Mary Goretti Nakabugo Goretti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013051
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DEVELOPING SUSTAINABLE MODELS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED PRESCHOOLS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS714ES
The purpose of this study is to identify and refine models of ECCE provision which can help to increase its availability and enhance its quality in the context of Uganda. It is intended that these models should involve community ownership and management as far as possible and should be suitable for public subsidy in the future.
The main research questions are as follows and will apply to a variety of cases selected for in-depth and comparative study:
1. What structures, practices and resources can enable the preschool to be controlled by, and accountable to, representatives of a local community or other relevant community?
2. What structures, resources and system of funding can help to make the preschool accessible and affordable to all or most households in the locality? How far can these elements be sourced within the community?
3. What are the essential human and physical resources for the preschool to be of acceptable quality and how should the standards for these be stated for purposes of management and evaluation? How far can the community provide these resources?
4. Given the existing provision of resources, what should be the priorities for improving leadership, teaching and care in the preschool?
5. How can the preschool best be linked with schools, health and social welfare services and existing demand-side interventions?
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Uganda |
2021-08-03 |
2024-08-03 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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ANN NANTEZA SENGENDO
ID:
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Assessment of integrated control of East Coast fever (ECF) by induction of acquired immunity in Ankole cattle after natural infection by early diagnosis and early treatment
REFNo: A134ES
Mainobjective
To investigate the performance of early diagnosis and early treatment of ECF as a method of reducing calf mortality and enhancing conditions for the development of endemic stability
Specific objectives
i. To determine the prevalence of ECF based on microscopic, ELISA and PCR methods.
ii. To determine the efficiency of early symptom diagnosis and early chemotherapy approach in treating natural ECF cases and induction of protective immunity against ECF in Ankole cattle in an endemic area.
iii. To design a diagnostic regimen/protocol that farmers can use to minimize cattle losses due to ECF by integrating early case symptom detection and early treatment in the routine control strategy in an endemic area.
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Uganda |
2021-08-03 |
2024-08-03 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kenneth Rubango
ID:
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Feasibility Study of Nanomedicine in Uganda
REFNo: HS1485ES
Design a nanomedicine promotion package that will be shared with Makerere University, the Ministry of Health and the other healthcare providers. ,Study and evaluate the effectiveness of nanomedicine towards the existing medical education in the selected medical schools. Under this aim, the teaching staff e.g Assistant lecturers, Lecturers, Associate Professors or Professors will be interviewed for the necessary information.,Engage employers and employees in designing the feasibility study towards nanomedicine at their workplaces. Under this aim, the employers e.g Administrators, Principals or Human resource managers will be interviewed for the necessary information.,Assess employer’s willingness to support interventions geared at promoting nanomedicine at their workplaces. Under this aim, the employers e.g Administrators, Principals or Human resource managers will be interviewed for the necessary information.,Conduct formative research to assess existing and needed support for nanomedicine in the selected medical schools. Under this aim, the Key Informant person from each medical school will be interviewed. ,To design and evaluate the feasibility study of nanomedicine in the selected Ugandan medical schools.,
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Uganda |
2021-08-03 |
2024-08-03 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Cally Tann
ID: UNCST-2023-R008021
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Transitioning a Bundle for Early Detection and Intervention for Children with Developmental Disability to Scale for Low-Resource Settings
REFNo: SS910ES
WS1: To develop harmonised training materials to promote and support high fidelity implementation of the PDC and ABAaNA EIP at scale.
WS2: To further develop the Ubuntu multi-media web platform including development of a pilot mobile tablet application to promote programme accessibility and fidelity.
WS3: To identify existing approaches to livelihood support for caregivers of children with developmental disability in low- and middle-income countries to inform the development of a livelihoods component to the EIP.
WS4: To develop a scale-up strategy, business model and marketing strategy to disseminate the PDC and EIP approaches to a wider audience.
WS5: To define a sustainable monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy to track implementation of the PDC and EIP at scale
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UK |
2021-08-03 |
2024-08-03 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Frederick Kijjambu Nsambu
ID:
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PERFORMANCE OF MICROFINANCE DEPOSIT TAKING INSTITUTIONS; A MACROECONOMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS932ES
5To establish the relationship between ownership structure and performance of MDI in Uganda. ,i4 To establish the competition on the performance of MDIs in Uganda.,3To establish the impact of outreach on performance of MDIs in Uganda.,To establish the impact of external factors on the performance of MDIs in Uganda.,To establish the impact of internal factors on the performance of MDIs in Uganda.,To establish performance of microfinance deposit taking institutions in Uganda,
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Uganda |
2021-08-03 |
2024-08-03 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
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Validation of the new BP- TB LAM LFA test in well-defined urine and plasma samples collected from TB patients irrespective of HIV status
REFNo: HS1527ES
Primary:
• To collect urine and plasma samples for validation studies on the selection of the best prototype among the six TB LAM LFA prototypes generated by Biopromic (BP)
Secondary:
• To create a biobank of plasma and urine for future validation of novel TB diagnostics
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Uganda |
2021-08-03 |
2024-08-03 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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TUKAMUHABWA EVARISTO
ID:
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Curriculum innovation, school environment and physics teacher effectiveness. The case of
