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Andrew Kambugu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000823
 A randomised controlled trial of darunavir versus dolutegravir and tenofovir versus zidovudine in second-line antiretroviral therapy regimens for the public health approach in sub-Saharan Africa, THE NADIA Trial
REFNo: HS333ES

The aims of this trial are: To determine whether a regimen of DTG with two NRTIs is non-inferior to a regimen of DRV/r with two NRTIs as second-line therapy in patients failing on an NNRTI-based first-line regimen in the setting of the public health approach in sub-Saharan Africa, with substantial NRTI cross-resistance.

To determine whether continuing tenofovir and lamivudine is non-inferior to switching to zidovudine and lamivudine in a second-line therapy regimen in patients failing on an NNRTI-based first-line regimen in the setting of the public health approach.


Uganda 2019-03-19 2022-03-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
PAUL KATO KALYEBARA KALYEBARA
ID:
FACTORS HINDERING ACCESS TO ELECTIVE REPEAT CAESAREAN SECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS259ES

General objective To determine factors hindering access to elective repeat Caesarean section and compare the immediate maternal and neonatal outcomes among elective repeat Caesarean section and mismatch emergency Caesarean deliveries at MRRH. Specific objectives 1.To determine the proportion of women with indications for elective repeat Caesarean section that deliver by a scheduled Caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. 2.To determine the factors hindering access to elective repeat Caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. 3.To compare the immediate maternal and neonatal outcomes among elective repeat Caesarean section and mismatch emergency Caesarean deliveries at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2019-03-14 2022-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Joseph Ochieng
ID:
Genetics and genomics research in Uganda: Towards context-specific ethics guidelines
REFNo: SS268ES

1. Assess stakeholder awareness of GGR, and the nature of ethical and social concerns associated with GGR in Uganda, to better understand local needs and issues and provide robust data for later guideline development 2. Evaluate existing guidance and guidelines on the ethics and oversight of GGR for applicability to the Ugandan setting, with a particular emphasis on guidance and guidelines developed by and for Africa. 3. Develop and disseminate a model guideline for the ethics of GGR in Uganda.
Uganda 2019-03-14 2022-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Hellen Opolot
ID: UNCST-2019-R001724
 A BASELINE ASSESSMENT OF THE ETHICS AND REGULATORY REVIEW PROCESSES FOR CLINICAL TRIALS REGISTERED IN UGANDA BETWEEN JANUARY 2016 AND JULY 2017
REFNo: SS276ES

1. To establish the turnaround times for clinical trial applications reviewed by the Research Ethics Committees and the NRAs in Uganda between January 2016 and July 2017.
2. To document the challenges faced by each stakeholder group along the regulatory review pathway during the study period.
3. To document possible solutions to identified challenges and make some best-practice recommendations that could potentially improve efficiency in the ethics and regulatory review process for clinical trials in Uganda.

 Uganda 2019-03-14 2022-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Namukwaya
ID:
“Understanding data and information needs for palliative care to target mobile –phone based intervention development in Uganda and Zimbabwe”
REFNo: HS325ES

1. Establish a consortium of academic researchers (from Uganda, the UK and Zimbabwe) including our research team, non-governmental organisations, palliative care providers, policymakers and mHealth development and implementation expertise, to catalyse mHealth research and generate evidence that can guide palliative cancer care development across sub-Saharan Africa
2. Understand the acceptability and optimal implementation of patient-level data collection (e.g. patient-reported outcome measures and patient-reported experience measures) using mHealth approaches in Uganda and Zimbabwe through patient and caregiver engagement
3. Determine information needs and pathways for leveraging evidence generated from mHealth approaches in service development in Uganda and Zimbabwe through health professional and service manager engagement
4. Determine information needs and pathways for leveraging evidence generated from mHealth approaches in policymaking in Uganda and Zimbabwe through policymaker engagement
5. Define the mechanisms for implementation of mHealth approaches to support development of palliative cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa

 Uganda 2019-03-14 2022-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
ERIC WOBUDEYA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001047
 IMPACT OF SYSTEMATIC EARLY TUBERCULOSIS DETECTION USING XPERT MTB/RIF ULTRA IN CHILDREN WITH SEVERE PNEUMONIA IN HIGH TUBERCULOSIS BURDEN COUNTRIES
REFNo: HS331ES

To evaluate the impact on all-cause mortality at 12 weeks of adding systematic early detection of TB with Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra performed on one NPA and one stool sample to the WHO standard of care (SOC) in young children with severe pneumonia, followed by immediate anti-TB treatment initiation in children with a positive Ultra result, in high TB incidence countries, as compared to the SOC alone.
 Uganda 2019-03-14 2022-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Satoru Mikami
ID: UNCST-2019-R000358
 The Effect of Participation and Alignment on the Sustainability of Development Aid: Evidence from a Field Experiment of a Household Water Treatment and Safe Storage Project in Uganda
REFNo: SS285ES

The purpose of this study is to explore the ways in which development aid can become more sustainable and effective. Among others, this study focuses on the impact of participation and alignment on the stainability of aid projects. However, it would be futile to directly ask stakeholders about their opinions on the contested impact of participation and alignment on sustainability because their opinions are driven more by ideology than by analysis. Therefore, this study uses a specific, concrete field situation where abstract relationships between participation, alignment and sustainability can be translated into actual behaviours.


 Japan 2019-03-14 2022-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Hella Peter Eszter
ID:
Variation in the leaf-tools of wild chimpanzees: Budongo Forest Reserve
REFNo: NS77ES

This research examines leaf-tool use and repertoire in the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. In the forest, there are two habituated chimpanzee communities: Waibira, where habituation started in 2011, and Sonso, where habituation started in 1990. Both groups have a unique tool repertoire, without any stick or stone based tools, as opposed to those described at other long-term chimpanzee field sites. Additionally, the Waibira group faces an unusual ecological pressure during the dry season, when, despite being a forest living group, all permanent sources of water dry up. Describing their tool repertoire and investigating how it differs from the neighbouring Sonso community, who have permanent water sources all year around, will shed light on the ecological and social pressures driving the development of tool use. The project aims to provide a detailed description of the leaf-tool use of the Waibira chimpanzees of the Budongo forest, during the dry season lasting from December to end of February. Other aims are to determine variables that influence the use of leaf-tools, accurately measure leaf tools, and draw a developmental timeline for the most common type of leaf-tool, leaf-sponging. This will allow for detailed description of the leaf-tools of the community.
 Hungary 2019-03-11 2022-03-11 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Stephen Ssematimba Kato
ID:
PREGNANCY OUTCOME AMONG WOMEN OF ADVANCED MATERNAL AGE WHO DELIVER IN MULAGO HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS260ES

General objective 1) To determine the association between advanced maternal age and adverse pregnancy outcomes among women who deliver in Mulago hospital. Specific objectives 1. To determine whether advanced maternal age is associated with adverse maternal outcomes in mothers who deliver from Mulago hospital. 2. To determine whether advanced maternal age is associated with adverse perinatal outcomes among mothers who deliver from Mulago hospital
Uganda 2019-02-26 2022-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ravinder Bhavnani D
ID:
MERIAM: Modelling Early Risk Indicators to Anticipate Malnutrition
REFNo: HS245ES

The central aim of the MERIAM project is to identify, test and scale up cost-effective means to improve the prediction and monitoring of undernutrition in difficult contexts, in such a way that it enables an effective response to manage and mitigate nutritional risk. The objectives of the overall, multi-year multi-country MERIAM research project include: (a) the creation of high-quality, relevant research that fills gaps in the evidence base on the prediction of undernutrition in response to shocks (e.g., conflict, drought, spikes in food prices); (b) the accessibility of results and evidence to both technical and non-technical audiences, including facilitation of audience engagement with data and the predictive model via a user-friendly online platform; and, (c) the successful uptake of MERIAM research by key stakeholders in policy and practice, with a focus on national-level actors and their utilization of the data and analysis to inform humanitarian response. The objectives of the Uganda-specific field visit for the computational modelling component include: (1) Visit locations where nutrition crises have occurred to get an understanding of the context, terrain, conditions, and populations (2) Administer questionnaires to identify and gauge key attributes, assets, choice sets, behavioral rules and practices (including adaptation and learning), drivers, constraints, and interventions. (3) Conduct simple vignette-based experiments where interviewees are presented with scenarios to which they answer with how they would respond to or judge various situations (4) Conduct open-ended discussions to make “explicit” the mental models practitioners use for assessment and decision-making
USA 2019-02-26 2022-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Gavin Ackers Johnson
ID:
Assessing the Resistance Patterns of Bacteria Isolated from Cases of Maternal Sepsis at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda; and Further Investigating the Potential Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance in the Staphylococcus aureus isolates obtai
REFNo: HS249ES

1. To determine the most common bacterial species that are associated with maternal sepsis at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital and their resistance profiles. 2. To use molecular typing to assess Staphylococcus aureus isolates and determine whether patients are being infected by the same strains, which may provide clues as to sources of infection 3. To identify the mechanisms of any antibiotic resistance observed.
 UK 2019-02-26 2022-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Agnes Kiragga
ID:
A Pilot Test of a Technology-delivered HIV Self-Testing Intervention in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS307ES

1) An established 24-hour call-in center staffed by medical providers who will deliver accurate HIV/STI information, perform pre- and post-test counselling, assist with conducting HIVST and interpreting the HIVST results, and referral and linkage to appropriate post-test prevention and treatment care; and 2) The use of SMS and social media streams – specifically private Facebook and Twitter messages - to “push” theoretically-grounded messages that promote HIVST and provide additional private communication routes between participants and medical provider research staff. The study aims are: Aim 1: Develop HIVST messages and finalize study procedures and materials with input from a Community Advisory Board (CAB), and beta test the intervention with 6 sexually active Ugandan adults (18-49 years old; 50% female). Aim 2: Using a pre-post design, assess the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary impact of the HIVST intervention developed in Aim 1 for Ugandan adults (n=100; 70% 18-24 years old, 30% 25-49 years old; 50% female). Feasibility will be assessed by whether enrollment targets are reached and the proportion of completed 1- and 3-month follow-ups calls. Acceptability items will be gathered at 1- and 3-month assessments. Preliminary impact will be determined by the percentage of participants who perform HIVST in the 3 months after enrollment. Aim 3: Analyze process indicators of the overall use of the HIVST intervention, including the number of HIVST kits requested, the volume of callers requesting HIVST during the study period, the number of persons calling for assistance with self-testing procedures, the number of post-test counseling calls received, and the number of persons linked to follow-up prevention and care services.
Uganda 2019-02-26 2022-02-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Julie Hennegan Maree
ID:
Assessing girls’ menstrual practices and experience: development of a menstrual practices questionnaire and the menstrual perceptions scale.
REFNo: SS279ES

Background
After a history of neglect and taboo, the role of the menstruation in women and girls’ dignity, health, education, employment, and wellbeing has begun to receive attention. Stakeholders from governments to local charities have started to recognize the barriers that poor menstrual management and menstrual stigma present to gender equality. This has resulted in a rapid increase in the dissemination of interventions; from small-scale sanitary pad or puberty education provision to national policies such as large-scale sanitary pad distribution for schoolgirls in Ghana and Kenya. Despite this increased action, there is limited research available to inform intervention development or evaluation.
There is a lack of comprehensive, validated survey tools with which to measure women and girls’ menstrual practices and experiences. This limits the quality of cross-sectional and intervention research as well as monitoring and evaluation by NGOs and governments.

General Objective
This project aims to improve the measurement of menstrual practices and experiences in low resource settings through field testing and assessment of the psychometric properties of new measures of practices and perceptions.

Specific Objectives
1. To field-test acceptability and responses to a newly developed Menstrual Practices Questionnaire (MPQ), and Menstrual Perceptions Scale (MPS).
2. To assess the test-retest reliability of the MPQ and MPS.
3. To assess the factor structure of the MPS through exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis.
4. To assess convergent and divergent validity of the MPS, that is, association of the scale scores with hypothesized correlates.

 Australia 2019-02-26 2022-02-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Eve Smeltzer Ann
ID:
Conflict and Consensus: The Impacts of Socio-Ecological Contexts on Vervet Collaborative Movements
REFNo: NS83ES

This research will examine how vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) use social strategies and democratic processes to mitigate conflicts of interests during collaborative movements and how their decisions are impacted by varying social and ecological contexts.
 USA 2019-02-19 2022-02-19 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Denis Muhangi
ID:
ROLE OF ASFV LATENTLY INFECTED PIGS AND SOFT TICKS IN AFRICAN SWINE FEVER EPIDEMIOLOGY IN ACHOLI SUB REGION, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: A40ES

(i) Establish the prevalence of ASFV latently infected pigs in a post-outbreak situation. (ii) Investigate the existence of the soft tick O. moubata and their ASFV status.
Uganda 2019-02-19 2022-02-19 Agricultural Sciences Non-degree Award
Esther Uwimaana
ID:
Heme oxygenase-1 and neopterin plasma levels and their role in distinguishing active from latent TB in HIV/TB co-infected patients
REFNo: HS301ES

1. To determine and compare the median plasma levels of HO-1 1(in pg/ml) and neopterin (in ng/ml) among HIV patients co-infected with active TB, latent TB infection and individuals without TB infection alone attending Rubaga hospital. 2. To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values and negative predictive values) of HO-1 and neopterin in diagnosis of latent tuberculosis infection using QuantiFERON2-TB test for latent TB infection as the gold standard. 3. To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive values and negative predictive values) of HO-1 and neopterin in diagnosis of active tuberculosis using sputum culture as the gold standard. 4. To determine the correlation between neopterin and HO-1 plasma levels with QuantiFERON2-TB Gold test in diagnosing latent TB infection.
Uganda 2019-02-19 2022-02-19 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Kathryn LaRusso E
ID:
Access to Essential Surgical Care and Bellwether Procedures for Children in Uganda: A Public-Sector Evaluation
REFNo: HS231ES

Primary objectives: 1. To conduct a nationwide survey using a convenience sample of two regional and two general referral hospitals in each region (Northern, Eastern, Western, and Central) of Uganda, and the national referral hospital (17 total facilities), using surgical capacity assessments to assess the availability of essential and emergency surgical care (EESC) for children. i. To pilot the new WHO-PGSSC-GICS Children’s Surgical Assessment Tool (CSAT) and compare the results with PediPIPES to assess the validity, usability and reliability of the new CSAT tool. 2. To identify candidate bellwether procedures for children’s surgery that can be used as a benchmark for essential surgical care for children based on national, regional and general hospital logbook data, surgical capacity assessments, and perioperative mortality if available. Secondary objectives: 3. To identify if the ratio of emergent surgery to elective surgery (Ee ratio) using logbook data from national, regional and general hospitals can be a simple and valid indicator of access to pediatric surgical care. 4. To verify if a convenience sample of 1-month of logbook data collection can reliability predict perioperative mortality rate vs 3- or 6-months of logbook data collection at MRRH.
USA 2019-02-18 2022-02-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Sarah Baird
ID:
INCORPORATING MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMMING INTO ADOLESCENT EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMMING.
REFNo: HS318ES

Despite adolescent girls being at high risk of anxiety, depression, and other forms of psychological distress, there is little extant evidence on how to treat mood disorders among adolescents in developing countries in a cost-effective manner. The aim of our research projects is to evaluate the use of group based interpersonal therapy (IPT-G) in reducing the prevalence of anxiety and depression among adolescents in developing countries. The specific objectives of the research project are the following: 1. To estimate the causal effect of IPT-G on the psychological wellbeing of adolescent females who are identified as at risk of anxiety and depression at baseline 2. To estimate the marginal effects of adding income support following the intervention, on the sustainability of IPT-G results on anxiety and depression. 3. To investigate the relationship between improved psychological wellbeing among adolescents (as a result of the intervention) and school attainment, teenage pregnancy, child marriage and risky behavior. 4. To find if ELA clubs can serve as a pathway to reach and engage adolescent females who are most affected by mental health disorders.
New Zealand 2019-02-12 2022-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
GODFREY OSINDE
ID:
The association between ABCB1 gene C3435T polymorphism and Doxorubicin pharmacokinetics in Breast Cancer patients at Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: HS239ES

1. To determine the pharmacokinetics of doxorubicin in breast cancer patients in Uganda. 2. To determine the frequencies of the ABCB1 gene: C3435T SNP in breast cancer patients in Uganda. 3. To determine the association between the ABCB1 gene: C3435T SNP and PK of doxorubicin in breast cancer patients.
 Uganda 2019-02-12 2022-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
EMMANUEL NAMBALE BUKUWA NAMBALE
ID:
THE ROLE OF SAVINGS GROUPS ON SMALLHOLDER AGRO-INPUT USE IN SIRONKO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: A38ES

The main objective of this study is to investigate the impact of membership in a savings group on Agro-input use by smallholder farmers. Specific objectives 1. To determine the proportion of group savings spent on agro-inputs by group members 2. To determine the difference in use of agro-inputs between members and non-members of savings groups 3. To identify factors determining the level of spending on agro-inputs
Uganda 2019-02-12 2022-02-12 Agricultural Sciences Degree Award
Provia Ainembabazi
ID:
BREAST CANCER RISK PERCEPTION AND RISK REDUCTION BEHAVIOURS OF FIRST DEGREE FEMALE RELATIVES OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS AT UGANDA CANCER INSTITUTE, KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: HS277ES

General Objective The general objective of this study is to explore self-perceived risk of breast cancer and intentions for screening and adoption of risk reduction behaviors among first degree female relatives of breast cancer patients attending Uganda Cancer Institute so as to inform design of interventions to enhance uptake of early detection and prevention services. Specific Objectives 1. To explore self-perceived risk of breast cancer and intended risk reduction behaviors among first degree female relatives of breast cancer patients at UCI. 2. To determine factors associated with self-perceived risk of breast cancer among the first degree female relatives of breast cancer patients at the UCI. 3. To determine the factors associated with risk-reduction behaviors among the first degree female relatives of breast cancer patients at UCI 4. To describe perceived barriers for adoption of risk reduction behaviors among first degree female relatives of breast cancer patients at the UCI.
Uganda 2019-02-12 2022-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Stephen KIIRYA Kisembe
ID:
Psychosocial predictors of sexual risk behaviour among HIV infected and affected adolescents in HIV affected homes of Uganda
REFNo: SS270ES

