIGMA
REFNo: HS1891ES

Objectives of the research project: i. To estimate the age-specific prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection as predictor of Gastric Cancer trends. ii. To investigate bacterial, host and environmental factors associated with differences between high and low Gastric Cancer risk areas. iii. To measure H. pylori antibiotic resistance to Metronidazole and Clarithromycin in the different geographic regions. iv. To further explore the association between H. pylori infection and child growth
UK 2022-01-27 2025-01-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan  Nabadda
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
 Field Performance Evaluation of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay for Viral Load (VL) monitoring in Uganda
REFNo: HS1977ES

To determine acceptability of the the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay by the study participants.,To determine changes in turn-around time and ease of clinic workflow integration,To determine the operational characteristics of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay, such as ease of-use of the assay using the standardized system usability scale (SUS) by laboratory and no laboratory personnel ,To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy using the sensitivity, specificity, NPV, PPV, FPR and FNR of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay in comparison to a reference assay, Roche COBAS 8800 in identifying HIV-VF at the WHO recommended threshold of 1000 copies/ml for HIV-1 infected. ,To evaluate the field performance of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay in identifying virological failure (VF) in adults on ART. The performance will be compared to the reference assay, the Roche COBAS 8800 used at UNHLS. ,
 Uganda 2022-01-27 2025-01-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 Designing an intervention to increase HIV self-testing uptake and clinic linkage among men in Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment
REFNo: HS1061ES

Aim 1: To pilot test two HIVST Discrete Choice Experiments on 1) distribution strategies and 2) linkage strategies to assess how well participants understand the questionnaire and inform final design.

Aim 2: To conduct a DCE to determine men’s preferred HIVST distribution strategy to increase uptake. We will assess men’s preference for mode of HIVST distribution (e.g. pharmacy, drug shop, clinic, partner, friend), pre-test support, and post-test support.

Aim 3: To conduct a DCE to determine men’s preferred intervention to increase clinic linkage for HIV care and prevention after HIVST. We will assess the potential of financial incentives, screening for other diseases, fast-track services, and peer navigators to motivate men to link to care.
 Uganda 2022-01-25 2025-01-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Samuel Meyerson
ID:
From the Kraals to the Markets: A Pastoral World Beyond the State in East Africa
REFNo: SS1045ES

1. To analyze the transnational networks that have connected Ateker communities in East Africa from the precolonial era to the present day. 2. To examine the historical relationships between Ateker communities and state structures in East African countries during the colonial and post-independence periods. 3. To use historical analysis to identify ways of fostering national integration and sustainable development in Karamoja.
Canada 2022-01-25 2025-01-25 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
FREDRICK MAKUMBI
ID:
Assessment of the Scale, Reach, Quality, and Cost of Service Delivery High Impact Practices in Family Planning in Uganda
REFNo: HS2005ES

To estimate the costs of implementing and sustaining service delivery, and identify the cost drivers, and efficiencies for selected HIPs in Uganda ,To assess the quality of services for selected service delivery HIPs, including policy-level intention and readiness of services to offer the HIP in Uganda ,To measure the current reach of selected service delivery HIPs to sub-populations by age, urban/rural location of service delivery points, and, if applicable, new FP users in Uganda,To measure the current horizontal and vertical scale of implementation of 3 service delivery HIPs in Uganda,The goal of this assessment is to develop and apply a replicable approach that measures the scale, reach, quality, and cost of HIPs, information which will help Uganda and other countries to critically analyze and maximize their investments in comprehensive FP strategies. ,
 Uganda 2022-01-25 2025-01-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jackson Mukonzo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013916
 Safety and Efficacy of COVIDEX™ Therapy in Management of adult Covid-19 Patients in Uganda: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled adaptive phase 2 B clinical trial.
REFNo: HS2041ES

3. To determine the plasma concentration of berberine in COVID-19 patients receiving COVIDEX. ,2. To determine the efficacy of COVIDEXTm for treatment of COVID-19 among adults in Uganda.,To determine the efficacy of COVIDEXTm for treatment of COVID-19 among adults in Uganda.,To validate the safety and determine the efficacy of COVIDEXTm therapy for treatment of COVID-19 in adult Ugandans. ,
 Uganda 2022-01-25 2025-01-25 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Timothy  Muwonge Ronald
ID: UNCST-2020-R014680
 Evaluating the implementation of assisted partner notification for HIV in refugee settlements in West Nile Uganda: An implementation Science approach
REFNo: HS1970ES

AIM 2.To explore barriers and facilitators to APN for HIV in refugee settlements in West Nile using qualitative methods to evaluate each stage of RE-AIM, guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) domains. ,AIM 1. To assess the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of APN for HIV in refugee settlements in West Nile utilizing the RE-AIM framework. ,
 Uganda 2022-01-24 2025-01-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Esther Nanfuka Kalule
ID:
Resilience during and After quarantine: A qualitative study of people affected by Covid-19 in Uganda
REFNo: SS1047ES

1. To examine the socio-economic constraints faced during and after quarantine
2. To examine the psychological constraints faced during and after quarantine
3. To examine the protective factors that facilitated the successful management of the socio-economic and psychological risks faced during and after quarantine.

 Uganda 2022-01-21 2025-01-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
 Assessing willingness to pay for HIV self-testing and evaluation of distribution, linkages, and referral models for HIV self-testing in Uganda
REFNo: HS1982ES

1) To assess the knowledge and attitudes of the different categories of key populations with respect to HIV self-testing in the districts with STAR III project intervention (STAR III intervention districts) and selected districts without STAR project interventions (non-intervention districts)
2) To assess access and extent of use of different HIVST kits available in Ugandan market in districts with STAR III interventions and non-intervention districts
3) To understand respondents' preferences to blood-based and oral fluid-based HIVST kits in the districts selected (see section 2.2)
4) To assess willingness to pay and estimate the specific price points HIVST kit users and non-users are willing to pay for the different HIVST kits available in Uganda
5) To identify the constraints to HIVST adoption and WTP for HIVST kits in the districts selected
6) To assess and compare the different distribution models with respect to selected indicators of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness

 Uganda 2022-01-20 2025-01-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
AGATHA NSHABOHURIRA
ID:
FACTORS INFLUENCING LOW UPTAKE OF DPT3 AMONG INFANTS AGED 16 TO 52 WEEKS IN RUBIRIZI TOWN, RUBIRIZI DISTRICT
REFNo: HS1513ES

General objective for the study
To explore factors influencing uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst infants aged 16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.
Specific objectives of the study
• To find out individual level perceptions influencing uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst parents/caretakers of infants aged16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.
• To examine community influencing factors associated with uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst infants 16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.
• To explore the health service related factors influencing uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst infants aged 16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.

Uganda 2022-01-20 2025-01-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Keneth Kananura
ID:
Hematological Recovery among People Living with HIV after Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis discontinuation at Infectious Diseases Institute in Uganda
REFNo: HS1908ES

1.To determine the proportion of PLHIV with hematological complications of anemia and neutropenia who experience hematological recovery following discontinuation of CTX prophylaxis. 2. To determine the factors associated with hematological recovery among PLHIV after discontinuation of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis.
 Uganda 2022-01-20 2025-01-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JAMES MULEME
ID: UNCST-2021-R012263
 Reservoirs, transmission and antibiotic resistance profiles of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase-producing Escherichia Coli at the human-animal-environment interface among farming communities in Wakiso district, Uganda
REFNo: HS1919ES

General Objective
To decipher the reservoirs and transmission pathways for ESBL-PE at the human-animal-environment interface among farming communities in Wakiso district

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the comparative distribution of ESBL-PE from humans, animals and environment among selected households in Wakiso district.

2. To describe the antibiotic susceptibility profiles of the ESBL-PE isolates obtained from humans, animals and their immediate environment among selected households in Wakiso district

3. To assess the pathways and drivers of transmission of the ESBL-PE among humans, animals and environment in selected households of Wakiso district.  

4. To explore factors influencing occurrence, transmission and management of AMR caused by ESBL-PE at the human-animal-environment interface in Wakiso district, Uganda


 Uganda 2022-01-20 2025-01-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cole Harris
ID:
Pentecostalism and Development: Explaining the Variation of Church-Led Community Programs in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS1151ES

Complete program observation at the community programs of the three selected case study churches.,Create three Pentecostal-Charismatic church case studies that situate the churches within the broader Pentecostal movement.,Conduct interviews with church leaders regarding the availability of community programs and their selection of those programs.,Better understand Pentecostal leaders’ decision-making process in the selection of community programs.,Take an inventory of the availability of community programs offered by Pentecostal-Charismatic churches in Kampala, Uganda.,
 USA 2022-01-19 2025-01-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susanne Guidetti Gittel Eleonora
ID: UNCST-2021-R012422
 Participation in everyday life - A randomized controlled trial of mobile phone-supported and family-centred rehabilitation after stroke in Uganda
REFNo: HS1528ES

General objective (Overall aim)
To implement and evaluate the effects a mobile phone supported and family-centred rehabilitation intervention F@ce 2.0 aiming to enable performance in daily activities and participation in everyday life among persons who have had a stroke and their family members both in urban (Kampala and its surroundings) and rural (Greater Masaka) areas.

Specific objectives
• To describe the perceived impact of stroke and perceived participation in everyday life in a sample of people with stroke in rural Uganda. (Study 1)
• To evaluate the effects of F@ce in comparison with ordinary rehabilitation among persons with stroke in urban and rural Uganda regarding a) self-efficacy b) perceived performance and participation in everyday activities c) independence in ADL, d) healthcare utilization and e)their families´ perceived participation in everyday activities.(Study 2)
• To explore and describe the experiences of people with stroke and family members of participating in the F@ce (Study 3)
• To evaluate the implementation process of F@ce and to gain knowledge on the mechanisms of impact as well as the contextual factors that might influence the implementation process and its outcome. (Study 4)
• To determine the cost of delivering the F@ce intervention in comparison with the usual rehabilitation (Study 5)

 Sweden 2022-01-19 2025-01-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Churchill Akena
ID:
; RECALL ASSESSMENT STUDY; HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT TO CARRY OUT RECALL OF PHARMACEUTICALS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR? A CROSS SECTIONAL CASE ASSESSMENT OF GYNOZOL, EPICEPHIN AND APIDONE
REFNo: HS1916ES

1. To determine the extent of distribution of common pharmaceutical products in Uganda using examples of epicephin, gynozol and apidone.
2. To find out the percentage of distributors/customers who respond in time to class I, class II and class III recall alerts for all levels of recall.
3. To find out the percentage of wholesalers and retailers who keep adequate record of the medicines they distribute/dispense to facilitate a successful recall.

