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Kirabo Suubi
ID: UNCST-2023-R005659
 Pre-post intervention study to assess the implementation of SAFE program as well as its effectiveness in improving the prevention of, and response to child sexual abuse and exploitation in Western Uganda.
REFNo: SS2506ES

The goal of this evaluation is to assess the process and effectiveness of the SAFE intervention in improving the prevention and response to child sexual abuse and exploitation in Western Uganda. The following are the specific objectives of the study. Baseline 1. Assess pre--intervention knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, agency, and intentions/behaviors related to mitigating risk exposure to child sexual abuse and exploitation: including reporting and help-seeking in 10 SAFE Model pilot intervention and 4 control schools. At endline, the study intends to: 2. Assess post -intervention knowledge, perceptions, attitudes, agency, and intentions/behaviors related to mitigating risk exposure to child sexual abuse and exploitation: including reporting and help-seeking in 10 SAFE Model pilot intervention and 4 control schools. 3. To examine the extent to which the activities are implemented according to the SAFE model. 4. Assess the extent to which SAFE intervention is relevant to addressing the CSA problem. 5. Assess whether the SAFE model is contextually sustainable.
Uganda 2024-03-27 18:30:26 2027-03-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Damalie Nalwanga
ID: UNCST-2021-R013217
 Understanding, knowledge and attitudes of caregivers about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age
REFNo: HS3884ES

3. What are the caregivers’ attitudes about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,2. What do caregivers know about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,1. What is the caregivers’ understanding of the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,To explore caregivers’ understanding, knowledge and attitudes about the impact of HIV on the development and behavior of children of school-going-age,
 Uganda 2024-03-27 18:22:42 2027-03-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edgar Mulogo Mugema
ID: UNCST-2023-R008170
 Artemisinin Resistance in Africa: its emergence and evolution in Rwanda and surrounding countries
REFNo: HS3549ES

• 1A will map the regional distribution and define the origins of 561H in Rwanda and neighboring regions in other countries. • 1B will define regional parasite population structure and migration routes that will impact the spread of 561H. • 1C will derive estimates of the selection coefficient for 561H and characterise associated community and infection-related (e.g. polyclonality, known partner drug resistance mutations, within-host relatedness) risk factors.,
 Uganda 2024-03-27 13:58:48 2027-03-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clemensia Nakabiito
ID: UNCST-2022-R011396
 Viiv Protocol 221163: Long-Term Follow-Up of CAB LA for Participants in HPTN 083 and HPTN 084 CAB PrEP Studies at Risk of HIV Acquisition.
REFNo: HS3752ES

Primary Objectives
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.


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.

 Uganda 2024-03-26 18:05:15 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gertrude Nanyonjo Gawaya
ID: UNCST-2022-R005857
 Understanding end-user preferences and determining relative product positioning of new and emerging HIV prevention products (LAI-PrEP, bNAbs and HIV vaccines): Development and implementation of a Discrete Choice Experiment among at-risk populations in India and Uganda to inform product development and delivery
REFNo: SS2333ES

Objective 1: To explore and understand end-user preferences for HIV prevention options to design elicitation research (designing DCE)
 To identify key attributes (product and delivery site characteristics), and levels (options within a characteristic) through community key stakeholder consultations.
 To validate the product attributes and levels in consultation with representatives of potential end-users, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community-based organisations (CBOs), and government officials/policymakers for designing preference elicitation research.

Objective 2: To identify end-user preferences for HIV prevention options through elicitation research (DCE implementation)
 To quantify the strength of participants’ preferences.
 To determine the relative product positioning.

Objective 3: To understand decision-making process involved in choice of products among DCE participants

Uganda 2024-03-26 17:26:24 2027-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Proscovia Ntakyo Renzaho
ID:
Evaluation of sustainable intensification models for food and nutrition security of small holder households in southwestern highlands of Uganda
REFNo: SS1886ES

3. To understand the interaction effects between livestock and crop intensification on crop productivity in south western highland in Uganda4. To assess the effects of interrelated interventions in crop -livestock production on household food and nutrition security
 Uganda 2024-03-26 16:18:44 2027-03-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dr. Gad  Ndaruhutse Ruzaaza
ID: UNCST-2023-R006987
 Perceptions of a point-of-use water filtration device among individuals of the Kashongi Community
REFNo: HS3490ES

to explore their perceptions of a point-of-use filtration device made using plant matter for filtration,to explore participants’ perceptions of the impact of water quality on their quality of life and the impact of water on their and their family’s health. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-26 15:36:54 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Terence Odoch
ID: UNCST-2022-R010584
 eRabies – on the way to rabies elimination in Uganda: pilot mixed studies in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti
REFNo: HS3463ES

a) To determine the benefits and potential barriers to the use of using an integrated One Health rabies surveillance form in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. b) To determine the feasibility of implementing an integrated One Health rabies surveillance form in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. c) To investigate the effectiveness of tailored community educational materials on enhancing knowledge and reduction of number of dog bites in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. d) To determine barriers to and enablers of responsible dog ownership and canine rabies elimination in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. e) To test the applicability of static point, school-based, mixed campaign with livestock health activities and mixed campaigns with human health activities rabies vaccination strategies in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. f) To determine the influence of static point, school-based, mixed campaign with livestock health activities and mixed campaigns with human health activities rabies vaccination strategies on vaccination coverage in Kampala, Kyegegwa and Soroti districts in Uganda. g) Evaluate the effectiveness of the eRabies project interventions towards realising canine rabies elimination. h) To assess costs of the different components of the eRabies project and the cost-effectiveness of different Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) scenarios.
 Uganda 2024-03-26 15:30:41 2027-03-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
 COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO HYPERTENSION IMPROVEMENT IN RURAL UGANDA (CHIRU)
REFNo: HS3770ES

1: To determine the prevalence of hypertension among community residents in a rural population

2: To assess hypertension knowledge among adults in rural south-western Uganda

3: To assess healthcare providers’ knowledge regarding hypertension management in rural southwestern Uganda

4: To evaluate whether an evidence-based multicomponent intervention to manage hypertension can be implemented in rural Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-03-25 12:44:13 2027-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JULIET MWANGA-AMUMPAIRE
ID: UNCST-2022-R009420
 Catalyzing Artificial intelligence for Pediatric Tuberculosis Research (CAPTURE) Consortium in a project aimed at developing a chest X-ray (CXR) artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm for intrathoracic
REFNo: HS3921ES

The overall goal is to develop a CXR AI algorithm for intrathoracic TB that can be used for triage and/or diagnosis in children less than 15 years. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-25 12:38:18 2027-03-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noella Okalany Akwi Regina
ID: UNCST-2022-R011085
 Preterm Postnatal Growth (PPG) : A retrospective study of postnatal growth in preterm very low birthweight neonates in Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3295ES

1. To assess the postnatal growth of VLBW infants from birth until discharge.
2. To relate growth velocity to birth weight, nutritional practices, illnesses.
3. To determine what proportion of preterm infants had not regained their birth weight by day 28 of life.
4. To determine the association between neonatal feeding regimens and morbidity/ mortality
 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:29:31 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phoebe Batchelor Lois
ID:
Effective strategies for sustainable fisheries management in Lake Victoria in Uganda.
REFNo: A408ES

1. How do local fishing communities and stakeholders perceive fisheries management initiatives?
2. How have environmental, socio-economic and political factors impacted the success of management initiatives?
3. Using primary data and comparing it to the literature, how could fisheries management initiatives be improved and adapted to the present day

 UK 2024-03-20 16:27:19 2027-03-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Priscille Kankindi
ID: UNCST-2023-R005708
 The Culture of Masculinity and Wellbeing of Women in Luweero District, Uganda
REFNo: SS2469ES

To measure the mediating effect of Human Rights Instruments on the relationship between culture of masculinity and wellbeing of women in Luwero, Disitrct, Uganda,To evaluate the relationship between physical support and well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,To examine the influence of economic support on the well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,To assess the relationship between emotional support and well-being of women in Luwero District, Uganda.,The main objective of the study is to examine the relationship between the culture of masculinity and well-being of women in Luwero District.,
 Rwanda 2024-03-20 16:24:57 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Collins Ankunda
ID:
Assessing the Treatment Outcomes of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Various Demographic Groups at Mildmay Hospital, Uganda: A Retrospective Cohort Study (TREATED).
REFNo: HS3873ES

1.To assess the Treatment Outcomes among Pregnant Women Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy at MHUg.
2.To assess the HIV Mutations & Outcomes among HIV infected individuals on Genotypically Guided ART Prescription at MHUg.
3. To evaluate the Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients with HIV Co-infection at MHUg.
4.To investigate the Treatment Outcomes among Adolescents and Children on Antiretroviral Therapy at MHUg.