Despite the long-lasting psychosocial impacts of HIV and the rising number of children progressing to adolescence and reproductive stages with HIV infection and or exposure in Uganda, the extent and factors of psychosocial and sexual risks among adolescents in HIV-exposed homes is unknown. Existing studies have ignored this population yet they are many and prone to psychosocial risks of HIV and focused on either older HIV-infected adolescents attending HIV care or young orphans. Additionally, these studies mainly examined levels and demographic factors of psychological distresses and risky sexual practices and do not therefore offer ample knowledge about the psychosocial situation and sexual risk behaviour among varied adolescents in HIV-affected homes to facilitate inclusive programming. This knowledge deficit begets three research questions, namely 1) What is the psychosocial and sexual risk behaviour situation of HIV infected and affected adolescents living in HIV-affected homes of Uganda? 2) How do HIV infected and affected adolescents compare concerning the psychosocial and sexual risk behaviour situations? 3) Does the psychosocial situation predict sexual risk behaviour in these groups? The proposed research therefore aims to: 1) determine the psychosocial and sexual risk behaviour situation of HIV infected and affected adolescents in HIV-affected homes across three HIV-burdened districts in Uganda; 2) compare the socio-demographic contexts and levels of community stressors, psychosocial distresses, coping ways and sexual risk behaviours of the two groups; 3) examine the coping mediated psychosocial predictors of sexual risk behaviour in these groups; and 4) evaluate if socio-demographic factors (age, sex, etc.) moderate the coping mediated associations between community stressors, psychosocial distresses and sexual risk behaviour in this population.
 Uganda 2019-02-12 2022-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Alfredo Guarino
ID:
Acute gastroenteritis as a presenting symptom for malaria
REFNo: HS225ES

The aim of the study is to investigate the prevalence of Acute Diarrhea in Children with Malaria in Northern Uganda, a high-transmission malaria setting where there is paucity of data on the etiological agents of childhood diarrhea. There is a solid scientific basis that could explain the pathogenesis of diarrhea in severe malaria. The starting point for our working hypotheses is the positive feedback of Ugandan and Italian Doctors who have been working in Lacor Hospital’s Children Ward, whose practical and clinical experience seems to confirm an increased rate of GI symptoms in children with malaria. There are previous clinical controlled Studies on the subject, however, despite the scientific premises and the clinical observations, these Studies have produced inconsistent and inconclusive results, and eventually failed to demonstrate a statistically significant prevalence of diarrhea in children with malaria. Moreover, setting, study groups and secondary endpoints differ from our Study. In conclusion and to the best of our knowledge, our Study would be the first to show a statistically significant association between acute diarrhea and malaria. The Study would also be the first to be performed since the introduction of artemisinin-based therapies for the treatment of malaria. Investigating the time of response, and the factors affecting an early (< 24 h) or late resolution (>24h) of diarrhea could provide new extra information on the clinical outcomes of children with GI symptoms during severe malaria treated with IV artesunate and ACTs and provide new prognostic factors on admission.
Italy 2019-02-05 2022-02-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Irene  Lubega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000658
 Immunogenicity of Fractional One-fifth and One-half Doses of Yellow Fever Vaccine Compared to Full Dose in Children 9-23 months old in Uganda
REFNo: HS244ES

Primary • Assess whether seroconversion following one-fifth (0.1 ml) and one-half (0.25 ml) doses of YF 17DD vaccine is non-inferior to seroconversion following a full dose (0.5 ml) at 4 weeks post-vaccination in children aged 9 – 23 months Secondary • Assess whether the proportion of baseline seronegative children that are seropositive following one-fifth (0.1 ml) and one-half (0.25 ml) doses of YF 17DD vaccine is non-inferior to the proportion seropositive following a full dose (0.5 ml) of vaccine at 12 months post-vaccination • Compare the geometric mean antibody titers following the fractional doses to the geometric mean titer following the full dose at 4 weeks and 12 months post vaccination • Describe the safety profile of fractional and full-dose YF 17DD vaccine in children 9-23 months
Uganda 2019-02-05 2022-02-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Nicholas Chapoy
ID:
Title of research project: Dual articulation in the communication system of mountain gorillas?
REFNo: NS82ES

The emergence of combinatoriality (phonology and syntax) in human language represents one of the key evolutionary transitions in life (Maynard Smith & Szathmary 1995). Despite its significance, we know very little regarding how unique this capacity is to humans or the evolutionary progression of this trait. By searching for core features of language, such as its combinatoriality, in the communication systems of closely related species to humans, particularly the primates, it is possible to shed light on whether the components of language are de novo evolved traits in humans or whether they have their origins rooted in the primate lineage. With this project, I aim to shed light on how unique combinatorics is to human language through empirically investigating the presence of linguistic forms of phonology and syntax in one of our closest living relatives, the gorilla.
USA 2019-02-05 2022-02-05 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Joshua Greenberg
ID:
Governance, Citizenship, and Accountability: Community-Centered Development in the Ugandan Health Sector
REFNo: SS265ES

This study examines the influence of governance structures on health outcomes in Uganda and tests strategies to foster more efficient healthcare delivery in the country. Specifically, the study will use a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility and impact of several governance interventions. First, seeking to improve the performance of local leaders in ensuring quality health service delivery, the study will evaluate the following two community-level interventions: (a) quarterly citizen reporting meetings with Local Council III chairpersons on health service delivery and (b) chairperson skills training on monitoring local government health centers. Second, to study the determinants of citizen participation in meetings, the study will evaluate several different household-level encouragement messages within the meetings intervention group. The messages—which will separately emphasize (a) public duty, (b) social aspects, and (c) civic participation—will be aimed at motivating citizens to attend the quarterly reporting meetings. All of the interventions have been developed in collaboration with Progressive Health Partnership (a non-governmental organization) and the Office of the Prime Minister. This pilot study is meant to prepare for a larger study in the future.
 USA 2019-02-05 2022-02-05 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
lydia kapiriri
ID:
Evaluating Priority Setting for Health Research in Uganda
REFNo: HS309ES

1. Synthesize the current published and grey literature on PS for health research at the global level and specifically in Uganda. 2. Describe and evaluate a historical case scenario of PS for health research in Uganda. 3. Identify some of the barriers to effective PS for health research with particular relevance to governance mechanisms in Uganda. 4. Identify best practices that can serve to influence Ugandan PS for research processes and those of other low-income countries
Uganda 2019-01-30 2022-01-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga Kiiza
ID: UNCST-2019-R001588
 PREVALENCE, CORRELATES AND EXPLANATIONS OF A LONG DURATION OF UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS AMONG ANTIPSYCHOTIC NAÏVE PATIENTS AT BUTABIKA HOSPITAL: A MIXED METHODS STUDY.
REFNo: HS237ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with a long duration of untreated psychosis among patients with a first episode psychosis at Butabika hospital in Uganda. 2. Achieve a qualitative understanding of influence of prior treatment with alternative and complimentary therapies on duration of untreated psychosis among patients with a first episode of psychosis (FEP) presenting to Butabika hospital in Uganda.
Uganda 2019-01-29 2022-01-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Samson Okello
ID: UNCST-2019-R001580
 Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease among People with HIV in Rural sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS267ES

Our over-arching goals are to demonstrate the extent to which coronary artery disease (CAD) burden may be greater among PLWH in rural Uganda, to discern which risk factors are responsible for this greater burden, and to propose a risk score and promising intervention targets to improve the health of this population. Aim 1: Determine whether CAD is more prevalent and severe among PLWH than HIV-uninfected comparators in rural Uganda. We will complete coronary CT angiography in 600 participants and compare the prevalence and severity of CAD between PLWH and HIV uninfected comparators, before and after adjustment for traditional risk factors Aim 2: Determine the extent to which the association between HIV infection and CAD is modified by sex and region. Within our cohort, we will test for effect modification by sex Aim 3: Identify regional correlates of CAD, and develop a risk prediction score for the presence of CAD among PLWH in rural sub-Saharan Africa. We will collect data on traditional (e.g. age, smoking, diabetes), HIV-specific (e.g. macrophage activation, CD4 count, ART history), and region-specific factors (e.g. biomass exposure, K:T ratio, tuberculosis infection). In Aim 3a we will include traditional, HIV-specific and regional risk factors in models to identify correlates of CAD. In Aim 3b, we will propose a simplified risk score to identify PLWH with CAD.
Uganda 2019-01-29 2022-01-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rachael MacLeod
ID:
A prospective observational study of intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) in a neonatal cohort in Uganda: The IVHU Study.
REFNo: HS299ES

Overall objective To study the proportion of low birth weight (LBW) babies affected by IVH and to assess the severity of and risk factors for IVH and outcomes after IVH at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in eastern Uganda over a 6-month period. Specific objectives In LBW neonates in a Ugandan population: • Describe the proportion of babies affected by IVH. • Describe the timing and severity of IVH. • Describe the incidence of complications including ventriculomegaly and cerebellar involvement, as well as other pathologies such as periventricular white matter changes with and without cystic change (PVL). • Determine the neonatal morbidities and neonatal mortality associated with IVH. • Describe risk factors associated with IVH.
UK 2019-01-22 2022-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Timothy Wakabi Waiswa
ID:
LINKAGE BETWEEN SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI INFECTION IN BABOONS AND HUMANS WITHIN FISHING VILLAGES OF KASESE AND RUBIRIZI DISTRICTS IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
REFNo: HS293ES

i. establish prevalence of S. mansoni in baboons and humans living in the fishing villages and factors associated with the infection ii. assess the knowledge and perception of people living in fishing villages in and around QENP on transmission of zoonotic Schistosomiasis iii. determine the geospatial and genetic relationship between S. mansoni in baboons and humans in fishing villages in and around QENP iv. assess feasibility of stakeholder-identified interventions for addressing Schistosomiasis within the fishing villages
Uganda 2019-01-22 2022-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ivan Kimuli Ronald
ID: UNCST-2019-R000577
 Viral load monitoring among HIV infected patients at Mulago Hospital: Perceived barriers and facilitators
REFNo: HS261ES

1. To describe the viral load cascade at the HIV clinic of Mulago National referral hospital 2. To explore the barriers to and facilitators of viral load monitoring among HIV-infected adults at Mulago Hospital
Uganda 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Florence Brisset-Foucault
ID:
Registering and Identifying People in Uganda A Historical Approach
REFNo: SS210ES

Today, norms and practices of biometric identification are objects of global fascination, curiosity, anxiety or scrutiny. Yet, in the case of Africa, identification documents have hardly been central to scholarship. In order to fill this important gap, this study proposes to focus on the history of official/administrative documents of identification in Uganda, as objects of governmentality (Foucault, 2004). A great variety of identification documentation will be included, as empirical objects of study: birth certificates, voters’ cards, introduction letters by Local councils, party-membership cards, as well as other forms of nominative documentation such as land certificates and drivers’ licenses. The idea is that the daily uses of these objects and the popular representations attached to them will inform us on the parameters of public action, ordinary social life, the imagination of identities and civic cultures. By better understanding Ugandans' previous experiences of identification, it is expected that this research will inform best practices in terms of the documentation and verification of identities, and of the implication of these processes on the State and on society.
France 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Alex  Maxwell
ID:
'Post-conflict recovery in Gulu (North Ugandan Acholiland): Examining the impact of a decade of ex-combatant re-integration interventions on the coping strategies of communities, their social capital and the state of civil society.'
REFNo: SS243ES

This research aims to explore how viable ways of life are constituted by local communities in the North Ugandan post-conflict scenario. The post-Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) peacebuilding project by the international community in Northern Uganda has resulted in no repeat of violence since the end of the conflict. However, there has been little effort to learn from the Ugandan experience concerning the critical conditions, which enables social repair to become possible following displacement by armed conflict. This research seeks to understand how displacement and return have affected social repair through the perceptions and understandings of the local people concerned. This contrasts with the focus from the perspective of ‘ex-combatants’ in the peacebuilding literature which analyses reintegration interventions. This research focuses on an under researched area: the role of the community in the post-conflict reintegration process. The research uses a case study approach (detailed by Yin, 1989) with a focus on life histories, to examine how local communities in Gulu, often referred to as the ‘recipients’ of international projects, have negotiated reintegration and social repair through their interactions with ex-combatants. Further, the research examines how external intervention has affected the Gulu communities’ own understandings of life after conflict within a ten year period (2008-present).
UK 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL POINT-OF CARE RDTs FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM WITH PFHRP-2 GENE DELETION AT VARYING MALARIA TRANSMISSION SETTINGS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS282ES

1. To determine the sensitivity of a range of malaria rapid diagnostic tests using microscopy as gold standard under the varying malaria epidemiological settings in Uganda 2. To determine the specificity of a range of malaria rapid diagnostic tests using microscopy as gold standard under the varying malaria epidemiological settings in Uganda 3. To establish the positive and negative predictive value of a range of malaria rapid diagnostic tests under the varying malaria epidemiological settings in Uganda 4. To determine the prevalence and geographical location of P.falciparum parasites with pfhrp2 gene deletion
 Uganda 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Gloria  Odei Adobea
ID:
Utility of mid-upper arm circumference in case detection, admission, monitoring treatment and referral of children 6-59 months with severe acute malnutrition in Karamoja: a retrospective analysis
REFNo: HS304ES

To assess the utility of MUAC as an indicator for case detection, admission, monitoring treatment and referral of children 6-59 months with SAM in Karamoja.
 Ghana 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga Kiiza
ID: UNCST-2019-R001588
 COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AMONG PATIENTS WITH A FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS IN UGANDA: ASSESSMENT, RISK PROFILE AND IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE.
REFNo: HS142ES

1. To review the evidence on the assessment of cognitive function using brief neuropsychological tests in patients with FEP in sub Saharan Africa. 2. To determine the validity of cognitive assessments delivered using a smart phone application in patients with FEP in Uganda. 3. To determine mean duration and factors associated with resolution of psychotic symptoms among patients with FEP in Uganda. 4. To determine the association between genetic and environmental factors (childhood trauma and DUP), and the development of CI in patients with FEP in Uganda. 5. To determine the association between impairment in specific cognitive domains and quality of life in patients with FEP in Uganda.
Uganda 2019-01-08 2022-01-08 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Patrick Ogwok
ID:
Mediators of dietary and physical activity behaviors among women of reproductive age in urban Uganda-Kampala.
REFNo: HS290ES

To understand factors explaining dietary behaviors among women of reproductive age (18 to 45 years) living in Kampala To understand factors explaining physical activity behaviors among women of reproductive age (18 to 45 years) living in Kampala
Uganda 2019-01-08 2022-01-08 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Thereza Piloya Were
ID: UNCST-2019-R000491
 VITAMIN D STATUS; ASSOCIATED CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN INFECTED WITH HIV AT BAYLOR PAEDIATRIC CLINIC, KAMPALA UGANDA
REFNo: HS294ES

1. To determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among HIV infected children and adolescents aged 6 months-12 years at Baylor Paediatric HIV Clinic, Kampala. 2. To determine the clinical and biochemical factors associated with vitamin D among HIV- infected children and adolescents.
Uganda 2019-01-08 2022-01-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Simon Peter Kayondo
ID:
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE CLINIC IN MULAGO HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS257ES

General objective To determine the prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B Virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic in Mulago Hospital. Specific objective 1. To determine the prevalence of HBV infection among pregnant women, attending ANC clinic in Mulago Hospital. 2. To establish the factors associated with HBV infection, among pregnant women attending ANC clinic, in Mulago Hospital.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ben Jones
ID:
Educating institutions: A study of the influence of educated young women and men on local politics in Uganda
REFNo: SS232ES

In the Teso region of eastern Uganda there is a generation of young men and women in their twenties and thirties who are the first in their family to go to school. I want to investigate the effect this generation is having on local institutions – school committees, church groups, village courts, burial societies. What are the political entailments of education? Does education open up new paths to becoming influential? Does it help to reconfigure gender relations? Do educated youth approach politics in new ways? Available research on education in the developing world focuses on its economic impact, or on the spread of modern attitudes, particularly among male urban youth. Less is understood about the political consequences of education, or about the transformations taking place with the arrival of educated young men and, more especially, women, in the countryside.
 UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Ellison McNutt
ID:
Quantifying Foot Position During Quadrupedal Walking in Semi-Wild Chimpanzees
REFNo: NS65ES

The goal of this project is to be among the first studies to collect biomechanical walking data on a large number of individuals from semi-wild primates, including plantigrade and semi-digitigrade species to connect behavior to skeletal anatomy. Specifically in Uganda, to quantify/characterize the foot strike patterns in semi-wild chimpanzees throughout their gait cycle to assess its impact on their skeletal anatomy with implications for understand fossil primate locomotions.
USA 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Natural Sciences Degree Award
David Wells Arthur
ID:
How the relatedness information encoded in scent changes with age in wild banded mongooses
REFNo: NS69ES

Determine how relatedness information is communicated and understand why synchronised births are sufficient to prevent infanticide. Determine if juveniles encode the same relatedness information in scent that adults do.
UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Joseph  Akuze
ID:
An Algorithm to Predict Newborn Complications in the First 28 days of Life at Iganga General and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (N-COP Study)
REFNo: HS256ES

General Objective The purpose of this study is to develop – an algorithm to predict newborn complications in order to improve management and care among newborns. Specific Objectives 1.To develop an algorithm to predict newborn complications in the first 28 days of life stratified by gestation age at birth. 2.To determine the incidence of newborn complications within the first 28 days of life: -stratified by gestational age at birth. 3.To establish the time to newborn complications within the first 28 days stratified by gestational age at birth. 4.To estimate time to newborn complications and mortality within the first 28 days of life.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Julia Downing
ID:
Impact of the Ugandan Palliative Care Nurse Leadership Project
REFNo: HS274ES

The study is aimed at assessing the impact of the original Ugandan Palliative Care Nurse Leadership Programme
 UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Jane Francis Namukasa Wanyama
ID:
Antiretroviral therapy outcomes, barriers and facilitators of linkage into care and adherence among individuals initiating treatment under “Test and Start” guidelines in urban HIV clinics in Uganda
REFNo: HS281ES

General Objective: To establish treatment outcomes, barriers and facilitators of adherence and linkage to care among individuals initiating ART under “Test and Start” guidelines in six urban HIV clinics in Uganda. Specific objectives: The study has three specific objectives: Specific objective 1: To describe treatment outcomes among HIV positive individuals initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines over a 2-year period. This will be a retrospective evaluation of prospectively collected data of all HIV positive individuals who were initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines at Kisenyi, Kisugu, Kawaala, Komamboga and Kiswa HC III. Our extracted dataset will include all eligible ART patients who started ART between January 2017 and January 2018. Follow up period for each participant will be two years until January 2020. We shall describe the proportion of participants achieving virological suppression, incidence of OIs, retention rates, mortality rates and adherence patterns for patients retained on ART at 6,12 and 24months. Specific Objective 2: To explore barriers and facilitators for linkage into care following HIV diagnosis under “Test and Start” guidelines. This will be a qualitative study in which a purposively selected sample of individuals who tested HIV positive but were not linked into care or those who were linked into care but declined to initiate ART will participate in In-depth interviews (IDIs). We shall also conduct IDIs to explore facilitators and barriers for linkage into care among those who were linked into care at any of the five Health Center(HC) IIIs following HIV diagnosis. Specific Objective 3: To explore barriers and facilitators for adherence to ART among individuals initiated on ART under the “Test and Start” guidelines. This will be a qualitative study in which a purposively selected sample of individuals initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines will participate in IDIs. Adherence scores will be extracted from the ART clinic databases as assessed by the health care providers. We shall explore facilitators for ART adherence among adherers (reporting adherence ≥95%) with corresponding viral suppression as a proxy marker for adherence. To explore barriers for adherence, participants with poor adherence will be categorized as irregular (inconsistent) and lost to follow up (LTFU). Both adherers and non-adherers will be stratified by gender, marital status, employment status and age. Additionally, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) will be conducted with healthcare providers to assess their experiences regarding barriers and facilitators for ART adherence among patients initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Anthony  Fuller
ID:
A Community-Based Cross-sectional Study of Epilepsy Prevalence and Barriers to Epilepsy Treatment in Uganda
REFNo: HS291ES

