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Emmanuel Katende
ID: UNCST-2023-R006954
ASSESSMENT OF THE CURRENT STATE OF CHILD TRAFFICKING INTO WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOUR IN NAPAK AND KAMPALA DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2547ES

i. To assess the current nature and dynamics of child trafficking in Napak and Kampala districts.

ii. To indentify the current key factors contributing to child trafficking in Napak district.

iii.To evaluate the community awareness and acceptance levels regarding child trafficking in Napak district.

Uganda 2024-12-02 17:10:31 2027-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
PROJECT MID TERM EVALUATION OF WATER SANITATION AND HYGIENE FOR SEXUAL REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS IN AMURU DSITRICT, NORTHERN UGANDA (PIWA Maleng II Project).
REFNo: SS3385ES

1.2 Purpose of the research study/study protocol
To highlight the evaluation process that will be followed during the mid-term evaluation that aims at determining the access and utilization of SRHR services among youths, establishing the barriers and enablers to SRHR services and establish the effect of integration of SRHR and WASH on Menstrual hygiene management among adolescents and youths in communities and schools in Lamogi and Pabbo sub counties in Amuru district.

1.3 Specific objectives of the mid-term evaluation
This mid-term evaluation will aim to achieve the following broad objectives;
i. Determine the level of access and utilization of SRHR services among adolescents and youths in target communities of Pabbo and Lamogi sub counties.
ii. Establish the barriers and enablers of SRHR services uptake among adolescents, youths and women at target communities in Lamogi and Pabbo sub counties.
iii. Establish the effect of integration of SRHR and WASH on Menstrual Hygiene Management among adolescents and youths in target communities and schools of Lamogi and Pabbo sub counties.

Uganda 2024-12-02 17:09:15 2027-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ivan Sserwadda
ID: UNCST-2022-R009568
Respiratory Microbiome: insights into the diagnosis and pathogenesis of Tuberculosis
REFNo: HS4329ES

To understand the role of bacterial, viral and fungal colonization or infection (other than Mycobacterium tuberculosis) in pulmonary TB and in the clinical performance of potential TB triage tests.,To employ the Sanity Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP36) for culture and sensitivity testing to identify clinically relevant respiratory pathogens in presumptive tuberculosis patients,To determine the association of the respiratory microbiota and socio-demographic characteristics among presumptive and confirmed tuberculosis patients,To determine the correlation between the clinically significant microbiota and clinical presentation among presumptive and confirmed tuberculosis patients,To determine the clinically significant pathogens co-infecting the presumptive tuberculosis patients ,A systematic review of the respiratory microbiome changes in relation to Tuberculosis,
Uganda 2024-12-02 17:07:10 2027-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Betty Akurut Enyipu
ID: UNCST-2021-R013556
Prevalence of Anxiety and Depression Among Students of Uganda Christian University
REFNo: SS3474ES

Development of Innovative Psychotherapy Models: The project will result in the development of group-based psychotherapy models specifically designed to address depression and anxiety among university students. These models will draw upon evidence-based practices while also incorporating culturally relevant elements to ensure effectiveness within the Ugandan context.,
Uganda 2024-12-02 17:06:13 2027-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDITH NASSAAZI
ID: UNCST-2023-R007664
ASSESSING THE KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES OF CAREGIVERS TOWARDS PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AT CORSU HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5217ES

primary objectives;
-To assess the knowledge and attitude of caregivers towards paediatric orthopaedic surgery at CoRSU Hospital

Secondary Objectives
1. To determine the caregivers’ knowledge towards paediatric orthopaedic surgery at CoRSU hospital.
2. To determine the caregivers’ attitude towards pediatric orthopedic surgery at CoRSU hospital 3. To identify factors influencing caregiver decision-making in pediatric orthopaedic surgery
Uganda 2024-12-02 17:05:18 2027-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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