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Immaculate  Nankya Lillian
ID: UNCST-2020-R014784
Interplay between Estrogen, immune activation and HIV persistence during pregnancy
REFNo: SS3319ES

To characterize the clonal dynamics and diversity within the circulating latent reservoir in pregnant women on ART who are experiencing low-level viremia, viral blips, and persistently non-suppressed virus. ,To measure fluctuations in inflammation and immune activation markers, estrogen, and reservoir dynamics in women during pregnancy. , The main goal of this protocol is to understand the interplay between estrogen, markers of immune activation and the reservoir dynamics among pregnant women.,
Uganda 2025-01-22 11:58:29 2028-01-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDITH NASSAAZI
ID: UNCST-2023-R007664
Comparing in-person versus virtual postoperative review appointments for children following guided growth surgery at CORSU Hospital, Uganda
REFNo: HS5268ES

Study Objectives
Primary objectives
To compare the show-rates of in-person versus virtual/telehealth post-operative review appointments for children following guided growth surgery at CoRSU Hospital

Secondary objectives.
1.To compare parental satisfaction of in-person versus virtual appointments
2.To determine the factors that facilitate in-person and virtual appointments following guided growth surgery.
3.To compare the rate of post-operative complications following in-person follow-up versus virtual follow-up
Uganda 2025-01-22 10:12:27 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SABRINA KITAKA BAKEERA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014290
GENERATING LOCAL DATA ON HPV VACCINATION IMPACT AND TRAINING NEEDS AT THE LEVEL OF VACCINE IMPLEMENTERS – A FEASIBILITY STUDY
REFNo: HS5219ES

1) generate local data on HPV vaccine induced immune response and HPV infection prevalence using first-void urine (FVU) in Uganda and assess feasibility of conducting such studies, 2) assess knowledge and training gaps among HCWs in Uganda and standardize HPV vaccine training barometer survey,
Uganda 2025-01-22 10:09:20 2028-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MUSANA SAMSON ISRAEL
ID: UNCST-2024-R016481
RELIGIOUS MISSION FIELD RIVALRIES AND ITS IMPACT ON CHRISTIAN-MUSLIM PEACEFUL COEXISTENCE IN MBALE CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3541ES

1) to investigate the root causes of religious mission field rivalries affecting Christian-Muslim peaceful coexistence. 2) to establish Christian and Muslim missionary methods being utilised in the
mission field; and 3) to ascertain the impact of Christian and Muslim missionary outreach
practices.
Uganda 2025-01-10 12:29:51 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Venantius Bbaale Kirwana Bbaale
ID: UNCST-2024-R002370
Behind the Scenes: Young women and gender-based inequities in Africa’s Creative Sector -Uganda research project
REFNo: SS3483ES

iii. Provide evidence-based recommendations and best practices for key stakeholders that can support gender equity in Uganda\'s creative industries and workplaces.,ii. Map the Creative Sector in Uganda to understand its organization in terms of stakeholders, policies, potential, remuneration systems, accessibility to different categories of youth, challenges, conduct codes, job creation opportunities, funding, education, training, products, and services.,i. To generate and disseminate evidence on the nature, dynamics, and implications of gender-based inequities faced by young female creatives in Uganda and other countries in the project.,
Uganda 2025-01-10 12:12:15 2028-01-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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