Main objective: The first objective of this study is to estimate the countrywide prevalence of epilepsy in Uganda. The second objective is to characterize the community-held beliefs and barriers affecting epilepsy treatment in Uganda. Specific Objectives: AIM 1: To estimate the countrywide prevalence of epilepsy in Uganda 1A- To describe geographic variation, if any, of epilepsy prevalence AIM 2: To characterize the community-held beliefs about epilepsy in Uganda. 2A- To assess knowledge, attitudes, and other factors associated with epilepsy treatment barriers in Uganda.
 USA 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Daniel Kabugo
ID: UNCST-2019-R000502
 Developing and assessing the feasibility, acceptability and scalability of a Hospital to Home Programme for high-risk newborns discharged from the Kiwoko Hospital neonatal unit
REFNo: HS292ES

The primary aim of this study is to develop and pilot a discharge and follow-up programme for high-risk newborns discharged from the Kiwoko Hospital neonatal unit, and to examine its feasibility, acceptability and potential for impact on the health and wellbeing of the child and their caregivers.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Joanna Hill
ID:
Understanding movement patterns and habitat use of crop raiding African elephants in Northern Murchison Falls Conservation Area, Uganda
REFNo: NS80ES

Objective 1: Create an elephant identification database Objective 2: Determine range patterns and habitat use of elephants using GPS collars Objective 3:Create human and elephant activity maps using satellite imagery Objective 4: Design a package of conflict and poaching reduction measures
 UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Adrienne Guignard
ID:
The semantics of the alarm calling system of wild blue monkeys
REFNo: NS67ES

Examine empirically if blue monkeys maximise informativity when producing vocalizations and interpret calls as a function of the meaning of other calls
 Switzerland 2018-12-19 2021-12-19 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 HIV self-testing to increase testing of male partners in antenatal care in Uganda
REFNo: HS273ES

Primary objective: Determine whether secondary distribution of HIV self-testing to male partners of HIV-negative pregnant women increases the proportion of male partners who test for HIV compared to standard of care invitation letters for fast track testing. Secondary objective: Evaluate whether HIV testing of male partners is associated with PrEP interest among HIV-negative women whose partner tests HIV-positive or refuses testing.
Uganda 2018-12-11 2021-12-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Christine  Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
 A randomized, four-arm open label Phase IIb clinical trial to evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety/tolerability and Efficacy of High Dose Rifampicin in TB-HIV co-infected patients on Efavirenz- or dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy (SAEFRIF)
REFNo: HS262ES

Primary objective 1. To determine the effect of a high dose of rifampicin (35 mg/kg orally) on the pharmacokinetics of first-line antiretroviral drugs (efavirenz and dolutegravir) in TB-HIV co-infected patients on TB treatment. Secondary objectives 1. To investigate the safety/tolerability of a high dose of rifampicin in TB-HIV co-infected patients on TB treatment and first-line antiretroviral therapies. 2. To determine if TB-HIV co-infected patients on a high dose of rifampicin are more likely to have negative sputum cultures by the end of the intensive phase of TB treatment than patients on standard-dose rifampicin. 3. To explore the relationships between exposure to rifampicin, efavirenz and dolutegravir and the tolerability and efficacy of these drugs (Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic analysis).
Uganda 2018-12-04 2021-12-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Nurait Nambogo
ID:
Mobile based application for appointment scheduling by health professionals
REFNo: HS251ES

•To assess the acceptability of MobiCare among health professionals and Patients/Clients. •To pilot test MobiCare application at selected private health facilities in Mbarara municipality.
Uganda 2018-12-04 2021-12-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Mohammed Lamorde
ID: UNCST-2019-R001293
 Clinical Evaluation of the FilmArray Global Fever (GF) Panel
REFNo: HS265ES

To evaluate the clinical sensitivity and specificity of the assays comprising the FilmArray GF Panel when used to test whole blood specimens. It is hypothesized that the FilmArray GF Panel assays will detect clinically relevant levels of the pathogens included in the panel and give no false detections.
 Nigeria 2018-12-04 2021-12-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Gloria Kirungi Kasozi Kasozi
ID:
School-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy in Hoima District, Uganda: a cluster randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS247ES

1. To investigate the effect of School Based SRH services on occurrence of adolescent pregnancy among school girls aged 15-19 years in Hoima District, Uganda. 2. To evaluate the effect of School Based SRH services on sexual behavioral change for prevention of adolescent pregnancy among school girls aged 15-19 years in Hoima District, Uganda. 3. To analyze the effect of School Based SRH services on utilization of SRH services among school girls aged 15-19 years in Hoima District, Uganda. 4. To develop a School Based SRH services model for the prevention of adolescent pregnancy among school girls in Uganda
Uganda 2018-11-30 2021-11-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 Molecular Epidemiological Surveillance of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 Gene Deletions in Plasmodium falciparum Parasite Population in Uganda
REFNo: HS271ES

(i) To determine prevalence of pfhrp2/3 gene deletions in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda. (ii) To determine the distribution and geographical spread of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletions in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda. (iii) To determine the factors associated with pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletions in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda. (iv) To determine diagnostic accuracy of malaria RDTs as compared to blood smear microscopy and PCR in settings where there are pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletions in Uganda. (v) To determine the multiplicity of infections in P. falciparum strains with pfhrp2/ pfhrp3 gene deletions in Uganda. (vi) To determine the genetic diversity of P. falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein-2/3 genes in Parasite populations in Uganda. (vii) To determine the origin and relatedness of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deleted P.falciparum strains in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-11-30 2021-11-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Joseph Baluku B
ID: UNCST-2019-R000612
 One Dollar Incentive to Improve Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in a Programmatic Setting (ODITOPS trial)
REFNo: HS254ES

Primary objectives: 1. To determine the effect of a one dollar incentive on the TB treatment success rate of patients receiving TB treatment in rural hospitals of Uganda and Kenya. 2. To determine the effect of a one dollar incentive on TB loss to follow up rate of patients receiving TB treatment at rural hospitals in Uganda and Kenya Secondary Objectives: 1. To determine the effect of a one dollar incentive on TB death rate of TB patients receiving TB treatment at rural hospitals in Uganda and Kenya. 2. To evaluate the impact of a one dollar incentive on the TB treatment failure rate of TB patients receiving TB treatment at rural hospitals in Uganda and Kenya
Uganda 2018-11-13 2021-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Hindum Lanyero
ID:
Monitoring antibacterial use in children under five in rural Communities of northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS235ES

General Objective To investigate antibacterial use among children under five in rural communities of northern Uganda and develop a method that can be used to validate the reported use. Specific objectives 1. To determine antibacterial medicine use patterns as reported by caregivers of children under five who present with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections and/or diarrhea in rural communities of northern Uganda (sub-study I). 2. To develop a chromatographic method for simultaneous identification of multiple antibacterial medicines in whole blood and urine spotted on filter paper (Sub-study II). 3. To establish the validity of self-reports in monitoring antibacterial use in children under five who are brought to health facilities with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections and/or diarrhea in rural communities of northern Uganda (sub-study III)
Uganda 2018-11-06 2021-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Noeline Nakasujja
ID: UNCST-2019-R001428
 Pictures of ageing in Uganda: A pilot study to explore demography, healthy ageing phenotype and self-perception in a community of older people in Uganda
REFNo: SS246ES

Primary objective: To determine the feasibility of combining demographic, phenotypic and artistic methods in understanding the picture of Ageing of community dwelling elderly individuals in Uganda. Secondary objectives: 1) To assess the accuracy of age-reporting among older people (>60 years) living in a Wakiso District community and investigate how the accuracy of age-reporting is linked to health, capabilities, social status and residential circumstances. 2) To pilot test data collection tool for demographic assessment of older people in Uganda (culturally, linguistically, historically appropriate). 3) To pilot test data collection tools for phenotypic assessment of older people in Uganda (health status, frailty, cognition, capabilities, quality of life, co-morbidities including HIV, access to health and other services). 4) To assess feasibility and acceptability of undertaking cognitive testing using electronic tablets in older people living in a Wakiso District community. 5) To assess feasibility and acceptability of engaging older people through visual / performing arts activities. 6) To explore perceptions and attitudes to a community based participatory research in older people building on discussions/ interviews conducted in the context of 1-4 above. 7) To develop an exhibition of artwork by established artists and older people to express their perceptions of older age.
Uganda 2018-11-06 2021-11-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Sarah Baliddawa
ID:
Household members’ role and experiences during MDR-TB patients care at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
REFNo: HS253ES

General objective:  To explore the roles and experiences of household members during the care of MDR-TB patients attending MRRH Specific objectives:  To explore household members’ definition of MDR-TB  To explore the roles played by household members in care of MDR-TB patients  To explore the experiences of household members during care of MDR-TB patients
Uganda 2018-11-06 2021-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Nelson TING
ID:
Genetic identity of elephant migrants across a forest-savanna mosaic of protected areas in Western Uganda
REFNo: NS72ES

To generate baseline knowledge of elephant movement, habitat use, and population size in and among the forested protected areas of western Uganda.
 USA 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Proscovia Nabunya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000970
 Social Support Systems and Community Resource Utilization for Children and Families Affected by HIV/AIDS in Uganda: A Stakeholder Perspectives Study.
REFNo: SS182ES

The overall aim of this research is to examine the social support systems and community resources available to orphaned children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Southwestern Uganda. Specifically, utilizing a stakeholder perspective, the objectives of this research are: 1) To identify and examine the available social support systems and resources available to children and families affected by HIV; 2) To examine both family-level and community-level facilitators and barriers to access and utilization of community resources; and 3) To identify resource gaps and ways to improve social support systems for children and families affected by HIV. The long-term goal of this proposed research is to inform a developmental research grant application (R21), to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a social support intervention that can address HIV-related stigma and social isolation, and its impact on the overall social and health wellbeing of orphaned children and their caregivers.
 Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
James Ssuuna
ID:
EFFECT OF HABITAT DISTURBANCE ON POPULATION DYNAMICS AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE OF RODENTS IN MABIRA CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE, UGANDA
REFNo: NS73ES

1.Assess rodent composition, diversity, and habitat association in undisturbed forest, disturbed forest, and adjacent agricultural/fallow fields in Mabira central forest reserve(MCFR). 2.Determine the influence of habitat structure/disturbance, and seasonal changes on recruitment, and survival of the dominant rodent species in MCFR. 3.Determine the effect of habitat structure/disturbance, and rainfall patterns on the breeding/reproduction patterns of the dominant rodent species in MCFR. 4.Investigate the movement and ranging patterns of the dominant rodent species in MCFR.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Sadic Waswa Babyesiza Waswa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000849
 PREVALENCE AND DIVERSITY OF HEAMOFLAGELLATES AND FILARIAL WORMS IN RODENTS AND SHREWS INHABITING A DEGRADATION GRADIENT IN MABIRA FOREST RESERVE
REFNo: NS54ES

•Investigate the rodent and shrew species composition and seasonal fluctuations in their population structures along a habitat degradation gradient in MCFR •Identify and describe heamoflagellates and filarial worms in rodents and shrews using their morphological, morphometric and molecular characteristics. •Describe diversity, prevalence, distribution and public health importance of heamoflagellates and filarial worms identified in rodents and shrews of MCFR. •Investigate factors that affect prevalence and distribution of heamoflagellates and filarial worms in rodents and shrews in MCFR. •Investigate the relationship between rodent borne zoonotics prevailing with in adjacent communities Vs heamoflagellates and filarial worms identified in rodents and shrews.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Cathryn Townsend Megan
ID:
Human Generosity Among the Ik
REFNo: SS201ES

Based on two empirical studies, conducted in WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) populations in the USA and in the Netherlands, we hypothesize that perceived fitness interdependence (PFI) is the primary psychological motivator of altruistic or generous actions in human cooperation and that PFI varies according to both the situational and relational contexts of human interactions. This existing empirical evidence needs corroboration in diverse cultural and ecological conditions in order to support the universal value of the hypothesis. The current study will serve as a pilot to determine whether the PFI scales that we have developed would be adaptable to non-WEIRD populations.
UK 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Irene Ayakaka
ID:
A Stakeholder analysis of chronic Lung Disease (CLD) management in Uganda
REFNo: HS232ES

Objectives of the research project: Overall Aim The overall goal of the project which this study aims to inform, is to improve the management of CLD in Uganda. This study seeks to analyze the current CLD policy in Uganda, identify gaps in the policy formulation that may translate to gaps in policy implementation. The aim is to generate evidence that can be used to develop targeted, informed interventions to strengthen CLD programmatic management in this setting. Specifically, the study proposes to achieve this through: 1. Stakeholder analysis and mapping to characterize the actors and networks, their linkages and relative influence and how this affects CLD policy in Uganda. 2. An exploration of the policies for the management and implementation of policies to address CLD in the public health system in Uganda. Stakeholders in this study will be limited to at least one representative from; the Uganda ministry of health; from academia; funders and MOH implementing partners and from civil society to help understand and describe the policy context and to clinical heads from Kampala city based health facilities as representatives to help describe and understand the clinical context.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Stephanie Sweet
ID:
Geospatial Analytics for Improved Tax Compliance
REFNo: SS242ES

This research will attempt to analyze tax evasion and estimate the compliance tax gap (difference between potential and actual revenue) through the use of geospatial analytics in Uganda.
USA 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Shai Andre Divon André
ID:
Community Based Policing: Uganda Case Study (ICT4COP)
REFNo: SS231ES

The Uganda case study provides an insight into African perspectives on COP. The overarching objective of the study is to explore the influence and impact of the Ugandan approach to COP. As such the research in Uganda will focus on: police training, application of policing/community policing and impacts of policing on communities. Parts of the research in Uganda may link to the South Sudan case study including through the impact of Uganda’s approach to policing on South Sudan through police training. The focus on the training component will mainly observe the efforts of the Government of Uganda to assist the crisis in South Sudan through police training, but also on the Ugandan concept of COP and the official structures for the implementation of COP. The focus on application of policing/community policing will explore police-community relations in selected areas in Northern Uganda. This component will also include an element bridging into the South Sudan case study by exploring the dynamics between Ugandan host communities and settled refuges from South Sudan, concentrating on police-community relations and the unique challenges that Ugandan police faces in such contexts. The impacts of policing on communities element will explore how both the police and communities collaborate and how has this collaboration affects a range of human security issues in contexts. To achieve the overarching objective the research will revolves around the following sub-objectives: 1. To analyze COP applied in Northern Uganda 2. To investigate COP applied in a variety of socio-cultural contexts in Northern Uganda 3. To understand COP training provided by Uganda to other African nations
Norway 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Margaret Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000636
 Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about antibiotic use and resistance among final year medical and pharmacy students- a step toward antimicrobial stewardship
REFNo: HS248ES

Overall Goal of the Project To increase the awareness among the public and various stakeholders (College Principle, curriculum designers, heads of departments, Ministry of Health (MOH)) of the need of antimicrobial stewardship programmes within the curriculum of final year undergraduate medical students with the ultimate aim of antimicrobial stewardship being introduced in the regional hospitals where these students will be posted Specific Objective One To determine the level of competency of final year medical and pharmacy students of the Makerere University and Mount Kenya University Colleges of Health Science to prescribe antibiotics appropriately Specific Objective Two To review and report on the findings of this study to various stakeholders in meetings, conferences within the region and to publish the findings from this study in a peer reviewed journal within the final year of the project
 Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Violet Korutaro
ID: UNCST-2019-R000618
 Baylor-IMPAACT-004: IMPAACT 2009; Protocol titled: Pharmacokinetics, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Safety of Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Primary HIV Prevention during Pregnancy and Postpartum in Adolescents and Young Women and their Infants Ver
REFNo: HS252ES

a) Primary Objective for PK Component • To determine the concentration of Tenofovir diphosphate (TDF-DP) associated with adequate adherence to FTC/TDF among women observed ingesting daily oral Prep during pregnancy and postpartum. b) Secondary Objective for PK Component • To compare TFV-DP concentrations observed in pregnant and postpartum women c) Primary Objectives for PrEP Comparison Component • To characterise PrEP adherence among HIV- uninfected young women during pregnancy and for twenty-six weeks postpartum, when provided with enhanced adherence support through mobile technology and counselling based on observed drug levels. • To assess the safety of FTC/TDF for PrEP during pregnancy and postpartum by comparing pregnancy outcomes and maternal and infant safety between cohorts. d) Other objectives for PrEP Comparison Component • To identify individual, social and structural barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake during pregnancy, and to adherence during pregnancy and postpartum. • To compare reported sexual risk behaviours and incidence of sexually transmitted infection, among women who initiate PrEP during pregnancy versus women who decline PrEP. • To compare antiretroviral drug resistance among women and infants who acquires HIV and without exposure to FTC/TDF for PrEP, including whether resistance was transmitted or acquired at time of transmission. • To compare bone density in women who initiated PrEP during pregnancy and women who decline PrEP. e) Exploratory Objective for PrEP Comparison Component • To describe the composition of and changes in the maternal vaginal and gut microbiome and infant gut microbiome according to PrEP exposure.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rita Nakalega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000599
 Extent of Scale-Up of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Load Testing Services and Linkages to Intensive Adherence Counselling Support among HIV Infected Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Gomba District Uganda: Secondary Data Analysis.
REFNo: HS255ES

1. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART who had VL tests done from January 2017- December 2017 in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 2. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART with unsuppressed VLs from January 2017- December 2017 that were linked for IAC support within a three month period from receipt of VL results in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 3. To identify factors associated with the uptake of VL testing and IAC services among those with unsupressed VL using logistic regression analysis in a secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 4. To provide recommendations based on population-based factors likely contributing to IAC services uptake and disseminate new knowledge on VL testing and linkages to IAC support services to district health workers, district leaders and other stakeholders.
Uganda 2018-10-16 2021-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Alex Nduhura
ID:
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE COMPETITIVENESS OF HYDRO ELECTRICITY ENERGY SUB SECTOR IN UGANDA; CASE OF KARUMA AND BUJAGALI POWER DAM PROJECTS
REFNo: SS193ES

