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Cecilia  Nantume
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An evaluation of DMPA-SC Self Injection Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Training for Family planning Providers in 5 Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS2593ES

To determine how the IVR approach compares traditional in-person training in terms of costs and effectiveness. ,To determine whether the IVR approach is an acceptable method of training health workers on new contraceptive method ,To determine feasibility and effectiveness of using IVR approach to train health providers on administering a new contraceptive method,
Uganda 2022-12-23 17:46:55 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Ssendiwala
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Strengthening of Infection Prevention and Control in PEPFAR-supported Facilities during COVID-19 Pandemic in Uganda
REFNo: HS2564ES

1) Develop IPC indicators to support routine IPC reporting and performance monitoring.
2) Develop a centralized IPC reporting mechanism for streamlining IPC data collation, analysis, and reporting.
3) Validate data reported to the centralized database, perform data quality assessments, and implement quality improvements (QI) activities.
4) Monitor adherence to IPC policies, guidelines, and standards across all levels of the healthcare system.
5) Support the implementation of IPC capacity building interventions (trainings, mentorships, support supervision, IEC materials and Job aides, WASH supplies/PPEs) at all levels of the healthcare system.
6) Enhance surveillance systems for COVID-19 infections among HCW

Uganda 2022-12-23 17:43:55 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Micheal Mwebaza
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Leadership Styles and Organisational Commitment of Academic Staff in Selected Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1543ES

To establish the extent to which laissez faire leadership styles influence organisational commitment of academic staff in Kyambogo and Uganda Christian Universities, To establish the extent to which autocratic leadership style influence organisational commitment of academic staffs in Kyambogo and Uganda Christian Universities,To establish the extent to which democratic leadership style influence organisational commitment of academic staffs in Kyambogo and Uganda Christian University,
Uganda 2022-12-23 17:42:41 2025-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Bosco Isunju
ID: UNCST-2019-R001803
Impact of a community-level advocacy intervention on HIV, TB, and malaria-related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) among most at-risk populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS2577ES

Broad objectives
To assess the impact of a community-level advocacy intervention on the uptake of HIV, TB and Malaria prevention services among the most-at-risk populations in Uganda

Specific objectives
1. To determine the impact of a community-level advocacy intervention on uptake of HIV prevention services among most-at-risk populations in Uganda
2. To establish the impact of a community level advocacy intervention on knowledge on TB among most-at-risk populations in Uganda
3. To determine the impact of a community level advocacy intervention on uptake of malaria prevention services most-at-risk populations in Uganda
4. To explore the facilitators and barriers for uptake of HIV, TB and malaria prevention services among most-at-risk populations in Uganda

Uganda 2022-12-23 17:33:21 2025-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lawrence Okello Rafaih
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Evaluation practices and strategy performance of local NGOs in Uganda
REFNo: SS1561ES

4. To determine the relationship between organizational evaluation steering process and strategy performance of NGOs in Uganda,3. To establish the relationship between organizational evaluation technical expertise and strategy performance of NGOs in Uganda,2. To determine the relationship between evaluation planning process and strategy performance of NGOs in Uganda,1. To validate the contextual relevance of organizational effectiveness competency model for strategy evaluation of NGOs in Uganda.,The purpose of this study is to validate the extent to which evaluation practices influence strategy performance of national NGOs in Uganda.,
Uganda 2022-12-19 12:19:45 2025-12-19 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Degree Award
Daniella Ferguson
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A Retrospective Analysis of Suramin Treatment forStage 1 Trypanosoma Brucei Rhodesiense Human African Trypanosomiasis (S1 TBR HAT) in Uganda and Malawi
REFNo: HS2582ES

Primary objectives
The primary objective is to determine whether standard of care treatment with suramin, as currently practiced in Uganda and Malawi, leads to better health outcomes in patients with S1 TBR HAT than observed in an untreated natural history cohort with source data from a published epidemiologic study.

Secondary objectives
The secondary objective is to evaluatethe safety and tolerability of suramin.

South Africa 2022-12-19 12:17:26 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
THOMAS EBOYU
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COVID – 19 PANDEMIC ON ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE SERVICES AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS AT SOROTI REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS2579ES

iv. To determine the factors that have affected adherence to antiretroviral therapy by people living with HIV/AIDS, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,iii. To evaluate the views of the patients on accessibility, availability, affordability and acceptability of HIV/AIDS services, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,ii. To determine the trends of patients that continued attending for treatment of HIV/AIDS, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,i. To determine the trends of patients that have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS, three months before and during the first total lockdown of COVID – 19 pandemic at Soroti regional referral hospital.,To determine the influence of COVID – 19 Pandemic on access to health care services and associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS at Soroti regional referral hospital.,
Uganda 2022-12-19 12:15:58 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Freddy Kitutu Eric
ID: UNCST-2020-R014751
Factors associated with COVID19 misinformation and vaccine hesitancy in Ugandan communities
REFNo: HS2566ES

3. To explore the mechanisms of effect among factors that affect vaccine hesitancy and vaccine uptake at household level in Uganda.,2. To assess the factors associated with prevalence of COVID19 misinformation, COVID19 vaccine hesitancy, and COVID19 vaccine uptake at household level?,1. To determine the prevalence of COVID19 misinformation, COVID19 vaccine hesitancy, and COVID19 vaccine uptake at household level?,
Uganda 2022-12-19 12:03:01 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Kabbera
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SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES, STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND THE GROWTH OF SMALL AND MEDIUM AGRO-PROCESSING ENTERPRISES IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS1301ES

Main Objective: To establish a link between sustainable practices, stakeholder engagement and the growth of SMEs in Uganda's agro-processing subsector. Specific Objectives: a) To examine the relationship between environmental sustainable practices and growth of agro-processing SMEs. b) To examine the relationship between social sustainable practices and growth of agro-processing SMEs. c) To assess the relationship between economic sustainable practices and growth of agro-processing SMEs. d) To investigate the mediating role of stakeholder engagement on the adoption of sustainable practices and the growth of agro-processing SMEs. e) To explore the experiences with the application of sustainable practices and growth in agro-processing SMEs in Uganda. f) To suggest a suitable sustainable framework that is applicable to a developing country context, with particular reference to Uganda that can predict the growth of agro-processing SMEs.
Uganda 2022-12-19 11:42:06 2025-12-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
DAISY NABADDA
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GENDER AND OTHER DETERMINANTS INFLUENCING THE EFFECTIVE RESPONSE, CONTROL, AND MANAGEMENT OF EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1176ES

i) Describe the community's level of knowledge, attitude, and perceptions (KAPs) of EVD in Uganda.
ii) Explore contextual factors affecting the effective response, control, and management of EVD in Uganda.
iii) Assess the gender relations in the access of treatment and control during EVD outbreaks.
iv) Describe the influence of myths, practices, and experiences of EVD affected communities in Uganda.
v) Examine how the performance of EVD response and control programs are influenced by policymakers at national, and community levels.


Uganda 2022-12-19 11:39:09 2025-12-19 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
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