 Uganda 2022-01-19 2025-01-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doris Muhwezi Kakuru
ID:
Centering Marginal Voices: Building Research and Advocacy Skills for Young Mothers to Negotiate for their Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
REFNo: SS1114ES

(1)To examine existing policies, programs, and practices that shape adolescent sexual and reproductive health and (in)justice in Uganda;
(2) To assess young mothers’ everyday encounters, struggles, and resistance to the dominant gendered, generational, structural and cultural forces that frame young motherhood and how they negotiate motherhood;
(3) To analyze young mothers’ conceptualization of the gendered social norms that shape their SRH experiences and realities;
(4) To describe the process of co-creating youth-focused, contextually relevant knowledge required for young mothers’ SRH justice;
(5) To analyze public response to young people’s engagement in research, advocacy and conversations about young motherhood.

 Uganda 2022-01-19 2025-01-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gideon Ariong
ID:
REC.00.647.01:Household Vulnerability to Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies: The Case of Smallholder Farmers affected by Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Invasion in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: A173ES

To examine the status of households' food insecurity among the smallholder maize farmers affected by fall armyworm in Ngora district
To analyze the households' vulnerability to food insecurity among smallholder maize farmers affected by fall armyworm in Ngora district
To determine the household food security coping strategies among smallholder maize farmers affected by fall armyworm in Ngira district
Uganda 2022-01-19 2025-01-19 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ROSCO KASUJJA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000504
 STEPPED-WEDGE CLUSTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF THE PROACTIVE COMMUNITY CASE DETECTION TOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-18 YEARS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN NORTHERN AND WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1955ES

The primary objective is to examine whether the CCDT is effective in increasing utilization of TPO’s mental healthcare services among children and adolescents after introducing pro-active case detection using the CCDT as compared to practice-as-usual.,
 Uganda 2022-01-18 2025-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gregory Klazura J
ID:
Pediatric Surgery Training for Rural Ugandan Providers: An Evaluation and Quality Improvement Study
REFNo: HS1895ES

Evaluate the impact of the Pediatric Emergency Surgery Course on rural healthcare providers.
Objective 1: Measure knowledge retention for past course participants.
Objective 2: Measure provider knowledge before and after the course for new participants.
Objective 3: Evaluate course surveys to determine areas for course improvement.
Evaluate the impact of the Pediatric Emergency Surgery Course on pediatric surgical patients.
Objective 4: Measure pediatric operative volume at rural hospitals where the course was delivered before and after the course.
Objective 5: Measure complication rates (mortality, readmission, surgical site infection, reoperation) of patients treated or referred by providers at one of the designated sites before and after the course.
Objective 6: Measure the volume and time to referral of complex pediatric surgical conditions for patients who were treated at one of the designated sites before and after the course.

 USA 2022-01-18 2025-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 PHARMACOKINETICS OF DRUGS USED TO TREAT DRUG SENSITIVE-TUBERCULOSIS IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHER-INFANT PAIRS: AN OBSERVATIONAL PHARMACOKINETIC STUDY
REFNo: HS1948ES

To define transfer of Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol to the breastfed infant.
To determine the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC), clearance and volume of distribution of these drugs.

 UK 2022-01-18 2025-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nicholus Nanyeenya
ID:
Viral Non-Suppression, Drug Resistance, Perceptions and Effectiveness of Intensive Adherence Counselling among People Living With HIV/AIDS on Antiretroviral Therapy with Low-Level Viraemia in Uganda
REFNo: HS2008ES

d) To determine the effectiveness of intensive adherence counselling in achieving a non-detectable viral load in the management of LLV among PLHIV on ART in Uganda (Sub-study Four).,c) To explore the perceptions of low-level viraemia among PLHIV on ART and healthcare providers in Uganda (Sub-study Three).,b) To understand the prevalence of HIV drug resistance among PLHIV on ART with low-level viraemia, highlighting the significant mutations, in Uganda (Sub-study Two).,a) To determine the viral non-suppression trends among PLHIV on ART with low-level viraemia from 2016 to 2020 in Uganda (Sub-study One).,The aim of the study is to determine viral non-suppression trends, HIV drug resistance prevalence, perceptions and effectiveness of intensive adherence counselling among people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy with low-level viraemia in Uganda; to generate information which may guide the review of the HIV consolidated guidelines and the review of the current viral load testing algorithm in the country. ,
 Uganda 2022-01-18 2025-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Turigye
ID: UNCST-2021-R012569
 Determining the Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Infection in Bugoye Sub County, of Kasese District in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS1900ES

1.Estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B infection in Bugoye sub-county. 2.Identify the risk factors associated with hepatitis B infection in Bugoye sub-county. 3.Explore the knowledge of and attitudes towards hepatitis B in Bugoye sub-county
 Uganda 2022-01-17 2025-01-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Esther Atukunda Cathyln
ID: UNCST-2019-R001701
 SHINE - Exploring Intersectional Stigmas Among Men Living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: HS1964ES

The primary objective in this study is to explore experiences of intersectional stigma among MWH and their partners who have unmet reproductive goals.
Uganda 2022-01-17 2025-01-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
REBECCA NANTANDA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001533
 Children’s Air Pollution Profiles in Africa (CAPPA)
REFNo: HS1695ES

• To collect personal air pollution exposure data, activity profiles, and lung function measurements from a total of 420 children with asthma symptoms aged between 12 and 16 years in 7 African cities.
• To analyse personal air pollution data for exposure patterns and peak exposures, and to compare air pollution as well as activity profiles of children in relation to their socioeconomic and geographical backgrounds both within and between countries and compare with measured data from school-age children in London
• To explore potentially detrimental effects of air pollution, and feasibility of mitigation strategies in children with asthma symptoms.


 Uganda 2022-01-14 2025-01-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirsten Beyer M
ID: UNCST-2021-R013472
 Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on cancer prevention and control service delivery in Uganda
REFNo: SS1098ES

The proposed study seeks to explore how COVID-19 has impacted cancer prevention and control activities and COVID-19 vaccination access and distribution in Uganda across the cancer continuum. 1. Investigate health care professionals’ perceptions regarding: a. How COVID-19 has impacted the provision and use of cancer treatment and preventive services. b. Their own personal fears about COVID-19, and fears and misconceptions they’ve encountered among their patients relating to COVID-19 impacting prognosis c. COVID-19 vaccination and its accessibility, coverage and distribution to cancer patients d. The impact of COVID-19 on data collection and analysis activities that support cancer prevention and control 2. Investigate patients’ perceptions regarding: a. How COVID-19 has impacted the provision and use of cancer treatment and preventive services b. COVID-19 vaccination access and distribution to cancer patients c. Fears about how COVID-19 impacts their cancer diagnosis and prognosis
 USA 2022-01-14 2025-01-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Akampurira Paul
ID:
TOWARDS ENSEMBLE CLASSIFICATION ALGORITHMS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF BREAST CANCER IN WOMEN: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH
REFNo: SIR64ES

General objective
To design an ensemble model from heterogeneous base learners for detecting breast cancer to reduce the error rate on diagnosis, reduce the time taken to reach a diagnosis and also accurately predict a future risk of the disease.


Specific objectives
1. To establish requirements for designing machine learning model for diagnosing breast cancer in women with abnormal breast masses.
2. To design classification models for diagnosing breast cancer in women with abnormal breast masses.
3. To Evaluate the performance of the designed models and establish a better model for diagnosing breast cancer in women with abnormal breast masses.
4. To develop an ensemble model from the evaluated classification algorithms for breast cancer diagnosis in women.



 Uganda 2022-01-12 2025-01-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Mwambu
ID:
Adoption of Technological Innovations: A Case Study on the Single Spine Agricultural Extension System among farmer groups in Uganda
REFNo: SS1058ES

1. General Objective: The general objective of this study is to analyze adoption of technological innovations under the single spine agricultural extension system among farmer groups in Kiryandongo and Rukungiri Districts of Ugand,Specific Objective 4: To assess whether the single spine agricultural extension methods affect the adoption of agricultural technological innovations among smallholder farmer groups in Kiryandongo and Rukungiri Districts of Uganda.,specific Objective 3: To examine how the single spine agricultural extension system policy environment facilitates adoption of agricultural technological innovations among smallholder farmer groups.,Specific Objective 2: To analyze how the single spine agricultural extension system management capacities have affected adoption of agricultural technological innovations among smallholder farmer groups under the sin-gle spine agricultural extension systems. ,Specific Objective 1: To analyze how the single spine agricultural extension system governance structures have affected adoption of agricultural technological innovations among smallholder farmer groups. ,
 Uganda 2022-01-12 2025-01-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Maria NAKACHWA
ID:
Mobile Telephone Communication and Utilization of Antenatal Care Services During Pregnancy. A Case Study of Kyotera and Rakai Districts- Uganda
REFNo: HS1957ES

d. To develop a model for the prediction of ANC uptake when mobile telephone communication is used.,c. To evaluate effects of patient factors in the utilization of antenatal care services among expectant mothers in Kyotera and Rakai Districts , Uganda.,b. To assess patient factors influencing mobile telephone communication among expectant mothers in Kyotera and Rakai Districts, Uganda.,a. To examine effects of mobile telephone communication on the utilization of antenatal care services among expectant mothers in Kyotera and Rakai Districts, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-01-12 2025-01-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Corinne Kendall
ID:
Using vulture movement patterns in Queen Elizabeth National Park to understand and address poisoning and poaching activities
REFNo: NS311ES

Overall goal: To understand and address the main threats to vultures (and carnivores) in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Objective: Use data from tagged vultures to assess vulture population status and threats, identify and respond to poisoning (and other) incidents and use this information to improve law enforcement and conservation management strategies, and develop appropriate human-wildlife conflict mitigation tools.

Output 1 – Establish a real-time monitoring system by tagging vultures in QENP

Activities
1. Trap and deploy four 70g solar-powered satellite units on White-backed vultures.
2. Analyze data from tagged vultures to find indicators of poaching activities
3. Identify mortality alerts form tagged birds to locate poisoning incidents
4. Provide regular, relevant information to key partners, WCS and UWA, to integrate within existing anti-poaching operations and ensure poisoning events are rapidly discovered and addressed.

