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AGASHA BIRUNGI DOREEN
ID:
PREVALENCE OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION AMONG PATIENTS IN PALLIATIVE CARE SETTING DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC: A MIXED METHODS CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY
REFNo: HS2024ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE
To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of patients receiving palliative care for chronic illness at Hospice Africa Uganda with the aim of designing effective interventions to further improve their quality of life

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To determine the prevalence of anxiety in palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
2. To determine the prevalence of depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic
3. To explore palliative care patients’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, with emphasis on their mental health
4. To identify factors associated with anxiety and depression among palliative care patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

 Uganda 2022-10-19 10:50:10 2025-10-19 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deborah Wockelmann
ID: UNCST-2021-R012679
 Rwandans and Burundians in Uganda: Linguistic practices of differentiation and categorization
REFNo: SS1023ES

The aim of the dissertation project is to examine the life realities of Banyarwanda in Uganda. It deals with language use, language ideologies and language identity in the context of migration and is anchored in sociolinguistics and anthropological linguistics. The main aim of this research is to identify how people of Rwandan descent in Uganda identify themselves culturally, how they maintain their heritage and how they are seen by others in the society.
 Germany 2022-10-19 10:47:38 2025-10-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hanifah Nantale
ID:
Personal values, norms, situational factors and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in Central Uganda.
REFNo: SS1451ES

i. To examine the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
ii. To investigate the relationship between personal values and norms of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iii. To examine the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
iv. To assess the mediating effect of norms on the relationship between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
v. To investigate the moderating effect of situational factors on the relationship between norms and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
vi. To assess the moderating effect of situational factors on mediated norms between personal values and sustainable consumption behaviors of beverage consumers in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
Uganda 2022-10-14 13:55:42 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JERRY OGAK JUSTIN
ID: UNCST-2021-R013146
 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCEPTANCE OF COVID-19 VACCINES AMONG THE WHOLESALE TRADERS IN KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1460ES

To determine the institutional(MOH & Government) factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To examine the perceptions influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City..,To asssess the factors influencing the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,To assess the individual factors influencing acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among the wholesale traders in Kampala Capital City.,
 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:53:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Flora Hajdu
ID:
Swedish discourses and local effects of carbon forestry in Uganda and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1447ES

The project aims to explore Swedish investments in carbon forestry projects in Uganda and Tanzania and their local social effects. The ultimate goal is to avoid the scaling up of projects that have negative local impacts, and contribute to knowledge about how projects can have positive impacts.
Sweden 2022-10-14 13:46:50 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mary Grace  Nakate Nakate
ID:
Lived Experiences of COVID-19 Patients and their Primary Caregivers towards Home Based care in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania
REFNo: SS1446ES

1. To examine the practices of COVID-19 home-based care in urban communities in Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
2. To explore the lived experiences of patients with COVID-19 on home-based care in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?
3. To explore the lived experiences of caregivers while caring for patients with COVID-19 at home in urban communities of Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania?

 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:37:45 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Musiimaami David
ID:
INFORMATION-SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS IN DIPLOMA-AWARDING INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1414ES


The general objective of the study is to establish the information-seeking behaviour of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda, in order to find better ways by which the students can access relevant information.

Specifically, the study will seek to:
i) Establish the information needs of Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
ii) Examine the sources of information used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iii) Establish the information-seeking strategies used by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.
iv) Examine the challenges Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda encounter when seeking information.
v) To propose strategies for improving access and use of information by Art and Design students in diploma-awarding institutions in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-14 13:34:41 2025-10-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ODOI PASKARI
ID:
Experiences of School Children Affected by Bilharzia in Hoima District and Adherence to Treatment
REFNo: SS1463ES


General Objective
To examine experiences of illness by school children affected by bilharzia and their adherence to MDA treatment in Hoima district, Uganda.

Specific Objectives
a) To examine the socio-cultural factors that influence adherence to MDA among schoolchildren;
b) To assess the interaction between school children and the providers of treatment during MDA;
c) To document the daily lived experiences of school children that shape adherence to MDA.

 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:13:41 2025-10-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Yvonne Mugerwa Kidza Kitego
ID:
Heat-stable Carbetocin for Postpartum Hemorrhage prevention and Tranexamic Acid for PPH treatment in Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care facilities: Protocol for a pilot study in humanitarian settings in Uganda
REFNo: HS2456ES

The specific objectives of the study are to 1. To explore the feasibility, acceptability, and scalability of introduction of HSC and TXA in PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. 2. To identify facilitators and barriers to successful introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management (as per WHO PPH guidelines) in BeMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings In Uganda. (Including facilitators and barriers to introduction of and adherence to the WHO PPH guidelines in general). 3. To describe the effect (on quality of maternal and newborn health care) of introduction of a package of interventions that includes a) refresher training on PPH prevention and management (as per WHO and MOH guidelines) and b) introduction of HSC and TXA for PPH prevention and management of PPH in BEMONC facilities in Humanitarian settings in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:10:55 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lynn Atuyambe Atuyambe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012602
 Integrating rehabilitation into primary health care and mapping of rehabilitation services in Uganda
REFNo: HS2414ES

General objective
In this study, we will investigate the feasibility of integrating rehabilitation into primary health care in Uganda. We will also map current rehabilitation services in Uganda and explore their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services. This will be pivotal in panning for and improving rehabilitation services in Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To develop consensus among key health and rehabilitation sector stakeholders on integrating physical rehabilitation services into primary health care (PHC) in Uganda.
2. To determine the feasibility and capacity for PHC services in Uganda to undertake physical rehabilitation services as additional roles and tasks.
3. To determine the geographical distribution and coverage of physical rehabilitation services in the selected districts, and their level of integration with health systems for providing continuous, comprehensive and coordinated rehabilitation services.

 Uganda 2022-10-13 13:08:48 2025-10-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Racheal Nangobi
ID:
INSTITUTIONAL AND MANAGEMENT FACTORS INFLUENCING SUSTAINABILITY OF FARMER ORGANIZATIONS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1120ES

1. To characterize farmer organizational business models and agricultural institutional frameworks in Uganda.
2. To assess factors influencing organization structures of farmer organizations in Uganda.
3. To assess factors influencing leadership styles being used by farmer organizations in Uganda.
4. To assess the influence of organization structure, leadership, business model and institutional frameworks on sustainability of farmer organizations in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-12 11:30:43 2025-10-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Maniragaba
ID:
DETERMINANTS OF OLDER PERSONS’ ACCESS TO SAFE WATER AND HEALTH SERVICES IN THE INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF KAMPALA, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2487ES

1. Examine the demographic and socio-economic determinants of access to health services by older persons in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda;

2. Explore the facilitators and barriers of access to clean water by older persons in informal settlements in Kampala, Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-10-11 12:40:32 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Lyimo Wilfred
ID:
PREVALENCE, ASSOCIATED FACTORS AND COMPLICATIONS OF RECURRENT TONSILLITIS AMONG CHILDREN AGED 6- 13 YEARS IN MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS2450ES

To explore the complications of recurrent tonsillitis in children aged 6- 13 years with recurrent tonsillitis in MRRH.,To explore factors associated with recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6- 13 years in MRRH.,To determine the prevalence of recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6-13 years in MRRH.,To determine the prevalence, associated factors and complications of recurrent tonsillitis among children aged 6- 13 years in MRRH,
 Tanzania 2022-10-11 12:32:45 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Muiga Muriithi
ID:
Green Economy Baseline Survey: A Survey on Social Acceptability of Climate Change Reforms in Uganda
REFNo: NS427ES

