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Florence Turyomurugyendo
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DEVELOPING AND SUSTAINING RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF CHILD SEXUAL VIOLENCE: A CASE STUDY OF FEMALE SURVIVORS IN LUUKA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1720ES

1 To explore experiences of sexual violence among female survivors in luuka district, Uganda
2 To explore survivors’ understanding of what resilience means following exposure to sexual violence
3 To identify the risk factors that affect the coping process among female survivors of sexual violence
4 To explore how different factors at the individual, family, and community level interact to influence resilience among sexual violence survivors

Uganda 2023-06-13 11:39:45 2026-06-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Kimera
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Improving the HIV Competence of Secondary Schools in Western Uganda; A stepped wedge cluster randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS2822ES

Reduce HIV stigma in secondary schools.,Stimulate school-level multi-stakeholder strategies to prevent HIV and maximize support and care for YPLHA,Improve knowledge about HIV transmission and prevention in secondary schools ,Evaluate the effectiveness of an educational intervention (CoP-HIV) in improving HIV-competence of secondary school staff and students. ,To improve the HIV competence of secondary school staff and students in order to reduce the incidence of HIV in young people and to optimize care and support for YPLHA,
Uganda 2023-06-13 11:34:01 2026-06-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rose Nabirye Chalo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014645
Maternity homes (Midwife-Led Birth Centers) in Low and Middle income countries: A case of four countries
REFNo: HS2795ES

To analyse the experience of maternity homes in adapting to innovative approaches promoting woman-centered care services. To compare the quality of services offered in maternity homes to other available models of care, including the use of evidence based clinical guidelines. To assess enablers and barriers to the implementation of maternity homes in case study countries. To describe affordability of services of maternity homes for the women and inform budgeting for sustainability. To explore factors facilitating the establishment of the maternity homes in Uganda. The aim of this study is to better understand and evaluate the experiences of establishing maternity homes in four case study countries, including Uganda.
Uganda 2023-06-13 11:31:55 2026-06-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Min Ma
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A study to examine outcomes of Seed Global Health’s partnerships with medical education and training institutions in Uganda and Zambia
REFNo: HS2767ES

The specific objectives of this study are to: 1. Examine the extent to which Seed’s partnership with the three institutions has contributed to the four outcome domains Seed considers to be the crux of its work: a. Improved patient outcomes; b. Improved clinical competence among medical students and medical faculty/preceptors. Specifically, acquisition or improvement of knowledge, confidence in clinical skills competencies and demonstration of clinical skills [students]; and ability to train and mentor students [faculty/preceptors]; c. Absorption and retention of graduates into the national health workforce (within their field of practice); and d. Improved clinical application, in particular, clinician’s ability to apply acquired knowledge and skills gained from education/training into the clinical setting . 2. Identify any unanticipated outcomes (positive or negative) that have resulted from Seed’s partnership with the three institutions.
USA 2023-06-13 11:29:03 2026-06-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Olyel Olanya
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Attitude towards Coercive Behaviors, Gender Based Violence Victimization Tolerance and Coping Strategies among Females in Gulu and Omoro Districts, Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS1748ES

To examine the relations between attitudes towards coercive behaviors and GBV victimization among females in Gulu and Omoro district, Northern Uganda.
To examine the relationship between GBV victimization and coping strategies among females in Gulu and Omoro District Northern Uganda.
To examine the relations between attitudes toward coercive behaviors and coping strategies among females in Gulu and Omoro districts, Northern Uganda.
To find out the mediating role of attitudes towards coercive behaviors in the relationship between GBV victimization and coping strategies.

Uganda 2023-06-12 7:59:47 2026-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stella Muyanja Zawedde
ID: UNCST-2021-R014037
Expanding provision of TB preventive therapy through home-based services in Uganda (EXPAND TPT)
REFNo: HS2915ES

1. To evaluate the effectiveness of a person-centered model of household contact investigation for the uptake of TB preventive therapy at selected health facilities using a before- and- after study design. 2. To determine the feasibility and acceptability of home-based testing for TB infection to facilitate TPT initiation among household contacts not currently prioritized for TPT (i.e., those ≥5 years without known HIV) 3. To compare the costs and epidemiological impact of the use of home-based testing for TB infection to facilitate TPT initiation among household contacts not currently prioritized for TPT (i.e., those ≥5 years without known HIV)
Uganda 2023-06-06 8:04:23 2026-06-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
EDWARD KAMUGISHA SSAJJABBI
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A visual narrative of the material culture from South Western Batwa community in Uganda
REFNo: SS1787ES

To develop painterly visual narratives inspired by the Batwa material culture through studio exploration,To assess the effects of gazetting forests into conservation areas by the government on Batwa material culture,To analyze the functionality of the Batwa material culture,To establish the historical developments of the material culture used by the Batwa communities,The main objecte of the study is to produce painterly visual narratives of material culture from the South Western Batwa community in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-06-06 7:59:54 2026-06-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nusula Namukasa Sarah
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Nutritional Ecology of Ceratotherium Simum Simum at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Nakasongola District Uganda
REFNo: NS575ES

Main objective: To describe the nutritional strategy of southern white rhinos at Ziwa Rhino. Sanctuary, Uganda. Specific objectives: 1. To evaluate the macro and micro nutrient content in the plants consumed by rhinos at ZRs. 2. To determine the nutrient intake rate by rhinos based on plant types and quantities consumed at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. 3. To compare macro and micro nutrients in plants consumed by rhinos at ZRS during day and night.
Uganda 2023-06-06 7:58:39 2026-06-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SAMSON BASOME
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CHURCH INVOLVEMENT IN CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE OF ANGLICAN CHURCH OF UGANDA PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES
REFNo: SS1790ES

1.To ascertain how the Anglican Church of Uganda's involvement in curriculum implementation contributes to internal and external Quality Assurance Standards of her universities in Uganda.
2.To determine the extent to which the Anglican Church of Uganda's involvement in curriculum planning for human and physical resource management contributes to the success of Quality Assurance Standards of her universities in Uganda
3.To establish the extent to which the Anglican Church of Uganda's involvement in funding and financial management predict the quality assurance standards in Uganda.
4.To ascertain the statistically significant relationship between the Anglican Church of Uganda's involvement in Curriculum Management and Quality Assurance Standards at her universities in Uganda.

Uganda 2023-06-06 7:57:44 2026-06-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
REBECCA NANTANDA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001533
Identifying implementation strategies for ALRITE, a mobile health tool to guide management of acute respiratory illnesses in young children.
REFNo: HS2789ES

Broad Objective: To generate, describe and prioritize barriers and facilitators to ALRITE implementation, and potential implementation strategies through an active participatory process involving Ugandan healthcare providers and key healthcare administrators


Specific objectives
1. To generate a broad list and description of barriers and facilitators to ALRITE implementation.
2. To generate and refine a list of implementation strategies tailored to Ugandan primary care health centers.
Uganda 2023-06-06 7:56:12 2026-06-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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