1.5.1 Main Objective The main objective of this study is; To identify the most appropriate public private partnerships models necessary for improving in Uganda hydroelectricity sub sector. 1.5.2 Secondary Objectives To achieve the main objective of this study, secondary objectives are derived. These shall include; a) To examine the legal and regulatory framework for procurement and implementation of PPP’s in Uganda. b) To identify lessons learnt to improve PPPs performance and competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity sub sector. c) To assess challenges faced in implementing Karuma and Bujagali Power Dams. d) To identify lessons from traditional procurement of power dams that can be used to improve PPP models in the hydroelectricity sub sector e) To establish the key features of PPP’s for improving competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity energy sub sector.
Uganda 2018-10-16 2021-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Hilary Matfess
ID:
“Gender Norm Change in Contexts of Displacement Through Interviews and Body Map Panels with South Sudanese Women Living in Uganda.”
REFNo: SS239ES

This project aims to supplement the thin literature on women’s experiences during conflict and displacement by leveraging a variety of qualitative research methods, including oral histories, focus group discussions, and through the introduction of a new form of body map storytelling, called “body map panels.” This project is exploratory in nature, marking one of the first steps in gathering data for a dissertation related to gender and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa. The qualitative data gathered in this project will help ground an empirically-driven research agenda for a dissertation, which will be centered on unpacking how conflict dynamics and features of displacement programming and support impact women’s influence and status in post-conflict African states. Through the collection of qualitative data, this project will develop the foundations of a testable hypothesis related to gender, conflict, and social roles. This study aims to document and assess the new roles and responsibilities that women take on in post-conflict and displacement settings and to better design programs serving displaces women. The objectives, as paired with the questions posed by the study are to: Document how different events in the course of conflict and displacement affect women’s roles, and identify some of the most influential, commonly experienced events. Document how gender norms change by identifying salient norms pre-conflict, during conflict, and in displacement contexts. Document women’s reactions to the changes in gender norms at these different contexts.
 USA 2018-10-10 2021-10-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Miri Stryjan
ID:
Incentives, team work and borrower selection in Microfinance
REFNo: SS244ES

This research will evaluate a policy change taking place within a large Ugandan Microfinance institution (BRAC Uganda), in which the incentive schemes for the staff of the organization will be changed. Through this process, the goal is to study questions related to staff incentives, coordination, free riding, team work, team cohesion and local versus central decision making in management decisions.
Sweden 2018-10-02 2021-10-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Napyo Kasede Agnes
ID:
UNIVERSAL ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY FOR ELIMINATION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV IN LIRA, NORTHERN UGANDA: DETERMINANTS, ADHERENCE, BREASTFEEDING AND VIRAL LOAD
REFNo: HS222ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with facility deliveries among HIV+ pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Lira district 2. To estimate the proportion of babies born to HIV+ mothers that adhere to nevirapine prophylaxis and identify factors contributing to their non-adherence in Lira District. 3. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 14 weeks among HIV+ women enrolled on Option B+ in Lira district. 4. To find out the proportion of HIV+ pregnant women that are virally suppressed and factors associated with viral non-suppression
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Stanley Asaku Tom
ID:
Perceived Social and Behavioural Determinants of Preventive Health Behaviour among Undergraduate Female Students at Makerere University, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
REFNo: HS229ES

i)To determine and compare the extents to which perceived threats visavie benefits, influence the likelihood of PHB adoption among undergraduate female students at Makerere University. ii)To identify perceived social barriers to PHB adoption among undergraduate female students at Makerere University. iii) To identify self-efficacy perceptions and efficacious cues to action for enhanced adoption of PHB at Makerere University. The study aims to gain an understanding of undergraduate female students’ social and behavioral perceptions that tend to influence the likelihood of adopting multiple preventive health behaviors (PHB).
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Frederik Leerhoei
ID:
An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect of Organic Coffee Farming on Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient.
REFNo: NS63ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agro- organic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agro-organic approach. Project 1 - One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventionel coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during the rainy season running from November til December. Project 2 - In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 30 different coffee plants on different conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 - In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollination- dependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Daniel Oeksnebjerg Bilyeli
ID:
"An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect Of Organic Coffee Farming On Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient. "
REFNo: NS64ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agro- organic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agro-organic approach. Project 1 - One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventional coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during part of the rainy season running from November til Denmark . Project 2 - In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 10 times from 30 different coffee plants on an number of conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 - In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollination-dependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Soeren Christensen Krath
ID:
An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect of Organic Coffee Farming on Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient
REFNo: NS66ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agroorganic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agroorganic approach. Project 1 One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventionel coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during the rainy season running from November til December. Project 2 In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 30 different coffee plants on different conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollinationdependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
 Host Genetic Factors in Pediatric HIV/TB Infections II
REFNo: HS236ES

The cohort development core project of CAfGEN has several unique and innovative features. 1. This project will significantly expand what is currently the largest genomic cohort dedicated to pediatric HIV in Africa. 2. We will prospectively identify and recruit a cohort of HIV-positive, isoniazid naïve children with a strong exposure to TB, but without evidence of active TB disease – such TB resistant individuals are unique and highly desired in the field, even more so among children co-infected with HIV. This approach is highly conducive to high-level genetic mapping and thus has the potential to offer novel molecular insights into the development of active TB disease. 3. The current studies propose the expansion of our genomics studies to Swaziland – a Southern African population that is currently not represented on the African genomics map. This creates long-term opportunities to fulfill the stated desire to make the H3Africa initiative truly pan-African in scope. 4. The network will develop and extend the experience gained and lessons learned in implementing and pursuing genomics education and ethics consultation in furtherance of the mandate of engaging communities in genomics studies, which is key to long-term sustainability.
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Maruthi Sridhar Balaji Bhaskar
ID:
Geospatial Informatics for Environmental and Natural Resource Management
REFNo: PS5ES

Goals and Objectives: The goal of the proposed project is to identify the impact of long-term landscape and environmental changes on the water quality of Lake Victoria. Long-term, continuous remote sensing monitoring data will be utilized to quantify and assess the pigment and nutrient distribution in the waters of Lake Victoria. We hypothesize that the variations in pigment and nutrient concentrations will affect the intensity and spectral characteristics of the water and these relevant spectral signatures can be identified and mapped using satellite remote sensing. The specific objectives are to: 1) Analyze and map the spatial and temporal trends in the water quality characteristics of the Lake Victoria; 2) Identify the best water quality indicators for satellite monitoring of the environmental and ecological changes and 3) Monitor and propose remedial measures for the geographical regions within the Lake which are more vulnerable for the environmental and climate changes.
USA 2018-09-20 2021-09-20 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Bosco Bwambale
ID:
Flood risk management under climate and demographic change in Uganda: Evidence from the Nyamwamba
REFNo: A36ES

The study will be guided by three broad objectives: (1) analysis of the factors influencing the severity of flood disasters, (2) identification of flood risk reduction Measures, and (3) determining the most feasible flood risk reduction options for the Rwenzori
 Uganda 2018-09-20 2021-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Degree Award
Alex  Muganzi Muganga
ID: UNCST-2019-R000710
 Analysis of Routinely Collected Clinical Data to Monitor and Evaluate outcomes of the IDI Kampala-Wakiso region HIV program
REFNo: HS241ES

Primary objective: To describe the entire HIV cascade of care based on the UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets and outcomes of programmatic operational interventions Secondary Objective 1. To characterize the HTC and eMTCT programs and describe their outcomes e.g. lost to follow-up, seroconversion in previously negative mother-baby pairs etc. 2. To characterize the clinical profile of patients enrolled into care, including clinical laboratory indices – CD4, viral load, history of OIs – TB prophylaxis & treatment, ART history; describe their clinical outcomes including poor patient outcomes (drug toxicity, poor adherence, resistance, attrition, IRIS events) 3. To describe uptake of routinely provided prevention strategies, for example: Male medical circumcision (MMC), Prior ART (PrEP, PEP), self-testing; family planning services, sexual behavior risk patterns; (Abstinence, Fidelity, condom use) and their outcomes, e.g. STI’s, new HIV infections, OI’s 4. To describe the quality of routinely collected data - the extent and nature of missing data including data on WHO-UNAIDS required metrics, and accuracy of the electronic record compared to hand-written files 5. To determine the proportion of patients who undergo switching (single drug versus multiple drug), describe the processes of switching and their outcomes (single drug vs multiple drug or regimen switching) or other consequences of regimen adjustments. 6. To describe factors associated with and outcomes of routine approaches to reduce loss to follow up in HIV care of clients who miss appointments or are lost to follow up. 7. To describe the quality, feasibility (including cost-effectiveness) and outcomes of differentiated service delivery strategies (DSS) that are routinely implemented at IDI-supported facilities 8. To describe HIV/TB policy-practice gaps, and routine program strategies used to close these gaps and their outcomes
Uganda 2018-09-18 2021-09-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Guy Schofield
ID:
Understanding the Ethical Challenges in the Practice of Palliative Care in Uganda
REFNo: SS219ES

Aim: To explore and describe the ethical challenges faced by palliative care professionals in Uganda, and assess clinical and educational implications Objectives: 1) To describe the range of ethical challenges faced by palliative care professionals in Uganda. 2) To explore the normative concepts contained within these challenges. 3) To investigate how these concepts might differ in content across different sub- Saharan Africa countries. 4) To consider the implications of these findings for palliative care professionals and educators in sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide, including the UK. This application relates to objectives 1 & 2.
UK 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Moses Arinaitwe
ID:
UGANDA HEALTH LABOUR MARKET ANALYSIS
REFNo: SS237ES

The purpose of this study is to conduct a labor market analysis of the Ugandan health workforce so as to inform future human resources for health policies, plans, and legal frameworks. SO 1: Analyze the current and future health landscapes, taking into account epidemiological and population changes and national and international health commitments/strategies. SO 2: Assess the health workforce supply against national health care market needs SO 3: Assess the current demand for the health workforce (# of positions/vacancies) alongside an analysis of trends over the past 5 years in deployment, distribution, wage, current and emerging cadres, type of employer, motivation (incentives and fringe benefits) in-country and within the East African region SO 4: Make projections for demand and supply for HRH for the next 20 years giving at least two different scenarios SO 5: Analyze the roles and responsibilities of key players and their influence on the labor market SO 6: Assess the impacts of key government policies, laws, regulations and reforms on the health labor market
Uganda 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Johnblack Kabukye Kabaalu
ID: UNCST-2019-R001109
 Assessment of Organizational readiness to Implement Electronic Health Record Systems in Oncology in Low resource settings: A case study of the Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: IS14ES

1. To assess the level of organizational readiness of the Uganda Cancer Institute to implement an EHR as perceived by the staff 2. To determine which factors contribute to this readiness perception.
 Uganda 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Nadine Sanchez
ID:
Addressing Cultural and Practical Barriers to Epilepsy Care in Uganda
REFNo: HS108ES

The main objective of this study is to identify cultural and practical challenges of seeking epilepsy care in Uganda. Outcomes from this study can inform specific targets of future interventions, and is imperative for working towards improving the provision of epilepsy care.
 USA 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
AGNES NAGGIRINYA BWANIKA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001126
 Experiences and outcomes of people living with HIV receiving mobile phone baed adherence support
REFNo: HS149ES

Primary objective: To investigate the experiences of PLHIV receiving mobile phone based adherence support Secondary objectives: To evaluate the clinical and virological outcomes in patients receiving adherence support for anti-retroviral treatment To evaluate the interaction and attitudes of patients and health care workers with a mobile phone based adherence tool
Uganda 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Martha Muhwezi Lunyolo Rose
ID:
The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Women Empowerment in Uganda
REFNo: SS221ES

i. To examine the contribution of TVET and the opportunities for women’s empowerment through TVET in Uganda. ii. To examine the impact of TVET Training on employability of Women graduates in Uganda. iii. To determine the knowledge, attitudes, infrastructure, curriculum and practice about TVET from the current students in TVET institutions in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Freddy Kitutu Eric
ID: UNCST-2020-R014751
 Pharmacovigilance awareness, practices and its determinants among sexual and reproductive health care providers and care-seekers in Uganda
REFNo: HS135ES

1. To explore awareness of the process of reporting ADRs to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 2. To determine the extent of suspected ADR detection among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 3. To assess the level of knowledge of the ADR reporting system in Uganda among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 4. To establish the attitudes towards suspected ADR reporting among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 5. To explore the care-seeker (patients and clients) experiences that shape perceptions of suspected adverse events at the surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Abel Atukwase
ID:
Assessment of Aflatoxin Exposure among Peri-urban Low Income populations in Kampala Capital City
REFNo: HS202ES

i.To assess the determinants of aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years) ii.To estimate aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years) iii.Assess the relationship between aflatoxin exposure an nutritional status of children (6-59 months) iv.To design and disseminate aflatoxin Information, Education and Communication materials for improving awareness on the effects of aflatoxins among the low income populations living in peri-urban areas of Kampala Capital City.
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Anne Christianson
ID:
Examining ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation: the intersection of gender capabilities and biodiversity conservation
REFNo: NS61ES

This research seeks to examine the impact of ecosystem-based adaptation programs, namely the Global Mountain EbA Programme (the Mountain Programme) on the climate resilience of individuals. There will be a particular focus on women within communities where these programs have been implemented. Working alongside partners at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and The Mountain Institute (TMI), this interdisciplinary research project explores the intersection between human adaptation measures and biodiversity conservation. These issues will be examined through the application of the capabilities approach and resilience framework to focus groups, community interviews, and expert interviews undertaken in resource-dependent communities near Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda. Results of this research will directly inform future global adaptation program governance and contribute significantly to the human development and climate change adaptation literature.
 USA 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Wan Zhu Zhang
ID:
Detecting and treating subclinical anthrathycline therapy related cardiac dysfunction in low income country
REFNo: HS220ES

The objective of this research is to describe the burden of subclinical ATRCD by applying international guideline on Uganda cancer patient and to evaluate the significance of treating subclinical ATRCD with carvedilol. Specific objectives: 1. To determine the incidence of subclinical ATRCD among cancer patient who receives Anthracycline therapy. 2. To compare the changes of GLS value between hypertension and non hypertension cancer patient at the completion of the anthracycline therapy. 3. To determine the correlation of conventional ECHO parameters (MAPSE, S’) with GLS, and their ability to diagnose or rule out subclinical ATRCD. 4. To determine the correlation of oxidative stress with cardiac function(GLS value) in patients who receives Anthracycline therapy 5. To describe the cardioprotective effect of carvedilol in patients with subclinical ATRCD.
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Rosalind  Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
 DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART ACCESS APPLICATION
REFNo: HS230ES

General objective: To document the process involved in the development of the ART Access Application for health in a resource limited setting. Specific objectives More specifically, the study seeks to: 1) To understand the consequences of interactions between different developers and the end users through observation 2) Develop further qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to evaluate the use and outcomes of the ART Access Application.
UK 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
 End of Project Evaluation for the Baylor Uganda SNAPS WEST Project
REFNo: HS227ES

Evaluation goal The goal of the evaluation is to establish the impact of SNAPS WEST project on HIV service delivery in the Rwenzori region. Evaluation Objectives General objective The general objective is to conduct an end of project evaluation to assess the extent to which the project has met the objectives as stated in the Funding Opportunity Announcement that led to this award. Specific objectives 1) To determine the extent to which “Strengthening National Paediatric HIV/AIDS and Scaling up Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in the Republic of Uganda under The President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief project”: i. Scaled up access to paediatrics and adolescent HIV/AIDS/TB care and treatment at COE between 2012 and 2018 ii. Scaled up access to comprehensive HIV care and treatment services in the 7 districts of Rwenzori region between 2012 and 2018. iii. Supported MoH and its partners in a) Strengthening National Paediatric/Adolescent HIV/AIDS Care , b) providing training, mentorship and technical support supervision to RRHs and lower health facilities providing HIV care and ART services, c) providing expert consultation to health workers through the national paediatric and adolescent call centre. iv. Strengthened implementation of district based programming approach as well as support for integration of GHI principles into comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other health services over the project period. 2) To assess the relevance of: i. The SNAPS WEST project strategies to the implementers (MOH, districts & Baylor Uganda Clinical Centre of Excellence staff) as well project challenges & recommendations for HIV programing in regard to HTC, PMTCT, Care and Treatment, SMC, OVCs, PP/KPs. ii. The SNAPS WEST project to; a) the HIV care needs of clients in the Rwenzori region and COE, b) as well as information needs for health workers using services of the national paediatric call centre. 3) Document project lessons learnt, challenges faced and make appropriate recommendations
Uganda 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Justus Munywoki Mulinge
ID:
Comparative phylogeography of water lilies in Africa
REFNo: NS59ES

To map water lilies in the sampled countries To determine if there is phylogeographical pattern in the populations To determine the factors influencing their geographical distribution pattern
Kenya 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Ronnie Steinitz
ID: UNCST-2019-R000713
 Food Fights: Competition among fruit-eating primates in Kibale National Park, Uganda
REFNo: NS60ES

To determine whether between-species feeding competition is a significant energetic constraint for red-tailed monkeys – more so than for larger-bodied, competing primate species.
 USA 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Martin Rune Hassan Hansen Rune Hassan
ID: UNCST-2019-R000691
 Pesticide Exposure, Asthma and Diabetes in Uganda
REFNo: HS234ES

To examine the temporal relationship between exposure to insecticides and changes in glycemic status and lung function among a group of occupationally exposed farmers.
 Denmark 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
THIERRY NYATANYI
ID:
Understanding barriers and facilitators to accessing health care among the most deprived of the deprived – The case of the Batwa in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS224ES

i. Describe the perceptions of options available for meeting Batwa health needs, and how they make choices for meeting their health demands (Qualitative) ii. Assess how Batwa interact with the health care system to manage ill health (Quantitative) iii. Examine barriers and facilitations encountered while accessing health care by the Batwa (Qualitative + Quantitative) iv. Explore areas for advancing access to care and quality of services for Batwa communities (Qualitative) v. Explore how providers, policy makers and relevant stakeholders address the health demands of indigenous communities (Qualitative) vi. Describe the existing measures and policies in place for improving delivery of health care (Qualitative)
Rwanda 2018-08-24 2021-08-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Alexander Ray Neil Zachariah
ID:
Rethinking the local–international dichotomy in relation for refugee protection and assistance: the politics of practice in managing South Sudanese displacement
REFNo: SS222ES

This research is being carried out as part of the researcher's PhD in International Development at SOAS, University of London. The central academic objective it to understand the governance system for refugee protection and assistance in relation to South Sudanese displacement in Kenya and Uganda. This research is focusing on the interactions between actors as well as how policy-making and decision-making is conducted. In doing so this research intends to rethink and rectify how notions of interaction between the ‘local’ and the ‘international’ are conceptualised and operationalised by refugee protection and assistance regime actors through utilising an approach known as the ‘politics of practice’: the micro- and macro-scale interactions, routines, and strategies exhibited by and between actors which collectively constitute a governance regime.
 UK 2018-08-24 2021-08-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Megan Lang
ID:
The Economics of Women Entrepreneurs: Experimental Evidence from Street Business School in Uganda
REFNo: SS223ES