To study the social acceptability of critical green economy reforms in Uganda.
 Kenya 2022-10-11 12:30:30 2025-10-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Mayanja-Kizza
ID: UNCST-2021-R013074
 A Survey Assessing Male Reproduction After Treatment with HRZE/HR
REFNo: HS2423ES

To evaluate the paternity status in male participants who have received a HRZE/HR regimen in one of the following TB Alliance clinical trials: STAND or SimpliciTB.
 Uganda 2022-10-11 12:25:30 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gracious Ahumuza Martha
ID:
The “Diabetes CarePak” Project: Enabling Increased Access to Safe Administration of Insulin and Self-Care for People Living with Diabetes in Uganda
REFNo: HS2418ES

• Objective 1: To map the health care journey of PLWD and identify the access barriers for commodities needed for safe administration of insulin and self-management of diabetes.
• Objective 2: To determine the learning needs of PLWD and health care workers (HCWs) to inform development of educational material.
• Objective 3: To develop a CarePak prototype, which includes the type and quantity of commodities, as well as the educational materials, to be included in the CarePak.
• Objective 4: To assess the CarePak prototype for desirability, acceptability, usability, feasibility, and impact on clinical outcomes over a three-month period.
Uganda 2022-10-11 12:23:30 2025-10-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Denis Bbosa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012847
 RECYCLING OF PLASTIC WASTE INTO ECO-FRIENDLY INTERLOCKING BLOCKS TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES OF HOUSES FOR THE POOR PEOPLE AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF UPE/USE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS.
REFNo: SIR148ES

1) To produce Lego-like interlocking blocks as an alternative construction material. 2) To investigate the properties of products produced in terms of compression, hardness/tensile, and water absorption. . 3) To investigate the effect of adding ash to the proposed interlocking blocks. The hypothesis is to find out if the addition of ash to the mixture improves the mechanical properties of the interlocking block. 4) To compare the properties of similar material(s) already on the market with the produced product(s).
Uganda 2022-10-11 12:20:58 2025-10-11 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jimmy Wanzala Nabende
ID:
DESIGN AND SIMULATION OF AN INTELLIGENT MEDICAL VENTILATOR SYSTEM FOR PATIENT-VENTILATOR SYNCHRONY AND LUNG PROTECTION
REFNo: HS2492ES

Design and simulate an intelligent system for patient ventilator synchrony and lung protection using real-time medical imaging and fuzzy expert system,Build a feed-in ultrasound imaging model to detect severity of acute respiratory distress syndrome using convolutional neural network,Build a patient-response based model for ventilator adjustments in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients using fuzzy neural network,Design and simulate a physician based fuzzy logic system for ventilator adjustments in acute respiratory distress syndrome patients to ensure lung protection,
 Uganda 2022-10-07 13:28:32 2025-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ponsiano Ocama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000440
 Chronic infection and hepatocellular cancer: Impact of Schistosoma mansoni, HIV, HBV, and their treatment in sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS2361ES

1. To characterize the impact of medical treatment of Sm on chronic hepatitis B in SSA.
2. To correlate the dynamics of HBV infection during Sm treatment with changes in inflammatory cytokines and HBV-specific immunological responses
3. To compare expression of c-JUN and other oncogenes and HCC-related activation pathways in hepatocytes and periportal inflammatory tissue in HBV patients pre- and post-Sm treatment.

Uganda 2022-10-07 13:20:56 2025-10-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Odongo Nespaul
ID: UNCST-2021-R014002
 A Survey on Migration, Intergroup Relations, and Inclusivity”
REFNo: SS1353ES

The objective of this research is, in short, to use a survey
of 3000 adult Ugandans to understand their attitudes on matters of intergroup relations and
identify whether residential location and migration histories are important determinants of the
extent to which individuals are inclusive of those who do not share their own identities
 Uganda 2022-10-07 13:17:11 2025-10-07 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Florence  Nansumbi
ID:
Functional Indicators to assess freshwater ecosystem integrity: Biogeochemical dynamics of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous cycling and stream metabolism
REFNo: NS402ES

The aim of this study is to evaluate the ecological status of sections of a Ugandan river with different levels of human impact using stream metabolism as a functional indicator.
It intends to investigate the following objectives:
i. To examine the role of catchment land-use and seasons in determining river water quality nutrient and dissolved organic carbon concentrations and the effects it has on water quality
ii. To investigate how stream metabolism responds to nutrient and organic matter loading along land use and seasonal gradients
iii. To assess the environmental parameters controlling stream metabolism in tropical streams and their seasonal variation along land-use gradients
iv. To investigate the relationship between stream processes and biological components of the river and their sensitivity to nutrient and organic matter pollution.

Uganda 2022-10-06 9:54:38 2025-10-06 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joshua Kiptoo
ID:
SAFETY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF A SELECTED HERBAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT AMONG PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS IN MBARARA CITY, SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2440ES

To determine the cost-effectiveness of the selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To determine the safety of the selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To determine the effectiveness of a selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,To identify the commonly used HMPs among T2DM patients in Mbarara City.,To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a selected HMP among patients with T2DM in Mbarara City.,
 Uganda 2022-10-06 9:53:17 2025-10-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anatoli Muleterwa
ID:
THE ROLE OF POLICING IN COUNTERING URBAN TERRORISM IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN
REFNo: SS1436ES

General objective
The general objective of the study is to examine the influence of policing in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan in order to reduce the incidents of terrorism through improving the working relationship between police and the community.
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives are;
1. To examine the role of police in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
2. To assess the effectiveness of police in identifying and countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
3. To explore the role of community in countering urban terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan
4. To examine the relationship between police and community in countering terrorism in Kampala Metropolitan

 Uganda 2022-10-05 15:07:23 2025-10-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 HIV-1 subtype-specific drug resistance in patients failing dolutegravir-based first-line, second-line or third-line regimens: multiregional study (DTG resist study)”
REFNo: HS2435ES

Main Objective 1.To determine the patterns and spectrum of InSTI DRMs in adults and adolescents with virologic failure on DTG-based ART by ART regimen and HIV-1 subtype. 2. To identify risk factors for virologic failure, InSTI DRMs, and InSTI drug resistance in adolescents and adults on DTG-based ART, including drug, host and health system factors. Specific Objectives 1a) To identify the prevalence of InSTI DRMs at the time of virologic failure. 1b) To compare the prevalence of InSTI DRMs at the time of virologic failure between HIV-1 subtypes and treatment contexts. 2a) To identify risk factors for Virologic Failure 2b) To identify risk factors for Drug Resistance Mutations. 3. To investigate correlations between novel resistance genotypes and phenotypic DTG resistance across HIV-1 subtypes.
Uganda 2022-10-05 15:04:09 2025-10-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jefferson  Mtongolo Mwaisaka
ID: UNCST-2022-R010784
 An impact evaluation study of the Delivering Resilient Enterprises and Market Systems (DREAMS) project targeting refugees and host communities in Bidi Bidi and Rhino Camps, West Nile Uganda
REFNo: SS1445ES

