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John Doyle-Raso
ID: UNCST-2024-R002244
 Conservation Beyond Boundaries: A History of Wetlands and Knowledge in Uganda
REFNo: SS3214ES

The main purpose is to analyze the history of the implementation of the national wetlands policy of Uganda. I will use this information to augment my PhD dissertation (about the history of the creation of the national wetlands policy of Uganda) and submit the augmented manuscript to a scholarly press for publication as a book.
 Canada 2024-10-21 15:46:31 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Flavia Namiiro
ID: UNCST-2024-R005009
 SUPPORT NEEDS FOR PARENTS, OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS CARING FOR VERY PREMATURE INFANTS DURING AND AFTER DISCHARGE FROM THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: A PILOT STUDY.
REFNo: HS4995ES

To explore the support needs, influencing factors, sources of support, available support services and coping mechanisms for parents, other family members and health care providers caring for very premature infants during and after discharge from the NICU of MSWNH.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:31:17 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Idiba Yoweri
ID: UNCST-2024-R003351
 Sanitation Practices and Child Health Outcomes: A case Study in Gulu District, Uganda
REFNo: HS4991ES

The study aims to analyze the complex interplay between sanitation practices, entrenched sociocultural factors, systemic inadequacies, and child health outcomes, moderated by age, climate change, and access to safe water, using a mixed-methods concurrent triangulation design in Gulu District, Uganda. 1) To examine the relationship between current sanitation facilities, diaper disposal, and prevalence of diarrhea among under-five children in Gulu district, Uganda. 2) Explore the sociocultural practices that have influence on child health outcomes in Gulu district, Uganda. 3) Assess how the Gulu district health system response influence child health outcomes 4) Examine the moderating effect of age, climate, and access to safe water on the relationship between sanitation practices and child health outcomes in the Gulu district, Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-10-21 15:29:34 2027-10-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Mugabo
ID: UNCST-2024-R003187
 Final Evaluation /KAP survey for Coregroup Partners Project Uganda
REFNo: SS3175ES

To evaluate the effectiveness of existing community-based surveillance (CBS) systems and healthcare delivery mechanisms in detecting and responding to vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs) in the study areas.,To identify the factors influencing immunization uptake and access to healthcare services among households, particularly in areas affected by population mobility and refugee influx,To determine the current immunization coverage rates, including zero dose status, among children under five in the target districts.,To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding immunization among households with children 12-23 months in Yumbe, Adjumani, Lamwo, and Obongi districts in Northern Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-10-21 15:26:48 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTOPHER PAAPA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003022
 EFFECT OF ORGANISATIONAL SUPPORT ON THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GREEN ENVIRONMENT PRACTICES AND PERFORMANCE OF HOTELS IN CONSERVATION AREAS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3233ES

i) To determine the effect of energy conservation practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. ii) To evaluate the effect of water conservation practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. iii) To examine the effect of waste management practices on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. iv) To identify the effect of organizational support on performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. v) To ascertain organizational support mediating effect in the link between energy conservation, water conservation, waste management practices, and performance of hotels in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth conservation areas in Uganda. vi) To develop and test a model for implementing green environmental practices in Uganda's hotel business.
Uganda 2024-10-21 15:22:12 2027-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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