 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:22:04 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen  Ojiambo Wandera
ID: UNCST-2021-R012147
 FAMILEA: The Remaking of the Family in East Africa
REFNo: SS2417ES

1.4.1 General objective
The FamilEA study in Kampala, Uganda, is part of a larger study that aims to map out the shifting family landscape of residents of East Africa (using Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda as starting points), including family networks based outside the city, which is termed the family archipelago. Two main research questions will structure our empirical inquiry. First, how are parental and conjugal ties, as well as extended kinship ties, reinvented and adapted to the realities of urban life and socioeconomic change (single parenthood, links to kin in the village, relations with siblings, etc.), and are there vulnerabilities associated with such family changes? Second, do kinship ties necessarily encompass all family practices; which other ties appear in family-like configurations, and which evolving solidarity networks do academics and policymakers fail to give due consideration to?
1.4.2 Specific objectives
To answer questions in our main objective, we set up three specific objectives that correspond to disciplinary-empirical entry points:
1. To identify and categorize the diverse ways of doing families for active-age residents in Kampala Metropolitan through everyday practices/events in different types of ties/configurations, and related vulnerabilities.
2. To explore Ugandan family archipelagos, i.e., familyhood’s spatial and mobility dimensions, in urban zones as well as across various family islands up-country and how they relate to each other.
3. To employ a historical perspective to assess changes and the newness of contemporary family arrangements in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:21:02 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hasifah Namatovu Kasujja
ID:
ICT INNOVATIONS AND GAP ANALYSIS
REFNo: SIR302ES

1. To conduct a stakeholder analysis in Uganda’s ICT innovation ecosystem, their contributions to the various stages of the innovation process and the challenges faced.
2. To assess Uganda’s innovation maturity and create a roadmap for future improvement.
3. To develop a system to manage innovator data
4. To enhance efficiency through improving operational processes and the implementation of technology solutions.
 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:18:06 2027-03-20 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Margaret Kabahenda
ID:
Empowering preschool teachers to integrate nutrition education in their routine teaching to advance child health.
REFNo: HS3908ES

1. Characterize the available nutrition education and physical activity training programs for preschool teachers;
2. Determine the barriers and supports for integrating nutrition education in preschool curricula;
3. Establish the levels of variations in dietary practices and nutritional status among preschool children from schools of difference socioeconomic domains (low-, moderate-, and high-income), and
4. Determine the effectiveness of the pilot nutrition education program on improving preschool teachers’
(a) nutrition knowledge
(b) perceptions about preschoolers’ dietary intake and physical activity needs, and
(c) skills to monitor preschoolers’ growth as part of their routine teaching and childcare activities.

Uganda 2024-03-20 16:12:47 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pokuaa Oduro-Bonsrah
ID:
On Psy Scientific Child Observations: Encounters and the (De)Construction of “the African” (1930-1980)
REFNo: SS2499ES

1. To explore how psychological inclined scientists working in Uganda and Kenya between 1930s and 1980s shaped and utilised theories of child rearing practices to understand the social and political context of colonialism and the decolonial processes. 2. To interrogate how psychological inclined scientists played an important part in constructing ‘the African’ as an object of knowledge during late colonialism in Uganda and Kenya.
Ghana 2024-03-20 16:11:32 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jackie Epila
ID: UNCST-2022-R010320
 Conserving the past, nourishing the future: Unlocking the agronomical potential of traditional food systems in Northern Uganda with two famine crops
REFNo: A398ES

Foster sustainable development in Northern Uganda by improving food security, and enhanc-ing agricultural biodiversity through participatory breeding using Heterosis rotundifolia and Asystasia gangetica ssp. micrantha.
i. Participatory mapping of crop and trait diversity, sourcing seeds and stem cuttings and determining the knowledge base and preserve indigenous knowledge in Apala, Amu-go, and Koro sub-counties;
ii. Providing training, workshop and technical support to farmers participating in on-farm trials, research assistants and the PI;
iii. Establishing on-farm testing of the selected varieties by providing trial participants with basic farm tools and materials and training;
iv. Determining the best crop strains from sourced seed and plant materials through eco-physiological, phytochemical and climatic-related parameters measurements in the hy-droponic unit and trial farms;
v. Determining optimum cooking conditions and recipes; preservation; chemical compo-sition;
vi. Creating partnerships with local and international food industries, hydroponic groups, and government and NGOs.

 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:08:53 2027-03-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jude Ssenyonjo
ID:
Primary HIV Prevention Intervention Among Female Sex Workers in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3791ES

The secondary objective is to assess how the HIV prevention group sessions can affect outcomes, e.g., recruitment and retention of participants in the study.,The primary objective is to examine whether a tailored HIV prevention study can contribute to HIV sexual risk reduction among female sex workers, i.e., increased condom usage, PrEP demand/uptake, and increased HIV testing.,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 16:05:56 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ahmed Ddungu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000944
 CHARACTERIZATION OF TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATED LUNG FIBROSIS AND RESPIRATORY IMPAIRMENT, AND PREVENTION USING DOXYCYCLINE IN A DOUBLE BLIND RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL
REFNo: HS3385ES

To characterise/describe TB associated lung fibrosis and TB associated chronic respiratory impairment (where appropriate: burden and severity, radiological phenotype based on high resolution CT, clinical phenotype based on symptoms and lung function status, and predictors/ associations (including with selected biomarkers)); and to assess the efficacy of doxycycline as an adjuvant therapy to prevent TALF amongst patients with advanced TB
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:59:56 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Michael Wagaba Toskinz
ID: UNCST-2023-R006490
 ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FOOD SECURITY WITHIN REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3685ES

4. To explore existing coping strategies and adaptation measures employed by refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda to enhance their resilience to climate change and improve their food security.,3. To determine the extent to which socio-economic and demographic factors contribute to food security among refugee populations in refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda.. ,2. To assess how climate change-induced factors affect food security among refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda. ,1. To determine the current food security status among refugee settlements in different regions of Uganda,To determine the food security status in Ugandan refugee settlements and assess effects of climate change on food security among these populations so as to identify specific coping strategies to foster resilience against food insecurity and adaptation to climate change,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:52:16 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Zablon Igirikwayo K
ID:
ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTION PATTERNS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG OUTPATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS IN JINJA CITY
REFNo: HS3499ES

4. To explore the views of prescribers for what influences the observed ABPR, level of appropriateness of antibiotic prescription and factors associated with antibiotic prescription among outpatients diagnosed with RTIs at health facilities in Jinja City.,3. To establish the patient and institutional factors associated with antibiotic prescription among outpatients diagnosed with RTIs at health facilities in Jinja City.,2. To determine the appropriateness of antibiotic prescription among respiratory tract outpatients in public health facilities in Jinja City. ,1. To determine the prevalence of antibiotic prescription among outpatients with RTI in public facilities in Jinja City from 01st January to 31st December 2022.,To determine the antibiotic prescription patterns and associated factors among outpatients diagnosed with RTIs in Jinja City. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:50:21 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Methodius Tumuranzye
ID:
INTERNALIZING, EXTERNALIZING MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING OF STUDENTS IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2473ES

To propose proactive and inclusive institution based interventions that address the diverse mental health needs of the student population in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda,To establish the impact of the mediating role of externalizing mental health problems on internalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda.,To examine the relationship between externalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda, To assess the relationship between internalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda, Uganda,The purpose of the study is to investigate the interrelations between internalizing, externalizing mental health problems and psychological wellbeing of students in selected private universities in Kampala District, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:47:39 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
TORACH LEONORA TL
ID:
CARE FOR THE ELDERLY RELIGIOUS IN EIGHT MEMBER INSTITITUTES OF ARU WITHIN THE FOUR ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2336ES

1.3 Aims and Objectives
To assess and ascertain “Care for the elderly religious in eight member institutes of the Association
of Religious in Uganda (ARU) within the four ecclesiastical provinces”, so as to provide
information that can be used to improve the quality of health and social care programmes for the
elderly religious.
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I. To assess the challenges faced by the elderly religious in eight member institutes
of the Association of Religious in Uganda (ARU) within the four ecclesiastical
provinces
This will be achieved by interviewing the elderly religious and by researcher observations. The
type of physical, spiritual, mental, social and emotional tasks for the elderly including locomotion,
self-support, dressing, lifting weights, logical thinking, bathing, eating, praying, and association
among others will be documented. Where possible, photos will be taken for purposes of
documentation.
II. To ascertain the level of care and support provided to the elderly religious in eight
member Institutes of ARU within the four ecclesiastical provinces
This will be achieved by interviewing the key informants, including institutional heads and by
researcher observations. The type of care given to elderly: medical, mobility, finance, counselling,
spiritual guidance among others will be documented. Where possible, photos will be taken for
purposes of documentation.
III. To establish existing gaps in caring for the elderly religious among selected
member institutes of ARU within the four ecclesiastical provinces
Establish facts and gaps by comparing the needs of the elderly with the level of care and
support provided by the eight selected member institutes of ARU within the four ecclesiastical
provinces.
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:43:07 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laura Johnson
ID:
Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots: Growing Youth Purpose and Compassionate Action in Africa - An Exploration of Program Practices and Cultural Perspectives
REFNo: SS1995ES

We aim to answer the following research questions: (1) How does involvement with R&S impact the development of youth character virtues, purpose, and civic/community commitment? (2) How do particular program features and experiences (including service-learning best practices, participation in mapping/photovoice) relate to the development of virtues in youth? (3) How do particular program experiences (involvement in a community of practice (COP), participation in community mapping) impact adult R&S mentors and volunteers? (4) What character virtues are culturally and contextually important and relevant for Sub-Saharan African youth?

