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Pablo Sanchez Virosta
ID: UNCST-2023-R006305
Leothreat. Providing ecotoxicological wildlife health services in Uganda
REFNo: NS650ES

Assessing metal exposure in biotic and abiotic portions of the environment, effects of this exposure and trophic transfer. Additionally, we will evaluate establishing biomonitoring programs of other suspected pollutants in Uganda. The final objective of this project is to produce data on the ecotoxicological status of QENP that will allow the local authorities to make informed decisions focused on conservation.
Spain 2023-12-13 12:28:36 2026-12-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Femke Bannink Mbazzi Bannink
ID: UNCST-2023-R008308
Improving Kidney- Saving and Continence Management Services for Children with Spina Bifida in Uganda
REFNo: HS3331ES

The long-term aim of this study is to improve quality of life of children with Spina Bifida through improved continence management in Uganda. The specific objectives of the study are to: i. Identify barriers in the implementation and uptake of kidney saving- and continence management services for children with Spina Bifida in Uganda. ii. To co-develop an intervention model to improve the implementation of kidney saving- and continence management services for children with Spina Bifida in Uganda; both at family and service delivery level including disability stakeholders. iii. Pilot and test the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention model including CIC protocols and tools for kidney saving- and continence management service of the children with Spina Bifida.
Netherlands 2023-12-13 12:27:22 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Conrad Mubaraka Mike
ID:
Assessment of School Readiness in the Implementation of the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) in Secondary Schools in Uganda
REFNo: SS2193ES

iv. To examine the availability and adequacy of materials for the implementation of the CBC,iii. To establish the readiness of teachers in implementing the CBC,ii. To establish the readiness of parents in supporting their children in pursuing the CBC,To assess readiness of learners in participating in the CBC, To assess school readiness to effectively implementation the competency-based curriculum (CBC) for self -the sustainability of secondary schools in Uganda,
Uganda 2023-12-13 12:22:03 2026-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Okumu Sebbi Sadadi
ID:
EXPLORING THE CONTRIBUTION OF MULTIMEDIA RESOURCE INTEGRATION ON LEARNER ENGAGEMENT IN TEACHING AND LEARNING OF INTEGRATED SCIENCE IN APRIMARY SCHOOL IN ARUA CITY -UGANDA
REFNo: SS2055ES

.6 Research questions.
1.6.1 Main Research Question:
1. How does the integration of multimedia resources contribute to learner engagement in the teaching and learning of integrated science
1.6.2 Subsidiary Questions:
1. What are the different types of multimedia resources that can be used to engage learners in integrated science lessons?
2. How do primary school learners respond to the use of multimedia resources in integrated science lessons?
3. What are the perceptions of integrated science teachers on the use of multimedia resources in the teaching of integrated science for learner engagement?
4.How does the perception of teachers contribute to learner engagement in integrated science lessons?

Uganda 2023-12-13 12:17:59 2026-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacquellyn Nambi Ssanyu Nambi
ID: UNCST-2021-R011827
Implementing family planning interventions in urban settings: Formative and process evaluation studies in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: HS3222ES

To evaluate the implementation process of a package of FP service delivery improvement interventions and describe factors that affect its uptake in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To explore women’s experiences accessing and using FP services in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To assess health facility readiness to provide FP services in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To investigate the interrelationships between the different factors that influence uptake of FP in urban settings in Eastern Uganda.,To understand the factors that influence uptake of FP in urban settings in Eastern Uganda and explain the barriers and facilitators to uptake of a package of service delivery improvement interventions in these settings.,
Uganda 2023-12-13 12:07:34 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Felix Oyania
ID: UNCST-2021-R013492
Saving Intestines at Birth: Mobilizing Midwives & Low-Cost Silos to Improve Gastroschisis Mortality in Uganda
REFNo: HS3270ES

Aim 1: To assess nurses and midwives’ baseline familiarity with gastroschisis, geographic location and interest in participation in a future clinical trial.

Aim 2: To develop and pilot a training program for 20 midwives to learn gastroschisis care and low-cost silo application.
Uganda 2023-12-13 11:29:19 2026-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lillian Ayebale
ID:
A GAPS ASSESSMENT OF GENDER BASED VIOLENCE (GBV) SHELTERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1864ES

The main objective of the study is to conduct a gap assessment on the existing shelters that respond to GBV related concerns. The information gathered shall enable us to make relevant and actionable recommendations that shall inform the development of a GBV shelter model that can be replicated in other areas in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-12-06 22:19:27 2026-12-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
Severe Malaria and Risk to the Brain (SMART Brain)
REFNo: HS3164ES

Define the pathways by which systemic and CNS factors contribute to NDI after CM vs. SMA.,Establish systemic risk factors for NDI after CM vs. SMA.,Identify CNS risk factors for neurodevelopment impairment (NDI) after CM vs. SMA.,
Uganda 2023-12-06 22:17:04 2026-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Doreen Nakimuli
ID: UNCST-2021-R013668
Women Health Project (WHP- WHISC): Household Survey on PAC Knowledge, Practices & Perceptions in Uganda
REFNo: HS3278ES

The primary objectives of the study are.

1. To measure knowledge and perceptions of women and men on Post Abortion Care Services in Uganda
2. To explore the effect of the Women Health Project activities on perceptions and attitude towards use of PAC services.

Specific Objectives:
? To provide on knowledge and perceptions related PAC among people both men and women in the WHP project implementation communities.
-To understand community perceptions related to PAC services.
-To assess the reach of the communication campaigns to normalize conversations around legal MA and PAC services in the project implementation districts.
-To understand barriers to access to PAC services

Uganda 2023-12-06 22:13:22 2026-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chris  Opesen C
ID: UNCST-2023-R006913
The Assessment of the Joint Ebola, Marburg, Malaria, Drought and Food Insecurity Emergency 2022-2023 Response in Uganda
REFNo: HS3300ES

1.3.1 General objective
To conduct secondary data analysis, report review and follow up interviews among Ebola, Marburg, drought/food insecurity and malaria outbreaks response teams, different stakeholders and beneficiaries in different EOC clusters in Uganda, districts and health facility level.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
1. To identify the socio-cultural perceptions, attitudes, beliefs (PABs) about the Malaria, Ebola and Marburg outbreaks in Uganda, their transmission and response
2. To examine the socio-cultural PABs and practices that drove community mistrust against the Malaria, ebola and Marburg responses in the affected districts
3. Examine epidemiological aspects and dynamics in these outbreaks
4. To map out the design and implementation issues that affected the Malaria/Ebola/Marburg response and Marburg response preparations in the affected districts
5. To review the progress the drought emergency response made against the key performance indicators identified in the response monitoring framework/plan
6. To assess the current status of health and nutrition services in the drought affected response districts of Karamoja
7. To assess patient satisfaction and access to health and nutrition services in the drought emergency response

Uganda 2023-12-06 22:10:04 2026-12-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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