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Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
Assessing Willingness to Pay (WTP) for Family Planning Products in Uganda: Insights into consumer demand and affordability
REFNo: HS6749ES

Study Aim:
The overall aim of this study is to assess and understand the factors influencing willingness to pay for the different FP products in the Ugandan Market and barriers to WTP for the contraceptive’s products from all key stakeholders in the current market. Development of the study aims was guided by a series of consultative meetings with key stakeholders including program implementers and review of the recent literature on WTP studies. The study generates evidence to fill key gaps identified from the previous studies conducted on WTP focusing on the underlying factors to client WTP for FP products and services.
1.4 Specific Objectives:
1. To assess the current willingness to pay for Family Planning products among different population segments in Uganda.
2. To identify socio economic and demographic factors influencing willingness to pay for contraceptives
3. To integrate findings from previous WTP studies to provide a comprehensive -analysis and holistic understanding of pricing dynamics.
4. To identify key factors influencing pricing decisions, including cost-to-delivery and market affordability.

Uganda 2025-12-01 20:44:08 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Akampurira
ID: UNCST-2025-R019367
Stakeholder Engagement, Entrepreneurship Education, and Entrepreneurial Intention among Business Graduates of Chartered Universities in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: SS4425ES

1. To determine the relationship between stakeholder engagement and entrepreneurial intention among university business graduates. 2. To assess the relationship between stakeholder engagement and entrepreneurship education among university business graduates. 3. To evaluate the relationship between entrepreneurship education and the entrepreneurial intention of university business graduates. 4. To analyse the mediating role of entrepreneurship education on the relationship between stakeholder engagement and entrepreneurial intention among university business graduates.
Uganda 2025-12-01 20:37:44 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
Assessment of Nasal Microbiome, Inflammatory Markers, and Infectious Agents among individuals with Biomass Fuel COPD in Uganda ACRONYM: ASCENT–NASAL Study
REFNo: HS6748ES

Aim 1: Characterize the nasal microbiome composition among individuals with and without COPD who
have different levels of air pollution exposure.

Aim 2: Assess nasal inflammatory marker differences among individuals with and without COPD who
are exposed to different levels of air pollution.

Aim 3: Determine the prevalence of viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens among individuals with
and without COPD and their association with PM2.5 exposure.
Uganda 2025-12-01 14:33:20 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
Safety, preliminary efficacy, and Pharmacokinetics of Herbal/Natural/ Traditional therapeutic products for the management of Diabetes Mellitus in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6530ES

Main Objective
1. To evaluate the safety, effectiveness and pharmacokinetics of 3 selected NDA- notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products in Uganda, designated IMP1, IMP2, and IMP3.
2. To explore the experiences of innovators, researchers, implementers, and participants involved in this study on the innovation and scientific evaluation of natural therapeutics in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the efficacy of selected NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus in adult patients in Uganda
2. 2. To assess the effect of the selected NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) on specific cardio-metabolic characteristics of adult patients with DM in Uganda.
3. To assess clinical and laboratory adverse events associated with selected NDA- notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products, specifically IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3 in adult patients with DM in Uganda.
4. To investigate the pharmacokinetic profile(s) of NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) used in the management of DM.
5. To explore the experiences of innovators, researchers, implementers, and participants involved in this study on the innovation and scientific evaluation of herbal/natural/traditional therapeutics in Uganda.e the pharmacokinetic profile(s) of NDA-notified herbal/natural/traditional therapeutic products (IMP1, IMP2 and IMP3) used in the management of DM.

Uganda 2025-12-01 14:19:22 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Matovu Wasswa
ID: UNCST-2025-R021145
Understanding Power, Institutions, and Policy Dynamics: A Political Economy Analysis of Youth Employment in Uganda
REFNo: SS4607ES

Research Questions The political economy analysis aims to answer two overarching research questions: I. How can current policies and regulatory frameworks be activated and enhanced to provide dignified and fulfilling work opportunities for youth in Uganda? II. What industrial and trade policies and/or plans will enable Uganda to leverage its demographic transition, the 4th industrial revolution, and the evolving digital economy to create adequate opportunities for dignified and fulfilling work for Ugandan youth? Purpose and Objectives The main purpose of this study is to examine how political, institutional, and economic structures interact to shape youth employment outcomes in Uganda. Specifically, the research seeks to: • Map the formal and informal policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks governing youth employment. • Analyse the interests, incentives, and power dynamics of key actors who influence or obstruct youth employment reforms. • Understand the lived experiences, perceptions, and aspirations of young people in relation to work, inclusion, and voice. • Identify enablers and constraints to the implementation of effective and inclusive employment strategies. • Generate context-sensitive, actionable recommendations for policy and institutional reform.
Uganda 2025-11-26 14:32:03 2028-11-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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