To determine the cost-effectiveness of DREAMS compared to the status quo,To assess if there's any suggestive evidence that outcomes are substantially different for households that participate in both graduation and MSD programs vs households that only participate in graduation programs,To determine the impact of DREAMS on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing among vulnerable households in host communities in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,To determine the impact of DREAMS on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing among vulnerable households in a refugee camp in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,To determine the impact of DREAMS (poverty graduation + indirect MSD + direct market support) on livelihoods, social cohesion, and perceived wellbeing of vulnerable refugee and host community households in Uganda’s West Nile refugee settlements,
 Kenya 2022-10-05 12:26:04 2025-10-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samson Omongot
ID:
Validation of air pollution particulate matter measurements and characterization of the source apportionment using chemical speciation in urban Kampala.
REFNo: NS416ES

ii) To determine sources of pollutants using filter sampler Gravimetric Method in 12 months at Makindye & Kawempe divisions of Kampala district.,Specific objectives for Aim 2 i) To determine chemical composition of pollutants using filter sampler Gravimetric method in 12 months at Makindye & kawempe divisions of Kampala district,Aim 2 General Objective To determine the pollutants’ components in particulate matter (PM) and establish their specific sources using filter sampler gravimetric method in computer-based model Positive Matrix Factorization (PMF),iii) To assess the correlation of PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin plan tower Monitor and filter sampler Gravimetric method,ii) To determine the correlation of the PM2.5 measurements between the filter sampler Gravimetric method, and the internationally standardized Kampala BAM ,Specific Objectives for Aim 1 i) To determine the correlation of PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin plan tower monitors and the internationally standardized Kampala BAM ,Aim 1 General Objective To examine the correlation of ambient air pollution PM2.5 measurements between AirQo twin Plan tower Monitor (TPTM), filter sampler Gravimetric method and US Embassy Beta Attenuation Monitor (BAM).,
 Uganda 2022-10-05 12:24:41 2025-10-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wilfred Arubaku
ID:
Role of Physiotherapy in Ugandan Neurosurgical Transitional Care
REFNo: HS2369ES

3. To examine the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers as to the inclusion of rehabilitation services in discharge practice.,2. To describe the experiences of discharge practice from the perspectives of medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers.,1. To describe the process steps that are happening during discharge practice for medical providers, rehabilitation providers, patients, and caregivers.,This study aims to examine and understand the involvement of current rehabilitation professionals in discharge practices TBI and SCI patients in acute hospital settings. Results from this study will inform the development of care transition interventions that increase patient access and utilization of rehabilitation services to improve quality of life.,
 Uganda 2022-10-05 12:23:17 2025-10-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Waiswa Peter
ID: UNCST-2020-R014921
 Reducing neonatal and maternal mortality by rapid detection of sepsis inresource-limited environments
REFNo: HS2439ES

To assess the perception of health workers on the use of the test for detection of neonatal sepsis in their units. To compare mortality rate within groups of neonates and mothers in whom SAA is detected and those in whom SAA was not detected in a resource-limited environment.
To characterise the clinical presentation and outcome of sepsis in all participants and information on treatment and duration.
To determine the detection of SAA following serial tests and treatment for neonates and mothers suspected to have sepsis.
To describe the proportion of neonates and mothers in whom serum amyloid A (SAA) is detected when expected to have neonatal or maternal sepsis versus available biomarkers.
To identify the technical barriers to implementing of the SAA lateral flow test for the detection of neonatal sepsis, and maternal sepsis.
To understand the non-technical barriers to implementing and adopting the SAA lateral flow test for detection of neonatal sepsis and maternal sepsis.
To evaluate and implement a pre-existing technology for the rapid detection of neonatal and maternal sepsis in a resource-limited environment.
 Uganda 2022-10-03 17:37:34 2025-10-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Massy Mutumba
ID: UNCST-2022-R011366
 Obuvumu: Improving Health Service Uptake for Survivors of Sexual Violence (SV)
REFNo: HS2364ES

This study seeks to inform the future development of culturally appropriate, feasible, acceptable and effective interventions to increase health service utilization among female survivors of sexual violence. The specific goals of this study are to:
Aim 1: Conduct formative qualitative research to inform a discrete choice experiment (DCE) that will generate systematic information on health service utilization for female survivors of sexual violence (SV) in Uganda;
Aim 2: Using a DCE approach, assess the factors that influence women’s decisions to seek services after experiencing SV among; and
Aim 3: Based on findings from the DCE, apply user-centered design principles to co-design an intervention that addresses barriers and preferences identified in Aims 1 and 2.
 Uganda 2022-10-03 17:35:46 2025-10-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Riley-Green
ID:
A VILLAGE-LEVEL POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAM IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1431ES

Can poverty be alleviated effectively if everyone within a community is eligible for a graduation program, rather than only the poorest? Are the causes of persistent poverty specific to individual households, requiring individualized training and coaching, or are there common elements that can be addressed at the village level within group trainings?,
 UK 2022-10-03 10:45:53 2025-10-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Lugobe Mark
ID:
Cardiometabolic characteristics of women in Southwestern Uganda from pre-pregnancy to the postpartum period: a feasibility study
REFNo: HS2452ES

1. To examine the feasibility of recruiting to, conducting and completing a prospective cohort study on cardiometabolic characteristics from before pregnancy to the postpartum period among women in southwestern Uganda
2. To describe the cardiometabolic changes from pre-pregnancy to 3 months postpartum among women in southwestern Uganda
3. To determine the association between pre-pregnancy cardio-metabolic characteristics and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy among women in southwestern Uganda
4. To determine the association between pre-pregnancy cardio-metabolic characteristics and persistent hypertension at 3 months post-partum among women in southwestern Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-30 14:44:02 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fumi Okamoto
ID:
Availability of essential medicines and health supplies for primary care facilities in an eastern district of Uganda
REFNo: HS2390ES

This study objects to the supply of essential medicines in primary health care services in Uganda by investigating the availability of essential medicines in health facilities under local government to define the following. 1. Identify medicines and health supplies with low availability in primary care facilities. 2. Identify the characteristics of facilities with high availability of essential medicines in a district.
Japan 2022-09-30 14:42:10 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Asiimwe Kyoma
ID:
Current Practices and Barriers to Prevention of Nosocomial Infections among Severely Acute Malnourished children at Mwana mugimu Nutrition Unit, Mulago National Referral Hospital.
REFNo: HS2308ES

1. To identify currently used prevention measured against nosocomial infections.
2. To find out the barriers that hinder compliance with health guidelines provided against nosocomial infections.
3. To determine what factors predispose SAM children to nosocomial infections.

 Uganda 2022-09-30 14:41:19 2025-09-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
James Tumwine Kashugyera
ID: UNCST-2023-R007984
 Bacterial zoonoses as a cause of non-malarial febrile illness in children in Uganda
REFNo: HS2330ES

1.To establish the prevalence of brucellosis, leptospirosis and Q fever in children with non-malarial febrile illness
2.To identify risk factors associated with brucellosis, leptospirosis and Q fever in children with non-malarial febrile illness

Uganda 2022-09-29 13:36:19 2025-09-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jennifer Verdolin
ID:
Testing the Feasibility of Community Driven Course Development: A New Paradigm in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
REFNo: NS364ES

Together with local community experts create two university level online courses in the areas of wildlife conservation and ecotourism. The courses, when offered to students outside of Uganda will incorporate profit sharing so that part of the tuition fees go back to the communities that helped develop the courses.

1. Collaborate with Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) to connect with local community experts to
develop two online university courses in wildlife conservation and ecotourism.

2) Provide guest lectures and workshops to faculty at Kabale University on science communication and online course development

3. Conduct a special podcast series: Voices of Uganda where I invite community members and local experts to share their experience.

4. Develop a strategic plan development to recruit university partners
 USA 2022-09-29 13:34:29 2025-09-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Wasswa Ziritwawula
ID:
IMPLEMENTATION OF NOISE POLLUTION CONTROL POLICY IN URBAN-UGANDA: ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE IN KAMPALA
REFNo: SS1221ES

1. To investigate the implementation of noise pollution control policy, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
2. To critically analyze the enforcement of noise control mechanisms, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City
3. To investigate citizens’ compliance with noise pollution control regulations, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.
4. To inquire into citizens’’ perceptions on noise pollution control policy implementation, enforcement and compliance, in Lugaba City Division, Kampala Capital City.