The goal of the proposed study is to answer the questions, “Does a holistic entrepreneurship program lead to increases in income for women?” and "Does allowing women to select into one-on-one mentoring rather than mandating it for all women alter program outcomes?" In addition, we propose to measure intergenerational spillovers of SBS, as we believe that being closely related to a woman participating in the program may translate into attitudinal and behavioral changes for children that go beyond income effects. We are interested in the following questions relating to intergenerational spillovers: (1) Do current educational and employment opportunities change for children closely connected to SBS women? (2) Do future educational and employment goals change for children closely connected to SBS women? (3) Do children’s social networks change to include more women affiliated with SBS? (4) Are these effects attributable solely to increases in income? (5) Are these effects heterogenous in (i) age of the child at the time of SBS or (ii) gender of the child?
 USA 2018-08-24 2021-08-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Anna Stadelman Michelle
ID:
Adverse Events during Therapy for Multidrug Resistant (MDR)-TB with and without HIV co-infection in Uganda
REFNo: HS228ES

The general aim of this study is to describe AEs occurring during and after MDR-TB treatment among HIV-infected and uninfected patients, which includes frequency, grade, and duration.
USA 2018-08-22 2021-08-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Jannie  Nielsen Oestergaard
ID:
Assessment on Commercial Sexual Exploitation among female minors in high risk areas of Uganda
REFNo: SS216ES

General objective: To assess Commercial Sexual Exploitation among 12-17-year-old female minors in high-risk areas of Uganda. Specific objectives: 1. To determine the magnitude of Commercial Sexual Exploitation among female minors aged 12-17 years in selected high-risk areas of Uganda. 2. To identify factors, contextual processes and cultural and social norms associated with Commercial Sexual Exploitation among female emancipated minors aged 12-17 years in selected high-risk areas of Uganda. 3. To identify general characteristics of the perpetrators in commercial sexual exploitation from the perspective of the female emancipated minors in commercial sexual exploitation, and from relevant key informants. 4. To identify the needs and risk perceptions female emancipated minors have in relation to commercial sexual exploitation and understand how they cope and mitigate with them. 5. To describe the implications commercial sexual exploitation has on the life of the female emancipated minors, from their own perspective and from relevant key informants.
Denmark 2018-08-14 2021-08-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Megan Schmidt-Sane Mila
ID: UNCST-2019-R001043
 A mixed-method study of health vulnerability and social resilience in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS199ES

Aim 1: Quantify individual patterning of key factors such as alcohol use, gambling, knowledge, attitudes, and practices, perceptions of access to resources, job stability, frequency of arrest, bar group membership, economic dependence on FSW, and risky sexual behavior in men’s quotidian lives, through the use of survey methods and regression analysis. Aim 2: Identify pathways from men’s risk to resilience and/or vulnerability and examine community-level social organization through in-depth interviews and participant observation with men in sex work communities. Aim 3: Understand the social, political, economic, and legal structures that configure men’s sexual health risk, resilience, and vulnerability, through in-depth interviews and participant observation with men in sex work communities and community service providers.
 USA 2018-08-14 2021-08-14 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Riley Ravary
ID:
Governance in Transboundary Protected Areas: Analyzing Community Experiences at Mount Elgon National Park in Uganda
REFNo: SS148ES

The overall objective of this project is to understand the concept of protection by identifying who or what transboundary protected areas protect. (1) The first specific objective is to understand how governance of transboundary protected areas impacts local resources, residents, and resources users. (2) The second specific objective is to determine how protections are enacted in transboundary protected areas. (3) The third specific objective is to assess how persons who work, reside, and move through transboundary conservation areas balance the trade-off between protection and vulnerability.
USA 2018-08-07 2021-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Ronald Mayanja
ID:
CERVICAL CANCER AND ITS PRECURSORS IN HIV INFECTED YOUNG (BELOW THIRTY YEARS OLD) WOMEN AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA.
REFNo: HS178ES

General Study Objective The main objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and factors associated with cervical cancer and its precursors among HIV infected young (below thirty years old) women at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. Specific Objectives 1. To compare the prevalence, histological types, trends and factors associated with cervical cancer amongst HIV-positive and HIV-negative young (below thirty years old) women attending the colposcopy and cervical pathology clinic of Mbarara regional referral hospital. 2. To determine the prevalence of high grade cervical intraepithelial lesions and associated factors among HIV infected young (below thirty years old) women at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. 3. To determine the factors associated with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia tissue Immunological response among HIV infected young (below thirty years old) women attending the colposcopy and cervical pathology clinic of Mbarara regional referral hospital? 4. To determine the epidemiological and prognostic factors associated with cervical cancer precursors among HIV infected young (below thirty years old) women at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2018-08-07 2021-08-07 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
James Musinguzi
ID:
Evaluating the Efficacy of Institutional Systems in the Management of Wildlife Trade in Uganda
REFNo: SS215ES

To establish the nature of the management of wildlife trade in Uganda 2. To examine the influence of the institutional framework on the management of wildlife trade in Uganda 3. To investigate the influence of the legal framework on the management of wildlife trade in Uganda 4. To examine the moderating effect of management factors on the relationship between the institutional and legal framework and the management of wildlife trade in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-08-07 2021-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Zuzana Uhde
ID:
Transnational Migration and Challenges for Global Justice: EU–Africa Relations
REFNo: SS217ES

In the project I will study the perspective of Eastern Africa in order to understand the emerging global governance of migration and identify limits of the nation-state defined framework for global justice, which prevails in the social sciences as well as in the UN migration agenda and European migration policy. I will examine how global political economy impacts on Sub-Saharan Africa and to what extent it constitutes factors shaping migration between African countries and trans-continentally. Under the guidance of MISR I intend to learn from the local colleagues about the Eastern African and Ugandan context in order to understand its relation to the international migration regime. The project will connect a macro-structural perspective analysing global interactions with an analysis of international migration regime and its local effects. The innovative theoretical contribution of the project lies in developing a comprehensive framework that connects migration studies to the broader social theory of global interactions. The main objectives of the project are twofold: 1. developing a conceptual framing of migration in the context of global political economy juxtaposing the double approach of borderless for trade and border-restricted for responsibilities and social protection of migrants; 2. analysing emerging global governance of migration with a special assent on Africa–EU relations and the Ugandan context, and identifying key challenges for global justice.
 Czech Republic 2018-08-07 2021-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Jade Siu
ID:
Trade Costs and cross border traders
REFNo: SS226ES

Broad objective: *To understand challenges to cross-border traders’ trading activities Specific objectives: *Understand how cross-border traders’ perspective of the One-Stop-Border-Post *Understand the barriers cross-border traders’ face in their day-to-day trading activities
UK 2018-08-07 2021-08-07 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Julius Okuni Boniface
ID: UNCST-2019-R000963
 Molecular evolution of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis in Africa
REFNo: A35ES

1. Study of MAP prevalence in two African countries (Sudan and Uganda) and evaluation in comparison to data of Europe and worldwide (To be done in Uganda and Sudan) 2. Analysis of the phylogeny of MAP strains from Africa based on genotyping and complete genomes (To be done in Sudan with samples from Sudan and Uganda) 3. Identification of virulence factors of selected MAP strains (To be done in Uganda). 4. Investigation of susceptibility and resistance genes of cattle to MAP (To be done in Uganda). 5. Creation of a risk map for paratuberculosis in Africa.
Uganda 2018-07-31 2021-07-31 Agricultural Sciences Non-degree Award
Andrew Kambugu
ID: UNCST-2019-R000823
 Improving HIV treatment in pregnancy: A qualitative study on late antenatal care initiation, maternal disengagement from antiretroviral therapy, and the acceptability of dolutegravir in Uganda and South Africa.
REFNo: HS216ES

1. To investigate the barriers to and facilitators of the uptake of antenatal care early in pregnancy among women in urban and peri-urban communities in South Africa and Uganda. 2. To critically examine key factors that are associated with ART disengagement among women in urban and peri-urban communities in South Africa and Uganda, including: i. the barriers to and facilitators of ART initiation and adherence among late presenting pregnant women; ii. the role of pregnancy, breast-feeding and other post-delivery household and healthcare practices in ART disengagement among women; iii. the differences and similarities in the perceived side effects of dolutegravir and efavirenz among pregnant and post-partum women; iv. the role of community health workers in the delivery of HIV treatment services among pregnant and post-partum women. 3. To understand the key factors that are likely to influence a potential policy transition to and acceptability of dolutegravir in communities and health facilities in South Africa and Uganda.
Uganda 2018-07-27 2021-07-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Barbara Castelnuovo
ID: UNCST-2019-R000802
 PREVALENCE OF GESTATIONAL DIABETES AMONG HIV-INFECTED WOMEN ATTENDING AN URBAN OUT-PATIENT CLINIC IN KAMPALA, UGANDA: A PILOT STUDY
REFNo: HS219ES

Primary • To determine the prevalence of GDM among HIV positive pregnant women using standard OGTT. Secondary • To describe the association between GDM and maternal/fetal outcome in HIV positive women. • To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among HIV positive women previously diagnosed with GDM after birth using standard OGTT.
Uganda 2018-07-27 2021-07-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Adriena De Visser
ID:
Global Health Electives: Ethical Engagement in Building Global Health Capacity
REFNo: SS229ES

Research Question: At sites where the Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) and other international institutions have long-standing collaborations in support of global health electives, what are the relationship dynamics as perceived by stakeholders in sub-Saharan Africa in regards to visiting medical trainee global health electives? Specific Objectives We aim to: 1)Explore and explain perspectives regarding the harms and benefits of global health electives from multiple stakeholders. 2)Explore and explain perspectives on how to create more equitable and mutually beneficial global health electives from multiple stakeholders. The stakeholder perspectives which we plan to include are those at the host site in Mwanza, Tanzania and Mbarara, Uganda: health facility administrators, host physicians, medical officers, nurses, local trainees, patients and/or family members, and a community leader.
Canada 2018-07-26 2021-07-26 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
David Meya Bisagaya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000837
 High Dose AMBISOME on a Fluconazole Backbone for Cryptococcal Meningitis Induction Therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: A Phase 3 Randomised Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial
REFNo: HS213ES

Primary Objective: To determine whether short-course high-dose L-AmB is as effective as 7-day amphotericin B deoxycholate-based treatment courses (current standard of care) in averting all-cause mortality in HIV-associated CM patients in a phase-III clinical endpoint trial. Secondary Objectives: 1. To determine the EFA in both treatment arms. 2. To examine the proportions of patients in each arm with clinical and laboratory-defined grade III/IV adverse events; median % change from baseline in laboratory defined parameters, by treatment arm. 3. To determine health service costs by treatment arm. 4. To determine all-cause mortality within the first 2 and 4 weeks. 5. To determine whether short-course high-dose L-AmB is superior to 7-day amphotericin B-based treatment courses (current standard of care) in averting all-cause mortality. 6. To determine rates of cryptococcal relapse / IRIS within the first 10 weeks by treatment arm. 7. To determine rates of disability at 10 weeks by treatment arm.
Uganda 2018-07-26 2021-07-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
David Meya Bisagaya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000837
 Operational Research for Cryptococcal Antigen Screening (ORCAS) of HIV Patients: Evaluation of clinical and immunological predictors of outcomes.
REFNo: HS214ES

To identify incidence and risk factors for meningitis or death in asymptomatic CrAg+ persons before 6-months.
Uganda 2018-07-26 2021-07-26 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Josephine Kayaga Nsubuga-Mugoa Kayaga
ID:
Successful Strategies for Using Knowledge Management in Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs)
REFNo: SS228ES

The purpose of the research study is to explore strategies that some SMEs managers use to effectively integrate Knowledge Management (KM) into their business practices; with the objective that the research study will enable me to make a contribution to positive social change as the findings from this study may be helpful in expanding opportunities for employees to learn new skills and knowledge. Another contribution to positive social change may be the expansion of employment opportunities because, as SMEs integrate KM into their business practices, SMEs may become more successful, leading to the expansion of employment opportunities.
Uganda 2018-07-26 2021-07-26 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Julia Dickson-Gomez
ID: UNCST-2019-R000775
 The Social Context of Substance Use and HIV Risk in Kampala City, Uganda
REFNo: SS227ES

To conduct formative research to assess drug use in individuals living in Kampala and the associated contextual factors (drug use sites, sexual and drug networks) that may contribute to HIV injection and sexual risk behaviors.
 USA 2018-07-26 2021-07-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Nando Lewis
ID:
Why do people flee their homes for UNHCR refugee assistance in Eastern Africa?
REFNo: SS212ES

This project aims to better understand South Sudanese refugee decision making before leaving their homes and in selecting their destination. I aim to go beyond the conflict causes displacement explanation, to investigate what levels of conflict and how other factors such as food insecurity influence the decision to flee ones home. I am also interested in better understanding why some South Sudanese travel to Uganda, whilst others travel to Kenya.
 UK 2018-07-24 2021-07-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Krista Milich
ID:
Conservation to Coexist: Participatory Action Research for Wildlife Conservation and Community Development
REFNo: NS2ES

The goal of this project is to improve the conservation of wildlife in Kibale National Park and support capacity building of local people through a community conservation project. This project is focused on reducing human-wildlife conflict by using land use changes to prevent crop raiding by wild animals. Ultimately, by removing this conflict, the relationship between the local people and the park will improve and will support the conservation of endangered species.
 USA 2018-07-17 2021-07-17 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Jeremy Springman
ID:
Public Opinion on Service Delivery and NGOs in Uganda
REFNo: SS170ES

Despite staggering growth in the delivery of public services by NGOs, little is known about how this shapes levels of citizen political engagement, confidence in government, and political accountability. This study will use a public opinion survey to measure whether receiving health services from an NGO causes an increase in levels of citizen engagement and confidence in government. To estimate whether receiving NGO-provided services influences the political attitudes of citizens who benefit from them, we will sample individuals in communities that have received NGO services and communities that have not.
USA 2018-07-17 2021-07-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Helena Newell
ID:
Natural Capital Accounting of the NWSC Katosi Water treatment Project, Mukono District
REFNo: NS51ES

Our objectives are to: 1. Develop and apply a framework for assessing and quantifying natural capital stocks and the ecosystem service provision before (the baseline) and on completion of a development project, with regard to the project’s impact on biodiversity. 2. Where possible and appropriate, value ecosystem service provision in monetary terms i.e. flows of benefits from Natural Capital stocks. 3. Understand how impacts and dependencies on the project’s Natural Capital vary between different stakeholder groups at local, regional and international levels 4. Make recommendations on measures to minimise losses of biodiversity and ecosystem services, and on measures for the project to achieve ‘no net loss’ 5. Compare these findings to those of an ESIA in order to see how NC approaches enhance and supplement ESIA approaches, and explore the uncertainties and limitations of the NC approach, particularly with respect to data limitations and methods for valuation, in order to make recommendations for future projects
 UK 2018-07-17 2021-07-17 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Krista Milich
ID:
Red Colobus Monkey Reproduction and Conservation
REFNo: NS55ES

Long-term studies of wild primate populations are important for understanding how species adjust to environmental pressures and for examining models of our evolutionary past. My project uses the endangered red colobus monkey (Procolobus rufomitratus) of Kibale National Park, Uganda, as a model to understand how ecological stressors impact reproductive function, sexual behaviors, feeding ecology, and survival. Recent increases in hunting pressure and disease outbreaks have changed the selective pressures facing the Kanyawara red colobus monkeys. My previous work with these monkeys documented differences in behaviors and physiology for red colobus living in different habitats. Conducting further research on these animals will help to answer important questions about both endangered species and evolutionary processes. I request permission to study the behavioral and physiological responses of red colobus monkeys to ecological pressures. Specifically, I aim to: 1) re-evaluate the variation in reproductive and adrenal hormones of individuals living in different habitats, 2) examine behavioral variation over time of individuals in response to pressures from both hunting and disease outbreaks, and 3) monitor demographic changes and the health of this population. Long-term comparisons of the behavior and physiology of these individuals will provide data on the ability for primates to adjust to environmental changes.
 USA 2018-07-17 2021-07-17 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Moses Nyago
ID:
Analyzing the Ugandan private sector and stakeholders’ views for voluntary support of REDD+ related activities through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
REFNo: NS44ES

This study specifically: 1) Examines Uganda’s private sector firms’ CSR investments/support outside their core businesses and their influence on CSR support for REDD+ and related activities; and 2) Analyzes REDD+ stakeholder views on barriers of private sector firms to support/invest in REDD+ related activities through CSR and opportunities to diminish them in Uganda. The key research questions are: a) What do private sector firms in Uganda commonly support/invest in outside their core businesses under CSR? b) What is the influence of pooled voluntary CSR support, outside firms’ core business on the likelihood of CSR support for REDD+ related initiatives? c) How does private sector firm type and economic activity sector mediate in the relationship between CSR investments/support outside firms’ core business activities and CSR support/investment in REDD+ related initiatives? d) What are the barriers to REDD+ related support/investments under CSR in Uganda? e) What are the available opportunities to diminish the barriers for enhancement of CSR support to REDD+ related initiatives in Uganda?
Uganda 2018-07-13 2021-07-13 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Catherine Hobaiter
ID: UNCST-2019-R001480
 Social structure and territory use in the chimpanzees of the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
REFNo: NS56ES