 USA 2024-03-20 15:38:48 2027-03-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LUGALAMBI CHARLES
ID:
SHELF-LIFE AND MICROBIAL QUALITY OF REFRIGERATED ROASTED BANANAS
REFNo: A339ES

Objectives:
To evaluate the physico-chemical and sensory attributes of roasted gonja upon vacuum packaging and cold storage
1. To evaluate the chemical (moisture content, total dissolved solids, pectin, starch, amylopectin/amylose ratio and titratable acidity) properties of gonja at different ripening levels
2. To evaluate the physical(textural), sensory attributes and consumer acceptability of roasted gonja at different ripening levels
3. To evaluate the microbial safety, texture, sensory attributes and consumer acceptability of vacuum packaged roasted gonja upon cold storage
 Japan 2024-03-20 15:36:57 2027-03-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Michael  Baganizi
ID: UNCST-2023-R006352
 IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION OF A GENDER-RESPONSIVE PEER-TO-PEER APPROACH TO IMPROVE FAMILY SUPPORT FOR VACCINATION AND PROMOTE 2ND YEAR OF LIFE VACCINATION IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS3806ES

5. To evaluate intervention outcomes related to father’s immunization support, overall family acceptance for vaccination, vaccine uptake among those who received the intervention, and leverage lessons learned to improve further. ,4. To implement and monitor the implementation of intervention activities,3. To co-develop education materials with peers and train VHTs and additional selected peers on 2YL immunization.,2. To work with the identified peers to adapt the P2P approach to the community’s needs,1. To conduct a situational analysis to identify peers who can discuss immunization with other caregivers to train.,To Implement and evaluate a gender-responsive peer-to-peer approach to improve family support for vaccination and promote 2YL vaccination in rural Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-03-20 15:26:41 2027-03-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dorothy Akongo
ID: UNCST-2023-R007564
 Evaluating Essential Services provided by the Local Governments Using Citizen Report Card Survey in Jinja, Uganda
REFNo: SS2440ES

To assess the citizens' knowledge and participation in the services provided by their local
government.
2. To assess the community understanding and awareness of child focused health care and the right
of the child within the health care system
3. To explore health care providers’, children and community members understanding of child
rights, experiences and participation in health care received at health facilities and local
government
4. To determine the prevalence and associated factors of Epilepsy in Busoga Region.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:49:21 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Mugyenyi Rwambuka
ID: UNCST-2023-R008285
 Application of artificial intelligence using ultrasonographic images to aid clinical care of pregnant women with pregnancy and fetal complications in Uganda: A pilot study
REFNo: HS3890ES

3. To develop and pilot test a machine learning model using annotated ultrasonographic images to aid the diagnosis of obstetric and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City, Uganda. ,2. To annotate ultrasonographic images for detection of obstetric and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City, Uganda,1. To create a database of ultrasonographic images of pregnancy and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City, Uganda,To develop and pilot test artificial intelligence model using ultrasonographic images to aid clinical care of women with pregnancy and fetal complications among pregnant women in Mbarara City,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:45:42 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilson Namuwoza
ID:
Adoption framework for Digital Utilization in Banking in Resource Constrained Environments
REFNo: SS2411ES

The general Objective is to develop an adoption framework for digital utilization in banking in resource constrained environments.
While the Specific Objectives are;
1. To examine the digital products and technologies currently being used by commercial banks.
2. To assess the barriers and facilitators for the current use of commercial bank digital products and technologies.
3. To design a framework that can support digital utilisation in banking in resource constrained environments.
4. To test and validate the designed framework that can support digital utilization in banking in resource constrained environments.

Uganda 2024-03-14 18:44:34 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jan-Niklas Kniewel
ID:
NGOs and the Negotiation of the Conservation Frontier in Africa, c. 1960-2003
REFNo: SS2392ES

This research project aims to systematically examine the interactions between conservation NGOs, governments, national park administrators, and rural communities in postcolonial East and Central Africa. In doing so, it contributes to a growing field of studies that critically evaluate the role of NGOs in shaping contemporary Africa. The guiding research questions are as follows: How have NGO funds impacted East and Central African countries, and how was the reorganization of rural spaces and livelihoods negotiated in the name of conservation and/or tourism? How did international conservationists engage with the states and people on whose territory the nature they sought to protect was located? Furthermore, how did the resistance that emerged from such reorganizations influence global conservation paradigms?
 Germany 2024-03-14 18:43:35 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Mukasa
ID: UNCST-2024-R005161
 Plunder or Development: Divergencies and Convergencies in Colonial and Contemporary ‘Land Grabbing’ and the Subaltern Reactions in Buganda
REFNo: SS2365ES

General Objectives:
To investigate the subaltern reactions to colonial and contemporary land grabbing in Buganda.

Specific Objectives
To analyse the nature and politics of land grabbing in Buganda since the introduction of Mailo tenure in 1900.

To examine the influence of land grabbing on subaltern’s socio-cultural and economic conditions in colonial and contemporary Buganda.

To examine the reaction strategies adopted to counter land grabbing and the politics around their choices.

To examine the role of women in responding to colonial and contemporary land grabbing cases in Buganda.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:42:47 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lillian Tamale
ID: UNCST-2023-R007217
 Machine Learning Technology and Post-Harvest Management of Aflatoxins in Groundnuts. Case Study: Small Scale Farmers in 3 Selected Districts in Teso Region, Uganda.RefNo: CLARKE-2023-733
REFNo: SIR290ES

i. To determine the factors that lead to aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts. ii. To assess the mediating effect of aflatoxin contamination on factors that contribute to its rise in groundnuts, and utilize machine learning technology for improved prediction and mitigation at the post-harvest stage. iii. To develop an ensemble learning model for the prediction of aflatoxins in groundnuts at the post-harvest stage. iv. To evaluate the effectiveness of the designed ensemble learning prediction model.
Uganda 2024-03-14 18:39:51 2027-03-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Alex Ssebaana
ID:
Infrastructure and Socio-economic Development of Jinja: A case of the Busoga Railway 1912-1990
REFNo: SS2367ES

1.To analyse the relationship between the railway and the development of the economy and infrastructure of Jinja between the 1912 and 1990. 2.To examine changes in the welfare of railway and industrial workers and their families in and around Jinja between the 1912 to the 1990. 3.To examine how railway and industrial workers and their families in and around Jinja understood their participation in development from the 1912 to the 1990.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:36:41 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Harriet Birabwa-Oketcho
ID:
FORMAL AND ALTERNATIVE CARE SERVICES FOR SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS: AN EXPLORATIVE PHASED MIXED METHODS STUDY MAPPING PATTERNS AND PERSPECTIVES ON USE AND COLLABORATION
REFNo: HS3616ES

1. To determine the patterns of use of AHCPs among patients with severe mental illness.
2. To determine factors associated with use of AHCPs among patients with severe mental illness.
3. To explore perspectives of persons with severe mental illness and their caregivers regarding use of AHCPs and formal healthcare.
4. To explore perspectives of health care personneland AHCPs regardinguse offormal service providers and the AHCPs.
5. To explore perspectives of health care personnel and AHCPs regarding collaboration between formal service providers and the AHCPs.
 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:34:15 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Halerimana
ID: UNCST-2023-R006835
 EFFECT OF VEGETAL DIVERSIFICATION AT THE LANDSCAPE AND PLOT SCALES ON THE POPULATION DYNAMICS OF MAJOR ROBUSTA COFFEE PESTS AND THEIR NATURAL ENEMIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: A375ES

1. To determine the effect of landscape structure (composition and configuration of land use cover) on the dynamics of CBB, BTB and their natural enemies.
2. To determine the effect of plot vegetal diversity (shading system, shade trees diversity, functional traits of the trees) and farm management practices on the dynamics of CBB, BTB and their natural enemies.
3. To decipher the effect of the plot structure and the farm management practices on the multi-pests profile and quantify the interactions between the pests (multi-pest approach)
4. To rank the individual and joint effects of vegetal diversification at each spatial scale (within the plot and between plots) on pests dynamics and natural enemies’ populations.

 Uganda 2024-03-14 18:30:01 2027-03-14 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Pontiano  Kaleebu
ID: UNCST-2020-R019901
 Field Performance Evaluation of the TrinScreen™ HIV rapid test kit
REFNo: HS3878ES

1. To describe the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the TrinScreen™ rapid test, when compared to the national testing algorithm.

2. To describe the performance (sensitivity and specificity) of the TrinScreen™ rapid test compared to the reference testing (Genscreen ULTRA HIV1/2 Ag/Ab EIA followed by the Murex diasorin HIV1/2 Ag/Ab combination).


3. Estimate the proportion of inconclusive test results by Trinscreen™

Uganda 2024-03-14 12:38:09 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare NAKAZIBWE
ID:
The Systemic Analysis of Disability Support Infrastructures in Humanitarian Context with Specific Focus on Ugandan Refugee Settlements
REFNo: SS2419ES

What formal and informal emotional supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?

What formal and informal instrumental (tangible) supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?

