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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
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