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Zeina Makhoul
ID: UNCST-2022-R009779
Nutrition Assessment for Children with Disabilities and Children without Family Care
REFNo: HS2826ES

The study purpose is to fill longstanding gaps in data on nutrition and feeding for children with disabilities and children living in childcare institutions in Uganda. Our overall hypothesis is that children with disabilities and children living in institutions in Uganda have very high rates of malnutrition, face significant barriers to accessing appropriate nutrition services and support, and merit increased prioritization in policies, practices, and investments. Our objectives are to: 1. Estimate the prevalence of malnutrition, feeding difficulties, and inappropriate feeding practices among children with disabilities and children living in institutions. 2. Assess the perceived barriers to adequate nutrition and feeding among families of children with disabilities and children living in institutions. 3. Understand nutrition and feeding-related support needs of children with disabilities, children living in institutions, and their caregivers 4. Identify the gaps and opportunities in nutrition and feeding services and policies for children with disabilities and children living in institutions; and disseminate recommendations to inform relevant policies and practices.
USA 2023-06-20 11:37:36 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Prospero Ocheng Lonyo
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Influence of Science Communication Model Involving Secondary School Students as Purveyors of Technology Adoption by Women in Uganda
REFNo: A175ES

i. Find out ways in which use of Knowledge Deficit Science Communication Model (KDSCM) involving students as purveyors influence the Tamarind Picker technology adoption by women in Uganda. ii. Find out the challenges experienced in the adoption of the Tamarind Picker technology by the women in Apac and Kwania districts iii. Find the extent to which the use KDSCM involving students as purveyors influenced the negative attitude of technology adoption by women in Uganda
Uganda 2023-06-20 11:34:52 2026-06-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Herbert Ainamani Elvis
ID: UNCST-2020-R014674
Maternal trauma, children’s cognitive development and mental health disorders among the Refugee families living in Uganda
REFNo: HS2899ES

To examine factors associated with cognitive impairment and mental health problems among refugee children and adolescents in Nakivale and Urukinga refugee settlements.
Uganda 2023-06-20 11:31:18 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harmson Kiteze Opira Kiteze
ID: UNCST-2023-R008461
Provider Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and use of the medical eligibility criteria in provision of contraceptive methods : Evidence from Women's Integrated Sexual Health (WISH2ACTION) project, Uganda
REFNo: SS1697ES

Main Objective
1. This study seeks to assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Service providers on the use of the medical eligibility criteria in provision of contraceptive methods in the selected WISH2ACTIOiN associated Health facilities
Specific Objectives
1. To determine how the competence of health workers influences the use of the medical eligibility criteria in the provision of contraceptive services among the public WISH facilities in Bugisu, Busoga, Lango, Acholi, Bukedi and Central regions of Uganda.
2. To assess knowledge and perceptions of health workers towards contraceptive service provision using the medical eligibility criteria among the WISH supported facilities in Bugisu, Busoga, Lango, Acholi, Bukedi and Central regions of Uganda.
3. To establish the clients’ experiences on the contraceptive methods provided through the WISH supported facilities in Bugisu, Busoga, Lango, Acholi, Bukedi and Central regions of Uganda.
Uganda 2023-06-20 11:28:32 2026-06-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NASSIFU SSEMWANGA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010829
Exploring barriers to and facilitators of immediate postpartum and newborn care by midwives in Uganda
REFNo: HS2903ES

To identify facilitators of IPPC and newborn care provision within the first 24 hours after birth by midwives in Uganda,To identify challenges to immediate postpartum and newborn care delivery within the first 24 hours after birth by midwives in Uganda,To explore the midwives' understanding of the components of the IPPC and newborn care provided within the first 24 hours after birth in Uganda,To explore the barriers to and facilitators of immediate postpartum and newborn care within the first 24 hours after birth by midwives in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-06-20 11:13:38 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adrienne Lees Forder
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Tax Compliance Costs and Digitalisation in Uganda
REFNo: SS1821ES

Quantify the internal time, outsourcing costs and non-labour costs businesses incur at different stages of the tax compliance process,Establish whether measures of compliance costs are sensitive to survey question ordering,Understand barriers to adopting digital technologies,Understand whether digital technologies reduce compliance costs,
South Africa 2023-06-20 11:08:41 2026-06-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tonny Kiyimba
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Efficacy of polyphenols from Tamarindus indica fruit juice on cardiometabolic health of patients living with HIV and elevated triglycerides: A study protocol
REFNo: HS2923ES

3. To establish dose response dynamics of long-term intake of T. indica fruit juice polyphenols on selected cardiometabolic risk markers of PLWH.,2. To assess the effect of an acute, single-dose intake of T. indica fruit juice on vascular function, lipid profile and plasma levels of procyanidin metabolites.,1. To produce and evaluate the sensory acceptability of T. indica fruit juice.,To determine the efficacy of T. indica fruit juice on selected cardiometabolic risk markers of PLWH in HIV community care model in Wakiso district, Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-06-20 11:05:36 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
MAUREEN KOBUSINGYE
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Men's Counseling Experiences in Uganda
REFNo: SS1844ES

To explore the experiences of men receiving counseling in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-06-20 10:24:15 2026-06-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
Bridges R2: Evaluating the Long-term Impact of a Family Economic Empowerment Intervention on HIV Risk Prevention and Care Continuum Outcomes among Orphaned Youth Transitioning to Young Adulthood
REFNo: SS1832ES

Aim 1. Examine the long-term impact of Bridges on: HIV prevalence (measured via participant’s HIV status) (Primary outcome); and b) Explore in secondary analyses the long-term impact of Bridges on key developmental and behavioral outcomes (e.g., mental health, alcohol, and drug misuse). Aim 2. Elucidate the long-term effects of Bridges on potential mechanisms of change, including a) economic stability, viral suppression (for ALHIV); PrEP use (for HIV negative adolescents), medical male circumcision (for boys); and b) young adult transitions. Aim 3: Qualitatively investigate participants’ experiences with Bridges that may have influenced engagement with the program, sexual risk-taking decisions, financial behaviors; experiences with developmental transitions; and perceptions on program sustainability. Aim 4: To assess the long-term costs and benefits of Bridges using formal economic evaluation.
Uganda 2023-06-20 10:23:08 2026-06-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aloysius Mubuuke Gonzaga
ID: UNCST-2019-R000969
Development of a mentorship framework guide to promote the acquisition of interprofessional education (IPE) and collaborative practice competencies during undergraduate training
REFNo: HS2920ES

To conduct a situational analysis among faculty and students on mentorship in relation to the learning of IPE competencies. To develop a mentorship guide framework for promoting the learning of IPE competences To validate the mentorship guide framework developed through a Delphi process.
Uganda 2023-06-20 10:12:20 2026-06-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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