What formal and informal informational supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?

What formal and informal companionship supports are available to persons with disabilities and their caretakers in Uganda’s refugee settlements?


Uganda 2024-03-14 12:34:59 2027-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Mulerwa
ID:
KINEMATICS OF THE INTACT WRIST DURING REAL-WORLD ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING RELEVANT TO PERSONS WITH UPPER LIMB ABSENCE IN LOW-AND-MIDDLE-INCOME-SETTINGS, TO INFORM THE DESIGN OF A PASSIVE WRIST PROSTHESIS
REFNo: SIR292ES

To determine how the DoF(s) relate to each other during the performance of ADLs (whether a change in one DoF leads to a proportional change in another).,To explore the wrist orientations at key positions during the performance of ADLs.,To determine which wrist DoF (s) are commonly involved during the performance of ADLs of relevance to persons with ULA in LMIS and the range of motion associated with each. ,The general objective of this study is to capture the kinematics of the healthy human wrist and forearm during the performance of ADLs relevant to PWULA in LMIS. The kinematics will guide a design specification for a functional passive wrist prosthesis suitable for these settings,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:32:22 2027-03-14 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Herbert Aguma Bush
ID:
A Community Survey on Substandard and Falsified Medicines, and Global Point Prevalence Survey in Central Uganda
REFNo: HS3736ES

6. To determine the quality of antimicrobial prescribing in relation to standard treatment guidelines in both the inpatient and outpatient settings as identified through point prevalence surveys ,5. To assess the patterns of antimicrobial prescribing in the inpatient and outpatient selected health facilities through point prevalence surveys. ,4. To determine the prevalence of antimicrobial use in the inpatient and outpatient selected health facilities through point prevalence surveys.,3. To investigate the practices of community members with regards to the acquiring and use of medicines.,2. To identify the attitudes of community members towards substandard and falsified medicines.,1.To determine the level of knowledge regarding substandard and falsified medicines among community members.,To assess knowledge, attitudes and practices of community members regarding substandard and falsified medicines; and to determine the prevalence and assess the patterns of use of antimicrobials and characterize antimicrobial prescription, dispensing and administration at selected health facilities in Central Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:30:32 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LOYCE NAKALEMBE
ID:
An Assessment of cuscuta species prevalence, phytochemical composition and impact of the plant on agro-forestry in Uganda.
REFNo: HS3715ES

Determine the cuscuta species prevalence, phytochemical composition and impact of the plant on agro-forestry in Uganda
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:26:55 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lydia Nakiyingi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010102
 Evaluation of a Diagnostic Algorithm for Peripheral Lymph Node Tuberculosis involving a portable Thermal Images station with a Mobile-App
REFNo: HS3494ES

• To assess the economic value of implementing combine thermal imaging and mobile TB lab for point-of-need diagnosis of LNTB,II. To determine the diagnostic efficacy of a rapid DNA extraction and pocket-sized isothermal amplification method operated via smart phone for detecting LNTB,I. To evaluate the diagnostic performance of portable thermal imaging system for point-of-need identification of Lymph node TB,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:25:07 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine Bukenya Nnakate
ID: UNCST-2021-R012503
 Feasibility of a salon-based integrated digital intervention for promoting uptake of self-care oriented family planning methods in Mayuge district
REFNo: HS3611ES

3) Assess the utilization of a salon-based, integrated digital communication tool in promoting uptake self-care FP methods to meet the user needs ,2) Examine the acceptability of the digital communication tool by women, salon owners, and FP providers ,1) Explore perceptions towards the use of a digital communication tool integrated with salon services in promoting FP use among salon workers and women seeking beauty-care services ,To assess the feasibility of implementing a salon-based, integrated digital intervention to promote uptake of self-care family planning methods in Mayuge district.,
 Uganda 2024-03-14 12:13:45 2027-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah  Sturrock Sabalis
ID: UNCST-2023-R006363
 Using machine learning to model early-onset neonatal sepsis risk in late preterm and term neonates in Uganda (NeoRisk)
REFNo: HS3728ES

1. Determine risk factors for neonatal early-onset sepsis in Kampala, Uganda
2. Use machine learning techniques to create a risk stratification model for early-onset sepsis
3. Explore relationship between culture-positive sepsis and clinical diagnostic features using machine learning techniques, including association between level of training of clinician documented diagnosis and blood culture result

 UK 2024-03-07 8:42:58 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Peter Kibira
ID: UNCST-2020-R014668
 Measuring pregnancy preferences among women and men in a resource-limited, high-fertility setting
REFNo: HS3756ES

To evaluate the reliability and validity of the Ugandan DAP scales. (Phase 1- current submission) To develop gender-specific versions of the DAP scale that have construct validity among women and men, respectively, in the Ugandan context (phase 2). To improve measurement of women’s and men’s prospective pregnancy preferences in low-income, high-fertility settings in sub-Saharan Africa through gender-specific evaluation and adaptation of the Desire to Avoid Pregnancy (DAP) scale (phase 2) Assess the reliability and validity of adapted DAP scales through testing among women and men in Uganda. (phase 2)
 Uganda 2024-03-07 8:40:19 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Barney James
ID: UNCST-2024-R005429
 Assessing Social Entrepreneurship among Welfare Projects in Lukaya, Uganda
REFNo: SS2380ES

1) Evaluate the effectiveness of the training initiatives of social entrepreneurial programs
a. Investigate how effective the training programs are in enhancing student learning
b. Investigate if there are any differences in learning outcomes between the contexts in which the training occurs
c. Investigate if there are any relationship between human capital development (education), and the other categories of social entrepreneurial research included in Gupta, Chauhan, Paul & Jaiswal’s (2020) model, such as social capital, self-efficacy regarding innovation, challenges, demographics, and motivations
2. Examine the broader effectiveness of the social entrepreneurial efforts themselves
d. Use qualitative inquiry to examine the strengths and challenges encountered by social entrepreneurs
e. Use qualitative inquiry to examine the opportunities and future directions perceived by stakeholders
 USA 2024-03-07 8:38:00 2027-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MATTHEW MCLENNAN
ID: UNCST-2023-R005558
 Understanding ‘village chimpanzees’: Exploring behaviour and adaptation in chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) living outside protected areas to inform conservation
REFNo: NS713ES

The specific goals of this innovative research project are to:
(1) Identify and document the behavioural responses and adaptations of wild chimpanzees in the Budongo-Bugoma corridor to novel situations and risks presented by this unprotected, human-dominated landscape (i.e., unique behaviours that are rarely or never observed in chimpanzees living in minimally disturbed, protected habitats). Specific behaviours and situations of interest for this project include:
(a) Dietary adaptations including the consumption and selection of agricultural crops and other exotic plants;
(b) Home range and habitat use patterns including use of forest fragments, plantations, farmland, village and peri-urban environs;
(c) Behavioural responses to risks presented by roads and vehicle traffic;
(d) Behavioural responses to encounters with novel objects such as household and litter items, with specific focus on pathways for zoonotic disease transmission via contact with human artefacts (anthrozoonoses);
(e) Behavioural responses of chimpanzees to encounters with humans, livestock and other domestic animals.

(2) Examine variation in these behavioural responses and adaptations among multiple chimpanzee groups (e.g., inter-group variation in crop selection and use of exotic trees for nesting) and within groups over time (e.g., temporal changes in crop feeding behaviour and habitat/range use within single social groups).

(3) Determine the demographic characteristics and population dynamics of chimpanzee groups in the Budongo-Bugoma corridor, including:
(a) Establishing group sizes and composition (including male/female sex ratios) and using long-term records to track demographic changes over time;
(b) Reproductive health (including proportions of mature females with dependent offspring; interbirth intervals);
(c) Evidence for female migration in this fragmented habitat (as a measure of population health and viability).
These demographic parameters will be compared with published demographic data from chimpanzees living in less disturbed, protected environments, including in Uganda (e.g., Budongo Forest Reserve; Kibale National Park).


The overall objectives of this research are to:
(1) To collect, compile and contrast primary data on a unique metapopulation of wild chimpanzees (i.e., multiple resident social groups forming a larger regional population) living in the unprotected, human-modified landscape of the Budongo-Bugoma Corridor.

(2) To shed new light on the behavioural repertoire of this endangered great ape in response to human impacts and associated habitat changes.

(3) To use insights to inform and assist the development of conservation strategies for chimpanzees living in unprotected habitat in the Budongo-Bugoma corridor and in other village environs in western Uganda.

(4) To provide a useful model for researching ‘village chimpanzees’ through empowering local community members, which could serve as a template for conservation monitoring of great apes where they occur outside Protected Areas elsewhere in tropical Africa.

