Omoding Jacob
ID: UNCST-2025-R017370
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EFFECTS OF FLOODS ON FOOD PRODUCTION AND RURAL LIVELIHOOD IN SELECTED SUB-COUNTIES IN KUMI DISTRICT EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS1306ES
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the natural and anthropogenic causes of floods within the study area by mapping flood-prone areas.
2. To characterize the frequency and magnitude of flood occurrence in the study area using GIS based flood mapping techniques and historical flood data.
3. To assess the effect of recent floods (years 2000 to 2020) on food production within the study area by mapping the areas affected by floods
4. To describe adaptive strategies employed by local communities to mitigate flood impacts on their livelihoods by mapping infrastructure, flood control measures, and flood-adapted farming practices
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Uganda |
2026-09-04 15:24:45 |
2029-09-04 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Amuzah Nshabaruhanga
ID: UNCST-2026-R024275
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Effect of Continuous Medical Education on Healthcare Workers Knowledge and Initiation of Hypertension Care at Primary Health Care Facilities in Hoima District, Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS8383ES
1. To determine the effect of targeted continuous medical education on healthcare workers' knowledge of hypertension care at selected primary health care facilities
2. To assess the effect of targeted continuous medical education on the initiation of patients with elevated blood pressure into care at selected primary health care facilities
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Uganda |
2026-09-04 15:22:48 |
2029-09-04 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
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MORTALITY AMONG SMALL AND VULNERABLE NEONATES AFTER HOSPITAL DISCHARGE, PREVALENCE AT TWO MONTHS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG INFANTS DISCHARGED IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS8297ES
To assess care-seeking behaviors and health system interactions for SVNs during the first two months of birth.,To determine the factors influencing two-month mortality among SVNs following discharge from a health facility.,To compare the proportion of two months� mortality after hospital discharge between SVNs born with weight of <2000gm versus those that are born with a weight of 2000-2499gm.,To estimate the proportion of small and vulnerable newborns (SVNs) who die within the first two months of life after discharge from health facilities in Central Uganda, and factors influencing mortality within that age group at the community level to generate evidence that fills critical gaps in understanding outcomes for SVNs in community settings.,
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Uganda |
2026-09-04 15:18:13 |
2029-09-04 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Lawrence Opio
ID: UNCST-2026-R025589
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COUNSELLING INTERVENTIONS AND PASTORAL SUPPORT ON LEARNERS� BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION IN CATHOLIC-FOUNDED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF LANGO SUB-REGION, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS5651ES
i. To assess the influence of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region.
ii. To assess the influence of Social Skills Training (SST) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools in Lango sub-region.
iii. To examine the influence of Motivational Interviewing (MI) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region.
iv. To assess the influence of Restorative Practices (RP) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region.
v. To examine the influence of Pastoral Support (PS) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region.
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Uganda |
2026-09-04 14:31:52 |
2029-09-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Ganafa Sumani
ID: UNCST-2026-R023930
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Risk Perception, Construction and Management among Commercial (Boda-Boda) riders in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA).
REFNo: SS5911ES
General objective
The general objective is to examine risk perception, construction, and management among boda-boda riders in GKMA.
Specific objectives
1. To explore how boda-boda riders in GKMA perceive risks in their work setting.
2. To analyze how risks are socially constructed among boda-boda riders in GKMA.
3. To examine boda-boda riders’ risk management strategies in GKMA.
4. To examine the dynamics of occupational risk among commercial boda-boda riders in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
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Uganda |
2026-09-01 14:03:26 |
2029-09-01 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
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Clinical Performance Evaluation of the Urine HIV-1/2 Diagnostic Kit for Detection of HIV-1/2 Antibodies in Urine in Uganda.
REFNo: HS8557ES
To assess operational characteristics and ease of use, especially in resource-limited settings.,To compare the sensitivity and specificity of urine RDTs to blood-based tests, ensuring they meet WHO prequalification criteria.,
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Uganda |
2026-09-01 13:49:35 |
2029-09-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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George Ndagga
ID:
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Assessment of the Laboratory Capacity to Handle Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Selected Border Districts of Uganda
REFNo: HS8550ES
To explore the facilitators that have enhanced the border districts laboratory\'s ability to effectively detect, confirm, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks,To explore the major challenges that limit the border districts laboratory\'s ability to effectively detect, confirm, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks. ,To assess the capacity of laboratories in the border districts of Kasese and Kyotera to effectively detect, confirm, and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.,To assess the capacity of border district laboratories to handle future infectious disease outbreaks.,
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Uganda |
2026-09-01 13:14:45 |
2029-09-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Josephine Nabuufu N/A
ID: UNCST-2026-R024133
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MOTHER CENTRED ANTENATAL HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION FOR RURAL PREGNANT MOTHERS IN BUIKWE DISTRICT.
REFNo: SS5909ES
Main objective
To develop and test the effectiveness of a mother-centred antenatal education module for pregnant mothers in a rural community in improving maternal and child health care practices.
Research objectives
1) To explore the learning needs of pregnant mothers attending antenatal health education in rural community hospitals based on their experiences and perceptions.
2) To co-develop a mother-centred antenatal health education module tailored to learning needs and contexts of rural mothers.
3) To implement a mother-centred antenatal education module as an intervention tailored to learning needs and the local context of mothers in a rural community.
4) Assess the effectiveness of a mother-centred antenatal health education intervention module in improving maternal and child health practices of mothers in a rural community
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2026-09-01 13:07:59 |
2029-09-01 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Barbra Babweteera
ID: UNCST-2026-R026121
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Connecting Indigenous Stewardship Across Continents: Identifying Pathways for Equitable Fisheries Governance in Canada and Uganda
REFNo: SS5727ES
To document and analyze Indigenous governance approaches, cultural connections to fish and water, and
fishing practices in Ugandan and Canadian inland fisheries, while building cross-regional a liances that facilitate
mutual learning and generate comparative insights grounded in IK and community priorities.
2. To co-create shared visions of equitable fisheries governance that center IK, emphasizing themes of climate
resilient food systems, youth engagement, and inclusive representation in National and Global fisheries policies.
3. To develop a community-driven research agenda that identifies knowledge gaps and provides a set of
actionable recommendations for researchers, policymakers, and communities to strengthen equity and resilience in
fisheries governance and to contribute to law reform.
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Uganda |
2026-09-01 12:55:54 |
2029-09-01 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Albert Nuwagira
ID: UNCST-2025-R022942
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Bridging food and gut microbiome: Exploring the role of food microbes in the modulation of the gut microbiome and in the improvement of human health
REFNo: A791ES
Overall objective: To investigate the influence of traditional fermented foods on the gut microbiome of rural Ugandan populations using shotgun metagenomic sequencing. Specific objectives: 1. To characterise the microbial communities present in traditional fermented food samples through shotgun metagenomic sequencing; 2. To analyse gut microbiome composition and functional potential in faecal samples from individuals in rural Uganda; and 3. To investigate the relationship between traditional fermented food consumption and the gut microbiome amongst low and high consumers
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Uganda |
2026-09-01 12:51:05 |
2029-09-01 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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