 Uganda 2022-09-29 13:31:58 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Benedetta Lerva
ID:
Long-term Follow-up Surveys of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
REFNo: SS1456ES

a) To investigate whether the program puts beneficiary students on a sustained human capital accumulation path and what are the
returns to secondary education generated by the program.
b) To investigate whether the program promotes gains in consumption, health,
assets, livestock holdings, and savings
c)Identify areas where the program successfully spurred systems change within partner schools, TVET institutions, employers, and/or the government; and
d)Evaluate the resilience of both Scholars and the educational system within the context of COVID- 19 shocks and identify potential areas where resilience could be further developed or strengthened.
 Italy 2022-09-29 13:29:36 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alexandra Schubert Victoria
ID:
Implications of Chronic Pain Relief for Economic Decision-Making among Low-Income Individuals in Uganda
REFNo: SS1462ES

Discern the effect of pain relief on economic preferences (risk, time, and social preferences)

Implications of pain relief for labor supply and earnings. This will be studied to understand poverty-related income dynamics.

Implications of pain-relief for real-effort task game. The study of self-reported labor data will be completed by a small real-effort task game, where participants can earn additional income for sorting beans
 Germany 2022-09-29 13:25:55 2025-09-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Kiweewa
ID: UNCST-2020-R014929
 A Global Multi-Center, Randomized, Blinded, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Clinical Study to Evaluate the Efficacy, Safety and Immunogenicity of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccine (LVRNA009) for the Prevention of COVID-19 in Participants Aged 18 Years and Older
REFNo: HS2476ES

The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and the ability of the study vaccine to provoke an immune response in your body against COVID-19. This study is necessary because the COVID-19 epidemic poses a significant global health challenge, and a large number of effective vaccines are still needed for the future. A total of approximately 34,000 participants like you from around the world, such as Africa and Asia will participate in this study. The entire study will last approximately 20 months, and your participation will last approximately at least 17 months. (The exact duration of your participation in the study may depend on the specific situation of the study. Please consult your study doctor at that time.)
 Uganda 2022-09-28 14:10:52 2025-09-28 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Nalwadda Kayemba
ID: UNCST-2020-R014220
 AN IMPACT EVALUATION OF AN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY-BASED MEDICAL AND PSYCHO-SOCIAL CARE AND GBV SENSITIZATION INTERVENTION FOR SEXUAL VIOLENCE SURVIVORS IN ADJUMANI, UGANDA
REFNo: HS2438ES

5. To evaluate the effectiveness of post-rape medical care and gender transformative GBV approaches integrated into existing community-based services in adolescents, adults, faith and non-faith leaders, CHW/Vs, and women-led organizations in refugee settlements and host population in Adjumani district.,4. To understand the extent to which the provision of community-level care following the event of sexual violence by CHWs in humanitarian settings is feasible. ,3. To assess the safety aspects of community provision of sexual violence care by community health workers (CHWs). ,2. To assess the extent to which community members have access to GBV prevention and care services (community or health centers) to receive medical and psychosocial care if needed.,1. To undertake an assessment of GBV Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) of young people and adults in refugee and host communities within Adjumani district.,The general objective is to evaluate an enhanced version of the integrated community-based medical care for SV survivors model that includes gender transformative GBV prevention and response approaches based on the latest clinical guidance and social and behavioral change evidence in refugee settlements and host populations in Adjumani district so as to generate evidence that will inform evidence-based planning, implementation and form a basis for monitoring and evaluation of the program interventions. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-28 14:08:14 2025-09-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Saint Kizito Omala
ID: UNCST-2021-R011804
 Improving the employability of University graduates through effective internship programs: The impact of HEST’s internship Approach
REFNo: SS1212ES

(i) To assess the impact of the HEST internship approach on the employability
(e.g. workplace and life-based skills) of university graduates
(ii) To evaluate the level of satisfaction and motivation of university graduates
under the HEST internship placement approach.
(iii) To assess the level of satisfaction of the industry in university graduates’
workplace and life-based skills under the HEST internship approach
Uganda 2022-09-27 16:39:12 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FELIX MMATA MULANDA
ID:
EVALUATION OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: CASE OF NSSF UGANDA HEADOFFICE
REFNo: SS1187ES

The following are the objectives of the study:
(i) To analyse the effects of transparency on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(ii) To analyse the effects of accountability on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iii) To analyse the effects of equity on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.
(iv) To analyse the effects of board composition on organizational performance of NSSF Uganda.

 Kenya 2022-09-27 16:36:42 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Kyohere
ID: UNCST-2022-R010792
 A Study to explore attitudes and experiences of health workers, pregnant and breastfeeding women and their partners taking part in and consenting to maternal vaccine trials (PREPARE WP6)
REFNo: SS1278ES

Primary objectives 1. To explore pregnant women and breast feeding mother’s attitudes and experiences taking part in maternal vaccine clinical trials. 2. To explore pregnant women and breastfeeding women’s attitudes and experiences of the consent process in maternal vaccine trials. 3. To determine the level of current understanding and experience of healthcare professionals seeking consent for maternal vaccine clinical trials. 4. To explore attitudes of partners/close relatives to pregnant and breast feeding women and other community stakeholders to decision making for involvement in clinical trials. Secondary objectives: 1. To assess the level of current understanding of information in existing clinical trials for pregnant and breastfeeding women, their families and the wider community. 2. To explore the drivers and barriers to involvement in clinical trials for pregnant women and their significant others. 3. To explore who should be involved in decision making for pregnant women to participate in a clinical trial.
 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:25:57 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Claire Gibson Elizabeth
ID:
Christian leadership in international schools; reflecting on and exploring how headteachers establish, articulate and maintain an ethos that provides a compelling vision of Christian faith.
REFNo: SS1280ES

To understand the various ways highly effective leaders lead. Thinking about specifically leadership of Christian International schools.
 UK 2022-09-27 16:23:44 2025-09-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
 “Active Case Detection and Decentralized Dynamic Registry to Improve the Uptake of Rheumatic Heart Disease Secondary Prevention” ADD-RHD "Part 2B"
REFNo: HS2351ES

Primary Objectives
Objective 1 (Aim 1): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of primary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by expert trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.
Objective 2 (Aim 2): To determine the diagnostic performance (sensitivity and specificity) of secondary MOH nurses who have completed certification in focused echocardiography acquisition and interpretation by MOH nurse trainers to accurately identify patients who are screen positive and screen negative for rheumatic heart disease.

Secondary Objectives:
• RHD and echocardiography knowledge
• Provider satisfaction with training curriculum
• Time to certification
• Screening volumes
• Longitudinal image quality
• Provider confidence
• Diagnostic performance for other common categories of cardiac diseases: moderate/severe left ventricular dysfunction, moderate/severe pericardial effusion.

 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:22:25 2025-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jafesi Pulle
ID: UNCST-2020-R014213
 A User-Centered Automated Two-way Messaging System to Support Prophylaxis Adherence in Rheumatic Heart Disease
REFNo: HS2411ES

1: Employ a user-centered design to develop a message bank and a two-way messaging intervention to support RHD secondary antibiotic prophylaxis in Uganda.

2: Compare patient-reported outcomes between RHD patients who receive standard prophylaxis support (current ACT platform) and those who receive enhanced prophylaxis support (current ACT platform + SMS intervention).

