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Joan Mutyoba Nankya
ID: UNCST-2021-R010992
Models to link and retain HBV-infected patients into integrated HIV/HBV care in a high HBV burden region of Uganda.
REFNo: HS3163ES

4. To explore motivations, barriers and preferences for timely engagement into HBV care among patients ,3. To measure HBV awareness, prevalence, treatment status and related factors among patients admitted with liver disease in both Arua and Koboko hospitals. ,2. To evaluate effect of the TPS intervention on (i) linkage to integrated HBV/HIV care (ii)HBV treatment and monitoring uptake among patients in care ,To design a “treatment and care-peer support” intervention for HBV patients to be implemented in both the recently integrated HIV/HBV clinics and in the community served by these clinics. ,
Uganda 2023-12-13 12:33:10 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Bbosa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012847
Value-Addition to Matooke Peelings to Produce Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) – A Biodegradable Bioplastic
REFNo: SIR252ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE
•To produce PHA using Ugandan Matooke peelings as the carbon source for microbial production of a bioplastic.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
•To determine the optimum conditions in terms of Ph, time, bacteria, and temperature to produce PHA.
•To test the chemical properties of the optimized produced PHA.

Uganda 2023-12-13 12:31:30 2026-12-13 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kirsten Beyer M
ID: UNCST-2021-R013472
Preventing Cervical Cancer among Females in Sex Work
REFNo: SS1990ES

Test and refine the intervention iteratively through implementation cycles using the CFIR framework and Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles to identify barriers and solutions for implementation and scale-up,Develop a cervical cancer prevention and control intervention for FSW in Kampala Uganda, using the Consolidated Framework for Intervention Research (CFIR) and supported by a community advisory board (CAB),Describe demographics, risk behaviors, previous HIV/HPV/Cervical cancer screening, knowledge and attitudes among 300 FSW seeking DIC services and document current DIC cervical cancer screening referral practices for these women,The general objective is to develop and test an intervention targeting HPV testing and cervical cancer screening and treatment among FSW seeking services at two DIC in Kampala, Uganda, and compare this new intervention to current practice (questionnaire-based referral to cervical cancer screening) at the DIC,
USA 2023-12-13 12:30:31 2026-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pablo Sanchez Virosta
ID: UNCST-2023-R006305
Leothreat. Providing ecotoxicological wildlife health services in Uganda
REFNo: NS650ES

Assessing metal exposure in biotic and abiotic portions of the environment, effects of this exposure and trophic transfer. Additionally, we will evaluate establishing biomonitoring programs of other suspected pollutants in Uganda. The final objective of this project is to produce data on the ecotoxicological status of QENP that will allow the local authorities to make informed decisions focused on conservation.
Spain 2023-12-13 12:28:36 2026-12-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Femke Bannink Mbazzi Bannink
ID: UNCST-2023-R008308
Improving Kidney- Saving and Continence Management Services for Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda
REFNo: HS3331ES

The long-term aim of this study is to improve quality of life of children with Spina Bifida through improved continence management in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study are to: i. Identify barriers in the implementation and uptake of kidney saving- and continence management services for children with Spina Bifida in Uganda. ii. To co-develop an intervention model to improve the implementation of kidney saving- and continence management services for children with Spina Bifida in Uganda; both at family and service delivery level including disability stakeholders. iii. Pilot and test the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention model including CIC protocols and tools for kidney saving- and continence management service of the children with Spina Bifida.
Netherlands 2023-12-13 12:27:22 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Conrad Mubaraka Mike
ID:
Assessment of School Readiness in the Implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS2193ES

iv. To examine the availability and adequacy of materials for the implementation of the CBC,iii. To establish the readiness of teachers in implementing the CBC,ii. To establish the readiness of parents in supporting their children in pursuing the CBC,To assess readiness of learners in participating in the CBC, To assess school readiness to effectively implementation the competency-based curriculum (CBC) for self -the sustainability of secondary schools in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-12-13 12:22:03 2026-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Okumu Sebbi Sadadi
ID:
EXPLORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE INTEGRATION ON LEARNER ENGAGEMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN APRIMARY SCHOOL IN ARUA CITY -UGANDA
REFNo: SS2055ES

.6 Research questions.
1.6.1 Main Research Question:
1. How does the integration of multimedia resources contribute to learner engagement in the teaching and learning of integrated science
1.6.2 Subsidiary Questions:
1. What are the different types of multimedia resources that can be used to engage learners in integrated science lessons?
2. How do primary school learners respond to the use of multimedia resources in integrated science lessons?
3. What are the perceptions of integrated science teachers on the use of multimedia resources in the teaching of integrated science for learner engagement?
4.How does the perception of teachers contribute to learner engagement in integrated science lessons?

Uganda 2023-12-13 12:17:59 2026-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu Nambi
ID: UNCST-2021-R011827
Implementing family planning interventions in urban settings: Formative and process evaluation studies in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS3222ES

To evaluate the implementation process of a package of FP service delivery improvement interventions and describe factors that affect its uptake in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To explore women’s experiences accessing and using FP services in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To assess health facility readiness to provide FP services in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To investigate the interrelationships between the different factors that influence uptake of FP in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To understand the factors that influence uptake of FP in urban settings in Eastern Uganda and explain the barriers and facilitators to uptake of a package of service delivery improvement interventions in these settings.,
Uganda 2023-12-13 12:07:34 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Oyania
ID: UNCST-2021-R013492
Saving Intestines at Birth: Mobilizing Midwives & Low-Cost Silos to Improve Gastroschisis Mortality in Uganda
REFNo: HS3270ES

Aim 1: To assess nurses and midwives’ baseline familiarity with gastroschisis, geographic location and interest in participation in a future clinical trial.

Aim 2: To develop and pilot a training program for 20 midwives to learn gastroschisis care and low-cost silo application.
Uganda 2023-12-13 11:29:19 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lillian Ayebale
ID:
A GAPS ASSESSMENT OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) SHELTERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1864ES

The main objective of the study is to conduct a gap assessment on the existing shelters that respond to GBV related concerns. The information gathered shall enable us to make relevant and actionable recommendations that shall inform the development of a GBV shelter model that can be replicated in other areas in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-12-06 22:19:27 2026-12-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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