 UK 2024-03-07 19:39:42 2027-03-07 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Karungi Monica Karungi
ID:
Automated System for Evaluating Blended Teaching & Learning Process in Higher Education. Case of Kabale University.
REFNo: SIR279ES

To evaluate the impact of the developed system towards improving lecturer and course assessment at Kabale University.,To develop users capacity building of to use the automated system for course and lecturer assessment,To develop an automated system for course and lecturer assessment by students,To benchmark lecturer and course evaluation with other existing universities in order to establish best practices and current limitations and best practice.,To automate course and lecturer assessment process by students at Kabale University,
 Uganda 2024-03-07 19:31:22 2027-03-07 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ALULE  Jimmy Rhombe
ID:
INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGE: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FOREST RESOURCES AMONG THE LUGBARA IN YUMBE DISTRICT, NORTHWESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS1958ES

General Objective
To investigate the nature of IK and the extent to which such knowledge is utilised in SMFR.
Specific Objectives
i) To characterise the dynamics of forest resources in Yumbe district.
ii) To establish the prevalence of IK practices used in the management of forest resources
among the Lugbara in Yumbe district.
iii) To assess the adaptability of IK in the management of forest resources in Yumbe district.
iv) To investigate the sustainability of IK in MFR among the Lugbara in Yumbe district.
 Uganda 2024-03-07 19:29:51 2027-03-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Douglas Zibugu
ID:
The impact of the TTC model on maternal health outcomes in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3826ES

The Objectives of the study
The main objective of the study will be to assess the socio-economic impact of the timed and targeted counseling (TTC) on maternal health outcomes in Northern Uganda.
The specific objectives are:
1. To investigate the effect of TTC on Antenatal Care (ANC) utilization among pregnant mothers in Northern Uganda.
2. To evaluate the influence of the TTC implementation on the choice of place of delivery among mothers in Northern Uganda.
3. To assess the impact of TTC on Post-Natal Care (PNC) utilization among mothers in Northern Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-03-07 19:28:35 2027-03-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
TURYASINGURA  JOHNBOSCO
ID:
CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN GREATER KIGEZI: A CASE OF KABALE, RUKIGA AND RUBANDA)
REFNo: SS2201ES

To establish the causes of alcohol consumption in Kigezi Sub Region,To examine the effects of alcoholism in Kigezi Sub Region,To suggest the possible mitigation measures to reduce the level of alcohol consumption ,The purpose of this project is to examine the causes and effects of alcohol consumption in Kigezi Sub region and come up with workable mitigation strategies that would address the challenges of alcoholism.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 9:36:42 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CLEMENT MUNGUIKO
ID:
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ITS CORRELATES AMONG STUDENTS OF BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE PROGRAM IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3522ES

1. Determine the level of academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda. 2. Examine socio-demographic factors associated with academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda. 3. Investigate individual educational factors that correlate with academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda. 4. Explore institutional factors that influence academic achievement in biomedical sciences among BNS students in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-02-29 17:38:14 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jannette Abalo
ID:
Deprivation of Children’s Liberty in the Context of Armed Conflict in Uganda
REFNo: SS2120ES

Create political visibility and awareness needed to trigger action on the children’s deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflicts at the AU and RECs;,Identify how existing child protection laws, policies and programmes can be used to prevent and respond to children’s deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflict,Build evidence on the state of children’s deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflict in Africa,To strengthen the protection of children from deprivation of liberty in the context of armed conflict in Africa.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:36:47 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rosemary Nansubuga
ID:
Curriculum Design and Career Choice(s) Among Students in Selected Secondary Schools in Wakiso District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS2105ES

iii. To find out how assessment strategies influence career choices among students in secondary schools. ii. To determine the influence of instructional methods on career choices among students in secondary schools. i. To establish the influence of course content on career choices among students in secondary schools. The study’s overall objective is to investigate the influence of curriculum design on career choices among students in secondary schools in Uganda using secondary schools in Wakiso District in central Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:35:34 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JIMMY ELING -
ID:
Investigation of the Effect of Torrefaction on the Briquetting and Combustion Characteristics of Groundnut Shell and Maize Straw
REFNo: NS668ES

(i) Optimize torrefaction conditions: temperature; heating rate; and holding time of groundnut
shell and maize straw.
(ii) Obtain the optimal briquetting conditions: compacting pressure; temperature; and particle size
of raw and torrefied groundnut shell and maize straw.
(iii) Determine the energy requirements for densification of raw and torrefied groundnut shell and
maize straw.
(iv) Investigate the effect of torrefaction on the combustion characteristics of briquettes produced
from groundnut shell and maize straw.
(v) Determine combustion kinetics of raw and torrefied groundnut shell and maize straw.
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:34:24 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fridah Siyanga
ID: UNCST-2023-R007537
 Small fish for small children: Consumption of small fish among primary school-age children in Northern Uganda project
REFNo: SS2301ES

1.To examine environmental, economic, social, and institutional factors affecting availability and access to small fish in selected rural and urban communities. 2.To assess the utilization and consumption of small fish at home and in school among children of primary school going age (6-14 years) from selected households in these communities. 3.To examine the role of parents, school management, district administrations, and other stakeholders in facilitating existing school feeding practices in selected schools. 4.To assess current policies governing school feeding and to analyze the various stake-holders’ perceptions on their role in developing and implementing school feeding policies that can contribute to providing school meals containing small fish.
 Zambia 2024-02-29 17:33:23 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MAJARIWA DAVID
ID: UNCST-2023-R007546
 TAKING KISWAHILI TO THE INFORMAL SECTOR: DEVELOPING PEOPLE’S KISWAHILI ORAL PROFICIENCY AS A SOFT SKILL TO WIDEN THEIR ECONOMIC PROSPECTS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS2077ES

iv. iv. To ascertain the feasibility of developing oral proficiency in Kiswahili among people in the Informal Sector.,iii. To examine both qualitatively and quantitatively the factors that influence the oral proficiency and usage of Kiswahili in Uganda.,ii. To determine the perception of Ugandans on Kiswahili learning for communicative usage in Uganda.,i. To assess Kiswahili oral competencies of the people in the informal sector,The general Objective of the study is to establish how the Informal Sector can leverage on Kiswahili acquisition and usage in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:31:46 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Damian Kajunguri
ID:
Mathematical analysis of the impact of poor sanitation on human health, environment and economic development in the new cities of Uganda
REFNo: NS712ES

OBJECTIVES
The main objective is to design a sanitation framework for effective delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in the new cities of Uganda.
Specific Objectives
i. To determine the current water, sanitation and hygiene practices in the new cities
ii. To determine the risks on human health, environment and economic development that arise due to poor hygiene and sanitation services in new cities
iii. To develop mathematical models that will be used to determine optimal waste dumping places and evaluate the impact of improved water and sanitation services on human health, environment and economic development

Uganda 2024-02-29 17:29:51 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Sekiwu
ID:
Entrepreneurship Development for Refugee Self-Reliance in Nakivale and Oruchinga Settlement Camps
REFNo: SS2238ES

Main Objective
To generate relevant entrepreneurship activities and training for mitigating the socio-economic challenges of refugees in order to unlock their potential for socio-economic integration into the modern world.

Speci1. To conduct an inception study assessing the status of entrepreneurial competences for refugees in the hosting communities of Nakivale and Oruchinga
2. To examine the gender and youth uptake on entrepreneurship among refugees in the hosting communities of Nakivale and Oruchinga
3. To design an appropriate entrepreneurship education program for improving refugee self-reliance for socio-economic integration in the hosting communities of Nakivale and Oruchinga
fic Objectives

 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:28:41 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Opondo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010446
 Monitoring and Evaluation analysis of Managing Animal Health and Acaricides for a Better Africa (MAHABA): An assessment of the Impact of MAHABA initiative on Small Scale Producers in Uganda.
REFNo: A387ES

Assess the impact of MAHABA initiative activities on farmers practices, knowledge, perceptions, attitudes and challenges on use of acaricide products for cattle in the control of Ticks and tickborne diseases in selected districts of Uganda with high burden of ticks and tickborne diseases looking across different cattle production systems.,Assess measurable impact on ticks and tick-borne diseases control contributed by outreach activities in the MAHABA initiative,Assess farmer acaricide application practices that may cause sub-optimal tick control and drive acaricide resistance,Assess the economics of ticks and tick borne diseases,Assess the role of youth in ticks and tick borne disease management,Assess the role of gender in ticks and tick-borne diseases management.,Assess opportunities for developing new routes for communication,Assess sources of information on acaricides, ticks and tickborne diseases,Assess protocols selected in controlling ticks and tickborne diseases,Assess acaricide availability to the farmers ,Assess the extent of farmer observed acaricide resistance and treatment failures,Assess farm size and management systems of farmers,Assess the number and proportion of farmers using acaricides ,Assess other production constraints among farmers,Assess the cost controlling of ticks and tick borne diseases among farmers,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:26:52 2027-03-01 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anne Schel Marijke
ID:
Flexibility in primate vocal behaviour: the role of socio-ecological pressures and context in the production and percep-tion of vocal signals.
REFNo: NS759ES

