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Amuzah Nshabaruhanga
ID: UNCST-2026-R024275
 Effect of Continuous Medical Education on Healthcare Workers Knowledge and Initiation of Hypertension Care at Primary Health Care Facilities in Hoima District, Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS8383ES

1. To determine the effect of targeted continuous medical education on healthcare workers' knowledge of hypertension care at selected primary health care facilities 2. To assess the effect of targeted continuous medical education on the initiation of patients with elevated blood pressure into care at selected primary health care facilities
Uganda 2026-09-04 15:22:48 2029-09-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 MORTALITY AMONG SMALL AND VULNERABLE NEONATES AFTER HOSPITAL DISCHARGE, PREVALENCE AT TWO MONTHS AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG INFANTS DISCHARGED IN CENTRAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS8297ES

To assess care-seeking behaviors and health system interactions for SVNs during the first two months of birth.,To determine the factors influencing two-month mortality among SVNs following discharge from a health facility.,To compare the proportion of two months� mortality after hospital discharge between SVNs born with weight of <2000gm versus those that are born with a weight of 2000-2499gm.,To estimate the proportion of small and vulnerable newborns (SVNs) who die within the first two months of life after discharge from health facilities in Central Uganda, and factors influencing mortality within that age group at the community level to generate evidence that fills critical gaps in understanding outcomes for SVNs in community settings.,
 Uganda 2026-09-04 15:18:13 2029-09-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lawrence Opio
ID: UNCST-2026-R025589
 COUNSELLING INTERVENTIONS AND PASTORAL SUPPORT ON LEARNERS� BEHAVIOUR MODIFICATION IN CATHOLIC-FOUNDED PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF LANGO SUB-REGION, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS5651ES

i. To assess the influence of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region. ii. To assess the influence of Social Skills Training (SST) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools in Lango sub-region. iii. To examine the influence of Motivational Interviewing (MI) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region. iv. To assess the influence of Restorative Practices (RP) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region. v. To examine the influence of Pastoral Support (PS) on Learners’ Behaviour Modification in Catholic-founded public secondary schools of Lango sub-region.
Uganda 2026-09-04 14:31:52 2029-09-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ganafa Sumani
ID: UNCST-2026-R023930
 Risk Perception, Construction and Management among Commercial (Boda-Boda) riders in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area (GKMA).
REFNo: SS5911ES

General objective The general objective is to examine risk perception, construction, and management among boda-boda riders in GKMA. Specific objectives 1. To explore how boda-boda riders in GKMA perceive risks in their work setting. 2. To analyze how risks are socially constructed among boda-boda riders in GKMA. 3. To examine boda-boda riders’ risk management strategies in GKMA. 4. To examine the dynamics of occupational risk among commercial boda-boda riders in Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Uganda 2026-09-01 14:03:26 2029-09-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 Clinical Performance Evaluation of the Urine HIV-1/2 Diagnostic Kit for Detection of HIV-1/2 Antibodies in Urine in Uganda.
REFNo: HS8557ES

To assess operational characteristics and ease of use, especially in resource-limited settings.,To compare the sensitivity and specificity of urine RDTs to blood-based tests, ensuring they meet WHO prequalification criteria.,
 Uganda 2026-09-01 13:49:35 2029-09-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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