Output 2 – Assessment of population status of vultures in QENP
Activities
1. Conduct annual roadside surveys of vultures and other scavenging raptors to understand abundance of birds in QENP, and compared with other similar well-studied sites
2. Use findings from vulture movement studies to inform roadside survey efforts, so that surveys can focus on suitable habitat
3. Use findings from tagged vultures to identify nesting areas and possibly colonies
4. Use population trend change over time to inform long-term success of the conservation management strategies developed from this project


Output 3 – Assessment of threats to vultures in QENP
Activities
1. Take blood samples from vultures to assess the risk of lead exposure in QENP vulture populations and look for seasonal variation in lead levels that may relate to legal and illegal hunting.
2. Collect and map information on mortality events of tagged birds, including the frequency, location and reason for mortality to identify hotspots and main threats
3. Synthesize information with other important overlapping research, such as from collared lion monitoring and known depredation events

Output 4 – Build the capacity of rangers to rapidly respond to poisoning events.
Activities
1. Train 20 rangers in proper protocols for collecting samples at poisoning event to gather appropriate evidence so that perpetrators may be found as well as in proper carcass disposal methods to reduce secondary contamination.
2. Train 20 rangers on how to rehabilitate any sick or injured vultures found at these events and how to release them back into the wild





 USA 2022-01-10 2025-01-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Semulimi Weil Matabi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013568
 Electrocardiographic patterns among survivors of COVID-19
REFNo: HS1974ES

To determine the factors associated with ECG abnormalities among survivors of COVID-19.,To determine the prevalence of ECG abnormalities among survivors of COVID-19.,To describe ECG patterns among survivors of COVID-19 survivors at Mulago National Specialized Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-01-10 2025-01-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Kisaakye
ID:
Health, educational and life experiences of young people in refugee settings in Uganda
REFNo: SS1130ES

1) To determine the prevalence of physical, emotional and sexual violence against children in refugee settings in Uganda;
2) To identify the risk and protective factors for physical, emotional and sexual violence against children in refugee settings in the two countries;
3) To determine the health and social consequences associated with violence against children in refugee settings in the two countries;
4) To determine the level of knowledge and utilization of medical, psychosocial, legal, and protective services available for children who have experienced sexual, emotional and physical violence in refugee settings in the two countries; and
5) To make recommendations to relevant government and non-governmental organizations on developing, improving and enhancing prevention and response strategies to address violence against children in refugee settings.

 Uganda 2022-01-10 2025-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca Thornton
ID:
Solid Foundations and the Transition to Post-Primary School
REFNo: SS359ES

This proposed study will: 1. extend a longitudinal dataset of students who were participants in a randomised literacy intervention during grades 1-4, as they transition out of primary school and into their adolescence years; 2. measure the effects of foundational literacy skills in primary school – due to the intervention – on primary school completion, secondary school enrolment, and learning outcomes (also measure labor market participation, aspirations, motivation, and other measures of well-being); 3. compare the differential effects of two versions of delivery of the literacy program (a full-cost version and a lower-cost version) to estimate the differences in cost- effectiveness; and 4. compare two levels of exposure to the program (one year vs. four years) to estimate the differences in cost-effectiveness. The project will follow 5,348 students in two cohorts to grades 6/7.
 USA 2022-01-07 2025-01-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
DAVIS KIBIRIGE
ID:
Optimising screening, diagnosis, and management of diabetes mellitus in an adult Ugandan population with newly diagnosed tuberculosis: The Tuberculosis And DIabetes Comorbidity (TADIC) study.
REFNo: HS1707ES

1. To determine the true burden and clinical predictors of DM and prediabetes in patients with newly diagnosed TB using five diabetes screening tests.
2. To evaluate the performance of three tests (FBG, laboratory derived HbA1c and POC HbA1c) in diagnosing DM and prediabetes in patients with newly diagnosed TB in comparison to the OGTT as the gold standard screening test.
3. To define the phenotypic profile of patients with newly diagnosed TB and confirmed DM and prediabetes.

Uganda 2022-01-07 2025-01-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Ochieng
ID:
Ethical, Legal and Social Issues Associated with Return of Results During Genetics and Genomics Testing in Uganda
REFNo: SS875ES

1. To explore stakeholders’ perceptions of whether results of genetics and genomics testing should be shared with participants and patients
2. To explore stakeholders' perception why results of genetics and genomic testing should be shared or not.
3. For stakeholders who believe results should be shared, to explore views on how results of genetics and genomics testing can be appropriately shared
4. To assess the implications for return of genetics and genomics testing results

Uganda 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leticia Rwakijuma Komba
ID:
Predictors of Research Productivity of Academic Staff in Kyambogo University, Uganda
REFNo: SS742ES

i. To establish whether ascriptive factors predict the research productivity of academic staff of KyU.
ii. To find out whether individual factors predict the research productivity of academic staff of KyU.
iii. To establish whether leadership factors predict the research productivity of academic staff of KyU.
iv. To find out whether institutional factors predict the research productivity of academic staff of KyU.

 Uganda 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Tayebwa Bamwenda James
ID: UNCST-2021-R012825
 MOTIVATION FOR CHOICE OF PROGRAM OF STUDY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS JOINING MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
REFNo: SS1020ES

1. To explore the intrinsic factors that motivate students’ choice of a program of study for
higher education in Uganda.
2. To explore the extrinsic factors that motivate students’ choice of program for higher
education in Uganda.
3. To explore the non-motivational but influential factors for students’ choices of programs of
study for higher education in Uganda
 Uganda 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Carmen  Logie
ID: UNCST-2021-R013185
 Tushirikiane4MH: Mental health literacy and mental health promotion with urban refugee youth in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS1021ES

Our specific objectives are to: 1. Explore linkages between social, environmental, and resource scarcity stressors and mental wellbeing; 2. Identify protective factors, coping strategies, and aspirations for collective and individual wellbeing; and 3. Develop, adapt and test mental health interventions and their combination – including the World Health Organization’s Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Group Management Plus, mental health literacy and PFA, and virtual reality approaches to self-compassion and stigma reduction – with and for urban refugee youth in Kampala.
 Canada 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julie Jarland
ID:
Global Justice in the Shadow of the International Criminal Court
REFNo: SS1061ES

Studying the relationship between the ICC and domestic and local justice processes,Studying the direct and indirect impact of the International Criminal Court (ICC),
 Norway 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Annet Kajura Mugisha
ID:
An Information Communications Technology enabled model to enhance Active Teaching and Learning strategy in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda
REFNo: SS1139ES

To evaluate the usefulness, usability and sustainability of the designed ICT model to enhance active teaching and learning strategy in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda,To design an ICT enabled model that may enhance Active Teaching and Learning strategy in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda,To examine the extent to teaching which adaptable ICT strategies influence teaching and learning strategy in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda. ,This study seeks to demonstrate the use of an ICT enabled model to enhance Active Teaching and Learning strategy in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kobusingye Doreen Nancy Nancy
ID: UNCST-2021-R012649
 Preventive legal empowerment: Early alert and action to strengthen rights in the context of land-based investments
REFNo: SS1115ES

Objectives

The general objective is to explore how preventive legal empowerment support and conflict resolution strategies can help rural communities in Uganda ensure that their land rights are respected, that their communities do not suffer the negative impacts of land-based investments (in particular increased displacement, injustice, environmental degradation, impoverishment, and human rights abuses), and that they can play a more proactive role in democratic, inclusive governance of land and land-based investments.

The specific objectives include the following:

● Provide proactive legal and technical support to communities facing potential land conflicts, and, by doing so, reduce the severity, intensity, and negative impacts of those conflicts.

● Drawing on that legal support, provide evidence on the success of preventive legal empowerment approaches for defending the land rights of communities the context of land- based investments.

● Based on via the early warning hotlines and rapid response mechanisms, gather data on the type and kind of land-based investments being developed in rural and peri-urban areas, including how the investments are approved, who within government approved them, whether the community was properly consulted and gave FPIC, whether the community concluded an agreement with the investor, what benefits, if any, such agreement provides, how the government agencies involved interacted with the community, as well as the effectiveness of community responses to these investments, including in the context of investor-community negotiations.

● Analyse and disseminate this data to inform national and international policy and establish safeguards and protocols that better protect and preserve community and resource rights.

● Throughout project implementation, identify and provide tailored technical and legal empowerment support to women, youth and indigenous community leaders, including to support them in playing a leadership role as land rights defenders, advancing an approach to address social differentiation based on gender transformation and intersectionality.

 Uganda 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karen Marcours
ID: UNCST-2021-R011626
 Adoption of Household and landscape level impacts of Biofortified crops in Uganda
REFNo: A171ES

The study aims to collect 10-year follow-up data to construct a national-level panel of bean and sweet potato producers in Uganda, to study the adoption and disadoption dynamics of different varieties and the relationship with virus-resistance, farm structure and landscape level outcomes. This will aim to inform the design of a possible follow-up data collection efforts (later in 2021) to analyze the nutritional-related gains from biofortification.
The study further aims to test various data collection methods for community-level information, with the objective of optimizing survey design of community-level instruments, applicable in a wide range of future studies to analyze the reach of agricultural innovations and their implications.

Belgium 2022-01-06 2025-01-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Assumpta Nakintu Maria
ID:
OTITIS MEDIA WITH EFFUSION AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY BETWEEN 2 TO 18 YEARS AT MULAGO AND KAWEMPE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITALS REC NO.2021-180
REFNo: HS1958ES

To determine the burden and factors associated with otitis media with effusion among patients between 2 to 18 years with cerebral palsy at Mulago and Kawempe National Referral Hospitals,To determine the factors associated with otitis media with effusion among patients beween 2 to 18 years with cerebral palsy at Mulago and Kawempe National Referral Hospitals,To determine the prevalence of otitis media with effusion among patients between 2 to 18 years with cerebral palsy at Mulago and Kawempe National Referral Hospitals,
 Uganda 2022-01-05 2025-01-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 A Long-Term Follow-up Study for Patients Who Participated in the GOAL Trial (GOAL-Post)
REFNo: HS1975ES

Primary Objective: To assess whether children who completed the GOAL trial and now have normal
echocardiograms have the same risk for progression as a new group of age/sex matched controls who
have a normal echocardiogram at study entry.
Secondary Objectives: To determine the 5-year rates of RHD progression among children with
persistent latent RHD who receive every-4-week BPG prophylaxis (durability of the intervention to
prevent RHD progression).
Tertiary Objective: To create a biobank that will support future research on RHD genetic
predisposition.
Uganda 2022-01-05 2025-01-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FREDDIE SSENGOOBA Peter
ID: UNCST-2021-R011834
 An Assessment of Health Facility and District Autonomy, Income, and Expenditures in Uganda
REFNo: HS1985ES

To document and assess the de jure versus de facto autonomy levels for fiscal and operational decision making; de jure versus de facto use, reporting and accounting mechanisms of available resources; and the purchasing arrangements and expenditure reporting mechanisms that have been put in place for COVID-19 related activities and services at the district and facility levels in Uganda.
Uganda 2022-01-05 2025-01-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 Implementation science research on PrEP delivery and costing within harm reduction services for people who use drugs in Uganda.
REFNo: HS1744ES

Aim 1. To compare PrEP uptake, retention, and adherence when PrEP is delivered through
community-based NSP versus facility-based MAT to PWUD.
Brief approach. We will integrate PrEP delivery into the first-ever MAT program in Kampala
(facility-based model) and a community-based NSP program. We will work with
community advocates for PWUD to recruit 150 people per program and compare uptake
of PrEP, retention, and objective measures of PrEP adherence (plasma tenofovir) during
one year of follow-up.
Aim 1a. To measure the impact of knowledge gained from training peers of PWUD on PrEP.
Brief approach. We will train up to 50 health care providers of PWUD on PrEP service
delivery using the national curriculum on PrEP services delivery. We will administer a
quantitative assessment of PrEP knowledge and experiences with service provision at
three time points: 1. Before the training (Baseline survey), 2. immediately after training
(Post training survey), and 3. ~3 months post training (Exit survey).
Aim 2. To estimate the programmatic costs and conduct budget impact analysis for
integrating PrEP into MAT and NSP programs.
Brief approach. We will conduct costing and budget impact analyses, including estimating
costs incurred for people who elect to not use PrEP, to guide approaches for intervention
scale-up
 Uganda 2022-01-03 2025-01-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Halid Kirunda
ID:
Evaluation of efficacy and safety of AMITRANOR® in tick control in Uganda
REFNo: HS1947ES

1. Determine the in vitro efficacy of AMITRANOR® on the main cattle ticks in Uganda.
2. Determine the “knockdown” effect of AMITRANOR® on ticks on cattle.
3. Enumerate any adverse effects of AMITRANOR® among experimental cattle.

