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Diana Nakitto Kesi
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OVER THE COUNTER PRESCRIBING PRACTICES OF ANTIBIOTICS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS IN RETAIL PHARMACIES IN KAMPALA DISTRICT-UGANDA
REFNo: HS3082ES

To explore community pharmacy owners perspectives on over the counter dispensing of antibiotics for management of UTIs in retail pharmacies.,To establish the mechanisms of follow up for clients receiving antibiotics over the counter for management of UTIs,2. To determine compliance of the over the counter prescribing practices of antibiotics to the current Uganda treatment guidelines for the management of UTIs.,1. To describe the antibiotics commonly prescribed over the counter for the management of UTIs.,
Uganda 2023-09-12 9:09:28 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NEEMA NAKYANJO -
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The missing links: qualitative research to understand sexual relationships where phylogenetic links are missing
REFNo: SS1953ES

a) To describe the sexual relationships and partnership histories of female RCCS participants who are part of these incomplete phylogenetic networks which are missing men. We will use sexual history timelines asking participants about sexual partnerships to characterize potential undiagnosed men living with HIV.

b) To compare data from these individuals with data from other female RCCS participants living with HIV who are part of complete phylogenetic networks including male partners.

Uganda 2023-09-12 9:06:29 2026-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
ASSESSMENT OF SERVICE DELIVERY POINTS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH COMMODITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3131ES

To establish clients’ perceptions about the availability of FP services including costs borne to access services that will be asked as an exit interview.,5. To generate information on Communication Technology, method of waste disposal and user fees in the SDPs,4. To assess the availability and usability of guidelines and protocols,3. To establish staff training and supervision in the SDPs,2. To assess the supply chain (including cold chain) process of Reproductive Health commodities ,1. To generate findings on the availability and stock out of RH commodities including the availability of generic contraceptives in the Service Delivery Points (SDPs) ,To document progress in the attainment of reproductive health commodities security and delivery of quality services, in Uganda in line with FP-CIP II (2021-2025) and the FP2030 commitments. ,
Uganda 2023-09-12 8:54:18 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Rujumba Rujumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R011160
Use of penicillin prophylaxis in prevention of bacterial infections in children with sickle cell disease: a patient - caregiver preferences study in Uganda
REFNo: HS3008ES

To explore dosing and regimen preferences for penicillin prophylaxis amongst caregivers of under five children with SCD. ,To identify barriers and, enablers to PenVK prophylaxis use in under five children with SCD from the caregiver and healthcare provider perspectives,To explore the experiences of caregivers and healthcare providers concerning PenVK prophylaxis in SCD.,To explore acceptability of the present penicillin prophylaxis dosing regimen and preferences among caregivers of children with SCD less than 5 years.,
Uganda 2023-09-12 8:46:06 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Kemigisha Kemigisha
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Preventing repeat adolescent pregnancy in rural Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS2972ES

The overall objective of this project is to prevent repeat adolescent pregnancy in rural Southwestern Uganda through exploring the underlying risk factors and piloting a targeted adolescent-friendly and age-appropriate intervention.
Specific project objectives include:
1. To assess the risks and protective factors for repeat adolescent pregnancy;
2. To co-create and pilot an intervention to prevent repeat adolescent pregnancies;
3. To evaluate feasibility, acceptability, costs and short-term effectiveness of the pilot intervention.

Uganda 2023-09-12 8:41:18 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Dennis  Nabembezi
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RESPONSIBLE, ENGAGED AND LOVING (REAL) FATHERS OUTCOME EVALUATION- BASELINE-MIDLINE AND ENDLINE SURVEYS
REFNo: SS1878ES

The initial research aim is to generate evidence on current prevalence of positive parenting practices, Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), and violent physical punishment of children. The research will answer the following research questions:

i) Assess baseline, midline and endline levels of positive parenting practices and father-child interaction.
ii) Assess baseline, midline and endline levels of harsh physical punishment of young children and IPV.
iii) Generate evidence on fathers’ gender attitudes and households’ decision-making around caregiving and child care at baseline, midline and endline.
iv) Establish baseline, midline and endline levels of early childhood development outcomes.

Uganda 2023-09-12 8:39:35 2026-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gorretti Nassali
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Chemoport use in Uganda – A descriptive cross-sectional review at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya.
REFNo: HS3017ES

5. To find the early and late post-operative complications that accompanied chemoport insertion at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,4. To document other procedures done using chemoport, chemoport management in terms of number and frequency flushing and reason for chemoport removal at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,3. To describe the common chemoport type and size used, anaesthetic type used, common reasons for chemoport insertion, sites of insertion, average duration of procedure and perioperative complications encountered at SFHN from 2017 to 2022,2. To find the number of chemoports inserted and chemoport patient days at SFHN from 2017 to 2022. ,1. To describe the patient population (in terms of age, sex, cancer type, stage of cancer at diagnosis, chemotherapy drug administered) undergoing chemoport insertion at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,To analyze the experience of chemoport insertion at SFHN from 2017 to 2022.,
Uganda 2023-09-12 8:38:03 2026-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
Improving wastewater surveillance methods to enable pandemic monitoring and prediction
REFNo: NS536ES

To establish whether or not our methods would work for those pathogens in wastewater, or if it seems likely that further assay development may be required
Uganda 2023-09-12 8:36:54 2026-09-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rapheal Wangalwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R008718
Assessment of the Medicinal Potential Of Ferns in Combating Antimicrobial Resistance (AMFAR)
REFNo: NS569ES

i. To document the diversity and abundance of ferns in selected forest reserves in western Uganda.
ii. To determine the phytochemical profile of medicinal ferns from selected forest reserves in western Uganda.
iii. To Ascertain the antimicrobial activity of the extracts of the selected fern species against standard strains of selected microorganisms.

Uganda 2023-09-12 8:33:00 2026-09-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Deogratius Katongole
ID:
Establishing demand and access barriers to COVID-19 vaccination uptake amongst the elderly (aged 50 years and above) within eight districts with the lowest uptake in Uganda
REFNo: SS1912ES

ii) Observe the effect of COVID-19 vaccination integration with routine immunisation on reaching the elderly (50 years and above),i) Observe and document current COVID-19 vaccination uptake barriers within the elderly (50 years and above) in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-09-11 10:41:46 2026-09-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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