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Gilbert Akampurira
ID: UNCST-2024-R003558
PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH EPISIOTOMY EXTENSION INTO THIRD- OR FOURTH-DEGREE PERINEAL TEARS AMONG WOMEN DELIVERING AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS5072ES

1. To determine the prevalence of episiotomy extension into third or fourth-degree perineal tears among women delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
2. To determine the factors associated with episiotomy extension into third or fourth-degree perineal tears among women delivering at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

Uganda 2024-10-08 17:49:03 2027-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
John Rek
ID: UNCST-2024-R004373
Training of machine learning algorithms to detect bednet use in Busia Uganda
REFNo: HS4850ES

The objective of this study is to train a comprehensive platform for highly accurate remote monitoring of LLIN use and other behaviors related to malaria risk. We will:
1) gather real-life data about how LLINs are hung and used in the community,
2) train the machine learning algorithms based off pre-defined protocols informed by actual practice and
3) test the accuracy of the machine learning algorithms in real-life settings.

Uganda 2024-10-08 17:48:05 2027-10-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Opiyo Otieno
ID: UNCST-2022-R009824
Assessment of Early Childhood Education (ECE) supported by development partners in 12 Refugee Hosting Districts in Uganda
REFNo: SS3188ES

What are the similarities and differences in “what worked” for boys and girls across settings and to what extent can “what worked” be ported to new contexts (i.e. “what works”)?,What factor/s can be leveraged to improve learning for boys and girls through ECE programming?,To what extent are children school-ready in their final year of pre-primary and how did contextual factors, learning environmental factors, student characteristics and programmatic interventions work together to shape learning outcomes?,What are the main challenges to implementation of programmes?,What are the main types of programmatic approaches across select ECE implementing partners in refugee hosting districts of Uganda?,The main objective of the study is to provide information to stakeholders and incentivize future studies on the extent to which children are school ready in the final year of pre-primary education, what factors affect higher or lower learning outcomes and how to adapt support to ECE centres to improve learning for all children.,
Kenya 2024-10-08 17:46:20 2027-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilfred Opobo
ID:
APPROPRIATENESS OF MALARIA CONTROL POLICY AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH PUBLIC COMPLIANCE IN GULU DISTRICT, UGANDA. A QUALITATIVE STUDY
REFNo: SS3130ES

General objective of the study.
• To examine the factors that influence citizens’ compliance with malaria control policy guidelines in Uganda.

Specific objectives of the study.
• To explore how lay perceptions and understandings of malaria control and prevention measures influence citizens’ compliance with malaria control policy.
• To examine the effectiveness of the national information, education, and communication strategies used to promote citizens’ compliance with malaria control policy guidelines.
• To assess the effectiveness of the district malaria governance structures in promoting citizens’ compliance with malaria control policy guidelines.

Uganda 2024-10-08 17:44:59 2027-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eric Jjemba
ID: UNCST-2024-R004780
Uganda Ethnic Dance Pedagogy in Higher Institution of Learning: Transformation and Formalization
REFNo: SS2433ES

1. To examine how Ugandan ethnic dance forms are taught and learned at university levels of education.
2. To explore teachers' and learners' perceptions about Ugandan ethnic dance teaching and learning at university levels of education.
3. To design a standardized teaching manual for Ugandan ethnic dance teaching and learning at university levels of education.
4. To establish the pedagogical transformation of Ugandan ethnic dance at university level
of education.
5. To formalize Ugandan ethnic dance teaching and learning at higher institutions of learning.
Uganda 2024-10-08 17:42:36 2027-10-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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