 Uganda 2022-01-03 2025-01-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Halid Kirunda
ID:
Evaluation of efficacy and safety of TICKICIDE® in tick control in Uganda
REFNo: HS1984ES

1. Determine the in vitro efficacy of TICKICIDE® on the main cattle ticks in Uganda.
2. Determine the “knockdown” effect of TICKICIDE® on ticks on cattle.
3. Enumerate any adverse effects of TICKICIDE® among experimental cattle.
 Uganda 2022-01-03 2025-01-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Bbosa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012847
 Potential Small-Medium-Scale Production of Power from Wind Energy and Design of Wind Blades from Bamboo for South-Western Uganda.
REFNo: SIR76ES

To analyse the probability of distribution of the wind speed or the potential of electricity production ,To design and analyse a wind turbine blade made from locally available material i.e. bamboo.,To collect climatic data (20 to 25 years) from south-western Uganda meteorological stations.,To assess the potential of wind energy in south-western Uganda at a small-medium scale.,
 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Lubogo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014473
 Metabolic Syndrome among Females of Reproductive age in Wakiso district, Central Uganda: Risk factors and Effectiveness of a Community based Nutrition Education Intervention
REFNo: HS1281ES

General objective: To investigate the prevalence of, and factors associated with metabolic syndrome (MetS) and evaluate the effect of a community based nutrition education intervention among females of reproductive age with MetS in Wakiso district, Central Uganda in order to contribute information for the design of interventions for MetS.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of, and factors associated with Metabolic Syndrome.
2. To determine optimal WC cut off points for MetS.
3. To determine the effectiveness of a 12 -week community-based nutrition education and counseling intervention for metabolic syndrome on selected cardiovascular outcomes (BP), biochemical outcomes (HDL, TGS, blood sugar), anthropometric measures (WC, weight), behavioral outcomes (dietary intake, physical activity), and on knowledge as an outcome.
4. To explore the female and health care provider perceptions/perspectives towards the nutrition promotion intervention on MetS among female of reproductive age in South Central Uganda.

 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tom Eliatu
ID:
Assessment of Injection Safety Practices in Rural Health Facilities in Apac District,Uganda.
REFNo: HS1417ES

-To determine how re-capping the needles/syringe influences the safety of the provider
in rural health facilities in Apac District.
• To identify how the used needles/syringes affect the safety to the communities living
near to rural health facilities in Apac District.
• To examine how re-using the needle/syringe influences the safety to the recipients in
rural health facilities in Apac Distric
 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Muwagga  Anthony Mugagga
ID:
Adapting assessment into policy and learning (ADAPT): Adolescent 21st Century skills in Uganda
REFNo: SS983ES


The study will be guided by the following research objectives
Obj.1 To identify the national data-driven decision making from past national and regional learning assessments in Uganda.
Specifically, to establish :
i) how demographic and equity differences have been measured in the past national and regional learning assessments.
ii) how decisions about curriculum design/delivery and teacher support at the national level have been affected by these demographic and equity differences?

Obj. 2. To identify how learnings from past assessment experiences can be used to establish and strengthen a dynamic learning community in Uganda

Obj.3 To Identify the best ways in which to support policy makers at the national level to integrate the ALiVE learning assessment into data-driven decisions to improve curriculum design and delivery

 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maureen Mayanja Nanziri
ID:
LIVESTOCK PEST AND DISEASE BIOLOGICAL CONTROL INNOVATIONS: INFORMATION PATHWAYS AND PROSPECTIVE TECHNOLOGY UPTAKE AMONG TRANSHUMANT PASTORALISTS IN KARAMOJA
REFNo: SS994ES

1) Describe the status of livestock pest and disease biocontrol technologies and innovations, developed through research within the last 30 years and relevant to East Africa

2) Describe the information needs that shape the effective transfer and integration of livestock pest and disease biocontrol technologies and innovations within transhumant pastoralist communities

3) Assess transhumant pastoralists’ knowledge about livestock pest and disease biocontrol technologies as well as factors that enhance, limit and impede uptake in Karamoja

4) Determine the factors that could influence or augment the choice of biocontrol technologies and innovations by diverse transhumant pastoralist clusters in Karamoja
 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JIM ARINAITWE
ID: UNCST-2021-R012572
 Quit4Life: Adapting and Evaluating a Phone-Based Tobacco Uses Cessation Program for People Living with HIV in Uganda and Zambia.
REFNo: HS1762ES

The goal of the study is to adapt and evaluate the efficacy of a phone-based tobacco cessation intervention for PLWH in Uganda and Zambia in five years. The primary objective of the study is to promote smoking cessation among HIV infected persons. Specifically, 1) adapt a standard short message service (SMS) for tobacco cessation program, 2) Nicotine Replacement Therapy, 3) compare the efficacy of our SMS-based program tailored to meet the needs of PLWH (Quit4Life+) to the current standard of care.
Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Ejuu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013978
 Child to Child learning approach: Scaling up inclusive play based learning for smooth transition from pre-primary to early grades of primary school
REFNo: SS1129ES

Mobilize policy uptake of home and community based child to child approaches for improved school transition from preprimary to early grades of primary school for children in marginalized communities,Strengthen capacity of young facilitators, parents, teachers, and policy makers by actively engaging them as co-creators and leaders in the child to child model to improve transition from preprimary to early grades of primary school.,Generate contextually relevant knowledge on strategies to scale up play based learning through child to child model to improve transition of all children including those with disabilities from preprimary to early grades of primary school,The project’s overall objective is to use a child to child approach to improve the quality of early learning, including the transition between preprimary and early grades of primary school,
 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Florence Nabwire
ID:
IMPACTS OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY AND ADHERENCE TO ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1099ES

1. To assess prevalence of household food insecurity employed by PLHIV during the ongoing COVID pandemic in Uganda.
2. To identify coping strategies for food insecurity employed by households during the COVID pandemic
3. To investigate associations between household food insecurity and ART adherence within the past four weeks in PLHIV during the ongoing COVID pandemic in urban (Kampala) and rural settings (Yumbe and Kalangala districts).
4. To explore the impacts of COVID pandemic on household food security, livelihoods and ART adherence among PLHIV among PLHIV in urban (Kampala) and rural settings (Yumbe and
Kalangala districts).
5. To identify and document potential strategies for improving food security among PLHIV in urban (Kampala) and rural settings (Yumbe and Kalangala districts).
6. To explore experiences and lessons learned of using CFL-Nutrition phone-survey platform by participants, study staff and stakeholders in urban (Kampala) and rural settings (Yumbe and Kalangala districts).
 Kenya 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Kazooba
ID:
Disruptions in Health Services Delivery in Côte d’Ivoire, South Africa and Uganda Due to Infection Prevention and Control Limitations in the Context of COVID-19
REFNo: HS1969ES

5. To describe the extent to which AMR surveillance systems and processes may have been disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 4. To estimate the potential contribution of IPC-related service disruptions on facility attendance across different service delivery points such as OPD, ANC, facility deliveries, childhood immunization clinic, HIV clinic, TB clinic and other non-communicable disease clinics (diabetes, hypertension, etc.) by establishing baseline rates of facility attendance during the period preceding the COVID-19 pandemic.,3. To describe the specific types of service disruptions reported to be driven by IPC limitations or commitments in terms of polices, resources, or supplies, IPC training, availability of PPE, available staff, SARS-CoV-2 exposure procedures and others, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. ,2. To describe the frequency of service disruptions reported to be driven by IPC limitations or commitments versus non-IPC-related reasons, in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.,1. To determine the percent of health services modified or disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to describe the types and duration of these disruptions within participating facilities.,To assess the extent to which IPC limitations and gaps in terms of resources, personnel, or policies may have contributed to health service disruptions, including AMR surveillance, between March 2020 and August 2021.,
 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard BALIKOOWA
ID:
The Aftermath of COVID-19 School Closures: Exploring the Re-entry of Pregnant Girls and Teenage Mothers into Schools
REFNo: SS1119ES

1. To elicit perspectives of the teenage mother/pregnant girls, their teachers and parents, other students as well as crisis pregnancy organizations as regards the re-entry of pregnant girls and teenage mothers into schools.
2. To document the lived experiences of teenage girls who got pregnant during the COVID-19 school closures.
3. To establish how the teenage mothers/pregnant girls, other students, teachers, parents and crisis pregnancy organizations would like to be supported to facilitate re-entry of the girls in schools.
4. Review and provide recommendations towards enriching the policy and practices on the management and re-entry of pregnant girls and teenage mothers into schools.

 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2021-R012063
 Safety Evaluation of the Type 2 Novel Oral Poliovirus Vaccine (nOPV2) during a Supplemental Immunization Activity (SIA) in Uganda
REFNo: HS1972ES

Objective 1. Identify and characterize safety events associated with nOPV2 vaccination following a supplemental immunization activity (SIA) for children under 5 years old during Emergency Use Listing (EUL) in Uganda

2. Support the country EPI/National Drug Authority in strengthening overall surveillance for adverse events following immunization (AEFI) in the country
3. Describe lessons learned from safety surveillance systems for nOPV2 administration during EUL in Uganda to inform the implementation of nOPV2 in other countries

 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isiko Mohammed
ID:
ASCERTAINING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL TO ENHANCE TEACHER PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED PUBLIC PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IGANGA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1133ES

a) To establish availability of indicators for implementation of self-assessment appraisal to enhance teacher performance in public primary schools in Iganga District?
b) To ascertain evidence of implementation of appraisal by pupil academic progress to promote teacher performance in public primary schools in Iganga District?
c) To confirm implementation of appraisal by differentiated supervision to influence teacher performance in public primary schools in Iganga District?
d) To ascertain the evidence of implementation of appraisal by feedback to enhance teacher performance in public primary schools in Iganga District?
e) To design a model for effective implementation of performance appraisal to enhance teacher performance in public primary schools in Iganga District

 Uganda 2021-12-28 2024-12-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Halid Kirunda
ID:
Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of ACARINOR® in tick and tsetse fly control in Uganda
REFNo: HS1989ES

1. Determine the in vitro efficacy of ACARINOR® on the main cattle tick and tsetse fly species in Uganda.
2. Determine the “knockdown” effect of ACARINOR® on tick and tsetse infestation on cattle.
3. Enumerate any adverse effects of ACARINOR® among experimental cattle.