 Uganda 2022-09-27 16:15:50 2025-09-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rita Makabayi-Mugabe
ID:
Evaluation of barriers and facilitators to access to tuberculosis (TB) care in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2441ES

To find out barriers to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda To find out facilitators to access to TB care among patients and health workers in Uganda To document intervention functions to alleviate barriers to and enhance facilitators for access to TB care in Uganda
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:52:32 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Later Flow Method) Diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity. "Clinical Performance Study Plan - CPSP nr. WON-CPH 22-038"
REFNo: HS2419ES

• Establish the diagnostic sensitivity and diagnostic specificity of the Wondfo 2019-nCoV Antigen Test (Lateral Flow Method) in a self-testing environment when performed by laymen and to provide data to demonstrate the product is safe and effective for its intended use. • To assess the usability of the self-test for its intended use by laymen, the laymen will be observed by healthcare professionals. These observations will be captured using a questionnaire-based survey.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:49:47 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
 An Evaluation of the HIV Self-Testing 10X investment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2397ES

1. To determine (i) impact of HIVST within priority populations and (ii) demonstrate the demographics of those taking up testing and (iii) identify target populations not being reached
2. Identify the gaps in the HIV prevention and care cascades from distribution of HIVST kits to confirmatory testing, linkage to care and provision of ART or preventative services
3. Determine the health provider costs of different HIVST distribution models, and which models or combination of models are cost-effective for policy makers in Nigeria and Uganda to implement.

 UK 2022-09-23 12:46:13 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Mudanga Mukone
ID: UNCST-2022-R003997
 Mapping the Geographical Distribution and Risk factors of Podoconiosis in Uganda
REFNo: HS2442ES

I. To investigate the spatial distribution of podoconiosis and Tungiasis in Uganda,
II. To quantify the population at risk of podoconiosis Uganda
III. To establish the association between Podoconiosis and tungiasis as co-morbidities in Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:44:23 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
 Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on employment, economic status, and HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements in two cities in Uganda: a participatory action research
REFNo: HS2458ES

1. To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on employment (paid and unpaid work) and socio-economic status of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

2. To determine how the changes in employment and economic status have influenced risk and vulnerability to HIV among women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

3. To explore the strategies implemented by women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city to cope with COVID-19-related work stress that expose them to HIV risk and vulnerability.

4. To examine the difference between existing COVID-19 recovery interventions in Uganda and the current socioeconomic and health needs of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city as regards to safeguarding from HIV risk and vulnerability.

5. To convene key stakeholders to deliberate on the findings of study questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order to collectively identify and co-design gender transformative solutions to improve the socioeconomic well-being and reduce HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements and living with HIV.

 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:39:21 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
 Costs and benefits of ethical recruitment to Overseas Private Recruitment Agencies in Uganda
REFNo: SS1410ES

The objective of this case study is to use a market-based lens to assess the business case for the IRIS CBP in the Ugandan context.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:32:59 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  OPUL
ID:
Contribution of Education to Resilience of Refugee Learners, A Case Study of Primary Schools in Nakivale Settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda
REFNo: SS1448ES

i.To assess the contribution of the curriculum to resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
ii.To examine the role of teachers in resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
iii.To examine the role of school leadership in resilience of refugee learners; A Case study of Primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:15:46 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rose Nakasi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010805
 Building AI Based Models for Diagnosis of Malaria
REFNo: SIR131ES

General Objective
To develop machine learning diagnostic systems from thick and thin blood smear image datasets for automated diagnosis of malaria in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
To achieve this, the project will have the following specific objectives;
1. To collect, curate and generate an open and labeled standardized malaria image dataset of thick and thin blood smear images from Uganda.
2. Develop machine learning models for automated detection of malaria in thick and thin blood smear images.
3. To build mobile and web-based applications for automated diagnosis of malaria.
4. To validate the developed ML models with expert ground truth annotations for malaria diagnosis.
 Uganda 2022-09-23 12:14:44 2025-09-23 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shamilah Namusisi
ID:
Improving Household and Community Practices to reduce human contact with bats in Bundibugyo District
REFNo: SS1406ES

To determine the effectiveness of the “Living Safely with Bats” model developed by the USAID-PREDICT project at a community level. ,Improve community knowledge of, and increase uptake of safety practices through a multi-pronged social and behavior change (SBC) strategy.,Engage local women, women groups and school clubs in testing out plants that repel bats due to their scent, including as mint and rosemary.,Identify locally available and affordable materials to keep bats out of homes and community buildings. ,The overall goal of this intervention is to reduce the risk of exposure from pathogens arising as a result of human contact with bats by deterring bats from entering houses and buildings, as well as improving household and community safety practices once the bats have already entered or roosted.,
 Uganda 2022-09-23 11:53:17 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BRENDA KHARONO
ID:
Stage of Maternal and Perinatal Death Surveillance and Response (MPDSR) implemented in Regional Referral Hospitals in Uganda-A mixed Methods Study
REFNo: HS2425ES

2. Enablers and Factors to MPDSR Implementation across the above RRHs,1. To describe the level of implementation of MPDSR in regional referral hospitals in Uganda,The purpose of this study is to describe the level of implementation of MPDSR in regional referral hospitals in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:36:30 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nikita Bedov
ID:
Evolution and Behavioural Ecology of Natural Predator Interactions Between Mongooses and Snakes
REFNo: NS398ES

The overall objective is to analyse interactions between mongooses and snakes using model presentations. I want to understand how anti-snake behaviour varies across mongoose species and between groups with different compositions (by age, dominance, experience and sociality). Furthermore, I will examine ecological effects on mongoose-snake interactions by a comparison across geographic areas in Africa with different ecosystems and different guilds and combinations of snake and mongoose species.
By carrying out model presentations to the banded mongooses in Uganda, I aim to achieve the following:
1. To characterise banded mongoose foraging and hunting behaviour on snakes by observing how individuals interact with models of different snake species and models of other prey items, recording their physical behaviour and vocalisations.
2. To investigate whether different stimuli of the snake models, specifically movement of the model or the addition of natural snake scent, cause differences in behaviour mongooses exhibit towards them.
3. To investigate whether response to snakes varies under different group and environmental factors, such as in different group sizes and compositions, at varying distance from den or cover, or when pups are present.
4. To examine if mongooses have individual-level patterns or ‘defensive personalities’ by relating behavioural observations with life-history data from the long-term records about the same mongoose individuals collected by the Banded Mongoose Project.
 Spain 2022-09-21 21:34:08 2025-09-21 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Byamah Mutamba Brian
ID: UNCST-2022-R011124
 Strengthening Care in collaborAtion with People with lived Experience of psychosis in Uganda (SCAPE-U
REFNo: HS2327ES

General objective
To assess the impact of SCAPE-U on individual, family members’ and health system outcomes, and evaluate trial procedures to determine the optimal design for a future fully-powered cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT).
Specific objectives
1. To assess the feasibility and acceptability of SCAPE-U from the perspective of people with lived experience of psychosis, their family members and primary and community care providers.
2. To demonstrate proof-of-concept for the benefit of SCAPE-U for service users (i.e., patients with psychosis receiving primary care services) and their families, including changes in psychosis symptoms, quality of life, frequency of hospitalization and the potential impacts on family members.
3. To determine changes in health systems outcomes in terms of primary care provider knowledge, attitudes, competency in psychosis diagnosis and management, as well as accuracy of diagnosis and fidelity to treatment guidelines in actual care settings.
4. To evaluate trial procedures, including costing, recruitment and retention, and data collection protocols, to determine the optimal design for a future fully-powered cluster RCT

 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:32:50 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jagoda Byszko Magdalena
ID:
"Understanding origins of social brain and communication in wild primates"
REFNo: NS335ES

Determining the complexity and diversity of chimpanzee gestural and voice communication repertoire. Identifying communication differences depending on social and environmental factors. Identifying patterns of social structures and the factors that influence them. Determining whether and to what extent gestural communication contributes to the creation and maintenance of complex social systems.
 Poland 2022-09-21 21:27:15 2025-09-21 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Ssenyondo
ID:
Maternal Antibody in Milk After Group B Streptococcus Vaccination in Uganda: MAMA study
REFNo: HS1986ES

