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Alex Paul Wacoo
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Probiotic approach for prevention of aflatoxins induced liver cancer
REFNo: HS707ES

To determine aflatoxin levels in blood and urine samples and the gut microbial profiles in faecal matter of patients with and without liver cancer as well as determine the binding and degradation potential of the isolated gut bacteria.
Uganda 2020-08-19 2023-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Phillis Babirye
ID:
Perception of Biobanking among sample collectors, sample transporters, laboratory staff and biobank staff at Medical Research Council/Uganda Virus Research Institute and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Uganda Research Unit
REFNo: SS469ES

1. To explore the level of knowledge of biobanking among sample collectors, sample transporters, laboratory staff and biobank staff at MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit 2. To explore the perceptions towards biobanking among sample collectors, sample transporters, laboratory staff and biobank staff at MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
Uganda 2020-08-18 2023-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Verena Wiedemann Christina
ID:
Tracking price dynamics during a pandemic
REFNo: SS495ES

Publication of academic study in peer-reviewed journal,Information of policy makers Please note that the districts listed below do not reflect the sample at large. This is because we struggled to add details on a national sample. We strive to include volunteers from all across Uganda.
Germany 2020-08-18 2023-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Dorothy Nakiyaga
ID:
STAKEHOLDERS’ PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TO ENHANCE LEARNERS’ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS483ES

(i) Examine stakeholder participation in school improvement planning to enhance the learners’ academic achievement of government-aided secondary schools in Kampala district.
(ii) Evaluate stakeholder participation in the budgeting process to enhance the learners’ academic achievement of government-aided secondary schools in Kampala district.
(iii) Analyze the relationship between stakeholder participation in coordinating the academic activities and the enhancement of learners’ academic achievement of selected secondary schools in Kampala district.
(iv) Explore the stakeholder’s perceptions about their participation in school management to enhance the learners’ academic activities in government-aided secondary schools in Kampala district.
(v) Develop a theoretical model that will explain the role of stakeholders’ participation in the enhancement of learners’ academic achievement in government-aided secondary schools.

Uganda 2020-08-18 2023-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Rosalind Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes-Ratanshi
ID:
Use of unmanned air vehicles (medical drones) to overcome geographical barriers to delivery Antiretroviral therapy: The Bufumira pilot.
REFNo: HS725ES

In this study, we shall evaluate the use unmanned air vehicles (Medical Drones) to deliver ART to adult patients eligible/enrolled in community DSD models in Bufumira Islands, Kalangala district. The geography of the islands is ideal for this project because of the flat landscape and water coverage. We hypothesize that the use of drones would be acceptable to patients and stakeholders, reduce facility drug stock outs, increase retention in care by 10% in intervention (at 12 months) as compared to the control health centres and be cost neutral (to the patients and health sector perspectives)


UK 2020-08-18 2023-08-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
DANIEL OKELLO AYEN
ID:
Measuring PLHIV Perceptions of Quality of Care to Identify Barriers to Accessing and Utilizing HIV Services in 15 Fast-Track Cities
REFNo: HS756ES

The primary objective of the study is to explore clinical, structural, and social factors influencing perceptions on quality of care of PLHIV in urban healthcare settings. The secondary objectives include:
1) to evaluate differences in QoC perspectives and burden between PLHIV subpopulations, defined by socio-demographic characteristics; and
2) to evaluate differences in QoC perspectives and burden between various PLHIV subpopulations, according to their biomedical / clinical status.
Uganda 2020-08-18 2023-08-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Emma Durden Louise
ID:
NEW HORIZONS COLLABORATIVE INITIATIVE IMPACT EVALUATION
REFNo: SS510ES

The proposed study is an evaluation of the New Horizons Collaborative programme which combines elements of process evaluation, impact assessment and outcome evaluation (Rossi et al, 2004).

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effectiveness, relevance, efficiency and sustainability of the programme, in order to assess its value to the programme beneficiaries and other stakeholders.

Please note that for the purposes of this study, we use the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)’s criteria for evaluation, and their definitions as follows:

The concept of effectiveness refers to how effective the programme was in meeting its objectives and bringing about change.