The general aim of the proposed study is to contribute to the debate about how fluctuations in socio-ecological pressures may lead to more or less flexible behavioural strategies in primate social and vocal behaviour, and what role individual states may additionally contribute to this. This is done by studying the behavioural consequences of (1.) fluctuations in predation pressures and (2.) fluctuations in female reproductive states in two different primate species of the Budongo Forest Reserve: (1.) guereza colobus monkeys (Colobus guereza) and (2.) chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes). For the study on the colobus monkeys, behavioural monitoring, as well as playback experiments, will be conducted to find out whether guereza colobus monkeys flexibly adjust their vocal and social behaviour relative to local differences in predation pressures. For the study on the chimpanzees, only behavioural observation will be conducted, aimed to assess whether female chimpanzees flexibly adjust their vocal and social behaviour relative to reproductive state and food availability. These studies test hypotheses arising from substantial previous work with the Sonso and Kaniyo Pabidi communities of Guereza colobus monkeys and chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest, Uganda, which in the past also entailed observational and acoustical experimental fieldwork.
 Netherlands 2024-02-29 17:25:22 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Amwonya
ID: UNCST-2023-R005887
 Inclusive Education in a Post COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case of Pregnant Teenage Learners in Religious run Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS2358ES

To establish the level of capacity of the school in supporting the pregnant teenagers to have a conducive and inclusive learning environment,To determine the level of integration and support from teachers and entire school community in enabling the learner to cope with their studies.,To investigate the level of inclusiveness of pregnant teenage learners who enrolled back for their studies after the lockdown.,The main objective of the study is to investigate the level of inclusiveness in the post-COVID-19 period of teenage mothers in secondary schools managed by consecrated perso,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:24:43 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Shimali
ID:
Influence of Women Empowerment on Children’s Dietary Diversity in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS2372ES

The main objective is "To understand how the different dimensions of women empowerment interact with socio-economic characteristics of a woman and that of her spouse and the HH and gender role attitudes to influence dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda" It should be revised to read as "To assess how the different dimensions of women empowerment interact with socio-economic position of a woman and that of her spouse and the HH gender role attitude to influence dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda"

Specific objectives:

1. To assess the level of women empowerment in Eastern Uganda
2. To determine the relationship between individual characteristics of women, their spouses, and household characteristics on the extent of women empowerment in eastern Uganda 3. To establish the influence of women empowerment on dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda
4. To establish the influence of gender role attitude on dietary diversity for children in Eastern Uganda

 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:23:19 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dennison Kizito
ID:
Evaluation of the BIOPIX-T molecular testing kit’s efficiency on malaria infection in malaria-endemic areas: A case study of Uganda.
REFNo: HS3717ES

Aim:
To test the efficiency and comparison of the malaria BIOPIX-T molecular testing in malaria-endemic areas in Uganda.
Objectives:
1. To compare the BIOPIX-T MALARIA PLASMODIUM PAN-SPECIES KIT with Microscopy and RDTs.
2. To detect the malaria species circulating within the country.
3. To determine the most appropriate duration of testing clinical specimens in remote areas.



Uganda 2024-02-29 17:21:23 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Maiya Block Ngaybe Grace
ID: UNCST-2023-R007114
 A discrete choice experiment to assess preferences for a future preventative HIV vaccine among at-risk populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS3769ES

General objective This study aims to answer the question of which factors are most preferable among at-risk populations and therefore affect their decisions to take up a preventative HIV vaccine in comparison to other preventative methods through the implementation of a discrete choice experiment (DCE) in Uganda. Specific objectives The objectives of this study will be to conduct key informant interviews which will ultimately inform a DCE which will conducted to determine factors influencing the prospective uptake of a preventative HIV vaccine among People at Substantial Risk for HIV Infection (PSRHI) in Uganda. Objective 1: Identify characteristics of preventative HIV medications which are most preferred regarding the decision to take these medications in Kampala, Uganda by conducting 15-20 key informant interviews. In other words, the purpose of this objective is to identify the characteristics and levels of these characteristics that should be included in the DCE in objective 2. Objective 2: Determine the attributes of a preventative HIV medication that are most valued by PSRHI in Uganda through the implementation of a discrete choice experiment (DCE).
 USA 2024-02-29 17:20:29 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Murongo Esau
ID:
Community Participation and Sustainability of Rural Water Supply in Uganda. A Case of Kasese District
REFNo: SS2339ES

To evaluate the mediating effect of community project financing on the relationship between community participation and sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To analyze the contribution of project monitoring and evaluation towards sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To examine the relationship between community project implementation and sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To assess the relationship between community planning and sustainability of rural water supply in Kasese District,To examine the relationship between community participation and sustainability of rural water supply for developing a model to help in planning for the management of rural water sources in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:16:21 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Vivian Akello Valin
ID: UNCST-2023-R007620
 THE EFFECT OF SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS ON THE OUTCOME OF GASTROINTESTINAL ONCOLOGICAL SURGERIES AND THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THESE SURGERIES ON PATIENTS AT MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.MHREC-2023-102
REFNo: HS3775ES

3. To explore the economic impact of gastrointestinal oncological surgeries on patients at MNRH, including direct medical costs (e.g., surgery, hospitalization, medication) and indirect costs (e.g., lost wages, transportation, caregiving).,2. To investigate the impact of SES on the clinical outcomes of gastrointestinal oncological surgeries at MNRH, such as surgical complications, length of hospital stay, and mortality rate., 1. To identify the socioeconomic status (SES) of patients undergoing gastrointestinal oncological surgeries at MNRH.,1. To measure the effect of the socioeconomic status of patients undergoing gastrointestinal oncological surgeries on the outcome of surgery and the economic impact of these surgeries on the patients at MNRH. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:14:47 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yotam Gidron
ID: UNCST-2023-R006383
 Redistribution, subjectivity, and the virtual: A view from the south
REFNo: SS2172ES

Evaluate the role of mobile technologies in practices of sharing and redistribution,Map and historicize practices of sharing and redistribution,Explore how new mobile technologies are transforming, or are being incorporated into, indigenous mechanisms and ideologies of sharing and redistribution among Nuer refugees in Uganda. ,
 Romania 2024-02-29 17:10:18 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Josephine Namubiru
ID:
The Contribution of Training and Staff Development Policy to Employee Productivity among Middle Level Administrative Staff in Public Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS2345ES

1. To examine the contribution of training and development policy decisions taken by key players on the productivity of middle-level administrative staff at Makerere University.
2. To establish the relationship between training and human resource development and productivity amongst middle-level administrative staff in Makerere University.
3. To assess the perceptions of middle-level administrative staff on the effectiveness of training and staff development on their productivity.

Uganda 2024-02-29 17:09:23 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Elisa Ndyamuhakyi
ID:
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AVAILABILITY OF HUMAN CADAVERS FOR ANATOMICAL STUDIES IN UGANDAN UNIVERSITIES
REFNo: HS3533ES

To determine factors associated with willingness to donate body cadaver among academic staffs in Uganda medical universities.,To assess the willingness to donate body cadavers among academic staffs in medical universities in Uganda.,To ascertain factors associated with availability of cadavers in Ugandan medical schools.,To determine extent of availability of cadavers in Ugandan medical universities.,To determine the profiles cadavers in Ugandan medical universities. ,To ascertain the cadaveric profiles and factors associated with the availability of body cadavers, and willingness to donate body cadavers for anatomical dissection among biomedical science staffs in various Ugandan Universities,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:06:57 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Melissa Hawkins TR
ID: UNCST-2023-R006088
 A survey of the mammals of the Ajai Wildlife Reserve before, during and after large mammal reintroductions.
REFNo: NS710ES

The small mammals of Uganda have been fairly well studied in some regions of the country, but northern regions lack modern survey data documenting species occurrences. The Ajai Wildlife Reserve is located close to a very important historical ‘type’ location, Rhino Camp, where many original species descriptions were made. Most of these specimens, however, are very old, lack associated molecular tissues, and confound taxonomic advancements in many groups (particularly rodents and shrews). Additionally, per conversations with collaborators and rangers, we have come to learn that large mammal reintroductions are planned for Ajai. Conducting surveys before and after any reintroductions will allow us to evaluate changes through time associated with reintroducing extirpated species to this reserve.
 USA 2024-02-29 17:04:45 2027-03-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Origa Jobson Ariel
ID: UNCST-2022-R010809
 Views on cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening among female attendants at the Uganda Cancer Institute.
REFNo: SS2307ES

To explore views of female attendants on cervical cancer and cervical cancer screening.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:03:34 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Gad Akankwasa Tibesigwa
ID: UNCST-2023-R005985
 A CHRISTIAN APOLOGETIC RESPONSE TO RELIGION REVISIONISM IN UGANDA: A CASE OF THE FAITH OF UNITY RELIGION IN BUNYORO SUB-REGION
REFNo: SS2210ES

3. To examine how Christian apologetics could be used to address the effects religious revisionism by the Faith of Unity religion in Bunyoro sub-region,2. To explore how religion revisionism by Faith of Unity religion is affecting Church ministry in Bunyoro sub-region,1. To Analyse the current predicament of religion revisionism in Uganda,The major objective of this thesis shall be to assess how Christian apologetic could be used as an effective response to the religion revisionism in Uganda using a case of the Faith of Unity religion.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 17:00:28 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Maria Ndibalekera
ID: UNCST-2022-R008972
 PERCEPTION OF RISK AND PROTECTIVE FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH CHILD NEGLECT AMONG FATHERS IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2447ES