General Objective • To determine the concentration of antibody transferred in breastmilk following vaccination with Group B Streptococcal vaccine Specific Objectives • To determine the anti-GBS (anti-Alp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) Immunoglobulin A (IgA) concentrations in the colostrum of women following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine or placebo in pregnancy.
• To determine the total IgA and Immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentrations in the colostrum and breastmilk of women at less than 48 hours, 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine or placebo in pregnancy.
• To determine the anti-GBS (antiAlp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) IgA concentrations in the breastmilk of women at 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine in pregnancy.
• To determine the anti-GBS (antiAlp1N, Alp2N, AlpCN and RibN) IgG concentrations in the colostrum and breastmilk of women at less than 48 hours, 28 (+/-4 days) and 56 (+/- 6 days) days after delivery following vaccination with a GBS-containing vaccine in pregnancy.
 Uganda 2022-09-21 21:13:49 2025-09-21 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Degree Award
Brian Kule
ID:
Long-term Follow-up Surveys of the MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program
REFNo: SS1434ES

a) To investigate whether the program puts
beneficiary students on a sustained human capital accumulation path and what are the
returns to secondary education generated by the program.

b) To investigate whether the program promotes gains in consumption, health,
assets, livestock holdings, and savings

c)Identify areas where the program successfully spurred systems change within partner schools, TVET institutions, employers, and/or the government; and

d)Evaluate the resilience of both Scholars and the educational system within the context of COVID- 19 shocks and identify potential areas where resilience could be further developed or strengthened.
 Uganda 2022-09-20 13:10:43 2025-09-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
TWINOMUJUNI ROSEBELL
ID:
CITIZENS’ PARTICIPATION IN DECENTRALIZED EDUCATION SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA. THE CASE OF BUSHENYI, MUKONO, GULU AND MBALE DISTRICTS
REFNo: SS1409ES

i. To analyse the fit between citizen participation and decentralised education services in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
ii. To assess the fit between decentralised education as a service and Quality of service in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
iii. To examine the effect of Quality of services on service delivery in selected Local Governments in Uganda.
iv. To measure the contribution of Citizen Participation on service delivery in selected Local Governments in Uganda.

 Uganda 2022-09-20 13:07:57 2025-09-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrick Mawadri
ID:
EFFECT OF ESTRUS SYNCHRONIZATION PROTOCOLS ON REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF INDIGENOUS CATTLE ON EXTENSIVE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN UGANDA
REFNo: A219ES

i. To evaluate the conception rate of estrus synchronization protocols used in cattle on extensive management system in Uganda using retrospective data
ii. To compare the effects of modified ovsynch protocols on ovulation of cows of short horn zebu and Ankole long-horned cattle on extensive management system in Aswa Ranch in Northern Uganda
iii. To compare the effects of modified ovsynch protocols on conception of cows of short horn zebu and Ankole long-horned cattle on extensive management system in Aswa Ranch in Northern Uganda

 Uganda 2022-09-20 12:54:54 2025-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Moses Dombo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013076
 PERFORMANCE OF THE DECENTRALIZATION POLICY IN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE DELIVERY IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN UGANDA Cases of Butaleja, Mpigi and Bushenyi districts
REFNo: A206ES

a) To assess whether administrative decentralization has resulted in improved human resource management (HRM) functions in the three local governments, in the context of agricultural service delivery.
b) To explore whether political decentralization has enhanced citizen participation, voice, and representation in agricultural service delivery.
c) To determine whether fiscal decentralization has been responsive to the revenue collection and management needs of the three local governments, in the context of delivering public agricultural services.
d) To investigate whether, through decentralization, the three local governments have been able to provide enhanced agricultural extension services.

 USA 2022-09-20 12:52:13 2025-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MICHAEL KAWOOYA GRACE
ID: UNCST-2020-R014672
 Machine Learning-based Algorithm for Automatic Screening of Pulmonary Tuberculosis using Chest X-rays in the Ugandan Population
REFNo: HS2043ES

1. Create an open, labelled, inclusive dataset for CXR images and clinical information collected from the Ugandan population. 2. Develop machine learning models for automatic recognition of TB features in CXR images. 3. Integrate the developed models in a decision support web application. 4. Validate the developed system in a clinical study.
Uganda 2022-09-20 12:45:22 2025-09-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Guillaume DESOUBEAUX V
ID:
microMONKEY A model of international translational study to address the prevention of fungal infection in African great apes based on the One Health concept
REFNo: NS420ES

This study aims to better depict the epidemiology of microsporidiosis, to demonstrate the impact that the close proximity of humans to animals can have on the microbiological digestive carriage in great apes, and to understand its ecological consequences, in terms of their zoonotic potential. Preventive means to better control inter-species microbial transmission could thus be proposed. This project is totally part of the current international trend to preserve the environment and defend the animal welfare, supported by the One Health program.
France 2022-09-20 12:43:17 2025-09-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mucunguzi Atukunda
ID:
Feasibility and acceptability of patient clubs as Intervention to improve anti-hypertensive drug stocks for Adults Living with HIV and Hypertension in Uganda – A mixed methods study
REFNo: SS1438ES

To evaluate facilitators and barriers for participation and non-participation in patient clubs among patient with HIV infected patients with hypertension. To determine the proportion of patients participating in the patient clubs that have achieved blood pressure control. To determine the number of patients with Hypertension and HIV who are participating in the patient clubs that have adequate anti-hypertension medications at every clinic visit
 Uganda 2022-09-16 9:48:55 2025-09-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Wang Vibeke
ID:
Breaking BAD: Understanding the Backlash Against Democracy in Africa-Uganda case
REFNo: SS1351ES

The overall objective of this project is to analyze the processes of political and economic development in Africa. It focuses on the obstacles and potentials of democratic consolidation on the continent since the transition to market economics and multiparty rule
 Norway 2022-09-16 9:46:21 2025-09-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Zari Rukundo Zari
ID: UNCST-2019-R001500
 Burden of neuro-cognitive disorders and associated factors in persons aged 50 years or older with a history of Traumatic Brain Injury in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS2257ES

General objective
To determine the burden of neurocognitive disorders and associated factors in patients with a history of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in selected communities of southwestern Uganda.

Specific objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of neurocognitive disorders in patients with a history of TBI in selected communities in south-western Uganda.
2. To determine the factors associated with the development of neurocognitive disorders in patients with a history of TBI in selected communities in south-western Uganda.