 Uganda 2021-12-23 2024-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine Bukenya Nnakate
ID: UNCST-2021-R012503
 ARISE ADOLESCENT HEALTH SURVEY: HARNESSING LONGITUDINAL DATA AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES TO IMPROVE ADOLESCENT HEALTH
REFNo: HS1906ES

Evaluate the feasibility of digitally engaging with adolescents using Short Message Service (SMS), Email, and other social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, or locally relevant social media platforms,Establish a framework for longitudinal data collection in adolescents to track changes in key adolescent health indicators and nutrition status over time and inform interventions to improve adolescent health across low- and middle-income countries.,Implement a standardized survey instrument among adolescents (aged 10-19 years) in Iganga Mayunge DSSs (IMDSSS) to collect key adolescent health indicators related to nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, physical health, health services utilization and substance use.,To conduct a multi-site longitudinal adolescent health surveillance study in Africa, in order to track adolescents’ health changes over time by implementing two survey rounds and incorporating easy-to-implement simple interventions that can be easily scaled up. ,
 Uganda 2021-12-23 2024-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Amina  Abubakar Ali
ID:
Assessing and Supporting Mental Health Outcomes among Adolescents in Kenya and Uganda in the Context of COVID-19
REFNo: HS1939ES

1. Formative study with the aims of
a) To quantify the burden of mental health among adolescents in Kenya and Uganda in the context of COVID-19
b) To carry out a scoping review to identify evidence-based mental health programmes that can be scaled up
c) To map out the CSOs providing services to adolescents that can be capacity built to provide mental health services to adolescents
2. To co-design a package of intervention such as peer to peer support group and persuasive games in collaboration with CSOs working with adolescents in Kenya and Uganda
3. To build capacity for CSOs to be able to implement these packages of interventions.
4. To evaluate the implementation process and outcomes of the mental health intervention among adolescent in Kenya and Uganda.

Kenya 2021-12-23 2024-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ivan Busulwa Gabriel
ID:
Addressing Social Determinants of Health for a Noncommunicable Disease in Ddundu Parish, Mukono District, Uganda
REFNo: HS1943ES

To support the Integrated Community Wellness and Development project in Ddundu parish, Mukono district, to identify the social determinants of health associated with hypertension and propose interventions to address them
 Uganda 2021-12-23 2024-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Birabwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012851
 Examining the pathways, organization, delivery and governance of institutional maternal healthcare in an African city – the case of Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1952ES

General objective: To investigate the pathways, organization, delivery and governance of maternal healthcare in relation to institutional mortality in Kampala City. Specific objectives 1) To examine the burden of institutional maternal mortality in Kampala city. 2) To assess the care-seeking pathways among women admitted with obstetric emergencies and how the pathways affect delivery outcomes. 3) To examine the service delivery processes for EmOC in selected facilities in Kampala city and how they influence delivery outcomes. 4) To explore the influence of selected governance functions on the delivery and utilization of EmOC in Kampala city.
 Uganda 2021-12-23 2024-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Wasswa Senoga Asaph
ID:
An Exploration of financial control practices in the central dioceses of the church of the Province of Uganda
REFNo: SS720ES

i. To explore the types of financial control practices used in the central dioceses of the Church of the Province of Uganda.
ii. Analyze effective are the financial control practices identified in (I) above.
iii. Examine does the Church of Uganda's central dioceses comply with the standards set by the Committee of Tread way Sponsoring Organizations (COSO).

 Uganda 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christina Hand
ID:
Case Study of Makerere University in Uganda through the Lens of U.S. Land-Grant Higher Education
REFNo: SS788ES

Makerere University, similar to U.S. land-grant universities, faces a shortage of resources and is moving toward privatization and neoliberalism. Both (Makerere and U.S. land-grants) face pressures to open access and also be world-class in research (have local and global relevance). Also both must come to terms with the impact of history (i.e. colonialism). The purpose of this research is to discover ways in which Makerere University confrms to and differs from U.S. land-grant higher education, and through analysis, to better understand both Makerere and U.S. land grant universities. The study will take an in-depth look at Makerere University – including the mission, structures, policies, activities, barriers, and facilitators – using the land-grant model as an organizational and analytical framework. As a result, the researcher hopes to offer recommendations toward the solution of problems facing Makerere University and U.S. land-grant universities, namely tensions between increased access and competitive research, local and global relevance, resource shortages, and coming to terms with colonialism.

The objectives are to address the following research questions: 1) How do the mission, structures, and activities at Makerere University align or diverge across different domains of the land-grant framework? 2) What are the facilitators, barriers, and tensions that affect Makerere University engagement across different domains of the land-grant framework?
 USA 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leah  Mwangi Wangari
ID:
Examining Participation and Quality of Experiences of Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics: Postgraduate Training Programs and Careers in East Africa
REFNo: SS867ES

General objective
To examine the participation and experiences of women in STEM postgraduate training programs and careers in Kenya.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine current status quo of gender equality in STEM-related post-graduate training and careers in Kenya.
2. To explore factors that contribute to participation of women in STEM related postgraduate training and careers in Kenya.
3. To develop a comprehensive framework for optimal engagement of women in STEM related post-graduate training and careers in Kenya.
4. To determine the effect of the covid19 pandemic on women’s progression in STEM postgraduate training and careers.

Kenya 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Birungi Edwin Mutahunga Rwamatware
ID: UNCST-2021-R004880
 Epicenter for Emerging Infectious Diseases Intelligence (EEIDI)
REFNo: HS1772ES

The Epicenter for Emerging Infectious Disease Intelligence will establish research hubs in the Amazon and Congo Basin forest for emerging infectious disease (EID) research. The Amazonian and Congo basin forest regions are highly susceptible to new and emerging infectious diseases resulting from spillover of zoonotic RNA viruses from wildlife into human communities that are increasingly connected to the rest of the world. Our proposed research will enhance surveillance of EIDs in humans with acute febrile illness, invertebrate vectors, and vertebrate hosts that are facilitating pathogen transmission in forest and urban systems. This work will advance an understanding of cross-species transmission dynamics for emerging viral threats, as well as optimize innovative and deployable surveillance and testing strategies to strengthen infectious disease surveillance to enable rapid response to outbreaks as part of the Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases (CREID) Network. This research aims to: 1.Detect and characterize new and known viruses of epidemic and pandemic potential in high-risk communities and patients admitted to hospitals. 2.Identify biological, behavioral, and ecological factors influencing the risk of viral spillover, amplification, and spread. 3.Determine potential targets for intervention based on high-risk human behaviors and practices that amplify disease transmission in hotspots for viral evolution, spillover, amplification, and spread.
Uganda 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joan Magoba Nyangoma
ID:
The Self Representation of Community Foundations in Uganda as Community Leaders
REFNo: SS1113ES

The study seeks to identify Community Foundations in Kampala City and Wakiso District to understand among others; how they define themselves, how they operate, and their role in the communities they serve. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following questions:
i. Which CFs exists in Kampala and Wakiso?
ii. How do CFs in Kampala and Wakiso operate?
a. How do they define themselves?
b. Who are their benefactors/members?
c. Are they active (have a base/focal point for their operations, implementing activities including meetings, fundraising, disbursing grants?
 Do they keep clear records of members contributions, membership records, expenditures, receipts, etc.?
 Do they have a clear leadership structure and how do they choose their leaders, implementing activities?
d. How do they support their projects/Work or raise their funds?
e. What is the level of awareness of CFs in the communities they serve (are they known, are they online, are they registered with local authorities)?
iii. What are the roles of CFs in Kampala and Wakiso?
a. What are the visions, missions, goals and objects of the CFs?
b. What activities do they implement in pursuance of their objectives?
c. Who are the beneficiaries?
iv. What is the impact of these CFs?
a. What are their successes?
b. What challenges are they faced with?
c. How can these challenges be overcome or alleviated?
d. Are these based on their transactional/transformative identity?

 Uganda 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NICHOLAS KULABA
ID:
Blood Pressure Variability and Early Clinical Outcomes Amongst Stroke Patients Admitted to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS1973ES

2. To determine the association between blood pressure variability and poor clinical outcome measured by modified Rankin score at fourteen days after a stroke onset.,1. To determine variability in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure that occurs over seven days in both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients after hospitalization,To determine blood pressure variability and its association with early clinical outcome amongst acute and subacute stroke patients admitted within 7 days onset at MRRH.,
 Uganda 2021-12-21 2024-12-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Musoke
ID:
A Health Systems Approach to Strengthening Community Health in Wakiso District, Uganda
REFNo: HS1965ES

The project is aimed at strengthening community health using a health systems approach with a focus on: (a) enhancing the capacity of CHWs (locally known as village health teams (VHTs)), their coordinators and supervisors; (b) supporting the completeness and timely submission of data from VHTs; (c) enhancing timely delivery of drugs and other commodities to CHWs; (e) improving performance of CHWs in relation to quality of care, respective care, and timely referral of patients; and (f) supporting the supervision and coordination of community health.
Uganda 2021-12-21 2024-12-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Nankabirwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011871
 Effectiveness of mobile money payments to vaccination campaign health care workers on polio vaccination campaign coverage and quality: a cluster randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS1932ES

Primary Objectives:
1) To compare vaccination coverage in areas where campaign health care workers are paid using mobile money versus in cash.
2) To compare the motivation, satisfaction and performance of vaccination health care workers in areas where they are paid using mobile money versus in cash

Secondary objectives:
1) To compare vaccination campaign quality in areas where health care workers are paid using mobile money versus in cash
2) To estimate the incremental cost of the intervention.

 Uganda 2021-12-20 2024-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSEMBATYA RENNY
ID:
COVID/COPE Study: An Interdisciplinary Empirical Approach to Understanding Unequal Economic and Health Consequences of COVID-19 Measures among Pregnant Women in Uganda
REFNo: SS936ES

Objective 1: To analyze the effects of Covid-19 measures among pregnant women in Uganda of varying size, socio-economic, health and poverty indexes.
Objective 2: To assess the proportion of pregnant women with symptoms, rates of social interactions; financial and non-financial costs; how pregnant women have recently responded to the Covid-19 measures, especially in relation to their personal circumstances and expectations.
Objective 3: To provide recommendations how to improve access to care for these vulnerable populations and prevent unnecessary, delayed care while safeguarding public health concerns.

