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Nabusige Gesa Jean Brenda
ID: UNCST-2024-R005397
Acaricide exposure and associated genotoxicity in farmers of the cattle corridor: a case study of Kiruhura district
REFNo: HS5250ES

To determine oxidative stress, inflammatory and genotoxicity outcomes among pesticide exposed farmers and establish their relationship with pesticide exposure.,To quantify residues of selected pesticides in raw cows milk and open well water, as well as human and animal serum and determine factors associated with these residue levels. ,To assess Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards pesticide use and factors associated with variations therewith among farmers.,To investigate farmers Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards pesticide use, farm ecosystem exposure, associated outcomes to human health and genotoxicity among pesticide exposed farmers.,
Uganda 2025-01-22 15:51:36 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elly Atuhumuza
ID: UNCST-2024-R002706
Assessing Effectiveness of Interpersonal Group Therapy for Depression on Academic Performance in Ugandan Schools
REFNo: SS3249ES

To describe the feasibility and acceptability of implementing IPT-G within the school setting,To determine the effects of IPT-G on the academic performance of students by measuring improvements in grades, attendance, and overall academic engagement.,To determine the effects of Interpersonal Group Therapy (IPT-G) on reducing depressive symptoms among school-aged adolescents in Uganda. ,The general objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of Interpersonal Group Therapy (IPT-G) in improving the mental health and academic performance of students in Ugandan schools.,
Uganda 2025-01-22 15:47:24 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richardson Mafigiri
ID: UNCST-2024-R003907
HEALTH WORKERS PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF HEALTHCARE PROJECTS IN KAYUNGA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3194ES

iv. To examine the relationship between policy support and performance of health projects in Kayunga district,iii. To establish practical strategies to improve Performance of health projects in Kayunga District ,ii. To examine the effect of vaccine management by health workers on Performance of health projects in Kayunga District.,i. To determine the effect of surveillance practices by health workers on Performance of health projects in Kayunga District.,The purpose of the study will be to assess the effect of health workers’ practices on performance of health projects in Uganda,
Uganda 2025-01-22 15:42:36 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Juma Said Tusubila
ID: UNCST-2024-R005319
Using Photovoice to examine the burden and experiences of refugee caretakers of children with special health care needs in Rhino Camp refugee settlement in West Nile, Uganda
REFNo: HS5441ES

? To explore the physical, emotional, and financial challenges (burden) faced by refugee caretakers of CSHCN in Rhino Camp Refugee Settlement, West Nile ? To understand the coping mechanisms and resilience of refugee caretakers in of CSHCN in a refugee settlement in Rhino Camp refugee settlement, West Nile. ? To generate insights on the support systems, barriers, and facilitators to improve the well-being of caretakers of CSHCN in a refugee settlement in Rhino Camp refugee settlement, West Nile.
Uganda 2025-01-22 15:08:17 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Adam Hewitt Smith
ID: UNCST-2019-R001658
‘5 Rs to Rescue’ A quality improvement initiative with a cluster trial evaluation and embedded process evaluation
REFNo: HS5020ES

To evaluate the effect of the QI intervention on: 1. 30 day in-hospital mortality. 2. Duration of hospital stay.,To evaluate whether implementation of the ‘5 Rs to Rescue’ quality improvement intervention increases surveillance for patients at risk of ‘failure to rescue’ after surgery in hospitals in Africa.,
UK 2025-01-22 12:30:25 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Immaculate  Nankya Lillian
ID: UNCST-2020-R014784
Interplay between Estrogen, immune activation and HIV persistence during pregnancy
REFNo: SS3319ES

To characterize the clonal dynamics and diversity within the circulating latent reservoir in pregnant women on ART who are experiencing low-level viremia, viral blips, and persistently non-suppressed virus. ,To measure fluctuations in inflammation and immune activation markers, estrogen, and reservoir dynamics in women during pregnancy. , The main goal of this protocol is to understand the interplay between estrogen, markers of immune activation and the reservoir dynamics among pregnant women.,
Uganda 2025-01-22 11:58:29 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDITH NASSAAZI
ID: UNCST-2023-R007664
Comparing in-person versus virtual postoperative review appointments for children following guided growth surgery at CORSU Hospital, Uganda
REFNo: HS5268ES

Study Objectives
Primary objectives
To compare the show-rates of in-person versus virtual/telehealth post-operative review appointments for children following guided growth surgery at CoRSU Hospital

Secondary objectives.
1.To compare parental satisfaction of in-person versus virtual appointments
2.To determine the factors that facilitate in-person and virtual appointments following guided growth surgery.
3.To compare the rate of post-operative complications following in-person follow-up versus virtual follow-up
Uganda 2025-01-22 10:12:27 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SABRINA KITAKA BAKEERA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014290
GENERATING LOCAL DATA ON HPV VACCINATION IMPACT AND TRAINING NEEDS AT THE LEVEL OF VACCINE IMPLEMENTERS – A FEASIBILITY STUDY
REFNo: HS5219ES

1) generate local data on HPV vaccine induced immune response and HPV infection prevalence using first-void urine (FVU) in Uganda and assess feasibility of conducting such studies, 2) assess knowledge and training gaps among HCWs in Uganda and standardize HPV vaccine training barometer survey,
Uganda 2025-01-22 10:09:20 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MUSANA SAMSON ISRAEL
ID: UNCST-2024-R016481
RELIGIOUS MISSION FIELD RIVALRIES AND ITS IMPACT ON CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN MBALE CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3541ES

1) to investigate the root causes of religious mission field rivalries affecting Christian-Muslim peaceful coexistence. 2) to establish Christian and Muslim missionary methods being utilised in the
mission field; and 3) to ascertain the impact of Christian and Muslim missionary outreach
practices.
Uganda 2025-01-10 12:29:51 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Venantius Bbaale Kirwana Bbaale
ID: UNCST-2024-R002370
Behind the Scenes: Young women and gender-based inequities in Africa’s Creative Sector -Uganda research project
REFNo: SS3483ES

iii. Provide evidence-based recommendations and best practices for key stakeholders that can support gender equity in Uganda\'s creative industries and workplaces.,ii. Map the Creative Sector in Uganda to understand its organization in terms of stakeholders, policies, potential, remuneration systems, accessibility to different categories of youth, challenges, conduct codes, job creation opportunities, funding, education, training, products, and services.,i. To generate and disseminate evidence on the nature, dynamics, and implications of gender-based inequities faced by young female creatives in Uganda and other countries in the project.,
Uganda 2025-01-10 12:12:15 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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