Relevance refers to the extent to which the programme objectives and design have responded to the needs of the beneficiaries, partners, priorities and countries where it has been implemented.

Efficiency refers to the extent to which the programme delivers, or is able to deliver, results in an economic and timely way.

Sustainability refers to the extent to which the net benefits of the intervention continue, or are likely to continue.

The evaluation will focus on descriptive and normative questions, including looking at what the programme achieved (effectiveness), exploring to what extent it addressed an identified need and how it aligns with government priorities (relevance) how it was perceived and valued (relevance and sustainability), whether the programme objectives are being met (efficiency and effectiveness), what unintended outcomes were produced (relevance and effectiveness), how efficient the programme was in terms of representing value for money (efficiency and sustainability) and what specific features of the programme and context made a difference (sustainability).

The specific objectives for the evaluation are as follows:

1. To ascertain the reach of the programme in the three selected countries (effectiveness)
2. To measure the impact of NHC on patient’s lives (schooling, social interaction) (effectiveness and relevance)
3. To measure the overall indirect benefit to caregivers (such as reduction in morbidity and hospitalization of their children) (effectiveness and relevance)
4. To measure the impact of NHC as a catalyst for health systems strengthening (relevance and sustainability)
5. To evaluate how efficient the programme was (efficiency and sustainability)

South Africa 2020-08-18 2023-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
Needs assessment for the curriculum development and training on new study design for the Research Ethics Committee members at Makerere University and Mulago hospital complex
REFNo: HS542ES

General Objective
To determine the training needs on new study designs amongst REC members so as to generate information necessary for designing a curriculum geared towards building capacity and expertise in review of complex study designs.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the training needs on new study design amongst the REC members
2. To determine the regulatory guideline gaps that impede the research approval process amongst the REC members

Uganda 2020-08-17 2023-08-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Kenneth Mulungu
ID:
Intrapreneurship and Technological Innovation in Optimizing Qualitative Research as Evidenced at Infectious Diseases Institute, Uganda
REFNo: SIR38ES

1.To describe lived experiences associated with the use of Jiegnote software among transcribers at Infectious Diseases Institute.
2.To determine the acceptability of the Jiegnote software among transcribers at Infectious Diseases Institute.
3.To compare and contrast data outcomes achieved with the Jiegnote software to that from the use of traditional transcription methods at Infectious Diseases Institute

Uganda 2020-08-17 2023-08-17 Engineering and Technology Degree Award
Geofrey Musinguzi
ID:
The Crane Survey – bio-behavioral HIV-related surveillance for key and priority populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS737ES

Primary Objective 1. To estimate HIV prevalence and VL suppression among those living with HIV Secondary 1.To inform population level prevention and treatment cascades 2.To estimate the prevalence of select STI 3.To estimate HIV incidence for certain target populations 4.To estimate population sizes of certain key populations 5.To collect mapping information related to key populations 6.To build local capacity to conduct quality HIV surveys and surveillance among KP and other populations at risk for HIV.
Uganda 2020-08-17 2023-08-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
FRANCIS KIBIRIGE
ID:
Urbanization, public goods provision and quality of democracy in Uganda
REFNo: SS494ES

To carry out a nationally representative survey of the views of Ugandan citizens, aged 18 and over, regarding urbanization, delivery of public goods and quality of democracy in Uganda.

This survey intends to inform FES-Uganda’s long-term policy and advocacy programming, as well as efforts of her partners and stakeholders. With 3 similar surveys being conducted in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, the results of this survey will be shared internally within FES country offices in the 3 participating country for a joint plan of action. Lastly, in each of the 3 countries, the survey findings will be shared with stakeholders including government, civil society and the media in order to increase their knowledge of the views and priorities of the Ugandan people
Uganda 2020-08-17 2023-08-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
MARY ANYANGO OYO-NYEKO
ID:
Performance Management and Quality of Lecturers' Services in Makerere University.
REFNo: SS477ES

The study will be guided by the following objectives;
i) To establish the relationship between goals setting of the university and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.
ii) To establish the relationship between staff appraisal of academic staff and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.
iii) To investigate the relationship between career development of academic staff and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.
iv) To examine the relationship between effective rewards of staff and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.