East African chimpanzee society is characterised by a fission-fusion structure. The traditional view holds that all of the males within a chimpanzee community will range together and form close social bonds, whilst the females disperse, with less affiliation among non-kin (Wrangham, 1979; Goodall, 1968; Gibly and Wrangham, 2008). Much recent work focuses on understanding the nuances of, and variation within, chimpanzee social structure (see Aureli et al., 2008). We plan to investigate how population constraints, sex ratios, and territorial ranging interact with the chimpanzee communities’ social structures in the Budongo Forest. In particular we will explore how population characteristics and instability in the social structure might influence ranging decisions and social grouping over time. In the Budongo forest there are two habituated communities of chimpanzees: Waibira with around 120 individuals, in which habituation started in 2011, and Sonso with around 65 individuals, in which habituation started in 1990. These two neighbouring groups present a unique opportunity to explore the impact of social and environmental factors on chimpanzee territorial behaviour. Within the chimpanzee fission-fusion social system, members of a larger group form numerous subgroups that merge and split in response to social and ecological factors like food availability, predation pressure, and the presence of receptive females. While communities typically consist of 50-70 individuals with around 10-15 adult males, abnormally large communities exist in Ngogo (over 200 individuals) and Waibira (estimated 120 individuals), where over 30 adult males have been recorded. However, little is known about differences in social structure and associated consequences in these communities. One study has indicated clear subgrouping in the males of Ngogo, who range in two distinct ‘neighbourhoods’ rather than as a single unit (Mitani & Amsler, 2003). The result begs the question of whether this social structure is related to the unusual demographic size or is a consequence of other factors in Ngogo. Is there similar evidence of subgrouping amongst male chimpanzees in Waibira? If so, this may be an indication of the need to manage male-male social interactions when part of an abnormally large community. Indeed, Lehmann and Boesch (2004) reported that subgrouping patterns in chimpanzees of the Taï National Park in Côte d’Ivoire were dependent on total community size and number of males, with smaller communities exhibiting higher cohesiveness and a reduction in fluidity of the fission-fusion system. In addition to the number of individual males influencing subgrouping within a community, the presence of individual differences may also impact the male social structure. For example alpha male chimpanzees are known to exhibit different dominance styles that may be more cooperative or agonistic during their tenure as alpha (Foster et al., 2009). Furthermore, the fate of usurped males after they lose their alphaship may be related to their dominance style (Uehara et al., 2004). Changes in the rank of individual male chimpanzees may also impact the social behaviour of their relatives. While other male chimpanzees, even when closely related, represent possible competitors, female relatives such as mothers, or sisters who remain resident in their natal community, may adjust their social behaviour depending on the rank of their sons and brothers. One external environmental factor that may influence male chimpanzee subgrouping is the presence of human researchers. As we have long-term data available for the Waibira community we can compare the variation in territory use and in male subgrouping over the course of habituation, allowing us to explore the impact of habituation on chimpanzee behaviour. In addition to variation in the number and personality of males within a community, the use of territory and male sub-grouping may be impacted by the behaviour of neighboring communities. Chimpanzee intercommunity disputes are agonistic, and may include lethal aggression, particularly where a single male or small party encounters a larger number of males from the other community. As such they represent a significant pressure on chimpanzee use of territory. The number of males in a chimpanzee community influences how large the territory is, and when food availability is stable and abundant, it is thought that more energy is directed at territory utilisation and defense (Herbinger et al., 2001). Previous work from Kibale has also shown that on a given day, higher numbers of males in a party of chimpanzees will increase their tendency to patrol borders (Mitani and Watts, 2005). As periods of social uncertainty surrounding alpha changes can affect associative patterns and grooming behaviour, especially between males (see Koyama et al., 2017), it raises the question of how social instability impacts male territory usage. We will explore the almost 30-year data set of the Sonso chimpanzees in order to test whether or not the number of independent males, and/or the presence of individual males, impacts the size of the communities’ territory and their use of the areas within it. We will also investigate peripheral territory ranging in relation to alpha male transitions. Understanding the social grouping and ranging patterns over time will shed light on the function and motivation of chimpanzee territoriality. Understanding the ways that population characteristics, social relationships, and territory usage interact has implications for both ecological theory and for conservation management. Research Questions 1. Male subgrouping within communities (lead researcher Ms Bodden) ● Is there evidence of subgrouping or ‘neighbourhoods’ among male chimpanzees in the Waibira community? If so, how does this structure affect cohesion and stability? ● How does the Waibira community structure compare to that of the males in Sonso and how have subgroups changed over time? ● What effect have alpha male transitions had on subgrouping structure in the Waibira males? 2. Male use of territory in the Sonso community (lead researcher Ms Shearer) ● How does the number of independent males, and the leadership of individual alpha males influence the size and use of the Sonso territory? ● What social factors predict Sonso chimpanzees’ peripheral territory usage across seasons? We will explore the number of independent males, the identity of the alpha male, and the proximity to alpha male transitions. 3. Female association and subgrouping patterns (lead researcher Mr Chapoy) ● Do females who migrate from the same community preferentially associate with each other? We will explore the behaviour of the four confirmed immigrants from the Sonso community to the Waibira community. ● Do female relatives of independent males vary their use of the territory with variation in their male relatives ranks? We will explore the physical and social centrality of females who are closely related to males who move into or out of the top three rank positions.
 UK 2018-07-13 2021-07-13 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Joanita Nangendo
ID:
HIV Self-Testing as a strategy to increase HIV testing uptake and linkage to prevention and care among men in Mpigi district
REFNo: HS226ES

Sub-study I • To determine prevalence and the associated factors of HIV testing among men in Mpigi district • To describe the barriers and facilitators of HIV testing among men in Mpigi district • To describe the perceptions of oral HIVST among men in Central1 Uganda Sub-study II • To determine the uptake and factors associated with oral HIVST among men in Mpigi district Sub-study III • To determine linkage to prevention, treatment and care, and the influencing factors among men using oral HIVST in Mpigi district Sub-study IV • To describe men’s experiences of using oral HIVST in Mpigi district • To describe the perceptions of oral HIVST among men who received but did not use oral HIIVST in Mpigi
 Uganda 2018-07-13 2021-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ronald Kiguba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000844
 Pharmacoepidemiology of the delayed initiation of prescribed antimicrobials among paediatric Inpatients at Mulago hospital
REFNo: HS211ES

Primary Objectives 1. To determine the incidence of delayed initiation of prescribed antimicrobials during index admission among paediatric inpatients at Mulago Hospital 2. To identify key risk factors for the delayed initiation of prescribed antimicrobials during index admission among paediatric inpatients at Mulago Hospital Secondary Objectives 1. To determine if there is an association between the delayed initiation of prescribed antibiotics during index admission and increased hospital stay in paediatric inpatients with sepsis at Mulago Hospital 2. To determine if there is an association between the delayed initiation of prescribed antibiotics during index admission and increased mortality in paediatric inpatients with sepsis at Mulago Hospital 3. To estimate the hospital readmission rates to any health facility post-index discharge among paediatric inpatients at Mulago Hospital 4. To estimate the incidence of suspected adverse drug reactions among paediatric inpatients at Mulago Hospital
Uganda 2018-07-05 2021-07-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Hilda  Nakalema Sekabira
ID:
Evaluating the Impact of Early Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) on Patient Outcomes Among HIV-Infected Adolescents and Young Adults in Uganda
REFNo: HS218ES

BROAD AIM: The broad aim of this study is to assess the impact of early initiation of ART on patient outcomes, over time, among adolescents and young adults (AYA), 15 - 24 years of age, living with HIV, in high-volume health facilities in Uganda before and after the implementation of the 2013 WHO ART treatment guidelines. SPECIFIC AIMS: Aim 1: To assess the effect of early ART on adherence to medication among AYA 15 - 24 years, before and after the implementation of the 2013 WHO ART treatment guidelines. Aim 2: To assess the effect of early ART on the rate of Opportunistic Infections (OI) episodes among AYA 15 - 24 years, before and after the implementation of the 2013 WHO ART treatment guidelines. Aim 3: To compare survival and predictors of survival among AYA 15 - 24 years, before and after the implementation of the 2013 WHO ART treatment guidelines.
Uganda 2018-07-05 2021-07-05 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Tatiana Morais
ID:
"Women’s Talk”
REFNo: SS173ES

The main objective of this research project is to understand the camps’ context response to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The focus will be on what the refugee considers to be the best practices already implemented and what can be improved. Also, Uganda does have a National GBV Database (NGBVD) which makes the country a pioneer in addressing and making visible GBV, thus, this research would like to learn from the Uganda good practices and policies.
Portugal 2018-06-26 2021-06-26 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Lillian Gimuguni Nabaasa
ID:
Educational Liberalization and the Quality of Teaching and Learning: A Perspective of Public and Private University Education in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS160ES

i. To find out the effect of educational liberalization on the profile of students entering the universities in eastern Uganda. ii. To establish the extent to which liberalization of education affects the quality of academic staff in universities in Uganda iii. To establish the effect of the Education Liberalization on the quality of teaching methods used in universities in Uganda. iv. To find out the extent to which liberalization affects the quality of teaching and learning environment in universities in Uganda
Uganda 2018-06-26 2021-06-26 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Shannon McFarlin Christa
ID: UNCST-2019-R001414
 Skeletal life history research of Bwindi mountain gorillas
REFNo: NS42ES

Major Objectives for this project: Focusing on naturally accumulated skeletons from Bwindi mountain gorillas recovered in partnership with UWA, Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC), and Max Planck Institute, our major objective is to generate new data on the morphology, developmental life history and health of wild mountain gorillas and understand how these aspects of their biology are influenced by ecology and behavior. Specific Aims: (1) Collect primary data on the skeletal and dental morphology of Bwindi gorillas, to: (a) with an initial focus on understanding skeletal correlates of behavior, such as diet; (b) document skeletal changes associated with aging and pathology in Bwindi gorillas; and (c) pursue comparative studies to characterize variation in these features between Bwindi and Virunga gorillas. (2) Initiate the first micro-anatomical studies of dental and bone development in Bwindi gorillas, to: (a) test hypothesized relationships between socioecology, development and life history in Bwindi gorillas, and as compared to Virunga gorillas; (b) investigate relationships between individual life history factors, health (where documented), and developmental defects in teeth and bones; and (c) investigate relationships between tooth and bone development and a key behavioral transition during development, weaning, as studied through fecal and plant food sampling. (3) Work with Ugandan staff of UWA and ITFC to build expertise in osteology, and local capacity for the long-term preservation and use of mountain gorilla skeletons as a scientific and educational resource in Uganda.
 USA 2018-06-26 2021-06-26 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Moses Muwanguzi Mawanda
ID:
Testing Researhc March 2017
REFNo: A15ES

Objectives of the research project
 Uganda 2018-06-23 2021-06-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-degree Award
Celia Taylor
ID:
COMPARING THE WORKLOAD AND KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES OF COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS207ES

The aim of this research is to determine how CHWs employed by Living Goods in Uganda spend their time and to identify the KSAs they use when undertaking CHW-related tasks/activities; comparing findings between CHWs identified as being “excellent” performers and other CHWs (whom will be “average” performers). The specific objectives are: • To examine the activities undertaken by CHWs during a typical “CHW day”. • To identify the KSAs demonstrated by CHWs as they undertake different activities. • To compare time use and KSAs between two groups of CHWs: those identified by programme managers as excellent performers and a random sample of all other CHWs. • To use the results of this comparison to identify the KSAs that distinguish excellent from average CHWs. • To qualitatively consider the content validity of the current selection process/tools used by Living Goods to determine whether they would help to identify those most likely to be excellent CHWs.
UK 2018-06-19 2021-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Milton Musaba Wamboko
ID: UNCST-2019-R000825
 Effect of preoperative bicarbonate infusion on Maternal and Perinatal outcomes of obstructed labour; A Randomised Controlled Trial
REFNo: HS217ES

To identify the risk factors, document the profile of electrolyte changes and establish the effect of a preoperative sodium bicarbonate infusion on maternal and perinatal outcomes among patients with OL in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2018-06-19 2021-06-19 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
SUSAN BALEKE ATUHAIRWE
ID: UNCST-2019-R001107
 SAFETY, EFFECTIVENESS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF MISOPROSTOL FOR TREATMENT OF INCOMPLETE MID TRIMESTER ABORTION IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS153ES

1) To determine the burden of abortion morbidity among near-miss cases in Uganda. 2) To compare the safety and effectiveness of diagnosis and misoprostol administration by midwives versus physicians for management of incomplete mid trimester abortion. 3) Explore health workers’ experiences of and perceptions towards the use of misoprostol for management of incomplete mid trimester abortion. 4) To compare the acceptability of PAC using misoprostol by intervention type (midwives vs. physicians), in the mid trimester. 5) To determine the post abortion contraceptive uptake and continuation over 12 months for LARCs versus SARCs.
 Uganda 2018-06-13 2021-06-13 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
WYCLIFF TUSIIME EDWIN
ID:
Teachers digital competence in the Teaching of Art and Design in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda
REFNo: SS152ES

(i) to analyze if and how teachers use digital tools in the teaching of art and design?; (ii) to examine the challenges and /or opportunities teachers meet in the use of digital tools during teaching processes in Art and Design; (iii) to establish ways teachers can develop digital competence to enrich the teaching of art and design in TTIs?
 Uganda 2018-06-13 2021-06-13 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Julius Okuni Boniface
ID: UNCST-2019-R000963
 Effect of host genotype on seropositivity to Mycobacterium paratuberculosis in Ankole cattle and immune activation of macrophages by recombinant heat shock protein 70 kd
REFNo: A32ES

To determine the seroprevalence of MAP in Ankole cattle in Rakai, Lyantonde and isingiro districts. To determine the allele frequencies of TL2-2, IFN-gamma, NOD2,SCL11A1, BoLA (DRB) genes in seropositive cattle and their case controls. To determine the association between serostatus and individual SNPs. To determine the effect of HSP70 immunisation on the activation of monocyte derived macrophages in invitro culture with MAP.
 Uganda 2018-06-13 2021-06-13 Agricultural Sciences Non-degree Award
DENISH MOORTHY
ID:
Cost of Fortification of Maize Flour in Uganda
REFNo: HS191ES

The objective of this project is to prepare a background document that will help decision-makers better understand how producer start-up and operational costs and governmental monitoring and evaluation costs associated with maize flour fortification vary by scale of milling operations. Based on existing data and on data collected during this study, we will estimate the private and public sector costs of a (say) 10-year scale-up of a regional maize flour fortification program involving existing very small- and small-scale millers. These cost estimates, when set alongside estimates of micronutrient (MN) needs/deficiencies, and expected coverage of the proposed fortification program, can provide guidance regarding the costs of a maize fortification program among very-small and small-scale milling operations, and may also provide guidance regarding regional targeting of a maize flour fortification programs involving very-small and small-scale millers. For this study, we will also use available data on the private and public-sector costs of large-scale wheat flour fortification in Uganda; the results of this exercise may help decision-makers to compare the expected costs and nutritional benefits of wheat versus maize flour fortification programs.
India 2018-06-13 2021-06-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Herbert Arinaitwe
ID:
Critical Success Factors (Csfs) For Institutionalisation of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems in Government: The Case of Justice, Law and Order Sector in Uganda
REFNo: SS171ES

i. To examine the relationship between leadership and the institutionalisation of monitoring and Evaluation in JLOS. ii. To examine the relationship between institutional set up and the institutionalisation of M&E in JLOS. iii. To examine the relationship between organisational culture and institutionalisation of M&E in JLOS.
Uganda 2018-06-13 2021-06-13 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Meghan Sobel
ID:
The Role of News Media in Rwanda and Uganda
REFNo: IS12ES

The objective of this study is to compare the media landscape in Uganda to the media landscape in Rwanda. Building on previous research that we have conducted via interviews with journalists in Rwanda, we aim to answer the following research questions: RQ1: What are the roles and functions of journalists in present-day Uganda? RQ2: How does Ugandan journalists’ use of social media compare to journalists in Rwanda? RQ3: How does Ugandan journalists’ use of constructive journalist compare to journalists in Rwanda? RQ4: How do Ugandan journalists perceive their level of press freedom compared to journalists in Rwanda?
USA 2018-06-13 2021-06-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 Audit of current anticoagulant practices in the War-PATH Ugandan and South African clinical study sites
REFNo: HS179ES

1. To evaluate the current clinic service provision, drug availability, and current practices for warfarin prescription and dose adjustment at selected anticoagulant clinics in Uganda and South Africa 2. To evaluate the indications and demographic distribution and proportion of patients in therapeutic range among patients currently attending the anticoagulant clinics
UK 2018-05-30 2021-05-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Peterson Kikomeko Kato
ID: UNCST-2019-R000881
 Development and Validation of a Competency-Based Education Model for Strengthening Undergraduate Training in Human Nutrition and Dietetics in Uganda
REFNo: HS206ES

1.Responsibility towards participants: To be ensured by guaranteeing anonymity, ensuring absolute confidentiality, avoiding harm and avoiding betrayal and or deception. Obtaining voluntary informed consent from all participants and ensuring that the relationship between the researcher and the participants is based on honesty. 2.Ensuring legal requirements: Adhering to the legal requirements for conducting research in Uganda; avoidance of plagiarism, obtaining research approvals, ethical review, and research permit. 3.Knowing results of the research: Ensuring that respondents get to know the results from the research. 4.Responsibility towards the research community: Sharing results of the research with all participants and the general public
Uganda 2018-05-30 2021-05-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Edwin Nuwagira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000930
 ONE YEAR MORTALITY AND LOSS TO FOLLOW UP AMONG PATIENTS RECEIVING SECOND LINE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT THE MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL HIV CLINIC
REFNo: HS193ES

General objective; To determine the one year mortality and loss to follow up among patients on second-line ART at Mbarara regional referral hospital HIV clinic. Specific Objectives; 1. Determine the rate of loss to follow up among HIV positive patients in their first one year of taking second line ART. 2. Determine the factors associated with loss to follow up of patients on second line ART during the first one year of treatment. 3. Determine the one year mortality of patients on second-line ART. 4. Determine the factors associated with one year mortality among patients on second-line ART at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2018-05-29 2021-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Danse Anna Maria de Bondt Anna Maria
ID:
Traditional Drinks and Local Customs: The Everyday Experiences of Law and Governance in the Border Area of West Uganda.
REFNo: SS169ES

The consumption of alcoholic beverages is widely accepted in Ugandan society. Most popular are locally produced drinks such as tonto (banana wine), bushera ( sorghum beer), ajon (millet beer) and waragi (locally distilled gin), especially in rural areas. The drinks are locally produced in homes, sold and consumed by families and friends in the area and even traded and distributed throughout the country as well as abroad, as in the case of waragi. Many of these drinks have been made for generations and are considered in society to be part of a traditional way of life. They are consumed on social events, such as funerals, weddings and festive celebrations such as Christmas. This study is situated within larger debates surrounding law, culture, local customs and trade in Africa. The central aim of this research is twofold: to understand the everyday practices and experiences of the people that are involved in production, trade and consumption of locally produced drinks in the border area of West Uganda; and to understand the role that different actors have in governing this trade. In order to understand how these concepts work out in everyday life, practice theory will serve as a lens with which to understand the social power relations of the variety of actors that live at the border. To address these issues my main research question will be: “How does the relationship between state officials and people involved in unregulated alcohol practices shape law and governance in the border area of West Uganda?”
Netherlands 2018-05-29 2021-05-29 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 Adherence to 3TC/TDF PrEP as a Bridge to ART: A Pilot Evaluation
REFNo: HS208ES

1) Evaluate uptake and adherence to 3TC/TDF PrEP among HIV-uninfected partners, when implemented as a bridge to ART 2) Assess factors related with adherence to 3TC/TDF PrEP
 Uganda 2018-05-29 2021-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Silver Bahendeka Karaireho
ID: UNCST-2019-R000876
 The Epidemiology of Type 1 Diabetes in Uganda
REFNo: HS209ES