Uganda 2021-12-17 2024-12-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Obondo Sande James
ID: UNCST-2019-R000241
 Capacity Building towards Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders Research, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management in Uganda
REFNo: HS1867ES

3. To strengthen local laboratory screening and research capacity in the management of PIDs. ,2. To increase knowledge on PIDs among clinicians, pediatricians, laboratory technologists, immunologists through training focused on detection of potential PIDs cases. ,1. To map and create profiles of the current PIDs knowledge and diagnostic capacity in Uganda,To evaluate clinical and laboratory diagnostic knowledge about PIDs, and undertake PIDs-focused training in Uganda,
 Uganda 2021-12-17 2024-12-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Claudia Ringler
ID:
Endline Evaluation for Reaching Smallholder Women with Information Services and Resilience Strategies to Respond to Climate Change
REFNo: SS1127ES

3) At the endline (The subject of this application, to be undertaken in January of 2022), the study will establish the impact of the strategies used to disseminate the climate-smart technologies and approaches and whether these translate into closing gendered yield gaps, enhanced equity and inclusion.
 Germany 2021-12-17 2024-12-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Ndyanabangi
ID: UNCST-2021-R012645
 Pharmacokinetic Properties of Antiretroviral and Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs during Pregnancy and Postpartum,DAIDS Study ID #38609, IND #146262
REFNo: HS1023ES

Primary Objectives
Component 1:
• To describe the PK parameters during pregnancy of selected ARV drugs administered to WLHIV who are not receiving TB drugs, and to compare these parameters to (a) historical PK data from non-pregnant women and (b) each participant’s own postpartum PK data.
Component 2:
• To describe the kinetics of (a) placental and breast milk transfer of CAB LA from mother to fetus/infant and (b) infant elimination of CAB LA acquired across the placenta after maternal dosing during pregnancy.
Component 3:
• To describe the PK parameters during pregnancy and postpartum of selected ARV drugs and first-line TB treatment drugs co-administered to WLHIV.
Component 4:
• To describe the PK parameters during pregnancy and postpartum of second-line TB treatment drugs administered to WLHIV and HIV-uninfected women.
Component 5:
• To describe the kinetics of drug transfer of selected ARVs from mother to infant via breast milk.
Secondary Objectives
All Components:
• To describe maternal and infant safety and clinical outcomes.
Components 1, 3 and 4:
• To compare drug concentrations in plasma from cord blood with concentrations in maternal plasma at delivery for selected ARV and/or TB treatment drugs.
• To describe the neonatal elimination of selected ARV and/or TB treatment drugs acquired across the placenta after maternal dosing during pregnancy.
Components 3 and 4:
• To describe the kinetics of drug transfer of selected ARVs and/or TB treatment drugs from mother to infant via breast milk
Component 4:
• To describe the PK parameters of selected ARVs when co-administered with selected second-line TB treatment drugs to WLHIV during pregnancy and postpartum.
Other Objectives
• To assess plasma protein binding of highly bound ARVs and/or TB treatment drugs during pregnancy and postpartum.
• To explore genetic sources for variability in drug exposure in pregnant and postpartum women and their infants for selected ARV and/or TB treatment drugs.

 Uganda 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Katrina  Fernandez
ID:
Determining distribution, ecology and threats of otter species in Uganda
REFNo: NS245ES

1)To confirm the presence of otter species in and around specific wetlands in Uganda.
2)Determine the ecology, habitat, behaviour and threats to otter species in Uganda.
3)Generate awareness and education to create stewardship and foster positivity towards wildlife and habitats.
4)Identifying conflict issues and threats and developing mitigation measures where necessary.

India 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 Protocol for Regional Estimation of pfhrp2/3 gene deletion in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda (Prep)
REFNo: HS1911ES

1. Estimate the proportion of P. falciparum pfhrp2/3 gene deletions among false-negative HRP2 RDTs in the regions
2. Detect the parasite density and frequency of non-P. falciparum species in the samples
3. Identify regions in which the prevalence of pfhrp2/3 gene deletions causing false negative P. falciparum RDTs is at or above 5%, warranting a change in RDTs.
4. Assess the diagnostic field performance of the HRP2 and pan-pLDH RDTs compared to PCR as gold standard

Uganda 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Semambo Sempebwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011977
 A Situation Analysis Of Refugees And Migrant Families Of Children Ages 3 To 8 In Uganda
REFNo: SS1126ES

PURPOSE: To analyze the overall refugees and the host community dynamics, highlighting issues surrounding inclusion/non-discrimination, diversity, and the influence of these issues on ECCE service provision and uptake. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1) Analyze the overall refugees and the host community dynamics, highlighting issues surrounding inclusion/non-discrimination, diversity, and the influence of these issues on ECCE service provision and uptake. 2) Assess the context and the most salient needs of 3 to 8 year old refugee and host community children and their families. 3) Investigate the factors affecting ECCE service provision and uptake of ECCE among refugee and host community populations. 4) Provide an evidence base that will inform the best ECCE programming for 3 to 8-year-olds affected by migration, along with those from the host communities. 5) Document lessons and best practices from the already existing ECCE service provision interventions that will inform Sesame Workshop’s programming.
 Uganda 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrea Felde Kronstad
ID:
Student Politics and mobilization in a Hybrid Regime: the Case of Makerere University, Uganda
REFNo: SS1122ES

The prime outcome of the study is to explain under which conditions the political system and system linkages affecting the organization, activity and substance of institutionalized and non-institutionalized student politics at Makerere University. The study aims to compare the effects on institutionalized student politics at Makerere University. Institutionalized student politics is operationalized as the Students Guild and non-institutionalized student politics is operationalized as Student Activism. The findings will be presented in 4 articles through an article based PhD dissertation.
Norway 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mwebaze Nicholas
ID:
IMPLICATIONS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF HIV POSITIVE CLIENTS IN UGANDA; A CASE OF GENERAL MILITARY HOSPITAL-BOMBO
REFNo: HS1276ES

1. To assess the effect of aerobic exercise on immunological measures of HIV positive clients on ART at GMH-Bombo.
2. To measure the effect of aerobic exercise on functional work capacity of HIV positive clients on ART at GMH-Bombo.
3. To determine the contribution of aerobic exercise on psychological markers of HIV positive clients on ART at GMH-Bombo.

Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Lillian Ayebale
ID:
Fertility desires, dilemmas and coping responses among adolescents in Kabira county Kyotera district.
REFNo: SS901ES

1. To review and examine the available evidence on fertility desires among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
2. To assess adolescents’ fertility dilemmas in relation to their fertility desires.
3. To explore adolescent coping responses relating to their fertility desires and HIV risk behavior
4. To examine the influence of parent-child communication on sexual matters on adolescents’ coping responses
5. To develop and conceptualizeand conceptualize a parent-child communication model for better ASRH outcomes

 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter OReilly
ID:
Regionalism in East Africa c. 1900 to present
REFNo: SS923ES

This project aims to undertake the first comprehensive historical study of regionalism in East Africa across the 20th and 21st centuries. Attempts at formal economic and political integration in East Africa has been a common feature of the region’s history over the last century. This is evident today with East African Community’s (EAC) regional integration and cooperation agenda. However, there has been remarkably little historical and contemporary research on this theme that has sought unpack the continuities and disjunctures of regional integration in East Africa across this period. This reflects both an ingrained methodological nationalism in the field, and a tendency to assume the weakness of regional integration in Africa as compared to the supposed European ‘ideal type’. This project will therefore address fundamental questions relevant to the topic relating to the intellectual, political and economic drivers and obstacles to integration in East Africa in historical and contemporary perspective, and from a range of levels of analysis: national, regional and global. Research for this project will be conducted across the EAC’s founding members-states (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and in important international and regional bureaucratic centres (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Washington DC, United States; Brussels, Belgium).
 Ireland 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANGELLA MUSIIMENTA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013297
 Using Mobile Technologies to prevent Vulnerable Mothers from COVID-19 in Rural Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS1693ES

Implement the MobileMomCare app and carry out an endline assessment to evaluate its preliminary impact on prevention knowledge, risk perception, and adoption of COVID-19 prevention practices, coping mechanism, and system usability among 72 illiterate mothers,Develop scripts and multimedia videos/audios for COVID-19- prevention as well as information on preventing/coping with COVID-19-induced challenges such as domestic violence and HIV/AIDS.,Carry out a baseline study to quantitatively assess the COVID-19 prevention knowledge, risk perception, adoption of COVID-19 prevention practices, among 72 illiterate mothers,Assess the factors constraining the adoption of COVID-19 prevention practices utilized by rural illiterate mothers. ,To support the prevention of COVID-19 among rural illiterate, poor, and vulnerable mothers using a mobile phone-based multimedia application—MobileMomCare application,
 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDE MULOWOOZA THADDEUS
ID:
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROCESS METRICS FOR CAESAREAN SECTION IN UGANDA, A LOWER-RESOURCE SETTING: DEVELOPMENT AND FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT
REFNo: HS1768ES

Löfgren, J., Kadobera, D., Forsberg, B. C., Mulowooza, J., Wladis, A., & Nordin, P. (2015a). District-level surgery in Uganda: Indications, interventions and perioperative mortality. Surgery, 158(1), 7-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2015.03.022
Löfgren, J., Kadobera, D., Forsberg, B. C., Mulowooza, J., Wladis, A., & Nordin, P. (2015b). Surgery in district hospitals in rural Uganda-indications, interventions, and outcomes. Lancet, 385 Suppl 2, S18. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(15)60813-3
Löfgren, J., Mulowooza, J., Nordin, P., Wladis, A., & Forsberg, B. C. (2015). Cost of surgery in a low-income setting in eastern Uganda. Surgery, 157(6), 983-991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2015.01.026
Mulowooza, J., Santos, N., Isabirye, N., Inhensiko, I., Sloan, N. L., Shah, S., Butrick, E., Waiswa, P., & Walker, D. (2021). Midwife-performed checklist and ultrasound to identify obstetric conditions at labour triage in Uganda: A quasi-experimental study. Midwifery, 96, 102949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.102949
Santos, N., Mulowooza, J., Isabirye, N., Inhensiko, I., Sloan, N. L., Shah, S., Butrick, E., Waiswa, P., & Walker, D. (2021). Effect of a labor triage checklist and ultrasound on obstetric referral at three primary health centers in Eastern Uganda. Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 153(1), 130-137. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13420
Shah, S., Santos, N., Kisa, R., Mike Maxwell, O., Mulowooza, J., Walker, D., & Muruganandan, K. M. (2020). Efficacy of an ultrasound training program for nurse midwives to assess high-risk conditions at labor triage in rural Uganda. PLoS One, 15(6), e0235269. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235269
Waiswa, P., Wanduru, P., Okuga, M., Kajjo, D., Kwesiga, D., Kalungi, J., Nambuya, H., Mulowooza, J., Tagoola, A., & Peterson, S. (2021). Institutionalizing a Regional Model for Improving Quality of Newborn Care at Birth Across Hospitals in Eastern Uganda: A 4-Year Story. Glob Health Sci Pract, 9(2), 365-378. https://doi.org/10.9745/ghsp-d-20-00156


GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To understand perspectives on caesarean patient care coordination and quality, develop a caesarean process quality assessment instrument, and assess feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the instrument through a pilot study in Iganga District Hospital in Eastern Uganda and its referring health centres.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To understand key stakeholders’ perspectives on patient flow through caesarean care pathways, including key transition and decision points, and opportunities for improving care efficiency and safety.
2. To understand providers’ views on currently employed and alternative caesarean process quality metrics.
3. To understand patient experiences of caesarean decision making and flow through caesarean care.
4. To develop a set of caesarean quality process metrics reflecting the importance of transdisciplinary high-quality care for improving CS-related outcomes
5. To understand the feasibility of assessment of the proposed caesarean process indicators.
6. To understand the usability of the proposed caesarean process indicators.
7. To test the validity of the proposed caesarean process indicators.
8. To compare the strengths and weaknesses of each indicator and approach.