the SESEMAT program in Kabale Municipality, Uganda
REFNo: SS837ES
1. To establish the relationship between curriculum innovation and teacher effectiveness.
2. To find out the relationship between school environment and teacher effectiveness.
3. To establish whether school environment has a moderating effect on the relationship between curriculum innovation and teacher effectiveness.
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Uganda |
2021-08-02 |
2024-08-02 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Uganda Overseas Labor Recruitment—Forced Labor Prevalence Study
REFNo: SS940ES
Specific objectives
In specific terms, the study will generate data that establishes the:
a) Prevalence of forced labour and labour exploitation among overseas (middle east) labour returnees to Uganda
b) Characteristics of overseas labor, including hours worked, renumeration, freedom of movement, and recruitment among others
c) Determining the profiles of the different segments in the subpopulations among labour migrants
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Uganda |
2021-08-02 |
2024-08-02 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Daniella CHUSYD Elyse
ID:
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Anthropogenic related stress on reproduction in African forest elephants (Loxodonta africana cyclostis)
REFNo: NS137ES
(i) To determine how human activity influences elephant stress and reproduction.
(ii) To assess Elephants’ allostatic load (measure of the wear and tear on the body) in relation to proximity to humans.
(iii) To determine Elephants’ reproductive cycling status (is the elephant cycling or not) in relation to the elephant’s allostatic load.
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USA |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Natural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Joeri Smits Smits
ID: UNCST-2021-R013841
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Reducing comparison frictions in the Ugandan credit market
REFNo: SS733ES
• To evaluate the source of comparison frictions for borrowers in the Ugandan credit market: cognitive cost of calculating the total cost of credit versus a lack of information on cost (components).
• To elicit valuations (Willingness-To-Pay (WTP))
• To evaluate the effectiveness of three types of interventions in terms of the extent to which they can help (potential) borrowers’ access cheaper and/or larger loans:
- Price aggregator tool, requiring the user to collect the pricing data him/herself
- Information provision, in the form of a table showing the potential borrower the interest rate, its calculation method, and the various fees and charges associated with a comparable loan from different institutions.
- A price aggregator that at once provides the Total Cost of Credit for a comparable loan across institutions.
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Netherlands |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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David Obot Obot
ID:
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Uptake of Public Health Practices for Prevention of COVID-19 among Refugees, Pastoralist Communities, Truck Drivers and Slum Dwellers in Uganda
REFNo: SS838ES
1) Establish how culture, information, attitudes and practices unique to targeted communities influence the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
2) Promote culturally sensitive radio and mobile phone communication to enhance awareness of the COVID-19 prevention; specifically, the relevance and the importance of community engagement and local solutions.
3) Examine the role of trust in health organization with the aim to build local community capacity to respond to pandemics, and to gather local evidence that can inform health policy and humanitarian response.
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Andrew Semulimi Weil Matabi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013568
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SERUM BIOMARKERS OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELL ACTIVATION AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV ON LONG-TERM ANTI-RETROVIRAL THERAPY IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS1468ES
• To describe the serum levels of biomarkers associated with vascular endothelial cell activation among PLWHA on long term ART.
• To determine the factors associated with vascular endothelial cell activation among PLWHA on long term ART.
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Adrian Muwonge
ID:
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Tracking Haulage in East Africa to support COVID-19 surveillance- THEA-C19
REFNo: HS1565ES
The objectives of this study is to develop and test a digital track and trace system(DTTS) tailored to haulage in Uganda which is at the centre of the East African haulage network. By consultatively doing this, we ensure it meets the recommended standards of DTTS but also examine its impact on sector, public benefit, as well as the legal, ethical and individual rights boundaries.
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
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Expert Clients’ delivered Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Reducing Self-Stigma among HIV positive Pregnant Young Women and Adolescent Girls Living in Slums Areas of Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1488ES
This research broadly aims to provide evidence about expert client-delivered CBT model for reducing HIV Self-stigma in a resource limited setting.To achieve this, four interrelated questions are proposed;
1) How effective is the expert client-delivered CBT model in reducing or influencing self-stigma?
2) Can trained expert clients effectively provide CBT sessions?
3) Can expert client-delivered CBT model be accepted by clients and implementers?
4) What are the factors that contribute to acceptance of CBT delivered by expert clients?
5) What are the contextual factors that favor or hinder implementation of the expert client-delivered CBT model?