General Objective To study the epidemiology of T1D in Ugandan Youths Specific Objectives 1. To ascertain the newly diagnosed (2009 – 2018) incident T1D in youth age < 25 years in order to assess the temporal trends in presentation of diabetes for the period 2009 – 2018, by age, sex and ethnicity. Specific characteristics to be examined are: age at onset of diabetes, markers of disease severity (diabetic ketoacidosis; residual insulin secretion – C-peptide; HbA1c), markers of insulin sensitivity (waist circumference, body mass index), Cardiovascular risk factors (lipid profile, blood pressure, microalbuminuria). 2. To determine the prevalence and incidence of, and risk factors for chronic microvascular (retinopathy, nephropathy, and autonomic neuropathy) and selected markers macrovascular complications (hypertension) of diabetes. 3. To assess the incidence of, and risk factors for, serious acute complications of diabetes, including severe hypoglycaemia and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). 4. To assess total and cause – specific mortality among 2009 – 2018 incident cases for the period from the date of diabetes diagnosis through March 31, 2018 5. To determine the extent to which barriers to access care and barriers to quality of care, impact on management outcomes. 6. To provide consultation and support to inform the development of low-cost sustainable public health surveillance systems of childhood diabetes in Uganda. 7. To assess growth and glycaemic control of children and adolescents diagnosed with T1DM . 8. To determine the effect of psychosocial support (camps and / parents meeting) on Diabetes care in children and youth with DM
Uganda 2018-05-29 2021-05-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Amy Patterson Stephenson
ID:
“Shaping Citizenship: Christian Institutions and Urban Youth in Africa”
REFNo: SS190ES

This project explores the relationship between Christian institutions (such as ecumenical bodies, denominations and individual congregations) and youth citizenship in urban Africa. The project seeks to answer three questions: (1) How do Christian institutions shape citizenship norms and behaviors among African youth? (2) How do Christian institutions prioritize particular citizenship norms and behaviors, depending on the gender and economic standing of youth? (3) How do these Christian efforts influence how youth themselves understand citizenship and act on that understanding? To answer the questions, the project will include fieldwork in urban Kampala district. Outputs will include an academic presentation, academic articles and potentially, a book.
USA 2018-05-29 2021-05-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Dorothy Stamps Sarah
ID: UNCST-2019-R001036
 Quantifying Plume-Lithosphere Interactions from GNSS Geodesy, Seismology, and Geodynamic Modeling
REFNo: PS4ES

1) Install 3 Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) stations in Uganda 2) Assess surface motions using geodynamic modeling
 USA 2018-05-24 2021-05-24 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
wasswa william
ID: UNCST-2019-R001217
 Automated Diagnosis and Classification of Cervical Cancer from Pap-Smear Images.
REFNo: HS129ES

The general objective of this research is to design and validate a robust automated tool for diagnosis and classification of cervical cancer using hybrid Segmentation and Classification techniques applied to Pap smear images. To achieve this objective and address the research problem, the following specific research objectives have been formulated. 1. To review state of art prominent recent publications focusing on the application of machine learning and medical imaging in automated detection and classification of Cervical Cancer from Pap-smear images. 2. To acquire Pap-smear images and develop a hybrid technique for automated segmentation and classification of cervical cancer. 3. To develop an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) platform to facilitate the automated diagnosis and classification of cervical cancer from Pap-smear images. 4. To test and validate the developed platform using patient results obtained from a manual screening of the Pap-smear images by a trained and experienced cytologist and also comparing the algorithms with results obtained by other researchers on the same open source datasets (Hervlet Cervical cancer dataset).
Uganda 2018-05-22 2021-05-22 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Aleksey Maro
ID:
Frugivory and fermentation: a study of fruit-ethanol concentrations and olfactory plume availability for chimpanzee-consumed fruits
REFNo: NS41ES

To collect fruit ethanol data, as it relates to the diet of chimpanzees; to determine the ecological role of ethanol in nature, including relevance to human alcohol consumption. (i) To assess the ethanol concentrations and physical properties (relative to ripeness) of fruit available to wild chimpanzees; (ii) to systematically collect, analyze, and map atmospheric ethanol vapor levels in relation to distance from ripe fruit crops of trees and shrubs.
 USA 2018-05-22 2021-05-22 Natural Sciences Degree Award
ERIC WOBUDEYA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001047
 Evaluation of novel diagnostics and biomarkers for childhood TB
REFNo: HS169ES

Our primary specific aim is: 1. To determine the diagnostic accuracy of a novel breath sensor for diagnosis of childhood TB. Our secondary aims are: 1. To determine if breath volatile organic compounds (VOCS) (methyl nicotinate and methyl-p-anisate) can be used to monitor response to anti-TB treatment in children. 2. To assess the accuracy of point of care (POC) C-Reactive Protein (CRP) as a triage test among children suspected of having TB
Uganda 2018-05-22 2021-05-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Priya Kumar
ID:
Technology to Enable Universal Health Coverage - Watsi Implementation Research
REFNo: HS181ES

General Objective - To determine if a technology intervention reduces the time and cost of administering community based health insurance compared to a paper based system. The specific objectives of conducting the research include: 1. To estimate with excellent accuracy and precision the mean and median time of each of the five components of the CBHI system (member enrollment, identification, claims submission, claims approval, reporting), and of the total time for both intervention and the control cohort. 2. To estimate with excellent accuracy and precision the mean and median cost of each of the five components of the CBHI system, and of the total cost for both intervention and the control cohort. 3. To estimate with excellent accuracy and precision the difference in the mean and median time and cost between the intervention and the control cohort for each of the five components, and the total of all five components for the CBHI system. 4. To identify factors other than the technology intervention that could potentially be associated with total duration time and cost.
USA 2018-05-22 2021-05-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
HUSSEIN ORIA
ID:
ARV Medicines usage in farm chicken; exploring the perceptions of the community: a case for Wakiso district.
REFNo: HS188ES

Determine extent of use of ARVs in farm chicken and explore the perceptions of the community on use of ART medicines in farm chicken. With specific objectives as; Understand the extent of ARV usage in farm chicken. Explore community perceptions on ARV misuse in farm chicken. Examine the extent of ARV usage in preparation of chicken feeds. Determine ARV content in farm chicken. Determine the content of ARV in chicken feed
Uganda 2018-05-22 2021-05-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Bethany WILLIAMS LIN
ID:
Testing the functional significance of divergent reproductive traits in an African cichlid fish (Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor victoriae)
REFNo: NS52ES

The goal of the proposed research is to better understand the influence of environmental stressors (such as turbidity, hypoxia, and increased temperature) on the divergence of reproductive traits in an African cichlid fish (Pseudocrenilabrus multicolor victoriae). My specific objectives will be to (a) determine the functional role of physiological and behavioral trait changes between populations of P. multicolor, and (b) test the adaptive significance of trait changes by assessing performance of lab-reared fish on reproductive tasks. (c) present conservation education materials about the importance of biodiversity to water quality to local schools through The Water Project
USA 2018-05-22 2021-05-22 Natural Sciences Degree Award
William NESBITT Alexander
ID:
Causes and implications of the depletion of effective calcium concentrations in Lake Nabugabo, Uganda, East Africa
REFNo: NS53ES

To re-evaluate the work of Beadle (1981) and accurately measure the calcium and other major ion concentration of Lake Nabugabo and the surrounding wetlands. To identify the sink of calcium in the system to see why the concentration is so low compared to other lakes in the LVB. To explore the implications of low calcium by investigating the Ca/P ratio in Nile perch and mukene in both Lake Nabugabo and Lake Victoria to determine the effects on its bone strength, density and growth.
 Canada 2018-05-22 2021-05-22 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Joel HARTTER Nathan
ID:
Population, Environment, and Climate in the Albertine Rift
REFNo: NS37ES

To Determine how coupled climate and anthropogenic landscape change impacts the dynamics and resilience of a protected areas and the surrounding human population, including impacts to human and wildlife health, food security, and governance.
 USA 2018-05-18 2021-05-18 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Fiona Cresswell
ID:
High dose oral and intravenous rifampicin for adult tuberculous meningitis: an open-label phase II randomised controlled trial
REFNo: HS136ES

1. To determine whether higher-dose rifampicin, delivered orally at 35mg/kg/day or delivered intravenously at 20 mg/kg/day (for 2-weeks, followed by orally at 35 mg/kg/day for 6-weeks) provide equivalent plasma and CSF exposures, and whether the exposure profiles are favourable compared to the standard dose oral rifampicin. The pharmacokinetically optimal dose and route of administration of rifampicin can then be taken forward into a phase III clinical trial. 2. To observe whether greater rifampicin exposure in CSF is associated with any clinical benefit including more rapid resolution of coma, reduced neurocognitive deficit or reduced mortality. 3. To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Xpert MTB/Rif Ultra for TBM (ancillary study 1) 4. To describe the concentration of rifampicin in brain tissue in each treatment arm (ancillary study 2) 5. To explore the use of bedside ultrasound as a monitoring tool to improve supportive care for people with TBM (ancillary study 3)
UK 2018-05-15 2021-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Moses Ocan
ID: UNCST-2020-R014731
 Antimalarial resistance in Sub-Saharan Africa: Assessing spread of artemisinin resistance and chloroquine resistance reversal among Plasmodium falciparum parasites
REFNo: HS168ES

1) To determine through a systematic review, the extent of chloroquine resistance reversal among Plasmodium falciparum parasites in malaria endemic countries since the change in policy 2) To determine the association between four (4) most reported K13 gene polymorphisms in Sub-Saharan Africa and artemisinin susceptibility among Plasmodium parasites 3) To predict using a model the spread to Sub-Sahara African (Uganda) Plasmodium falciparum parasite population of the K13 propeller gene polymorphisms detected in Southeast Asia and associated with artemisinin resistance
 Uganda 2018-05-15 2021-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Kirsten Ward
ID:
Evaluation of delivery practices for multiple vaccines at a single immunization visit in low- and middle-income countries Uganda
REFNo: HS170ES

Aim: This evaluation aims to describe current preparation, administration and communication practices in the delivery of more than one vaccine to a single child at a single immunization visit in Uganda. Objectives: 1. To document the processes and techniques used to prepare and administer more than one vaccine, primarily injectable vaccines, to children in Uganda; 2. To understand the timing, content, and extent of communication messages about co-administration of one or more vaccines and post-vaccination care delivered by providers to caregivers in Uganda; and 3. To use results from 1 & 2 to develop recommendations about best practices for: a) the preparation and delivery of multiple vaccines with a focus on injectable vaccines, and b) provider communication to the caregiver about delivery of multiple vaccines and post-vaccination care.
 Australia 2018-05-15 2021-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Damalie Nakanjako
ID:
Inflammation and immune aging among HIV-infected adults with at least 12 years of antiretroviral therapy in an African cohort.
REFNo: HS194ES

1. To describe innate system phenotype and function [Natural killer (NK) cells, monocytes and innate lymphoid cells (ILCs)], after long-term suppressive HAART for at least 12 years of HAART, within the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) HIV treatment cohort. 2. To determine levels of immune aging markers among HIV-infected adults with suppressive ART, relative to age-and gender-matched HIV negative counterparts, despite twelve years and more of suppressive ART. 3. To describe those biological pathways which remain deranged after at least 12 years of suppressive HAART, and identify markers/pathways that are known to increase the risk of non-AIDS complications of chronic HIV.
Uganda 2018-05-15 2021-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Joy Gumikiriza- Onoria Louise
ID:
SELF - PERCEPTIONS OF AGING AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG THE ELDERLY IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS195ES

To 1) Examine the association between quality of life and perceptions of aging among older people in rural and urban Uganda, 2) Translate and culturally adapt the Brief Aging perceptions questionnaire (B-APQ), and 3) Translate and culturally adapt the Older People’s Quality of Life questionnaire (OPQOL) for use with Luganda speaking older people in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-05-15 2021-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Caitlin Jenks Alexandra
ID:
EVALUATION OF ANEMIA PREVENTION EFFORTS AFFECTING YOUTH IN IGANGA, UGANDA; CASE OF MUSANA COMMUNITY DEVELOMENT ORGANIZATION
REFNo: HS198ES

General Objective To evaluate the quality of the current anemia prevention efforts at MCDO, as well as the behavior and beliefs around anemia from healthcare workers and other staff, so the findings can be used to enhance the organization’s strengths, and implement recommended changes. Specific Objectives Objective 1 To evaluate, through staff interviews and a research survey tool, the MCDO staff’s current knowledge and beliefs on anemia and how much emphasis they deem should be placed on prevention efforts. Objective 2 To find out, through staff interviews and observations, if there are any current prevention efforts surrounding anemia on MCDO’s campuses including nutrition education, supplementation, deworming policies, and malaria prevention strategies. Objective 3 To observe and evaluate qualitative data on the student’s consumption of food on a weekly basis, living quarters, classrooms, dining areas, and footwear of the nursery and primary school students at MCDO.
USA 2018-05-15 2021-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Pakoyo Kamba Fadhiru
ID:
Burden and drivers of controlled prescription drug abuse among selected populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS203ES

The goal of this project is to determine the magnitude and factors associated with controlled prescription drug abuse among selected high risk populations in Uganda. There are five specific objectives: • To establish the prevalence of controlled prescription drug abuse among health care workers in Uganda. • To establish the prevalence of controlled prescription drug abuse among patients with mental disorders in Uganda. • To establish the drivers of controlled prescription drug abuse among health care workers and patients with mental disorders in Uganda. • To establish the compliance of Uganda’s medicine supply chain to regulations on controlled prescription drugs. • To establish the factors associated with compliance of Uganda’s medicine supply chain to regulations on controlled prescription drugs
Uganda 2018-05-15 2021-05-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Sylvia Nabukenya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000906
 ASSESSMENT OF THE INFORMED CONSENT PROCESS FOR STUDIES INVOLVING GENETIC RESEARCH AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV AT THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES INSTITUTE (IDI)
REFNo: HS199ES

1. To assess the adequacy of informed consent documents used for pharmacogenetic research and the collection, storage and future use of human samples. 2. To determine the methods used by researchers to ensure research participants’ understanding during the informed consent process in pharmacogenetic research. 3. To assess the factors that influence participants’ understanding during the consent process in pharmacogenetic research
Uganda 2018-05-04 2021-05-04 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Jenna  Wozniak Marie
ID:
Community Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Around Individual Blackfly Control and the Diseases They Transmit in Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS200ES

The objective of this research project is to determine what individual level control efforts are being used to protect against blackfly biting within communities. Although large-scale control efforts have been implemented in onchocerciasis endemic regions, individual level control efforts are not well recorded or understood. Through the use of a KAP (knowledge, attitudes, and practices) survey it is hoped that this will be understood. Demographic data will also be collected to find correlations between knowledge and education level. Future application of this information can be used to either modify existing methods or to suggest personal control methods for communities where onchocerciasis and nodding syndrome are endemic. This project will take place in the district of Kitgum and Lamwo in northern Uganda were both onchocerciasis and nodding syndrome have been observed. Over a five-week period, I will travel to several communities within each district to conduct my survey. The research question of this project is what do individuals in communities where onchocerciasis and nodding syndrome are observed know as well as perceive about blackflies and what practices do they use to prevent blackfly biting?
USA 2018-05-04 2021-05-04 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Pakoyo Kamba Fadhiru
ID:
Elucidating the mechanism of interaction of mycobacteria rhomboid proteases with their specific substrates
REFNo: NS49ES

The goal is to elucidate the mechanism(s) of interaction of mycobacteria rhomboid proteases with their specific native substrates. There are three specific objectives: • To identify the native peptide substrates for mycobacteria rhomboid proteases. • To elucidate the substrate residues essential in interaction with mycobacteria rhomboid proteases. • To elucidate the mycobacteria rhomboid protease residues essential in interaction with their substrates.
Uganda 2018-04-30 2021-04-30 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Andrea  Calcagno
ID:
Using Calcaneal Quantitative Ultrasound (cQUS) and urine Retinol Binding Protein to screen HIV-infected cART-treated patients for reduced bone mineral density: a pilot study
REFNo: HS204ES

Primary objective: To compare DEXA and cQUS in predicting reduced BMD in a population of Ugandan HIV-infected individuals on long-term cART. Secondary objective: To assess the prevalence of abnormal RBP/Cr and the correlation between abnormal RBP/Cr and reduced BMD.
Italy 2018-04-30 2021-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Michael Juma
ID:
EXAMINING THE EFFECT OF SERVICE DELIVERY FACTORS ON TIMELY INITIATION OF TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT WITHIN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS205ES

The study goal is to examine the association between service delivery factors and timeliness of Tuberculosis treatment initiation within accredited primary care facilities in Uganda. Here service delivery factors are characteristics relating to HF structure and care delivery. The specific aims are: Aim 1: To explore the association between service-delivery factors (structural and care delivery characteristics) and process timeliness (diagnosis time, laboratory turnaround time and treatment initiation time) Aim 2: To measure the association between process timeliness and Tuberculosis treatment initiation Aim 3: Describe perspectives of healthcare workers (in-charges of outpatient departments, heads of clinical teams and heads of laboratories) within each accredited health facility on preventing delays in diagnosis and initiation of Tuberculosis treatment.
Uganda 2018-04-30 2021-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Jack  Horowitz Rosengarten
ID:
Community-Driven Financial Solutions to Human-Wildlife Conflict in Uganda's Albertine Rift Eco-Region
REFNo: SS176ES

1. Policy objective: Uncover and clearly illustrate any institutional challenges of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Resilience Fund (HWCRF) project that may exist which are unique to Uganda’s Albertine rift region (UAR) in order to (a) strengthen the long-term implementation of the HWCRF project and (b) provide lessons learned for other governments and communities looking to implement human-wildlife conflict (HWC) financial instruments within similar geographies. 2. Academic objective: Contribute to the literature by bridging HWC insurance research outside of Sub-Saharan Africa with previous studies on HWC within UAR which have yet to formally analyze HWC financial instruments.
 USA 2018-04-25 2021-04-25 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Simon Wakwale Peter
ID:
POLITICAL DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE: A CASE STUDY OF MBALE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
REFNo: SS76ES

1. TO EXAMINE THE EFFECT OF DEVOLUTION OF POWERS ON TIMELY ACCOUNTABILITY IN MBALE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 2. TO ASSESS THE EFFECT OF DEVOLUTION OF POWERS ON INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN MBALE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 3. TO ESTABLISH THE EFFECT OF DEVOLUTION OF POWERS ON PROVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES IN MBALE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL 4. TO FIND OUT THE EFFECT OF DEVOLUTION OF POWERS ON POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN MBALE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
Uganda 2018-04-24 2021-04-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
CHRISTOPHER  OPIO KENNETH
ID:
Analysis of the genetic determinism of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
REFNo: HS125ES

1) Determine the association between chosen genetic markers among patients with HCC compared with subjects from Uganda with advanced liver fibrosis (F4 or cirrhosis). 2) Explore additional genetic markers of HCC by selected sequencing (targeted sequencing and exome sequencing) of the genome of subjects with HCC compared to controls from Uganda. 3) Determine whether these markers correlate with the clinical stages of HCC and could be predictive of HCC progression. 4) To describe clinical outcomes of advanced liver fibrosis (F4 or cirrhosis) or HCC over the study follow-up period.
Uganda 2018-04-24 2021-04-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Tiffany Basciano Nicole
ID:
No One Left Behind? A Study on the Human Rights of Women Living With HIV/AIDS in Uganda
REFNo: SS140ES