 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 TB Risk by Alcohol Consumption
REFNo: HS1962ES

To determine the incidence of active TB disease among PLWH with prior LTBI, who received TPT, by level of alcohol use. To estimate the incidence rate of new TB infection among PLWH with prior negative TST results by level of alcohol use. To examine the risk of acquiring TB infection and of incident active TB disease among PLWH with heavy alcohol use after receipt of TPT in PLWH in Uganda.
 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FREDDIE SSENGOOBA Peter
ID: UNCST-2021-R011834
 Landscape Analysis of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Ecosystem in Uganda.
REFNo: HS1935ES

The main objective of the landscape assessment is to understand the current decision-making environment in Uganda’s health sector relevant to priority setting, including the identification of key stakeholders and interests, to support the development of a strategy to institutionalise HTA as an essential process for priority setting and evidence-informed decision making in Uganda’s quest for UHC.
Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christopher Tumwine
ID:
A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THE AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT PROGRAMME TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1954ES

To assess whether HIV programmes in Uganda still need to provide livelihoods’ support to persons living with HIV in the era-of test and treat. To examine clients’ perspectives on changes/benefits experienced as a result of participating in the agricultural livelihood support programme. To examine challenges which have been experienced by clients as result of participating in the agricultural livelihood support programme. To examine key stakeholders’ perspectives on the process, benefits and challenges of the agricultural livelihood support programme to HIV clients.
Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Okoboi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001356
 Anti-Retroviral Therapy Adherence Measurement Methods and Virological Failure in HIV infected Ugandans on long-term ART
REFNo: HS1949ES

1a. To describe incidence of virological failure in patients enrolled in the long-term ART cohort and assess the relationship between adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) measured either by patient self-report, appointment keeping and pill count and having virologic failure among HIV-infected Ugandan adults receiving long-term first line.
1b. To examine overall adherence measurement methods as a predictive test for VF among long term ART patients using a case control design taking patients confirmed with VF as cases and use incidence density sampling to sample for controls matched with time and age.
2. Determine the barriers and facilitators of ART adherence among patients on long-term ART at adult Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) ART clinic using the Theoretical-Domains-Framework with 16 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with both people experiencing VF and those without VF, and ART providers (Medical Officers, Nurses, and counsellors)

 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hella Peter Eszter
ID:
The effects of water shortage on female chimpanzee social behaviour in the Budongo Forest Reserve
REFNo: NS278ES

This research examines the space use and social behavior of female chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. In the forest, there are two habituated chimpanzee communities – Waibira, where habituation started in 2011, and Sonso, where habituation started in 1990. While both groups have high year-round food availability, the Waibira group faces an unusual ecological pressure during the annual dry season, when, despite being a rainforest-dwelling group, all permanent water sources within their home range dry up, with the exception of one waterhole. Describing how the female chimpanzees of the community are affected by this annually recurring water scarcity will help us understand the ecological pressures influencing chimpanzee social and ranging behavior. The project aims to provide a detailed description of the ranging of Waibira females, as well as their association patterns, levels of aggression, and gregariousness, and investigate whether any seasonal changes due to water availability are present. Other aims are to determine the dominance hierarchy of the females of the group, and to investigate whether individual factors influence strategies used to deal with water scarcity, such as increasing daily travel, or consuming more water-rich food.
Hungary 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANGELLA MUSIIMENTA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013297
 Ethics of Using Digital Adherence Monitoring Technologies to Support Tuberculosis Medication (DATs Ethics Study)
REFNo: HS1692ES

Develop an initial framework for research and implementation of DATs in TB in Uganda, drawing from the ethical opportunities and challenges identified in Aim 1. ,Assess ethical opportunities and challenges associated with experienced DATs (electronic pill bottles, SMS) and emerging DATs (cell phone-based dose reporting, video calls, ingestion sensors) using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. ,
 Uganda 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michael Schwartz William
ID:
A Comprehensive Study of Human-Carnivore Conflict Mitigation and Prevention Measures in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Unique Context of Human and Large Carnivore Ecology
REFNo: NS309ES

The following management-driven research proposal seeks to investigate human-carnivore conflict challenges in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda through five interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary retro- and prospective studies (conservation sociology, community ecology, ecosystem services, wildlife ecology, and conservation biology) in the hopes of making informed, integrated, and strategic mitigation and prevention efforts. This includes 1) a compound cost-benefit analysis of fencing as a human-carnivore conflict (HCC) prevention and carnivore conservation measure; 2) a critical review of Uganda Carnivore Program’s (UCP) carnivore conflict mitigation and prevention efforts (with special emphasis on safe husbandry, experiential tourism, and compensation of genuine losses); 3) a brief review of large carnivore ecology, its resources needs, and current impacts of anthropogenic activity on large carnivore viability in Queen Elizabeth National Park; 4) competition-strategies and tactics of human ecology with wildlife ecology in Queen Elizabeth National Park and its impacts on ecosystem productivity and services; and 5) a critical cultural context review of local custodianship concepts vis-à-vis integrated management approaches (Resource Sharing Agreements, compensation, livelihood support etc.).
USA 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eunice Ndirangu-Mugo Wambui
ID:
Understanding and informing the Development of Institutional Strategies for educational Resilience in online teaching and learning for undergraduate nursing and midwifery programs in Pandemic Times in East Africa (U-DISRUPT study)
REFNo: HS1923ES

1. Explore the perceptions of faculty and students towards online teaching and learning due to COVID-19
2. Determine students' and faculty preparedness with the transitioning to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
3. To establish the relationship between the online teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive presence among the faculty staff and students with the transitioning to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
4. To assess the effects of the online teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive presence among the students with the transitioning to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
5. Describe how to optimize the quality of online learning for the faculty and students in the university.

 Kenya 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HINDRAH AKISIIMIRE
ID:
KNOWLEDGE ACCESS AND SHARING THROUGH CULTURAL ASTRONOMY IN UGANDA’S REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS AND HOST COMMUNITIES.
REFNo: SS1116ES

To facilitate introduction of astronomy to the community of refugees.,To create an avenue of usefulness of institutional cultural astronomy knowledge in areas that may need purchase and use of physical gadgets,To provide a formal structure for knowledge storage and sharing,To catalogue cultural astronomy from refugees who are likely to lose this knowledge due to varying cultures and communities in the settlement camp.,To introduce astronomy to refugee settlements and gather information on the subject from the target communities. The gathered data from this project will be incorporated in a mobile astronomy lab for replication in other regions of Uganda.,
 Uganda 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barbara Castelnuovo
ID: UNCST-2019-R000802
 Sero-prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 antibodies amongst non-vaccinated People Living with HIV attending the Infectious Diseases Institute clinic
REFNo: HS1956ES

General Objective The objective of this study is to determine the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in non-vaccinated PLWHIV at high risk. This will generate information on the exposure of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in this population Specific Objectives 1. To determine the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies amongst non-vaccinated PLWHIV at high risk. 2. To determine risk factors for the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies amongst non-vaccinated PLWHIV at high risk
 Uganda 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yang Jae Lee
ID: UNCST-2021-R012449
 Destigmatization of Mental Illness Through Theater
REFNo: HS1764ES

1. Primary Objective
Effectiveness of a community theater-based destigmatization program to combat stigma and increase care-seeking habits as measured by KAP (knowledges, attitudes, and practices) survey and focus groups at the beginning and the end of the intervention

2. Secondary Objective
1) Assess the general prevalence of mental health conditions for patients attending outpatient visits for general medical conditions
2) Assess KAP towards mental health of healthcare providers to shape future interventions in mental health destigmatization

 USA 2021-12-10 2024-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simon Kasasa
ID:
Evaluating the effectiveness of grouped intensive adherence counselling sessions in improving viral load re-suppression in Uganda
REFNo: HS1850ES

The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of grouped intensive adherence counselling sessions in improving viral load re-suppression in Uganda.
The specific primary objectives of our study are as follows:
1. To compare the proportion of patients who have suppressed HIV viral load between those who have undergone grouped IAC relative to individualized IAC.
2a. To establish the PLHIV’s beliefs, and perceptions about receiving IAC using small patients groups relative to individual level.
2b. To establish the perceptions and experiences of HIV counselors about using grouped intensive adherence counseling scheme relative to the individualised scheme to deliver IAC messages.

Uganda 2021-12-10 2024-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Loduk Michael
ID:
Assessing the effect of patients’ health literacy levels on post-operative early surgical care outcomes at four rural-based hospitals in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS1907ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE:
to assess the effect of patients’ level of health literacy on early post-operative surgical care outcomes in (KIU-TH, Ishaka Adventist hospital, Comboni hospital Kyamuhunga, and Kitagata general hospital) the four rural-based hospitals in western Uganda.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. To assess the health literacy levels among patients receiving surgical care at the rural-based hospitals of KIU-TH, Ishaka Adventist hospital, Comboni hospital Kyamuhunga, and Kitagata general hospital.
2. To determine the early post-operative surgical outcomes of pain, wound infection at the surgical site, and patient’s well-being among the study population.
3. To establish the relationship between health literacy levels and early post-operative surgical outcomes among the study population.


Uganda 2021-12-10 2024-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Akatukwasa  Cecilia
ID: UNCST-2021-R013537
 PrEP preferences around the time of pregnancy among mobile women.
REFNo: SS1105ES

The objective of this study is to elucidate the role of mobility in attitudes and preferences regarding PrEP initiation and engagement during the perinatal period.
 Uganda 2021-12-09 2024-12-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jane  Kabami
ID: UNCST-2021-R012588
 Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HIV Care Continuum in South Western Uganda
REFNo: HS1855ES

1.To evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic across the HIV Care Cascade including: ART initiation, retention in care, and viral suppression among PLWH in South Western Uganda
To explore the changing practices, barriers and facilitators to the delivery of HIV services during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of PLWH, health workers and community members
 Uganda 2021-12-08 2024-12-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deborah Ekusai-Sebatta
ID: UNCST-2021-R003878
 Willingness and Feasibility of Using Injectable Antiretroviral Therapy Among Women From Prevention- of- Mother- to- Child- HIV- Transmission- Programs In Uganda
REFNo: SS1095ES

Aim 1: To explore participant perceptions about willingness to use and roll out of LART in PMTCT programs.
Aim 2: To explore the fears, concerns, potential barriers and hindrances in delivering LART to women in PMTCT programs.
Aim 3: To establish the health facility readiness of PMTCT programs to support LART

 Uganda 2021-12-08 2024-12-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shillah  Kwikiiriza
ID: UNCST-2021-R012682
 Improving the production and marketing of squash by smallholder youth farmers in Kamuli, Uganda
REFNo: A76ES

1.evaluate the effect(s) of soil mulching and cultivar for improved squash production and yield. 2.determine market vendor requirements for buying and selling of squash. 3.determine the partial cost budgets and the gross margin of cultivars of squash produced with or without soil mulch and in experimental plots. 4.investigate the potential of farmer cooperatives for in- and out of school youth farmers (15 – 35 years) participating in schools’ home gardening projects.
Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JULIET MWANGA-AMUMPAIRE
ID: UNCST-2022-R009420
 An open-label, multicentre, randomized, adaptive platform trial of the safety and efficacy of several therapies, including antiviral therapies, versus control in mild/moderate cases of COVID-19
REFNo: HS1789ES

Primary objective: to compare the efficacy of alternative treatment strategies versus control on the risk of progression to severe respiratory disease
The secondary objectives are:
 To compare the safety of each study arm to control, up to Day 21 of follow-up
 To compare the rate of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in each study arm versus control
 To compare the time to hospitalization due to COVID-19 in each study arm versus control
 To compare the rate of hospitalizations for other reason than Covid-19 in each study arm versus control
 To compare the disease-free rate in each study arm versus control
 To compare the death rate in each study arm versus control
 To compare time to worsening of SpO2 < 93in each study arm versus control
 To compare the capacity to prevent severe progression between study arms
 To identify risk factors for severe progression
 To assess efficacy in sub-groups of patients e.g. with pre-existing conditions/co-morbidities, by age group, sex, BMI, timeframe between onset of symptoms and randomization.