To explore the perceptions of fathers about their role in child care in Wakiso District, Uganda.
To investigate the perceptions of fathers about the forms of child neglect perpetrated by fathers in Wakiso District, Uganda
To examine fathers’ perceptions of risk factors for child neglect among fathers in Wakiso District, Uganda.
To examine the perceptions of fathers about the protective factors for child neglect among fathers in Wakiso District, Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:58:18 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ronald Olum
ID: UNCST-2021-R013821
 Stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS: Exploring the feasibility of group therapy for its prevention and management in Northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS3089ES

To assess the feasibility of group therapy for the prevention and management of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu district, Northern Uganda.,To explore the drivers of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.,To assess the burden of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.,The study aims to assess the burden of stigma, explore the drivers of stigma, and assess the feasibility of group therapy for the prevention and management of stigma among pregnant adolescents living with HIV/AIDS in Gulu District, Northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:48:54 2027-03-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DICKSON NDOBOLI
ID:
Transmission routes and transmission mechanisms of antimicrobial resistant Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus faecium and Enterococcus faecalis in the broiler poultry production chain in Uganda
REFNo: A261ES

Main objective

To quantify the occurrence of AMR and elucidate the AMR transmission dynamics along the
poultry value chain in Wakiso and Soroti districts of Uganda

Specific objectives

1. Quantification of E. coli phenotypic resistance using Tetracycline, colistin and
Cefotaxime antibiotics
2. Quantification of antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella and E. coli in Wakiso
and Soroti
3. Determination of factors for persistence of resistant colonies on farms overtime
4. Genetic investigation of mobile genetic elements associated with transfer of AMR
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:46:42 2027-03-01 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JAMES  SSENFUUMA THOMAS
ID: UNCST-2023-R005484
 RESILIENCE OF REFUGEES EXPERIENCING WFP FOOD AID CUTS IN KYAKA II SETTLEMENT, KYEGEGWA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2412ES

1. To assess the effects of food reductions by WFP on the social-economic wellbeing of refugees in Kyaka II Settlement, Kyegegwa district


2. To explore the effects of food aid cuts by WFP on social cohesion of refugees in Kyaka II Settlement, Kyegegwa district

3. To explore the survival strategies (protective factors) employed by refugees affected by WFP food aid cuts in Kyaka II settlement, Kyegegwa district, Uganda
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:43:51 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nobert Bongo
ID: UNCST-2023-R008651
 TeamUp Uganda project Research Protocol
REFNo: SS1940ES

3. To assess the role and contribution of public-private partnerships (PPPs) model in improving the quality of life for the youth in Uganda,2. To assess and analyse the extent to which across-sector collaboration efforts by TeamUp Project implementing partner have contributed to improved quality of life for the youth ,1. To establish the impact of three TeamUp interventions; (water, agriculture and Sexual reproductive health) on the youth quality of life,
 Uganda 2024-02-29 16:40:45 2027-03-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hellen Opolot
ID: UNCST-2019-R001724
 The Effect of Public Health Emergencies on the Research Regulatory Systems: A Qualitative Study of COVID-19 In Uganda.
REFNo: SS2192ES

1. To explore the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on NRAs/RECs/researchers’ operations in Uganda.
2. To examine the effectiveness of national policies and guidelines on the conduct of research regulation in Uganda.
3. To describe the coping strategies of researchers, NRAs and RECs amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

 Uganda 2024-02-28 17:57:26 2027-02-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Origa Jobson Ariel
ID: UNCST-2022-R010809
 The Every Woman Study in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Identifying challenges and opportunities to improve survival and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.
REFNo: HS3730ES

To obtain country level reports from the lead clinicians (CL) summarising the environment in which they work to diagnose and treat women, and to interview at least one woman per participating country who might be considered to have a common experience, and who would be willing to be involved in developing advocacy efforts.,To explore the variations in experience of women in their particular country versus the group of respondents as a whole, with a view at looking for opportunities for progress.,To gather sufficient survey responses at a country level to make robust statements about the experiences of ovarian cancer at a national, and larger regional level, and for women in lower- and middle-income countries as a whole.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 14:03:58 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Immaculate  Mbwali
ID: UNCST-2023-R008116
 Care and support after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda: a grounded theory exploration
REFNo: HS3543ES

To develop a theory grounded in the data, of care and support for women after experiencing a miscarriage in Uganda. ,To explore the healthcare providers’ and other potential groups’ perceptions and practices of offering care and support to women after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda.,To explore the experiences of women and their male partners after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda.,To conduct a metasynthesis to critically reinterpret the existing qualitative literature surrounding experiences of women after a miscarriage.,To understand the social processes surrounding care and support after a miscarriage in Eastern Uganda from the perspectives of women, partners/families, and health workers and to develop a theory of care and support that could inform future research and practice of the care and support for women after experiencing a miscarriage. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:56:17 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Agnes TURYAMUBONA
ID:
Prevalence of protective levels of Anti-Hepatitis B Surface Antigen Antibody titers among Ugandan adolescents living with HIV
REFNo: HS3679ES

To determine the prevalence of acute, chronic and resolved hepatitis B infections from archived Plasma samples of adolescent PLWH at CPHL between January-to- September, 2023. , To determine the prevalence of protective antibody titers against HBV from Plasma samples at CPHL, Uganda obtained from adolescents living with HIV.,To determine the prevalence of Anti-HBs, acute, chronic and resolved HBV infections among adolescents living with HIV at CPHL between Jan to Sept 2023,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:53:35 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhoda Wanyenze
ID: UNCST-2021-R013352
 Evaluation of interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health in selected districts of Uganda: Uptake, implementation processes, experiences and immediate outcomes
REFNo: HS3874ES

Primary objectives 1. To identify coverage of the interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health in the adolescentCOP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. 2. To determine uptake of interventions by adolescent girls who received pregnancy and motherhood support to mitigate effects of pregnancy and promote maternal and child health adolescentin the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. To measure immediate outcomes within one year of the interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child healthadolescent in the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. 3. adolescentTo assess implementation processes and dynamics of the interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health adolescentin the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda . To explore experiences and perceptions of adolescent girls who received pregnancy and motherhood support and implementers towards interventions to mitigate effects of adolescent pregnancy and promote maternal and child health in the COP21 PEPFAR funded districts of Uganda. Secondary objective 1. To identify other existing interventions in place to prevent and respond to adolescent pregnancies adolescent in the COP21 ARPA funded districts. 2. To compare immediate outcomes and effects of adolescent pregnancy between DREAMS and non-DREAMS COP21 ARPA funded districts.
Uganda 2024-02-26 13:52:20 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
LILLIAN MBABAZI
ID:
Storytelling Among the Bakiga of Uganda: Changing Form, Character and Performance Contexts Between 1930 – 2009
REFNo: SS2359ES

To examine the changing form, character, and performance contexts in storytelling among the Bakiga between 1930 and 2009.
To explore the function of storytelling among the Bakiga.
To assess the changing themes, structure, and settings for storytelling among the Bakiga in times of Christianity and formal schooling.
To examine how migration shaped the content, processes and form(s) of storytelling among the Bakiga.
To analyse how commercialisation influenced the composition and performance of storytelling among the Bakiga.
Uganda 2024-02-26 13:49:42 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winfred  Tugumisirize
ID:
Participatory Budgeting and Financial Sustainability in the Local Government in Uganda: A Case Study of Kabale District
REFNo: SS2353ES

4. To establish the relationship between participatory budgeting and financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government.,3. To assess the relationship between budget implementation and financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government.,2. To analyze the impact of budget approval on financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government.,1. To examine the influence of budget formulation on financial sustainability in Kabale District Local Government . ,The main objective of the study is to examine the relationship between participatory budgeting and financial sustainability of Local Governments in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:47:53 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
LILLIAN BYERETA HAPPY
ID: UNCST-2021-R012144
 To utilize simplified instruments for geriatric assessment for specialized routine care of Old People Living with HIV (HIV –OLD, HOPE)
REFNo: HS3704ES

2. To evaluate the feasibility of self-collection (with the support of a research assistant) through tablets of simplified validated tools for Quality of life, Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL), history of falls, screening for depression, and incontinence. 1. To utilize simplified instruments for geriatric assessment of OPLWH which can be potentially scaled up in routine care, particularly for the assessment of frailty, sarcopenia , physical and cognitive function. ,The overall goal of the proposal is to validate simplified tools for specialized routine care of OPLWH. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:45:25 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamoga Ronald
ID: UNCST-2019-R001524
 VAGUS NERVE STIMULATION IN A RAT MODEL OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-LIKE SYMPTOMS: MORPHOLOGICAL, IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL, MOLECULAR AND BEHAVIORAL CHANGES
REFNo: HS3781ES

1. To conduct a scoping review of literature on vagus nerve stimulation in Alzheimer's-disease and related dementias.
2. To determine behavioral changes associated with vagus nerve stimulation in a rat model of Alzheimer-like symptoms.
3. To evaluate the morphological, Immunohistochemical and molecular changes in the Hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and medial temporal cortex associated with chronic stimulation of the vagus nerve in a rat model of Alzheimer’s-like disease.

