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Nsobya  Samuel
ID: UNCST-2021-R012265
Characterizing artemisinin resistance in severe malaria (CHARISMA): SMAART sub-study in Uganda
REFNo: HS3161ES

1. To characterize and compare the ex vivo drug susceptibilities of P. falciparum isolates from patients with and without severe malaria.
2. To characterize and compare genomic features of P. falciparum isolates infecting patients with and without severe malaria.
3. To assess whether presence of artemisinin partial resistance is associated with poor clinical outcomes in severe malaria patients.
4. To assess whether prior receipt of antimalarials is associated with artemisinin partial resistance in severe malaria patients

Uganda 2024-02-09 23:26:22 2027-02-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
Assessment of Feasibility, Acceptability and Effectiveness of Training Village Health teams On Household Air Pollution Using Teach BOX
REFNo: HS3723ES

1. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of training Village Health Teams on Household Air Pollution using TeachBox in Jinja district Uganda.
2. To assess the effectiveness of training Village Health Teams on Household Air Pollution using TeachBox in Jinja district Uganda
Uganda 2024-02-09 23:25:22 2027-02-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Olupot-Olupot Olupot
ID: UNCST-2020-R014798
DEVELOPMENT OF GEOSPATIO-TEMPORAL SURVEILLANCE AND CHARACTERISATION OF MALARIA IN THE CHANGING CLIMATIC CONDITIONS IN EASTERN UGANDA STUDY (GTS-MACS)
REFNo: HS3725ES

To determine the day three-parasite clearance rates of AL in children treated for malaria in Eastern and Northeastern Uganda. ,To determine whether there are any antimalarial drug resistance markers in Eastern and Northeastern Uganda. ,To describe geospatial-temporal patterns, determinants, and distribution of malaria with temperature, rainfall, and humidity patterns. ,Through geospatial-temporal surveillance, molecular studies and malaria parasite clearance rates, we shall characterise the overall epidemiology of malaria, any emergence of drug resistance and tolerance to the current antimalarials, respectively, in the era of changing climatic conditions in Eastern and Northeastern Uganda.,
Uganda 2024-02-07 15:13:15 2027-02-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tonny Muzaale
ID: UNCST-2023-R006443
Tracer Study of Graduates with Disabilities: A Case of 2010-2020 PLE Candidates
REFNo: SS2196ES

iii. To establish the views of graduates with disability on the relevance of training, skills and competences for the type of work they are doing and corresponding gaps to be filled in future. ,ii. To find out whether the graduates of 2010 PLE and the proceeding years are gainfully employed indicating the location/organizations. ,i. To examine the retrospective views of the students with disabilities based on their career experiences ,
Uganda 2024-02-06 16:52:25 2027-02-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Businge Alinaitwe
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Effectiveness of a Family-Centered Support Intervention on Treatment Adherence Among Tuberculosis Patients in Jinja, Uganda
REFNo: HS3583ES

General Objective To determine the effectiveness of a family-centered support TB (FaCeTB) intervention in improving adherence to TB treatment among patients receiving care from treatment centers in Jinja district, Eastern Uganda., Specific objectives To explore perspectives of patients, family caregivers and health care providers regarding involvement of family members in TB treatment adherence To determine the level of family support received by TB patients in Jinja district, Eastern Uganda. To evaluate the effect of the FaCeTB intervention on the level of TB treatment adherence among patients in Jinja district, Eastern Uganda. To examine the level of treatment adherence among patients before the implementation of a family-centered support TB (FaCeTB) intervention in Jinja district, Eastern Uganda.
Uganda 2024-02-06 16:51:27 2027-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daniel Hill
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Inclusive Coffee Value Chains – understanding coffee grower preferences and participation in specialty and commodity coffee value chains in the Kapchorwa District, Uganda.
REFNo: SS2312ES

To identify and measure coffee farmer preferences and participation in specialty and commodity coffee value chain in the Kapchorwa District, Uganda, to identify whether value chains are inclusive, identify how to improve inclusion of these value chains, and identify how farmers can derive more value from inclusion.
Australia 2024-02-06 16:48:36 2027-02-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Mayito
ID: UNCST-2019-R000490
Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance in Uganda: A Data-Driven Approach to Optimize Antibiotic Use and Improve Patient Outcomes
REFNo: HS3690ES

To estimate the annual economic burden of AMR in Uganda using the cost-of-illness approach,To use Machine Learning Algorithms to develop predictive models for clinical outcomes of patients with infectious syndromes due to resistant pathogens,To evaluate the trends in antibiotic use using annual antibiotic and point prevalence survey data collected at nine RRHs over a five year period,To build a dynamic AMR/AMUC Data Warehouse to support research in AMR and AMUC to inform AMR related interventions and public health policy ,
Uganda 2024-02-06 16:46:26 2027-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Judith Arinaitwe
ID:
Exploring the Impact of Practices in Human Resource Development and Information Technology Use on Academic Staff performance in Bishop Stuart University
REFNo: SS2296ES

To examine how the interactions between practices in human resource development, information technology use, and academic staff performance at Bishop Stuart University shape overall performance outcomes.,To examine the utilization and integration of information technology (IT) tools and systems among academic staff at Bishop Stuart University.,To assess the current state of practices in human resource development (HRD) among academic staff at Bishop Stuart University.,The purpose of the study is to explore the impact of practices in human resource development and information technology use on academic staff performance at Bishop Stuart University.,
Uganda 2024-02-06 16:45:37 2027-02-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Simon Peter Kibira
ID: UNCST-2020-R014668
Advancing Understanding and Measurement of Infertility and Related Fear and Stigma in Uganda
REFNo: HS3624ES

Improve population-level infertility prevalence estimation by evaluating infertility measurement model assumptions in Uganda. (this was implemented as part of the PMA 2022 survey),Identify dimensions of infertility stigma and fear among women in Uganda.,Understand Ugandan women’s and men’s perceptions, fears, and experiences of infertility and its related stigma,to address these knowledge gaps by improving the field’s understanding of infertility levels, stigma, and fears in Uganda and sub Saharan Africa,
Uganda 2024-02-06 16:44:24 2027-02-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MIRIA NYANGOMA
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PROCUREMENT RISK MANAGEMENT AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE IN UGANDA:A CASE STUDY OF KANUNGU DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT
REFNo: SS2317ES

To establish the relationship between procurement risk treatment decision and performance of Kanungu District Local Government,To assess the relationship procurement risk monitoring and Performance of Kanungu District Local Government,To analyze the effect procurement risk assessment on Performance of Kanungu District Local Government,To examine the influence of procurement risk identification on performance of Kanungu District Local Government,To examine the relationship between procurement risk management and Local Government performance in Uganda,
Uganda 2024-02-06 16:41:06 2027-02-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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