 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Herbert Muyinda
ID: UNCST-2019-R000373
 Cango Lyec Study (Healing the Elephant): Developing and Testing Interventions to Reduce HIV Risk, Increase Access to Treatment and Promote Resilience in War Affected Populations in Northern Uganda (Follow-up Study)
REFNo: HS1816ES

To pilot the feasibility and acceptability of Wayo/Nero and mHealth intervention packages to support both prevention and care for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and war related trauma.,Investigate associations between posttraumatic stress, resilience, and depression, with HIV/Hepatitis B incidence among conflict-affected populations in Northern Uganda,Estimate prevalence and incidence of HIV, syphilis, Hepatitis B, and identify associated risk factors among conflict-affected populations in Northern Uganda ,Our overarching goal is to develop, test and scale up culturally-safe, strengths-based, trauma-informed, technology-enhanced (CSTT) interventions among war affected populations. ,
 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edith Wakida K
ID: UNCST-2019-R001225
 Enhancing the Capacity for Providers in Mental Health Integration (ECaP-MHI): A pilot intervention study in Lira district, Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS1847ES

1.4.1 To gather baseline data on the mental disorder diagnoses recorded by PHCPs at a selected HC IV in Lira district before the pilot intervention (in objective four)
1.4.2 To explore contextual barriers and/or challenges likely to affect the ability of Lira DHMT to support PHCPs using the adapted ECaP-MHI intervention
1.4.3 To adapt the training component of the ECaP-MHI intervention
1.4.4 To assess implementation of the DHMTs supporting PHCPs to integrate mental health
services into using the adapted ECaP-MHI intervention
Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tana Chongsuwat
ID:
Evaluation of Understanding, Perceptions, and Attitudes Toward Cervical Cancer Screening, Prevention, and Treatment Services Available to Women in Gulu City, Uganda
REFNo: HS1862ES

Understand attitudes and perceptions regarding seeking cervical cancer screening, treatment, or prevention services.,Assess the level of knowledge of men and women on cervical cancer etiology, risk factors, screening, and prevention services available to them.,
 USA 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2021-R011972
 Adaptive immunity to Mtb-infection and TB disease among young Ugandan children”
REFNo: HS1870ES

1.To recruit Ugandan children 5 years and younger (< 60 months), with and without perinatal HIV-exposure and/or infection, who are household contacts of an adult with confirmed TB disease
2.To identify immunologic phenotypes that correlate with TB disease, versus remaining asymptomatic following TB household contact, in young children with and without perinatal HIV-exposure and/or infection
3.To determine if MTB-specific T cell and/or antibody profiles can be used to distinguish TB disease from asymptomatic MTB infection, in young children with and without perinatal HIV-exposure and/or infection
4.To determine how perinatal HIV exposure/infection alters MTB-specific adaptive immune profiles

 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Muhindo
ID:
Tackling coronavirus disease-2019 Vaccine Hesitancy among People Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1902ES

To describe the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adult PLHIV in Kampala, Uganda.
2. To explore the drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adult PLHIV in Kampala, Uganda.
3. To develop and pilot educational materials to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake among adult PLHIV in Kampala, Uganda

 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Elliott
ID: UNCST-2023-R006524
 Voluntary stool collection for optimizing laboratory techniques at the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
REFNo: HS1910ES

Objectives of the research project:
• To obtain Schistosoma mansoni ova for training and optimisation of the process of miracidia hatching and snail infection
• To obtain S. mansoni ova for training and optimisation of the process of sex determination of cercariae
• To develop materials such as S. mansoni DNA that can be used as reagents and/or positive controls.
• To make available S. mansoni materials for use in the routine evaluation of proficiency of assays and for the testing of reagents and new assay kits

 UK 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTINE MBABAZI -MPYANGU
ID:
Thriving Together: Creating Social Support Groups for the Reintegration and Empowerment of Formerly Abducted Women in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS965ES

1) Assess the current social, economic and psychological status of formerly abducted women in Northern Uganda as compared to never abducted comparable women
2) Scientifically test the effectiveness of women’s support groups in facilitating the reintegration of formerly abducted women, raising their aspirations, creating economic opportunities and increasing their overall well-being.
Uganda 2021-12-06 2024-12-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MISAKI WAYENGERA
ID:
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE, EASY TO USE, AND RAPID POINT OF CARE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PLATFORMS FOR COVID-19 SUITING REMOTE SETTINGS OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.
REFNo: HS1648ES

1.To optimize and validate reagents (recombinant peptides, monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies)’s performance towards capture of SARS- CoV 2 virus antigen and host specific antibodies
2.To develop prototypes of lateral flow immunochromatography test (LFT) and tube-agglutination test platforms for COVID19 testing
3.To perform In-dependent validation of the developed test platforms.


Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ayebazibwe Kakoba Gloria
ID:
Determinants of uptake of Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control in Butiaba, Uganda
REFNo: SS1083ES

1. To determine the uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda 2. To examine socio demographic characteristics associated with uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda. 3. To assess barriers related to knowledge that are associated with uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda. 4. To assess barriers related to attitudes that are associated with uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda
 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Birabwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012851
 INCREASING COVERAGE AND UPTAKE OF VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING IN EMERGENT TOWNS AND CITIES IN UGANDA – THE CASE OF JINJA AND IGANGA
REFNo: HS1826ES

General objective To contribute to the reduction of unmet of unmet need and increased use of VFP in urban settings by adapting high-impact practices in FP and developing and testing a tailored package of interventions to increase coverage and uptake of VFP services in emerging urban areas. The project also aims to contribute to improved performance of urban health systems in the study sites with regard to VFP. Specific objectives Implementation objectives i. To develop and implement a tailored package of high-impact interventions fit for emerging urban settings in Uganda using participatory approaches ii. To improve understanding of FP and decision-making capacity for healthy reproductive or contraceptive behaviors; strengthen effective delivery and management of FP services. Research objectives i. To explore the current coverage of VFP and barriers and facilitators of contraception use in emergent urban settings in eastern Uganda ii. To assess the effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of the proposed intervention package in improving VFP service provision, accessibility and utilization iii. To explore how unintended pregnancies/birth could be associated with child survival and childhood health care in urban settings
 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Arinaitwe
ID:
News Media Presentation Of Basic Education Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis of the Daily Monitor and the New Vision in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1068ES

1. To examine how teacher story coverage in the The Daily Monitor and The New Vision relates to the frames and themes of the research in the space of May 2020 to August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. To identify the frames of teacher stories in the The Daily Monitor and The New Vision in Uganda between May 2020 to August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. To examine the major themes of teacher stories that were published in the The Daily Monitor and The New Vision in Uganda newsrooms between May 2020 to August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Kajumbula Mawerere
ID: UNCST-2019-R001531
 Low-interventional, multi-centre study of the burden of nosocomial infections among hospitalised patients in sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS1880ES

Aim:
To assess antimicrobial resistance rates, as well as clinical outcomes (including treatment outcomes, mortality rate, hospital length of stay), healthcare resource utilisation (HCRU) and associated costs among hospitalised patients with nosocomial infections at Mulago Specialised Referral Hospital.

Study Objectives:
1. To estimate the prevalence of resistance in nosocomial infections(NI) amongst patients hospitalized at Mulago Specialized Referral Hospital
2. To describe treatment outcomes amongst hospitalized patients with NI, at the end of therapy and at hospital discharge
3. To assess mortality rates (all-cause & infection-related) of hospitalized patients with NI, at the end of therapy & at hospital discharge
4. To assess hospital length of stay amongst hospitalized patients with NI.

Secondary Study Objectives
1. To describe treatment outcomes amongst hospitalized patients with NI at Day 14/30 post-treatment initiation
2. To assess mortality rates (all-cause and infection-related) of hospitalized patients with NI, at Day 14/30 post-treatment initiation
3. To assess ICU length of stay amongst hospitalized patients with NI.
4. To describe the characteristics of hospitals participating in the study
5. To assess HCRU and associated costs post-hospitalization amongst hospitalized patients with NI
6. To assess the nursing care demand amongst hospitalized patients with NI

 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Olwoch
ID: UNCST-2021-R013221
 Antimicrobial resistance sentinel surveillance at Tororo General Hospital (TGH), Uganda with a focus on bacterial urinary tract infections and gonorrhoea infections
REFNo: HS1881ES

To identify bacteria causing UTI in patients who present to TGH and determine their antibiotic susceptibility profiles

To determine the antibiotic susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates cultured from genital swabs from patients who present to TGH

To determine associations between patient characteristics, treatments prescribed, and clinical outcomes, with identified bacterial isolates and their susceptibility profiles

 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Caroline Morogo Jerop
ID:
WUSC’s Volunteer Cooperation Program - IGNI+E Baseline Assessment
REFNo: SS835ES

The purpose of the baseline study for WUSC’s IGNI+E Project is to help the program staff and partners focus on program achievement related to a limited set of expected outcomes; and to empower partners to collaboratively measure and review these outcomes. Aligned with this purpose, the baseline study is designed to help the project achieve four specific objectives:
● To better understand the implementation context for the project at the onset of implementation
● To inform the performance measurement framework (PMF) by validating a SMART set of indicators, and establishing baselines for these performance measures
● To provide the foundation for a comprehensive results-based monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) plan for the project

 Kenya 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Wamimbi Wotti
ID:
Developing a National child focused policy research agenda (2021-2025)
REFNo: SS1018ES

a) Undertake a review of the current National Child Focused Policy Agenda (2015-2020) b) Develop a new National Child Focused Policy Agenda (2021-2025),
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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