Uganda 2022-09-16 12:17:44 2025-09-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yusuf Byaruhanga Byenkya
ID:
Locally-driven co-development of plant-based value chains towards more sustainable African food system with healthier diets and export potential (InnoFoodAfrica)
REFNo: SS1422ES

Main Objective
1. InnoFoodAfrica aims to develop new sustainable value chains (VC) to produce and distribute diverse and healthy foods from African farms to local and export markets.
Specific Objectives
1. Develop resource-efficient, safe and sustainable food production VCs by empowering small-holder farmers, processors, producers and consumers via co-creation process with African and European experts,
2. Catalyzing new local and international business and market opportunities in the cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit food and packaging VCs by engaging VC actors and investigating new business models.
3. Adapt and implement dietary guidelines that are based on cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based foods and diets tackling malnutrition of small children (focusing also on the health of expecting and breast-feeding mothers who are responsible for taking care of themselves and their children within the first 1000 days of life) and adults under the risk of obesity.
4. Diversify of plant-based agrofood systems enabling nature-benefiting farming and production of African food, which form a basis for a balanced diet.
5. Develop safe and nutrient-dense cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based food ingredients and products which tackle malnutrition from two angles: nutrient deficiencies and obesity, taken into account both children (<1000 days) and adult consumer segments.
6. Increase resource-efficiency of the African cereal-pulse-root crop-fruit-based food VCs by reducing food loss and food waste by improved post-harvesting and storage practices, and by creating value from side streams via bio-based packaging solutions for replacement of plastic.
7. Establish a pan-African food R&D&I (research, development and innovation) community via cooperation and creation of an open Innovation Platform, and 2) contribution to goals of the EU-Africa Research and Innovation Partnership within FNSSA and cooperation with ongoing projects in the subject area to share innovations, maximize communication and facilitating technology transfer.
 Uganda 2022-09-15 11:46:33 2025-09-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rosalind  Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
 Exploring the Perceptions of Using Artificial Intelligence to Improve Outcomes in Maternal, Sexual and Reproductive Health in Sub-Saharan Africa - A Qualitative study
REFNo: HS2356ES

1. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on opportunities for the application of responsible AI in MSRH in Sub-Saharan Africa. 2. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on risks surrounding the application of responsible AI in MSRH in SSA. 3. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on limitations of AI in MSRH in SSA. 4. To explore the perceptions of stakeholders on examples of best practices in existence for AI that can be applied in SSA.
UK 2022-09-15 11:12:18 2025-09-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Carolyn Nakisige
ID: UNCST-2021-R012699
 The Social And Economic Impact of Cervical Cancer on Children in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2420ES

1) Determine how a woman's cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment impacts the social wellbeing of her children for women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer at the uganda cancer institute. 2)Determine how a woman's cervical cancer diagnosis and treatment impacts the economic situation of her children for women undergoing treatment for cervical cancer at the Uganda cancer institute. 3)Describe the demographics and characteristics of the women diagnosed with cervical cancer and undergoing treatment at the Uganda cancer institute.
Uganda 2022-09-14 13:17:34 2025-09-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aleksander Braczkowski Ryszard
ID: UNCST-2019-R001345
 Assessing the densities of four carnivore species and their conflict with local livestock farmers within and on the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Kidepo Valley, Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve and Lake Mburo National Parks
REFNo: NS331ES

Key objectives are to provide UWA and UNCST with updated density estimates of hyenas, lions, cheetahs and leopards using the latest spatially-explicit methods, and develop a conflict risk map for authorities for bettered allocation of resources to reduce lion and hyena attacks on livestock in future. I anticipate at least four key products to emerge from this research, 1) At least two high impact applied journal articles (eg. Journal of Applied Ecology or Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment), 2) a standardized, easy to repeat citizen science data collection protocol which uses the methods developed in 2022-2023 with Makerere students and other conservation stakeholders, 3) several training workshops with local scientists from Makere University, UWA staff, park staff and local lodges on density estimation techniques for large carnivores and 4) a conflict risk map covering these five protected areas which will be used by the Ugandan wildlife Authority to identify critical zones for conservation interventions to be applied in 2023 and beyond.
 South Africa 2022-09-14 13:13:03 2025-09-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isa Kabenge
ID: UNCST-2021-R011727
 Water Quality Testing Fellowship program
REFNo: A221ES

To test the quality of water
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:35:11 2025-09-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Baguma Natweta
ID: UNCST-2022-R010208
 Assessment of factors influencing uptake and compliance to mercury free gold extraction and health, safety and environment and business practices among artisanal small – scale gold miners in three districts (Buhweju, Busia and Kassanda) in Uganda
REFNo: HS2405ES

To find out how mercury free gold processing affect the income and the livelihood of the miners and other stakeholders To explore the possible mitigation measures to the occupational and environmental hazards identified and which ones are in place in the three gold mining areas in Uganda. To identify the occupational and environmental hazards affecting the artisanal small scale gold miners. To ascertain the facilitators and the barriers to the uptake of mercury free gold mining technologies among ASGMs in the three different mining areas of Uganda. To identify the perceptions, attitudes, and practices about mercury free gold mining among trained and untrained artisanal small scale gold miners in the three different mining areas of Uganda.,The purpose of this baseline study is to assess the factors influencing uptake and compliance to mercury free gold extraction and health, safety and environment practices among artisanal small – scale gold miners in three districts (Buhweju, Busia and Kassanda) in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:33:56 2025-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Willbroad Byamukama
ID: UNCST-2022-R010646
 Adoption of Information Communication Technologies in Dissemination of Agricultural Information in Uganda. A case study of Rubanda, Mayuge Districts and Mbarara City
REFNo: A218ES

To establish ICT devices (Radio, mobile phones, television and computers) used by smallholder farmers in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City,To establish the extent of ICT usage for agricultural information dissemination in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City,To develop and validate a model for agricultural information dissemination in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City. ,To examine the factors influencing the adoption of ICT for agricultural information dissemination in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City.,To develop an Information Communication Technologies (ICT) model for agricultural information dissemination among smallholder farmers in Rubanda, Mayuge Districts, and Mbarara City. ,
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:31:03 2025-09-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 A phase Ib study to assess the safety and immunogenicity of a recombinant adenovirus-based vaccine against plague in Uganda
REFNo: HS2387ES

Primary To investigate safety and tolerability of 5 x 1010 VP of the proposed ChAdOx1 Plague vaccine in healthy African adults aged 18 to 49 residing in Uganda, when given as one or two dose(s) intramuscularly with different prime-boost intervals Secondary To determine the immunogenicity of 5 x 1010 VP of the proposed ChAdOx1 Plague vaccine, in healthy African adults aged 18 to 49 years residing in Uganda when given as one or two dose(s) intramuscularly with different prime-boost intervals. Tertiary Exploratory immunogenicity assays to determine the immunogenicity of 5 x 1010 VP of the proposed ChAdOx1 Plague vaccine, in healthy African adults aged 18 to 49 years residing in Uganda when given as one or two dose(s) intramuscularly with different prime-boost intervals.
Uganda 2022-09-12 18:28:42 2025-09-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
YVETTE SSEBUNYA
ID:
ELUCIDATING THE PRODUCTION PROCESS, COST OF PRODUCTION OF THE MUGUGA COCKTAIL ECF STABILATE AND ANALYSIS OF THE VACCINE SUPPLY CHAIN IN EASTERN AFRICA.
REFNo: A209ES


1.To describe the optimal vaccine production process of the Muguga cocktail.
2.To determine the cost of production of the Muguga stabilate and profitability of producing the Muguga cocktail vaccine.
3.To describe the East Coast Fever vaccine supply chain.
4.To identify alternative strategies to improve Muguga cocktail vaccine production and supply.

