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Herbert Ainamani Elvis
ID: UNCST-2020-R014674
 The Impact of Self Help Plus and Climate Smart Agriculture on Mental Health and Food Security in the Rhino and Nakivale Refugee Settlements of Uganda
REFNo: HS4691ES

To compare the uptake of HGI between the mothers in the combined intervention group (HGI & SH+) with those in the HGI group living in Nakivale refugee settlement,To assess the effect of SH+ on the development of children aged 3-6 years belonging to participating mothers living in Rhino and Nakivale refugee settlements,To assess the effect of SH+ on the mental health of mothers with children aged 3-6 years living in Rhino and Nakivale refugee settlements ,To assess the perceptions and attitudes towards a home gardening intervention (HGI) among participating mothers living in Nakivale refugee settlement,To assess the effectiveness of Self Help Plus (SH+) and home gardening on maternal mental health, food security and child development in the Rhino and Nakivale refugee settlements of Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-08-26 14:58:27 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Mayanja Weazher
ID:
cultural practice and consumption of indigenous iron artifacts of the Baganda people in Uganda
REFNo: SS2942ES

3. To analyze the extent to which indigenous knowledge of ironworks of the Baganda in Central and Southern Uganda has survived.,2. To examine the historical and contemporary relevance of Indigenous iron implements to the Baganda in Central and Southern Uganda.,1. To document the indigenous knowledge embedded in the design production of the indigenous ironworks of the Baganda in Central and Southern Uganda.,The purpose of this study is to document the cultural practice and consumption of the indigenous iron art forms of the Baganda in central and southern Uganda for posterity. ,
 Uganda 2024-08-26 14:55:51 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Claire Norcross Valerie
ID: UNCST-2024-R004641
 An observational study evaluating archived and emergent HIV drug resistance in people with a history of sub-optimal HIV control in East and Southern Africa
REFNo: HS4761ES

1. To describe archived resistance mutation patterns (major/minor mutations and minority variants) in adults in East and Southern Africa with a recent history of sub-optimal adherence to dolutegravir-based ART; through next-generation sequencing of pro-viral DNA 2. To describe emergent resistance patterns (major/minor mutations and minority variants) in people living with HIV (PLWH) who fail treatment with long-acting injectable cabotegravir/rilpivirine (LAI-CAB/RPV) and the implications for future treatment, and in those who experience blips on LAI-CAB/RPV, through next-generation sequencing on stored plasma 3. To identify predictors of treatment failure on LAI-CAB/RPV in PLWH in East and Southern Africa, and consider how these predictors can influence policy
UK 2024-08-26 14:52:18 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Okimait
ID: UNCST-2019-R000095
 We Can Work Baseline for Youth With Disability
REFNo: SS3023ES

To provide relevant recommendations and insights that will further inform the program design and adaptation during the implementation period.,To measure all goal, outcome, and output level indicators as a benchmark for purposes of setting performance targets and measurement of the program progress,The overall purpose of this baseline survey is to establish a benchmark of the program indicators across all five outcomes to inform implementation. This will enable systematic measurement of progress towards the intended results annually and at final evaluation,
 Uganda 2024-08-26 14:45:41 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FREDRICK MAKUMBI
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Rapid Assessment of Bottlenecks Inhibiting the Scale-up of Evidence-based Family Planning Practices in Uganda
REFNo: HS4723ES

Broad objective To understand enablers and inhibitors to the scale-up of three EBPs (PPFP, task sharing/expansion, and SBCC) and FP broadly through a BNA approach to inform strategies that can accelerate the uptake of family planning services and programme implementation in Uganda. Specific objectives 1.To synthesize what is known about scaling up FP EBPs and broader FP in Uganda, including implementation status, alignment of guidance with national and international standards, and the lessons learned from successful implementation (including approaches that aim to address gender norms and inequalities) 2.To understand the perspectives of key stakeholders (policymakers, programme managers, healthcare managers, service providers and civil society) on the various health systems factors inhibiting the scale-up of the EBPs. 3.Build consensus among key stakeholders on the most important bottlenecks to EBP scale-up and on solutions that address the root causes inhibiting scale-up
Uganda 2024-08-26 14:41:30 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare Bangirana Ahabwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012842
 What works to prevent and respond to childhood sexual violence in resource-constrained settings: The Case of the 3RT Model implemented by The Remnant Generation in Uganda
REFNo: SS3005ES

4. To study the contribution of girls’ agency in promoting social norms change to prevent childhood sexual violence.,3. To identify critical enablers for effective implementation of interventions to prevent and respond to childhood sexual violence.,2. To explore the role of communities in leading sustainable change for safe environments free from childhood sexual violence. ,To document the effectiveness of the 3RT model in preventing and responding to childhood sexual violence among adolescents in Uganda.,To scientifically examine what works in preventing and responding to childhood sexual violence in resource-constrained settings using the 3RT model of the Remnant Generation as a case. ,
 Uganda 2024-08-26 14:40:04 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Warren Aryeija
ID:
Experiences of People with Infertility in Uganda: Empirical Study of Couples with Infertility Challenges at Selected Hospitals in Kampala City
REFNo: SS2807ES

1. Assess knowledge about the causes of infertility among infertile male and female couples. 2. Identify socio-economic challenges experienced by infertile male and female couples. 3. Examine the psycho-emotional impact of infertility on infertile male and female couples. 4. Explore Coping strategies used by infertile male and female couples in living and dealing with infertility. 5. Determine the Socio-demographic correlates of Coping Strategies adopted by infertile male and female couples.
 Uganda 2024-08-26 14:21:31 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Monicah Agaba
ID: UNCST-2024-R004221
 The Health-Beauty Paradox among Women in Mbarara City Uganda
REFNo: HS4708ES

iii. To characterise the cardio-metabolic profile of WRA.,ii. To document the risk behaviours and their factors related to these societal beauty perceptions.,i. To document societal beauty perceptions and their determinants.,To understand what, why and how the health-beauty paradox is so deeply entrenched in the culture.,
 Uganda 2024-08-26 10:18:37 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
George William Ddaaki
ID: UNCST-2022-R009216
 Exploring perceptions, concerns, and perceived benefits of pregnant women and those intending to become pregnant towards participating in HIV cure research.
REFNo: SS2866ES

a) To identify concerns and perceived benefits among women in south central Uganda regarding their participation in HIV cure studies.
b) To explore the perceptions and attitudes of pregnant women and those intending to become pregnant in south central Uganda towards participating in a study focused on impact of pregnancy on the HIV viral reservoir and HIV cure.

 Uganda 2024-08-26 10:14:01 2027-08-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamya Moses
ID: UNCST-2020-R014203
 Implementing comprehensive malaria surveillance at sentinel sites in Uganda
REFNo: HS4692ES

To monitor geographic and temporal trends in malaria burden and assess the impact of population level control interventions across a range of epidemiological settings in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-08-26 10:12:47 2027-08-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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