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Kiconco Prisca
ID: UNCST-2023-R005626
 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN RELIGIOUS INSTITUTES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2769ES

To create awareness among the religious, basing on the fact that religious institutes have qualified, skilled and capable members who when distributed rightfully to different fields, there is possible production of effective results. ,To provide help to other religious institutes and other consecrated persons in and beyond Uganda as a resourceful material they can rely on as they manage human resource of the institute (s).,To establish the degree at which religious Institutes in Uganda are effectively managing their human resources for the benefits of the Institute and that of the Universal Church.,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 13:42:13 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Faustino Byanyima
ID: UNCST-2024-R004003
 Establishing the Effect of Financial Literacy on Financial Products Utilisation: a Case Study for Youth and Women Small Medium Enterprises in Southwestern Uganda.
REFNo: SS2660ES

Main Objective
The main objective of the study is to examine the effect of financial literacy on financial products utilisation among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of financial literacy among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.
2. To identify the financial products used by youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.
3. To investigate the challenges and opportunities of financial product utilisation among youth and women SMEs in Southwestern Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-07-02 13:40:38 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Nalunkuma
ID: UNCST-2020-R014616
 Effect of the Facility-Based-Group-Model of the Differentiated Service Delivery on Stigma and Antiretroviral-Therapy-Adherence among Adolescents Living with Human-immunodeficiency-Virus in Central Uganda.
REFNo: HS4373ES

1. To evaluate the effect of the FBG model on ART Adherence among ALHIV in Central Uganda, comparing urban and rural HIV clinics from 2016 to 2023.
2. To determine the level of stigma among ALHIV under the FBG Model in Urban versus Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.
3. To explore lived experiences towards the FBG Model in reducing HIV-associated Stigma and enhancing ART adherence among ALHIV in Urban and Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.
4. To explore Peer leaders and Healthcare workers’ perception towards the FBG Model in reducing HIV-associated Stigma and enhancing ART adherence among ALHIV in Urban and Rural HIV Clinics in Central Uganda.

Uganda 2024-07-02 13:39:27 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Donald Kugonza Rugira
ID: UNCST-2021-R013291
 From Project to Program-based Extension Service Delivery: Assessment of the Impact of Interventions Implemented by the Centre for Sustainable Rural Livelihoods Program in Kamuli, Uganda
REFNo: A434ES

• Analyze the model/s and approaches used when delivering agricultural extension programs in Kamuli. • Identify farmers' perceptions of the effectiveness of the various agricultural technologies? used under the ISU-UP. • Identify clients' descriptions of effective and impactful agricultural and agricultural extension programs. • Capture and document clients’ success stories as a result of participating in the ISU-UP. • Capture donors' and program managers' perceptions of the agricultural and agricultural extension programs.
 Uganda 2024-07-02 13:38:11 2027-07-02 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bernard Omech
ID: UNCST-2020-R014820
 Baseline characteristics and development of an integrated chronic disease care model for diabetes and hypertension management at primary healthcare facilities (ICDC)
REFNo: HS4285ES

To co-design an integrated chronic Diseases care model for management of hypertension and Diabetes mellitus through a participatory process to inform future intervention studies in Lango sub-region ,To examine the knowledge and practice of health care providers towards integration of chronic care for Hypertension and diabetes at selected PHC facilities in Lango sub-region ,To assess the patient’s perception of integration of chronic care for hypertension and diabetes mellitus among patients among patients attending selected primary health care facilities in Lango sub-region ,To determine baseline profiles (HBA1C levels, BP levels, QoL) of patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus attending outpatient clinic at selected Primary health facilities in Lira City and District ,To evaluate baseline characteristics and develop a model of integrated chronic Disease care for management of hypertension and diabetes at primary health care in Lango Sub-region, Northern Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:56:36 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 INVENTORY, EFFECTIVENESS, AND SAFETY OF NOTIFIED NATURAL MEDICINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES IN UGANDA: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY. A CONAT PROGRAM
REFNo: HS4356ES

The general objective is to create an inventory of NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines commonly used in the management of diabetes in adult patients in Uganda, and evaluate their preliminary effectiveness and safety Specific objectives are: 1. To establish the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines commonly used in the management of DM among adults in Uganda 2. To determine the preliminary effectiveness of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines in lowering blood glucose levels when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicines 3. To assess the effect of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines on specific cardiometabolic characteristics of adult patients with DM in Uganda, when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicine 4. To determine the safety profile of the NDA-notified natural or herbal medicines when used in isolation or as complementary to conventional DM medicine in adult patients in Uganda
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:54:13 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
 ENHANCING PATIENT TRIAGE FOR NEUROSURGICAL CARE: A MIXED METHODS APPROACH
REFNo: HS4184ES

3. To design a patient triage model that accounts for criticality, resource availability, and healthcare costs.,2. To determine the key factors affecting patient triage decisions in neurosurgical care.,1. To assess the current patient triage system in neurosurgical care and identify its strengths and weaknesses.,The general objective of this research is to assess the current patient triage system in neurosurgical care, identifying its strengths and weaknesses in Uganda and Nigeria. ,
 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:52:48 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elliott Collins
ID: UNCST-2024-R005211
 Measuring the Impact of Group Loans and Digitized Ledgers on Savings Group Participants in Uganda
REFNo: SS2731ES

Measure the impact of savings group ledger digitization on savings group efficiency, savings behavior, and social cohesion.,Measure the impact of FAST loans on savings group participants’ access to financial services and livelihood outcomes.,
 USA 2024-07-02 12:50:51 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Mpendo
ID: UNCST-2024-R004147
 Long-Term Follow-Up of CAB LA for Participants in HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 CAB PrEP Studies at Risk of HIV Acquisition
REFNo: HS4092ES

• To describe new HIV infections in adult and adolescent participants at risk of HIV acquisition included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.
Endpoints
• Number and characteristics of new HIV infections, including detection of resistance to CAB while on study. Secondary.
Secondary Objectives
• To describe any serious adverse events (SAEs), Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs, and AEs leading to withdrawal in adult and adolescent participants included in the HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 studies and their associated sub-studies.
Endpoints
• Incidence and severity of serious adverse events, Grade 3 and Grade 4 ISRs, and any clinical or laboratory adverse events leading to discontinuation of CAB while on study.

 Uganda 2024-07-02 12:49:10 2027-07-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rebecca Nandutu
ID:
EXPLORING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SCIENCE PROCESS SKILLS IN THE TEACHING OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN TEACHER TRAINING INSTITUTIONS IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2566ES


1. To assess mathematics tutor’s understanding of science process skills in teacher training institutions
2. To find out science process skills developed by mathematics tutors in teacher training institutions
3. To examine the role of mathematics tutors in developing science process skills among teacher trainees in teacher training institutions

Uganda 2024-07-02 12:46:47 2027-07-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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