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Noeline Nakasujja
ID: UNCST-2019-R001428
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A collaborative research program between Michigan State University and Makerere University psychiatry departments on climate change and gender-based violence in Uganda
REFNo: HS1517ES
To conduct key-informant interviews with key personnel in the identified organizations and other stakeholders.,To identify institutions and stakeholders in based in Kampala but who work in other Ugandan regions as well related to climate change mitigation and adaptation and GBV prevention.,To establish the initial activities and steps for the development of a joint MSU-MU research program in mental health factors associated with GBV and climate change. ,
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Godfrey Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
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Implementation Science and Impact evaluation of the parenting for respectability programmes: A hybrid CRCT Designâ€
REFNo: SS900ES
The overall objective of this study is to conduct a cRCT evaluation of PfR to test its effectiveness and cost-effectiveness for reducing violence against children and gender based violence.
1. Test the effectiveness of PfR in modifying key outcomes on parent-child relationships and relationships between partners that underlie violence against children and girls/women.
2. Examine the cost effectiveness of PfR using incremental cost-effectiveness analyses (CEA) based both on the primary outcomes of harsh parenting and partner conflict as well as on disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).
3. Examine how three implementation variables – rural vs peri-urban locality, previously established groups vs new groups, and professional vs non-professional facilitators – affect participation, programme fidelity, and quality of delivery (measured quantitatively);
4. Examine the impact of implementation variables – participant engagement and quality of delivery by facilitators – on primary outcomes of parent- and child-report of harsh parenting and partner conflict.
5. Qualitatively investigate the five elements of implementation: (i) what training facilitators need (length, follow-up, who delivers training, location, etc.); (ii) what supervision facilitators need (frequency, by whom, nature of feedback, etc.); (iii) targeting of PfR at the most vulnerable families and how this can be done; (iv) disseminating PfR’s messages beyond those participating in group sessions to operate at a community, as well as individual, level; (v) differences between Wakiso and Amuru Districts in facilitative and hindering contextual factors. We will explore how these affect participation, programme fidelity, quality of delivery, participant response and community-wide impact.
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Erisa Mwaka Sabakaki
ID: UNCST-2019-R001625
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DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF A LUMBAR MODIFIED SPINAL BRACE
REFNo: HS1558ES
Our main objective is to design, fabricate and test a modified fit-for-purpose lumbar orthosis through use of locally available raw materials whose design can be adopted by different orthopaedic workshops in low income countries. This will be achieved through the following sub aims;
1. Conduct a needs assessment to determine the needs and requirements of people with low back pain and derive specifications for a modified brace well suited for use by people in LICs.
2. Test and assess the functionality of the modified brace using simulations.
3. Fabricate a sturdy brace with locally sourced components that suits the specifications derived from the simulations so as to make it suitable for use in low income countries.
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Allen Kabagenyi
ID:
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Accelerating Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Uptake in Uganda: Snapshot Study
REFNo: SS951ES
(3) To assess the community perceptions and barriers towards COVID-19 vaccine uptake.,The general objective of the study is to explore the factors and facilitators for COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and uptake. ,To explore the demographic and socio-economic factors associated with accelerated uptake and acceptance to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. ,(1) Examine the preparedness of the population and essential workers to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. ,
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Abubakar Mustafa Sadik
ID: UNCST-2021-R013642
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Willingness to use genetically modified crops: Case study of communities in Uganda
REFNo: SS738ES
General objective:
To evaluate the willingness of communities in Uganda to use genetically modified (GM) crops in order to inform policies and develop targeted interventions and programs towards the introduction and scaling up of GM crops in the Ugandan market.
Specific objectives:
a) To assess level of knowledge of communities of GM crops in Bushenyi, Jinja and Wakiso districts
b) To evaluate perceptions of communities towards GM crops in Bushenyi, Jinja and
Wakiso districts
c) To assess the factors that contribute towards the knowledge and perceptions of
communities towards GM crops in Bushenyi, Jinja and Wakiso districts
d)To link willingness to use GM crops with the knowledge and perceptions of communities
in Bushenyi, Jinja and Wakiso districts
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Uganda |
2021-07-29 |
2024-07-29 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Hanifah Nabbanja
ID:
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Characterizing oncology-related emergencies among cancer patients attending the emergency unit of Uganda Cancer Institute, Kampala, Uganda in 2019
REFNo: HS1282ES
(1) To describe the demographics and tumor characteristics, laboratory markers, and the presenting signs and symptoms in cancer patients attending the emergency unit of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Uganda from 01 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.
(2) To determine the factors associated with the different clinical presentations of oncology-related emergencies among cancer patients attending the emergency unit of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI), Uganda from 01 January 2019 to 31 December 2019.
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Uganda |
2021-07-29 |
2024-07-29 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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