A study on adult women living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda. The study will include an examination of how women’s rights are integrated into HIV/AIDS-related laws, policies, programs, and initiatives in Uganda. We will further examine any challenges that women may face in family life, healthcare settings, or in the workplace because of their status, as well as any distinction in the experiences of women in urban versus rural settings. We hope that this research will help support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3 – good health and well-being and 5 gender equality.
 USA 2018-04-24 2021-04-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Specioza  Twinamasiko
ID:
Oil discovery and compensation over land: Conceptualizing risks and vulnerabilities of women's household livelihoods i Albertine Graben, Uganda
REFNo: SS147ES

i- To discover the nature of oil related land contestations in the Albertine Graben. ii- To explore the risks and vulnerabilities experienced by women after oil discovery. iii- To examine land compensation processes before and after eviction. iv- To Explore the role of women in the land compensation process. v- To examine the strategies women have put in place to improve their livelihood.
Uganda 2018-04-24 2021-04-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Richard Wamimbi Wotti
ID:
Community Systems and Practices to Prevent and Respond to Violence Against Children in Uganda: Children's perceptions and lived experiences.
REFNo: SS158ES

1.Find out the perceptions and lived experiences of children most especially girls in preventing and responding to Violence Against Children in their communities. 2.Establish what the formal (education and social welfare) and non formal (family , faith based, traditional) approaches to child protection are and how they are being applied in creating safer communities in Uganda free from violence. 3.Examine how the formal and non-formal elements of community referral and reporting mechanisms are functioning to prevent and respond to Violence Against Children. 4.Explore how girls are affected by different forms of violence and how they are supported to enable them live in an environment that is free from all forms of violence throughout their life course
Uganda 2018-04-24 2021-04-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Wilfred Kokas Aupal Kokas
ID:
Change Management Practices and Performance of Selected Local Governments in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS165ES

1. To establish the relationship between executive support and performance of selected Local Governments in Eastern Uganda. 2. To assess the relationship between effective communication and performance of selected Local Governments in Eastern Uganda. 3. To investigate the relationship between employee involvement and performance of selected Local Governments in Eastern Uganda
Uganda 2018-04-24 2021-04-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Michael Carter Ross
ID:
Smallholder Farmers’ Returns and Learning from Subsidized Inputs in Uganda
REFNo: SS145ES

The Government of Uganda is launching an agricultural input subsidy program through an electronic voucher and we have the opportunity to study its first implementation phase (5,000 households) and provide lessons for scaling up the full program (450,000 households) by evaluating, inter alia, how different subsidy schemes affect the spread of technology to poor households and their networks and women farmers and their networks.
 USA 2018-04-20 2021-04-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Jacent Kamuntu  Asiimwe Kamuntu
ID:
BASELINE ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES ON HEALTH AND NUTRITION AMONG CAREGIVERS AND PREGNANT WOMEN IN LIVING GOODS OPERATIONAL DISTRICTS
REFNo: HS192ES

To assess and document existing knowledge, attitudes and practices of caregivers and pregnant women in Living Goods’ areas of operation on, nutrition and other health seeking behaviour during pregnancy as well as infant and young child feeding – (IYCF) practices.
 Uganda 2018-04-20 2021-04-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Mael Leroux
ID:
Dual articulation in the communication system of chimpanzees
REFNo: NS47ES

The emergence of combinatoriality (phonology and syntax) in human language represents one of the key evolutionary transitions in life (Maynard Smith & Szathmary 1995). Despite its significance, we know very little regarding how unique this capacity is to humans or the evolutionary progression of this trait. By searching for core features of language, such as its combinatoriality, in the communication systems of closely related species to humans, particularly the primates, it is possible to shed light on whether the components of language are de novo evolved traits in humans or whether they have their origins rooted in the primate lineage. With this project, I aim to shed light on how unique combinatorics is to human language through empirically investigating the presence of linguistic forms of phonology and syntax in our closest living relative, the chimpanzee.
France 2018-04-20 2021-04-20 Natural Sciences Degree Award
JIMMY SSEMALULU
ID:
PRESCRIPTION PRACTICES AND USE OF LABORATORY PARAMETERS TO MONITOR EFFICACY AND TOXICITY OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART) AMONG HIV PATIENTS (15YEARS AND ABOVE) AT ART CLINIC IN BUTABIKA NATIONAL PSYCHIATRIC REFERRAL HOSPITAL, UGANDA.
REFNo: HS151ES

STUDY OBJECTIVES General objective To assess prescription practices and use of laboratory parameters to monitor efficacy and toxicity of ART among HIV patients (15 years and above) at ART clinic in Butabika hospital. 1.5.2 Specific objectives 1. To describe pharmaceuticals prescribed for HIV patients (15 years and above) at ART clinic in Butabika hospital. 2. To determine drug drug interactions between ARVs and other medicines prescribed to HIV patients (15 years and above) at ART clinic in Butabika hospital. 3. To identify laboratory parameters used to monitor treatment response and toxicity of ARVs among HIV patients (15 years and above) on ART in Butabika hospital.
Uganda 2018-04-11 2021-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Laura Bogart
ID:
GAME CHANGERS: A PILOT INTERVENTION TO EMPOWER HIV CLIENTS AS PREVENTION ADVOCATES IN UGANDA (PHASE 2)
REFNo: SS166ES

Primary objectives include: Assessing preliminary intervention effects on: a) protective behavior of the HIV-positive clients (condom use, partner concurrency/number of partners, engagement in HIV care, ART adherence) b) diffusion of prevention messages across the network, as assessed by the content and extent of communication with network members about protective behaviors (condom use, partner concurrency/number of partners, HIV testing, engagement in HIV care, circumcision), HIV disclosure, and HIV stigma
USA 2018-04-11 2021-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
CHARLES LUGERO
ID:
A global registry to study the demographics, socioeconomic and clinical factors, etiologies, pathophysiology, management, barriers to care, and outcomes of heart failure patients
REFNo: HS144ES

Study 1. Estimate the incident rate of outcomes in HF patients in world Objectives regions and overall, and assess social and lifestyle factors (demographics, socioeconomic variables, clinical risk factors, diet, medication use, and health‐related quality of life), etiologies and variations in treatment patterns that might influence mortality and morbidity. 2. Describe determinants of different HF phenotypes (HFpEF, HFrEF, HF due to valvular disease, ALVD) in these world regions, and their management and outcomes. G‐CHF Protocol Page 3 2016‐09‐26 Version 1.2 3. Describe the potential role of biomarkers (BNP/NT‐proBNP and troponin, as available), related genetic determinants, and their relation to clinical factors, treatments, and type of HF 4. Assess non‐cardiac co‐morbidities at enrolment, their incidence during the study and how they influence outcomes from both cardiovascular and non‐cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. 5. In a sub‐study of approximately 4000‐5000 patients, perform measures of frailty, cognitive and lung function, mental health, adherence to medication, and dietary assessment, with collection of blood and urine samples for central analysis, to further understand the pathophysiologic changes in HF and their relation to outcomes. 6. Describe patient and system barriers to HF care in a global HF population.
Uganda 2018-04-04 2021-04-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Clémence Bonneaud
ID:
Pant-hoot call in immature chimpanzees
REFNo: NS40ES

We will describe the age at which pant-hoot production starts. We will examine the order in which the four phases of the pant-hoot call develop. For example: is development sequential with the order of the final pant-hoot call, or do later phases (the climax) develop before early ones. We will investigate at what point multiple elements are produced within a call, and whether the sex differences seen in the pant-hoot calls of adults are also seen during development.
France 2018-04-04 2021-04-04 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 Clinical and genetic factors influencing variability in warfarin dose requirements in Sub-Saharan African patients: An observational study
REFNo: HS164ES

1. To determine demographic and clinical factors that determine individual daily dose requirements for warfarin in Ugandan and South African patients receiving warfarin as part of their routine care 2. To identify ethnic-specific genetic factors influencing individual daily dose requirements for warfarin in Ugandan and South African patients receiving warfarin as part of their routine care
UK 2018-04-04 2021-04-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Agnes Kiragga
ID:
Locating disengaged HIV positive women on Option B+ and ascertainment of outcomes among their infants
REFNo: HS175ES

1. To describe the pregnancy outcomes and HIV care status among women (and their exposed infants) who initiate Option B+ 2. To correct 6 week and 18 month estimates of MTCT through tracing of a random sample of HIV positive women who initiated Option B+ during pregnancy and disengaged from care. 3. To identify factors associated with HIV sero-positivity among infants born to women initiated on Option B+. 4. To establish the frequency of Multiclass Resistance among HIV positive infants born to women initiated on Option B+ 5. To estimate the proportion of disengaged women with viral failure and correct estimates of viral suppression (3 rd UN 90 goal) in the facilities.
 Uganda 2018-04-04 2021-04-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
ANNET MAGOLO KISAKA
ID:
INFLUENCE OF ORGANISATIONAL CULTURE ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS155ES

1. To examine the extent to which organizational mission influences employee performance in public Universities in Uganda 2.To assess the extent to which consistency affects employee performance in public Universities in Uganda 3. To establish how employee involvement influences performance in public universities
Uganda 2018-04-04 2021-04-04 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Erik Serrao
ID:
A Clinical Study to Validate the Accuracy and Usability of HemoTypeSCTM, Which is a Novel, Low-Cost, Rapid Diagnostic Test for Sickle Cell Disease
REFNo: HS158ES

The objective of this evaluation protocol is to determine the clinical accuracy of HemoTypeSC in diagnosing SCD-relevant Hb phenotypes (A/A, A/S, A/C, S/S, S/C, and C/C) as compared to “gold standard” HPLC/IEF laboratory testing methodology.
 USA 2018-03-27 2021-03-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Richard Batamwita
ID:
Utilization of obulamu interventions by sex workers and men who have sex with men: a retrospective analysis of services delivery data.
REFNo: HS189ES

To determine changes in the levels of utilization of HIV and STI services by MSM and FSW before and after OBULAMU campaign in Uganda and to compare their utilisation levels with those of the general population (non-MSM and non-FSW population).
Uganda 2018-03-27 2021-03-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
CORDELIA MBOIJANA KATUREEBE
ID:
Developing and Validating a Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Testing Eligibility Screening Tool for Health Care Providers in Uganda
REFNo: HS155ES

General Objective 1) To develop, validate and field test a Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Testing Eligibility Screening Tool (PATEST) for use in outpatient departments within health facilities in Uganda Specific Objectives 1) To develop a Pediatric and Adolescent HIV Testing Eligibility Screening Tool (PATEST) for use in outpatient departments within health facilities in Uganda. 2) To determine the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negative predictive value of the PATEST among individuals aged 18 months to 19 years in selected study health facilities in Uganda. 3) To assess the perceptions and experiences of use of the PATETST among health care workers, caregivers and adolescents attending outpatient departments within selected study health facilities in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-03-15 2021-03-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Joanne Corbin Nancy
ID:
Effects of armed conflict and displacement on men's socio-cultural and economic roles in northern Uganda
REFNo: SS119ES

• To examine the impact of armed conflict and internal displacement on men’s socio-cultural and economic roles in Northern Uganda. • To examine this phenomenon from subjective experiences. • To explore the adaptations that men have made to deal with any socio-cultural and economic impacts from armed conflict and internal displacement. • To disseminate the findings from this study in appropriate venues as recommended by Ugandan colleagues and produce an article on the results of this research.
USA 2018-03-14 2021-03-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Innocent Besigye Kabahena
ID: UNCST-2019-R001025
 Identifying gaps in screening, diagnosis, clinical practice guidelines and improving hypertension management in primary care facilities in Tororo District
REFNo: HS176ES

1. To identify the gaps in the health facility minimum requirements for successful screening, diagnosis and management of hypertension in Tororo district primary care facilities. 2. To establish the gap between hypertension management guidelines and clinical practice in Tororo district primary care facilities 3. To describe what needs to change for improved care of hypertension in primary care facilities in Tororo District.
Uganda 2018-03-14 2021-03-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Julie  Nabweteme
ID:
A Post Mortem review of hospital-based suspected Hepatocellular cancer deaths in Uganda to examine the relationship with Schistosomiasis
REFNo: HS116ES

Primary: • To investigate the prevalence of schistosomiasis based on histopathology findings among suspected hepatocellular carcinoma cases. Secondary: • To validate the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) among cases of the larger study, which is defined by clinician’s suspicion of HCC and/or presence of liver masses on ultra sound scan with liver mass histopathology obtained at the time of autopsy. • To pathologically correlate the level of liver fibrosis due to schistosomiasis among the HCC deaths adjusting for geographical location and HIV co-infection.
Uganda 2018-03-12 2021-03-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Chienwen Kao Jennifer
ID:
Mapping Social Networks of Child Caregiving in Uganda: A Formative Mixed Methods Study
REFNo: SS137ES

1. Use qualitative interviews to better understand the caregiving networks of female Ugandan child caregivers 2. Pilot and receive feedback on a novel social network measure designed to measure caregiving networks quantitatively 3. A preliminary exploration of how the captured social network relates to the caregiver’s depression
Taiwan 2018-03-12 2021-03-12 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Charles Namisi Patrick
ID: UNCST-2019-R001073
 DEVELOPMENT OF A MEASURE TO EMPOWER ADULT PEOPLE WITH HIV IN STIGMA MANAGEMENT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS146ES

This study is conceptualised within empowerment framework, with the purpose to develop and evaluate a measure for empowering adult people in stigma management in Uganda. Specifically, the study will address the three related objectives below; Objective 1, to determine the prevalence and associated factors for Internalized HIV-related stigma among adult PLHIV (Sub study 1). Objective 2, to develop a measure for empowering people living with HIV in stigma management among adults with HIV (sub study 2). Objective 3 a) to evaluate psychometric properties of the Empowerment Questionnaire for HIV-related Stigma Management (EQ-HSM) (Sub study 3).
 Uganda 2018-03-09 2021-03-09 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Philipp Trotter
ID:
Optimal energy planning in Uganda
REFNo: SIR7ES

There are three major aims of the study: 1. Understand the electricity consumption patterns and current energy situation for Ugandan households in different regions in Uganda 2. Understand the requirements and desires of Ugandan households with regards to Uganda’s energy future 3. Construct an optimization model of the Ugandan electricity infrastructure which analyses different energy future pathways
UK 2018-03-06 2021-03-06 Engineering and Technology Degree Award
Patricia NAHIRYA Ntege Nahirya
ID: UNCST-2019-R001117
 HPTN 084 - A Phase 3 Double Blind Safety and Efficacy Study of Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir Compared to Daily Oral TDF/FTC for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis in HIV-Uninfected Women
REFNo: HS147ES

Primary Objectives • Efficacy: To evaluate the relative efficacy of oral CAB/CAB LA (oral run-in and injections, Steps 1 and 2) vs. daily oral TDF/FTC for HIV prevention (Steps 1 and 2). • Safety: To evaluate the relative safety of oral CAB/CAB LA (oral run-in and injections, Steps 1 and 2) vs. daily oral TDF/FTC for HIV prevention (Steps 1 and 2). Secondary Objectives • To compare HIV incidence among participants receiving oral CAB/CAB LA vs. daily oral TDF/FTC (Steps 1, 2 and 3). • To evaluate relative efficacy of oral CAB/CAB LA vs. oral TDF/FTC in subgroups defined by the baseline factors of: age, herpes simplex virus-2 (HSV-2) serostatus, contraceptive method, and body mass index (BMI). • To describe and model the relationship between HIV incidence and drug concentration, within each arm. • To describe the distribution and correlates of drug concentration, within each arm. • To compare the acceptability of and preferences for CAB LA vs. oral TDF/FTC. Tertiary Objectives • To estimate and compare sexual risk behaviors, as measured by self-report and rates of incident sexually transmitted infections (STIs), between study arms. • To compare Grade >2 AE rates in women with baseline BMI
Uganda 2018-03-06 2021-03-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Simon  Sensalire
ID:
Assessment of Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of the Quality Improvement Guide on Maternal and Newborn Care in Uganda
REFNo: HS162ES

1 Evaluate the change in QI-related actions (defined as; establishing improvement team, identifying gaps in quality of care and particular barriers causing the gap, deciding what to improve, plan, test and implement interventions to address identified gap, routinely monitor the progress of improvement and institutionalize improvement and successful changes in the facility) and knowledge among health care providers and managers from targeted health facilities using different implementation strategies vs business as usual (control group). 2 Determine the change in quality of maternal and newborn care processes (defined as every patient receiving the recommended services every time it is appropriate) and outcomes from pre-intervention to post-intervention in health facilities which have been exposed to the three different implementation strategies. 3 Determine the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of the different implementation strategies in terms of expenditure per unit of patient care improvement achieved by the implementation strategy to each other and the control group with no incremental costs related to particular control group strategy. 4 Explore key informants perceptions of and experiences with the different intervention strategies.
Uganda 2018-03-06 2021-03-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Susan Whyte Reynolds
ID:
Aging as a Human Condition: Radical Uncertainty and the Search for the Good (Old) Life
REFNo: SS150ES

Through a comparative ethnographic research design, we explore the universal and the culturally specific in experiences of aging, with an eye to how local cultural resources and social structures can both afford and constrain people’s search for the good life in later years. The specific objectives are to explore experiences of four main themes: the mindful body, intimate others, time lived, and home space
USA 2018-03-06 2021-03-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Aya Tsubota
ID:
Work empowerment of Health Care Workers in the Republic of Uganda
REFNo: HS172ES

This research aims to identify effective factors of work empowerment for health care workers in the Republic of Uganda using the Focus Group Interview method.
 Japan 2018-03-06 2021-03-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
KYALIMPA Paul
ID:
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES AND SUSTAINABLE FUNDING OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS156ES

1.To determine the competences of Nocal NGO (LNGO) leaders in Uganda; 2.To establish the level of LNGO financial sustainability in Uganda; and 3.To establish the influence of competences of LNGO leaders on sustainable funding of LNGOs in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-03-06 2021-03-06 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
John Sentongo Luyimbazi
ID:
Increasing Efficiency and Improving Quality of Secondary Education in Sub Saharan Africa: A Case Study of Uganda
REFNo: SS163ES

Review and document evidence, background literature and policies on school efficiency in the secondary education context, 2. Develop a theoretical framework to structure evidence and approaches to improving school level efficiency, 3. Assess how secondary schools are governed, managed, resourced, monitored and how resources are allocated and utilized against a benchmark or a framework, 4. Identify opportunities to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of secondary schools through implementation of local solutions and actionable interventions, and 5. Recommend contextually relevant and innovative school efficiency measures to empower schools to sustainably finance, effectively govern, and improve the quality of secondary education.
Uganda 2018-03-06 2021-03-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Vitaliano Cama
ID:
Evaluation of the Diagnostic Tests in Areas Hypoendemic for Onchocerciasis –Uganda
REFNo: HS90ES

) Evaluate the distribution of anti-OV-16 antibody and other markers of O. volvulus infection in multiple age groups. Data from this study may allow to determine the force of infection (rate at which susceptible individuals acquire an infection) using catalytic models
USA 2018-02-21 2021-02-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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