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Martin Kizito -
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A framework for enhancing the influence of evaluation in the implementation of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
REFNo: SS1568ES

i. To assess the role of the APRM evaluation process (inputs, activities, and outputs) in influencing the type of use or non-use in Uganda’s public policy. ii. To examine the contribution of participating stakeholders in determine the type of use of APRM data within Uganda’s public policy. iii. To analyse the extent to which the political context of the APRM system influences the type of use or non-use in Uganda’s public policy. iv. To generate strategies for enhancing the APRM framework so it that can positively influence integration of APRM finding into public policy at the National level of AU member states.
Uganda 2023-01-18 17:55:15 2026-01-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Cynthia Moffitt
ID: UNCST-2022-R011033
Improving Adherence to Malaria Treatment Guidelines in Children at a Ugandan Regional Hospital
REFNo: HS2633ES

1. To determine the current level of adherence to severe malaria treatment protocols at MRRH. 2. To determine the factors responsible for poor adherence to severe malaria treatment protocols. 3. To assess the treatment outcomes at the current severe malaria treatment protocol adherence. 4. To design an adherence improvement intervention
USA 2023-01-18 17:51:42 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Naohiko Omata
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Refugee Economies Programme in Uganda: Mobility, Shocks, and Livelihoods
REFNo: SS1584ES

How can refugees’ ability to cope with shocks be strengthened?,What are the main coping strategies used by refugee households in case of negative shocks? ,What types of shock do refugees face and what is the impact of these shocks? ,How do these movements contribute to refugees’ livelihood strategies and self-reliance, and thereby determine socio-economic outcomes? ,What are the patterns and drivers of refugees’ mobility? ,
Japan 2023-01-13 13:57:27 2026-01-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stevens Bechange
ID: UNCST-2022-R009190
Rapid assessment of avoidable blindness Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: SS1558ES

To analyse changes in the prevalence and causes of blindness and visual impairment, and the coverage of cataract surgical services, since 2015 and investigate the associated fac-tors. ,To explore the relationship between eye health status and access to cataract services, by other personal and health characteristics, and to identify those most at risk of poor eye health status and low coverage of services; ,To assess the coverage of refractive error and trachoma surgical services;,To determine the barriers to uptake of cataract services,To assess the coverage of cataract surgical services and visual outcomes from cataract surgery;,To determine the major causes of blindness and visual impairment;,To determine the prevalence and distribution of blindness and visual impairment in the study population;,To asses the eye health status, unmet eye health needs, and eye health service coverage among people aged ≥50 years in Karamoja sub-region in Uganda, identify factors associated low coverage of services, and compare this with the situation in 2015.,
Uganda 2023-01-13 13:55:52 2026-01-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George William Ddaaki
ID: UNCST-2022-R009216
Cognitive Testing of a survey instrument to assess sexual practices, behaviours, and health-related outcomes.
REFNo: HS2540ES

To determine the ‘global applicability’ of this instrument within the general population, this study’s target population will be the general population, defined as those ages 15+ across diverse cultures.
Uganda 2023-01-13 13:50:13 2026-01-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phoebe Mbabazi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014098
Prevalence, Clinical and Immunological Predictors and Outcomes of Frailty among Older Adults with HIV in Kampala
REFNo: HS2468ES

1.To compare the prevalence and clinical factors associated with frailty among older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at the IDI clinic and HIV uninfected older adults in the community in Kampala.
2.To determine the association of immune activation, immune senescence and frailty among older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at the IDI clinic
3.To compare the impact of frailty and comorbidity on the health-related quality of life of older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at the IDI clinic and HIV uninfected older adults in the community in Kampala.
4. To determine the impact of frailty and pre-frailty on morbidity and mortality among older adults with HIV enrolled in the geriatric cohort at IDI

Uganda 2023-01-13 13:47:13 2026-01-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
William Lumu
ID:
Hyperglycemia, Cardiovascular Risk and Clinical Outcomes among Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 Hospitalized in Mengo Hospital: A Retrospective study
REFNo: HS2627ES

i) To describe the magnitude and categories of hyperglycaemia among patients admitted with COVID-19 in Mengo Hospital COVID 19 patients from December 2020 to August 2021.
ii) To assess the correlation between hyperglycaemia and clinical outcomes (length of stay, ICU admissions, mortality) among COVID 19 patients admitted to Mengo Hospital CTU from December 2020 to August 2021
iii) To assess the magnitude of the CVD risk among COVID 19 patients admitted to Mengo Hospital CTU over the 9-month period from December 2020 to August 2021.
iv) To determine the correlation between CVD risk and the clinical outcomes among COVID19 patients admitted with hyperglycaemia in Mengo Hospital CTU from December 2020 to August 2021.

Uganda 2023-01-11 12:56:37 2026-01-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ROSCO KASUJJA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000504
A PROOF-OF-CONCEPT STUDY OF THE PROACTIVE COMMUNITY CASE DETECTION TOOL PLUS FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-18 YEARS OLD IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN PALORINYA SETTLEMENT, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2609ES

The objective is to assess the implementation outcomes and potential added value in accuracy and utilization outcomes associated with CCDT+ compared to regular CCDT.,
Uganda 2023-01-11 12:55:06 2026-01-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Buhamizo
ID:
Bureaucracies of National Digitisation and Citizen Certification in Uganda
REFNo: SS1551ES

1.To find out the bureaucratic policies, practices and procedures resulting from the introduction of a digitised national identification and citizen certification system in Uganda
2.To examine the experiences and interpretations by bureaucrats of their work and roles in implementing digitised national ID and registration systems at national and local levels.
3.To examine how citizens experience and interpret their encounters with identification registration bureaucracies at different levels.

Uganda 2023-01-11 12:51:34 2026-01-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Abishag Namutebi Matovu
ID:
Individual Characteristics, Social and Academic Integration as Predictors of Program Completion of PhD Students in Makerere University.
REFNo: SS1550ES

i. To examine individual characteristics of PhD students as predictors of program completion in Makerere university.
ii. To examine social integration as a predictor of program completion of PhD students in Makerere University.
iii. To examine academic integration as a predictor of program completion of PhD students in Makerere University.

Uganda 2023-01-11 12:49:08 2026-01-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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