 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:43:22 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mallory Holding Anne
ID:
Play Our Part (PoP) project primary data collection on effective engagement strategies with policymakers to support Learning through Play (LtP) in Early Childhood Education (ECE)
REFNo: SS2399ES

To gather data to help answer the PoP CoP learning question 3A: Which Engagement Strategies with Policymakers lead to the creation of enabling environments for LtP in Centre-based systems. ,Identify which advocacy approaches policymakers have found most effective.,Determine the way in which partners are currently engaging in national level advocacy activities and their definition of effectiveness.,Identify effective strategies for engaging policymakers on LtP in ECCE systems. ,
 USA 2024-02-26 13:42:34 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Lofgren
ID: UNCST-2019-R001647
 Supervised Treadmill intervention to Reduce Inflammation and Depression through Exercise in HIV: The STRIDE Pilot Study
REFNo: HS3358ES

The objective of this study is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of an aerobic intervention via a treadmill among individuals with HIV and depression in Uganda.
3.1 Primary Endpoint: Feasibility and acceptability of Exercise as a treatment for depression in Ugandans with HIV. This will be measured by:
-Percent completion of the prescribed aerobic exercise intervention, as assessed by research staff logging participation.

3.2 Secondary Endpoint(s)/ Outcome(s):
- acceptability of the intervention assessed via a post intervention survey
-feasibility and acceptability of using a wearable exercise tracker to assess the volume of exercise, based on calories burned and steps achieved, during the intervention period among Ugandans with HIV and depression.
- measure the mean and standard deviation of baseline and 8-week serum BDNF and IL-6 level to estimate an effect size and power a future study.
- measure the mean and standard deviation of baseline and 8-week depression score via PHQ-9 to estimate an effect size and power a future study.
- measure the mean and standard deviation in aerobic fitness baseline and at 8 weeks measured via METS/watts achieved and total time/distance to estimate the effect size for a future intervention.
USA 2024-02-26 13:41:23 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Intervention Study on Unintended Pregnancy among Teenagers in Busoga
REFNo: SS2284ES

The implementation objective is to evaluate intervention acceptability and scalability in Uganda,The intervention objective is to evaluate a novel model to reach unmarried teenagers and assess its effectiveness in reducing unmet needs for modern contraceptives among the target population,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:39:25 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Miriam Nakalembe
ID: UNCST-2021-R014040
 Cervical Cancer Screening Utilizing Image Capture and Machine Learning to Identify Precancerous Cervical Lesions
REFNo: HS3743ES

Using pathological confirmation of CIN 2/3+ as the reference standard for pre-cancer, determine if the sensitivity and specificity of image capture of the cervix and artificial intelligence/deep machine learning/interpretation is superior to VIA, the current standard of care for cervical cancer screening in sub-Saharan Africa. ,Evaluate the quality of the cervical images captured in the clinics for use in artificial intelligence/deep machine learning.,Establish an informatics and data management infrastructure for cervical cancer that utilizes the IeDEA data platform and will allow for images and biologic data to be stored and characterized with the AIDS and Cancer Specimen Resource (ACSR) and the National Library of Medicine (NLOM). ,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:37:44 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NELSON NSEREKO
ID:
FROM STANDARD SWAHILI TO THE SWAHILI VARIETY SPOKEN IN UGANDA: EVOLUTION AND MORPHOSYNTACTIC VARIATIONS
REFNo: SS2348ES

i) Describe the morphosyntax of the Kiswahili variety spoken in Uganda
ii) Compare and contrast the morphosyntax of Standard Kiswahili with that of the
Kiswahili spoken in Uganda
iii) Account for the emergence of the Kiswahili variety spoken in Uganda

 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:35:31 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julian Adong
ID: UNCST-2021-R013487
 Retention through mHealth for adolescents and young adults with HIV in care
REFNo: HS3722ES

Test the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary impact of the developed adolescent-tailored mHealth intervention for retention in care of AYWH who are new to or newly re-engaging in care,Iteratively develop a social media-based adolescent-tailored mHealth intervention to improve retention in care for AYWH who are new or newly re-engaging in care,Define the cognitive, environmental, and behavioural challenges and their impact on behavioural intention for AYWH who are new or newly re-engaging in HIV care,To develop and test an mHealth intervention for retention in care for adolescents and young adults with HIV,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:34:00 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
alfred andama andama
ID: UNCST-2022-R011051
 TONGUE SWAB TUBERCULOSIS DIAGNOSTIC YIELD STUDY
REFNo: HS3761ES

Aim 1. To determine the proportion of people presenting to primary health centers with signs and symptoms of TB who: a. can provide a sample for TB testing (sputum vs. tongue swab) b. have a valid molecular test result (sputum vs. tongue swab) c. are detected as TB-positive (sputum vs. tongue swab) d. prefer providing a sputum vs. tongue swab sample
Uganda 2024-02-26 13:32:44 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 SOLIDARITY TRIAL-A phase I/II Randomized Placebo controlled trial to evaluate the Safety and Immunogenicity of Sudan Ebolavirus in Uganda
REFNo: HS3190ES

Phase I (rVSV-SUDV)
1. To determine the safety of rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccine among adult healthy volunteers in Uganda.
2. To determine the immunogenicity of rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccine.

Phase II (ChAdox1, CAd3 and rVSV-SUDV)
Primary objectives
1. To determine the safety of ChAdox1, CAd3 and rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccines among healthy volunteers and persons with stable comorbidities.
2. To determine the immunogenicity of ChAdox1, CAd3 and rVSV-SUDV candidate SUDV vaccines.
Secondary objectives
1. To determine the durability of SUDV-specific induced immune responses following vaccination.
2. To determine the factors associated with optimal vaccine-induced immune responses.
3. To determine the putative cross reactivity by the SUDV vaccine candidates against other ebolaviruses (e.g. Bundibugyo ebolavirus (BUDV) and EBOV).

Exploratory objectives
1. To determine the effect of SUDV vaccines on host gene expression.
2. To determine the T and B cell specific responses and immune profiling in response to vaccination.
3. To determine the effect of SUDV vaccines on the host metabolome.
4. To determine the effect of SUDV vaccines on host innate immune responses.

 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:31:25 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rhona Mijumbi M
ID: UNCST-2023-R006843
 Building a Culture of Evidence-informed Policy-Making in Uganda (B-CuE)
REFNo: SS2257ES

3) To improve collaboration for better coordinated and complementary support to EIDM in Uganda.,2) To design a sustainable and relevant capacity-building program for pre- and in-service training to ensure individuals and institutions acquire relevant and adequate knowledge and skills to support timely EIDM.,1) To scale-up the activities of the Center for Rapid Evidence Synthesis as a knowledge brokerage institution to strengthen support for timely EIDM in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:23:45 2027-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Adroma
ID: UNCST-2019-R000360
 Exploring the potential of a lower blood pressure threshold for diagnosing hypertension in pregnancy: Implications for pre-eclampsia and stroke.
REFNo: HS3784ES

1. To compare the incidence rate of preeclampsia between pregnant women with SBP from 130 to 139 mmHg and/or DBP from 80 to 89 mmHg and those with normotensive blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg.

2. To compare the incidence rate of stroke between pregnant women with SBP from 130 to 139 mmHg and/or DBP from 80 to 89 mmHg and those with normotensive blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg.

3. To investigate potential risk factors and biomarkers associated with the development of preeclampsia and stroke in pregnant women with elevated blood pressure within the range of 130/80 to 139/89 mmHg.

4. To compare the maternal and foetal outcomes between pregnant women with SBP from 130 to 139 mmHg and/or DBP from 80 to 89 mmHg and those with blood pressures below 130/80 mmHg.


Uganda 2024-02-26 13:20:46 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rawlance  Ndejjo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010993
 Health Systems Resilience in the Face of Climatic Change in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS3758ES

To explore the barriers and facilitators of building health systems mitigation, adaptation, and resilience mechanisms to deal with the adverse effects of extreme weather events in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts in Uganda.,To describe the mitigation and adaptation mechanisms that health systems in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts in Uganda employ to deal with the adverse effects of extreme weather events?,To explore how extreme weather events are impacting the disease burden in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts in Uganda.,To assess how extreme weather events are impacting disease burden and explore the resilience of health systems in Bududa, Kasese and Moroto districts so as to inform strategies for building resilient and low carbon health systems in the face of climatic changes in sub-Saharan Africa,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:19:29 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Angelica Kiwummulo
ID: UNCST-2023-R005604
 The impact of digital health technologies on the delivery of maternal and child health services; A case study of Uganda
REFNo: HS3804ES

Evaluate the perceptions of community members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders regarding the FamilyConnect program to inform opportunities for program optimization and expanded uptake in communities,Assess the success factors and barriers associated with the implementation of Family Connect for insights into program effectiveness.,Assess changes in the prevalence of key infectious diseases within communities using Family Connect app,Assess the changes in attendance rates for antenatal care and other essential Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services before and after the implementation of the Family Connect program,The overall objective of this study is to assess the extent to which Family Connect is influencing behavioral change towards improved uptake of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services, prevention and control of infectious diseases, and the contextual factors contributing to its success,
 Uganda 2024-02-26 13:17:30 2027-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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