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Francis Adyanga Adyanga
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Examining the relocation of the Batwa Indigenous people from the forests and its influence on their Indigenous Education, Customs and Cultures
REFNo: SS2097ES

Determine models for integrating indigenous education system and formal education system that built community/schools capacity to enhance the transmission of Batwa customs and cultures in their current setting,Establish how the integration of the Batwa into the dominant cultures influenced their customs and cultures in their current setting;,Examine the Batwa indigenous pedagogy and its effectiveness in inculcating Batwa custom and culture in their current setting,
Uganda 2023-10-31 20:00:15 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Okoboi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001356
Peer Delivered HIV/Syphilis Self-Testing with Assisted Partner Notification Services for Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Uganda
REFNo: HS3021ES

Estimate the cost-effectiveness of peer-delivered HIV/syphilis self-tests and partner services compared to facility-based testing.,Conduct a pilot randomized trial to pilot test the preliminary effectiveness of peer delivered HIV/syphilis self-tests and partner services versus facility-based testing., Conduct formative research to inform implementation of peer delivered self-tests for HIV and syphilis with partner services for Ugandan MSM. ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:59:00 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sharon Mutesasira
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ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TIME OF DELIVERY AND IMMEDIATE ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG NEONATES DELIVERED AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3072ES

3. To determine the factors associated with immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among neonates delivered at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,2. To determine the association between the time of delivery and the immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among neonates delivered at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,1. To determine the proportion of neonates with immediate adverse perinatal outcomes during night time delivery and day time delivery at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the proportion of immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among neonates delivered at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital by time of delivery, and the association between the time of delivery and the immediate adverse perinatal outcomes ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:57:54 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SAMUEL PULE
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SUPPLY CHAIN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY WITHIN GOVERNMENT HEALTH CENTRES IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA
REFNo: SS2094ES

To examine the moderating effect of the operating environment on the relationship between supply chain information management and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To evaluate the relationship between supply chain information flow and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To assess the relationship between supply chain information storage and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To examine the relationship between supply chain information processing and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,To examine the relationship between supply chain information management and service delivery within Government health centres in Kampala Metropolitan Area.,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:54:54 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
WALTER ORECH
ID: UNCST-2023-R007668
FUNGAL AND AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION LEVELS OF HERBAL MEDICINE SOLD IN LIRA AND GULU CITIES, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: NS640ES

The study aims to assess the fungal and aflatoxin contamination levels of herbal medicine consumed in Northern Uganda. ,To identify the fungal species in the herbal medicine sold in Lira and Gulu cities.,To ascertain the health risk associated with the consumption of herbal products.,To determine the level of aflatoxin in herbal medicines sold in Lira and Gulu cities.,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:51:22 2026-10-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANNE KAPAATA
ID: UNCST-2023-R007133
HIV-1 Genetic Diversity and Drug Resistance Mutations among Pregnant Women and Breastfeeding Mothers in Uganda
REFNo: HS3118ES

Overall Objective:
To describe HIV-1 Genetic Diversity and Drug Resistance Mutations among Pregnant Women and Breastfeeding Mothers in Uganda
Specific Objectives
1. To estimate the prevalence of HIVDRM and antiretroviral drug resistance profiles among Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers with viral load non-suppression
2. To describe the circulating HIV-1 subtypes among pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers
with viral load non-suppression

Uganda 2023-10-31 19:49:58 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Ojulong
ID: UNCST-2020-R014956
FACILITATING ACCESS TO ONLINE CONTENT IN SELECTED HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING: THE ROLE OF RENU AND NITA-U
REFNo: SS1961ES

1. To establish services available for facilitating access to online content in selected Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda. 2. To establish the nature of services and technologies for facilitating access to online content in selected Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda. 3. To examine the role of RENU and NITA-U in facilitating the availability of recommended services and mitigating the digital divide challenge related to access to online content in selected Higher Institutions of Learning in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:48:00 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Arthur Tabula
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NUTRITIONAL VALUE AND ANTI-DIABETIC PROPERTIES OF THE AFRICAN OLIVE (Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.) FRUIT PULP
REFNo: A347ES

To investigate the cytotoxicity of C.schweinfurthii fruit pulp extract and its efficacy against diabetes in an alloxan-induced diabetes rat model. ,To determine the effect of C.schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp extract on alpha amylase activity and GLUT 4 translocation assays. ,. To identify and quantify the different polyphenolic compounds present in the fruit pulp.,To determine the proximate-, mineral-, fatty acid-, amino acid- and vitamin composition of the C.schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp.,To document the indigenous knowledge and practices on the use of C.schweinfurthii Engl. plant,To evaluate the chemical composition and anti-diabetic properties of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl. fruit pulp.,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:44:44 2026-10-31 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Ddungu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000966
Study on the impact of molecular and pathological diagnostic testing in myeloid neoplasms and support of Uganda tumor board patient cancer care and management
REFNo: HS3142ES

To evaluate if pathologic intervention provided at the Uganda Cancer Institute lymphoma tumor board impacts patient care and management at the Uganda Cancer Institute by improving patient outcomes,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:42:18 2026-10-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis TUSHABOMWE
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The Impact Of Agricultural Markets Liberalisation On Gender Relations In Smallholder White Potato Value chains in Rubanda District, South-western Uganda. Ref. No.: MUSSS-2023-236
REFNo: SS1985ES

4. To explore the changes in financial benefits of males and females in White potato value chains. ,3. To examine the changes in gender power relations in the access to, control and management of productive resources between males and females in White potato value chains.,2. To analyse the changes in gender roles, patterns and degree of labour participation between males and females across various White Potato value chain nodes.,1. To determine the forms of value chains and practices that have emerged among White Potato farmers in Rubanda district. ,The principal objective of the study will be to investigate the impact of liberalisation of agricultural markets on gender relations in smallholder agricultural value chains in Uganda, focusing on White Potato value chains in Rubanda district. ,
Uganda 2023-10-31 19:37:29 2026-10-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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