Uganda 2020-08-13 2023-08-13 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
The Efficacy and Safety of Hydroxychloroquine for The Treatment of Non-Severe Covid-19
REFNo: HS839ES

To compare the viral clearance among adults with non-severe COVID-19 randomized to receive hydroxychloroquine plus standard of care vs. standard of care.
2. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of Hydroxychloroquine among COVID-19 patients in Uganda
Uganda 2020-08-13 2023-08-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Violet Kayom Okaba
ID:
Assessment of the Process of Delivery of the Essential Newborn Care Practices in the Antenatal Care Clinic in Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Uganda
REFNo: HS752ES

Primary objectives
1. To evaluate the mothers’ knowledge on essential newborn care practices following antenatal care attendance in Kawempe National Referral hospital.
2. To determine the facilitators and barriers to delivery of the ENC practices in the ANC clinic in Kawempe National Referral hospital.

Secondary objective
1. To evaluate the uptake of the essential newborn care practices in the ANC clinic of Kawempe National Referral hospital using the RE-AIM framework.

Uganda 2020-08-12 2023-08-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Mary Nabakooza
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SCHOOL-BASED MENTORSHIP AND TEACHING COMPETENCIES. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN WAKISO DISTRICT
REFNo: SS422ES

to examine the relation ship between school -based mentorship on lesson preparation in public schools and international schools in wakiso district.
To establish the relationship between the school -based mentorship on lesson presentation in public schools and international schools in wakiso district.
To determine the relationship between the school -based mentorship on assessing of learners'performance in public schools and international schools in wakiso district.

Uganda 2020-08-11 2023-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Laban Musinguzi Kashaija
ID: UNCST-2020-R014407
THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS540ES


1. To document the nature and perpetrators of the cases of violence against children (VAC) in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.
2. To assess the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on children’s access to violence against children preventive and response services in Uganda.
3. To assess the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on children’s utilization of violence against children preventive and response services in Uganda.
4. To inform the child protection policy and programming process during and after this pandemic and similar future pandemics.
Uganda 2020-08-11 2023-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Muhmood Kiryowa Haruna
ID:
Periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending kiruddu referral hospital
REFNo: HS610ES

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending kiruddu referral hospital
Uganda 2020-08-10 2023-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ruth Kaziga
ID:
SOCIOCULTURAL CONSTRUCTION OF BODY IMAGE AND ITS EFFECT ON SELF-ESTEEM OF OLDER BANYAKOLE ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN THE ANKOLE REGION, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS466ES

1. To describe the self-perception of adolescent girls' construction of body image within the Ankole society
2. To explore the contradictory societal expectations of body image where the older adolescents live
3. To identify facilitators and barriers to body image and self-esteem

Uganda 2020-08-10 2023-08-10 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Matthew Bird Aileen
ID:
Consumer Protection Survey
REFNo: SS523ES

In this study, we aim to generate insights on consumer protection topics related to mobile telecommunications and digital finance in Uganda. Areas to be explored through this nation-wide phone survey include consumer usage and preferences regarding service providers, levels of trust, pricing awareness, challenges, fraud, dispute resolution, and the impact of COVID-19 on these topics. This project is being conducted in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commissions (UCC).
USA 2020-08-10 2023-08-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
William Buwembo
ID: UNCST-2022-R009661
MECHANISMS UNDERLYING DENTAL CARIES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE IN HIV POSITIVE PERSONS ATTENDING THE MULAGO ISS CLINIC IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS552ES

General Objective
To establish the mechanisms underlying dental caries and periodontal disease in HIV positive adults attending the Mulago ISS clinic in Uganda

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the effect of HIV status on salivary gland function (flow rate, electrolytes, antimicrobial proteins content and DEFB1 single nucleotide polymorphism) in persons with or without dental caries or periodontitis.
2. To determine the abundance and diversity of the oral microbiome in HIV positive individuals with or without dental caries or periodontitis.

Uganda 2020-08-07 2023-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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