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NICHOLAS MWEKWASE
ID: UNCST-2026-R023825
BARRIERS AND FACILITATORS TO COMPLIANCE WITH BASIC INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL MEASURES AMONG CAREGIVERS OF NEONATES ADMITTED IN NICU AT KAWEMPE NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS8304ES

To explore the barriers to compliance with basic IPC measures among Caregivers of Neonates admitted to the NICU at Kawempe National Referral Hospital. To explore the facilitators to compliance with basic IPC measures among caregivers of Neonates admitted to the NICU at Kawempe National Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2026-08-19 19:01:52 2029-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Florian MedetognonBenisan
ID: UNCST-2026-R026238
Social behaviour among adult mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
REFNo: NS1383ES

In this study we aim to investigate the non-mutually exclusive hypotheses to explain male female bonds in Bwindi mountain gorillas: (1) interest convergence hypothesis: social bonds arise because of a convergence in interest of each sex in providing parental care, resulting in a joint parental investment and (2) interest divergence hypothesis: social bonds arise as a consequence of a power play between the two sex because of a divergence in interest and coveted resource: females are leveraging the protection by males and males are leveraging group membership and mating access (in multi male groups only), each through affiliation. We will investigate these through the perspective of both males and females as well as in the short and long-term. To test our hypotheses, we will collect specific behavioral data for the Bwindi Gorilla Project: 5m distance proximity and grooming data from focal animal sampling and also data on approaching/avoidance behaviour.
France 2026-08-19 18:52:18 2029-08-19 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joannah Nalwoga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002651
Awareness and Factors Associated with Postpartum Hemorrhage Among Caretakers of Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS8085ES

To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of caretakers regarding postpartum hemorrhage at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital.,To assess practices and preparedness of caretakers in recognizing and responding to PPH,To identify factors associated with awareness of PPH among caretakers.,To determine the level of awareness of postpartum hemorrhage among caretakers of pregnant and postpartum mothers at KRRH.,
Uganda 2026-08-19 18:48:34 2029-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jasper Nidoi
ID: UNCST-2021-R012079
Costs and cost-effectiveness of a sustainable national integrated interoperable digital health data capture and sharing platform for national scaling in Uganda�s health system (NIHDP-Costing)
REFNo: HS8230ES

2. To determine the cost-effectiveness of a national integrated interoperable digital health data capture and sharing platform compared to traditional data management systems in Uganda.,1. To determine the costs associated with the design, implementation, and operation of a sustainable national integrated interoperable digital health data capture and sharing platform in Uganda.,To assess the cost-effectiveness of a national integrated interoperable digital health data capturing and sharing platform compared to traditional data management to guide resource allocation by policymakers by determining whether an investment in the digital platform yields sufficient health benefits to justify its expense,
Uganda 2026-08-19 18:45:21 2029-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Benjamin Geoffrey Tugume
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Fetal cardiac ultrasound training and clinical practice in improving congenital heart disease screening in Uganda
REFNo: HS8430ES

a) To assess deficiencies in knowledge and skills of the obstetric ultrasound professionals in Uganda regarding systematic fetal cardiac ultrasound screening for CHD.
b) To review the global fetal cardiac ultrasound training programs and clinical practice guidelines regarding screening for CHD: identifying opportunities for clinical training in a low-income country.
c) To explore the positive views, experiences and attitudes of obstetric ultrasound professionals in Uganda regarding prenatal ultrasound screening for CHD.
d) To determine the key features to be included in a locally customised fetal cardiac ultrasound clinical training program for CHD screening in Uganda.
e) To assess the impact of a locally customised fetal cardiac ultrasound clinical training program on knowledge and skills of obstetric ultrasound professionals in screening for CHD in Uganda.

Uganda 2026-08-19 18:44:03 2029-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
POINT-OF-CARE PROTEINURIA SCREENING AMONG HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS8148ES

3. To explore the stake holders� perspectives on implementation of POC UACR testing for high risk populations in Uganda ,2. To determine the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care urine albumin creatinine ratio (UACR) compared to standard laboratory-based UACR for high-risk patients in Uganda.,1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with proteinuria among adults at high-risk of kidney disease (with diabetes and/or hypertension) in Uganda ,
Uganda 2026-08-19 17:15:08 2029-08-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christabellah Namugenyi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019265
Service delivery and dual control of HIV and hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed methods study among Persons Living with HIV and hypertension in South-central Uganda
REFNo: HS8005ES

1. To estimate the pooled dual control of HIV and hypertension among PLHIV enrolled in horizontal Integrated Care Models in Sub-Saharan Africa 2. To assess the attitude and care practices among healthcare providers regarding horizontal integrated care for PLHIV and hypertension in South-Central Uganda 3. To explore the barriers and enablers of providing horizontal integrated care among PLHIV and hypertension in South-central Uganda 4. To evaluate the association between horizonal Integrated care models and dual control outcomes of HIV and hypertension among PLHIV and hypertension in South-central Uganda
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:40:28 2029-08-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Masereka
ID: UNCST-2026-R025193
Reading Glasses for Adults - Uganda Endline Survey: Assessment of Implementation Quality and Recipient Experiences Across Two Distribution Models in Budaka and Mbale districts, Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: SS5434ES

To address the rationale above, this study is designed to answer three central research questions that guide the entire evaluation: a) What is the quality and consistency of presbyopia screening and glasses dispensation services delivered by Village Health Teams at the conclusion of the pilot period? b) What are the patterns of glasses usage, satisfaction levels, and perceived benefits among program recipients, and how do these outcomes vary between the two distribution models? c) What proportion of individuals requiring referral for complex eye conditions successfully access facility-based eye care, and what barriers prevent them from seeking care?
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:34:56 2029-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bukenya Moses
ID: UNCST-2025-R019143
Developing a Model for Evaluating Learner's Experience of the Learning Management Systems in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Selected Universities in East Africa.
REFNo: SIR684ES

i. To explore key factors influencing learners’ experiences with LMSs in East African universities. ii. To develop a learners’ experience evaluation model for LMSs for East African Universities using the explored factors in (i) above iii. To validate the learners’ experience evaluation model of LMSs using input from lecturers as experts from the case study universities.
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:31:36 2029-08-18 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gloria  Muhoza Bebwa
ID: UNCST-2025-R021149
A Collaborative Framework for Improving Information sharing Among Cancer Care Groups
REFNo: SIR617ES

Main Objective To develop a collaborative framework for improving information sharing among care groups in cancer case management. Specific objectives To review existing literature to identify the strengths and weakness of current collaborative processes, frameworks, and systems used for information sharing in cancer case management To design and develop a collaborative framework for improving information sharing in cancer case management. To validate the developed collaborative framework for improving information sharing in cancer case management.
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:28:56 2029-08-18 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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