 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:26:18 2025-09-12 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Carolyn Pelnik
ID:
How Important are Investment Indivisibilities for Development? Understanding Land Investment and its Long-Run Impacts in Uganda
REFNo: NS403ES

We are interested in understanding the long-run dynamics of the land market in rural and peri-urban Uganda and how land markets are related to poverty traps. We hope to better understand the extent to which poor households invest in land in order to exit poverty traps. This will help us to evaluate whether land may be a stepping stone to capital accumulation (perhaps via collateral), and the potential for policy intervention that can increase growth and development.
 USA 2022-09-12 18:24:01 2025-09-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philipp Händel Daniel
ID:
The effect of heterogeneity, scarcity and stochastic externalities on fishers’ behavior in a threatened common pool resource
REFNo: SS1418ES

1. Understand the effects of heterogeneity on cooperative behavior.
2. Understand how the impact of risk-taking on others changes the willingness to take risk.
3. Understand how scarcity affects cooperative behavior.
 Germany 2022-09-12 18:21:28 2025-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 IMPACTS OF ENTEBBE HOSPITAL CLOSURE ON THE CLIENTS’ HEALTH STATUS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1425ES

2. To determine the extent of impacts on the health status of the previously registered clients of Entebbe RRH.,1. To understand the options used by patients to cope-up with access to necessary health services during the closure of Entebbe RRH.,To determine the impacts of Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital (ERRH) general services closure during the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020 – April 2022) on registered and non-registered OPD clients in the Entebbe catchment area Uganda.,
 Uganda 2022-09-12 18:13:58 2025-09-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rita Nakalega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000599
 A NOVEL VIDEO-BASED INTERVENTION TO ENHANCE OPTIMAL UPTAKE OF MALARIA PREVENTIVE THERAPY: A PILOT STUDY OF A HEALTH EDUCATIONAL APPROACH TO MALARIA PREVENTION DURING PREGNANCY
REFNo: NS384ES

1. Develop the PreVent intervention,
 Uganda 2022-09-08 20:06:17 2025-09-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Lorenzo Casaburi
ID:
An Evaluation of Contract Farming for Biofortified Crops
REFNo: SS1416ES

Main objective. The modernization of the agricultural sector is a key process for economic growth. Which organizational forms can foster this modernization? In recent decades, academics, practitioners, and policymakers have looked at contract farming as a promising option to foster commercialization of smallholder-based agricultural sectors and improve farmers’ market access. Compared with spot markets, contract farming can exploit increasing returns to scale in processing, transport, and branding, can overcome failures in credit and information markets, and can reduce demand and supply risk. At the same time, compared with vertical integration, contract farming preserves smallholders’ land property rights and thus avoids the establishment of large plantations. In the proposed project, we will use a randomized experiment to evaluate the impact of contract farming on plot productivity and farmer income, and to study the returns to investment for the contract farming companies, once accounting for any defaults on in-kind input provision. The implementation of the contract farming intervention will be managed by two partner agricultural companies according to their standard business procedures. The research team will be in charge of running farmer surveys to measure the effect of the contract farming. The academic research team is collaborating with Harvest Plus, an international organization whose goal is to develop and promote new, more nutritious varieties of stable food crops with higher amounts of micronutrients.

Specific objectives:

1. First, we will study the impact of contract farming on agricultural production, income, and profits. In order to measure profits, we will collect detailed agricultural labor and wage data. We will also study the impact of the treatment on other income-generating activities, including non-agriculture business activities. Measuring agricultural production and income implies gathering information on total output harvested and output sold, prices, and costs of inputs (seeds, fertilizers, hired work, etc.). Similarly, we will also collect data on other potential non-agricultural activities the household may be involved
2. Second, we will assess the overall extent to which enrollment in the contract farming scheme affects farmer technology adoption and input intensity, both for biofortified beans and for crops not targeted by the contract. Outcomes of interest include land preparation costs, plantlets per acre, fertilizer and manure applications, crop maintenance, and agrochemicals/pesticides. We will collect data on farming tools used by the households, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. to quantify changes on these variables that may occur during the time span of the project.
3. Third, we will study whether joining the contract farming scheme has an impact on food security. There is debate over the impact of a shift to commercial farming, as this may involve focusing production on crops that are not directly consumed in the household (see, e.g., Schneider, 2010). We will collect data on food security in order to assess the impact of the treatment on this outcome. Specifically, we will ask to the farmers on coping strategies deployed during eventual hunger periods the household may suffer o have recently suffered.
4. Fourth, we will try to measure operating costs and benefits of the companies. In particular, we will use companies’ administrative data to measure the prevalence of farmer default and crop side-selling and thus to quantify the return on investment for the companies. Partner companies will provide a detailed dataset with the relevant variables needed to perform this analysis.
5. As an additional contribution, we will also study the determinants of smallholder participation: we will correlate the choice to join the contract farming scheme (in the treatment villages) with baseline characteristics of the farmers. Several scholars have expressed concerns over the contract farming model, suggesting it may exclude households that are less productive and poorer at baseline. The take-up analysis will assess whether this concern holds or not in our setting.
 Italy 2022-09-08 16:09:36 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Allan Kalungi
ID: UNCST-2022-R009843
 Unravelling the genetic risk underlying common mental illnesses (major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorders, suicidality and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and alcohol and substance abuse among a rural general population cohort in south-western Uganda
REFNo: SS1404ES

Unravelling the genetic risk underlying common mental illnesses (major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorders, suicidality and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder) and alcohol and substance abuse among a rural general population cohort in south-western Uganda
 Uganda 2022-09-08 16:05:10 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noel  Namuhani
ID:
EVALUATING THE EFFECT OF A COMMUNITY HEALTH CLUB ON THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF SCHISTOSOMIASIS AMONG FISHING COMMUNITIES IN BUIKWE DISTRICT, CENTRAL UGANDA: A QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL STUDY
REFNo: HS2426ES

To design, implement and evaluate the effect of community health clubs on prevention and control of Schistosomiasis in fishing communities of Buikwe district.
 Uganda 2022-09-08 16:03:14 2025-09-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Senjovu Kaggwa Dan
ID:
Landscape analysis of health service quality–related information systems and practices and their links to health purchasing in Uganda
REFNo: SS1390ES

The main purpose is to take stock of existing and emerging systems and practices for promoting, measuring, and rewarding health service quality. This will involve conducting a rapid landscaping of quality-related information systems, initiatives, and practices in Uganda’s health system, using the adapted ThinkWell’s Rapid Landscaping Tool. The study is not intended to carry out a quality assessment but rather taking stock of the current systems and their ways.

Specific objectives: The Cooperation for Evaluation Research and Training (CERT) firm, has been hired by ThinkWell to populate the landscaping tool with information on:
a. The current systems and practices that promote, measure and reward quality of health services
b. Existing opportunities for designing purchasing policies in ways that promote the delivery of high-quality services

 Uganda 2022-09-08 15:59:49 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2021-R012739
 Management practices and Outcomes of Indrawing Pneumonia in Children Aged 2-59 Months in Kamuli District Primary Health Facilities of Uganda
REFNo: SS1392ES

To examine the management (including oral treatment, which one, for how many days, or hospitalisation, with injectable antibiotics, how many days, and treatment adherence) of children 2-59 months of age with chest indrawing pneumonia presenting at the primary health care facilities in Uganda,To determine the outcome (survival status) by day 15 of children 2-59 months of age with chest indrawing pneumonia who present at the primary health care facilities in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-09-08 15:57:50 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Comfort
ID: UNCST-2022-R011501
 Understanding individual- and social network-level factors affecting infant HIV testing to design social network interventions to increase testing of HIV-exposed infants
REFNo: SS1395ES

Aim 2: Conduct qualitative research to explore the mechanisms linking social networks to infant HIV testing,Aim 1: Estimate individual- and social network-level correlates of infant HIV testing,
 USA 2022-09-08 15:49:03 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pooja Upadhayay
ID:
Gastro-intestinal parasites, hormones, and behaviors of vervets (Chlorocebus pygerythrus) in human-modified habitat.
REFNo: NS349ES

The primary objectives are to investigate I) the possible interspecific parasite transmission by examining the degree of overlap in the parasite communities of vervets, humans, cattle, and dogs and II) the effects of parasites on hormones and behaviors of three neighboring vervet groups (intergroup comparisons) at Lake Nabugabo, Uganda.
Nepal 2022-09-08 15:35:09 2025-09-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dan Tumusiime
ID:
Epidemiology of Rift Valley fever in Uganda
REFNo: HS2288ES

(i)To determine the spatial and temporal patterns of RVF and the associated environmental factors influencing its occurrence in Uganda
(ii)To determine the seroprevalence of RVFV antibodies among livestock and humans and associated risk factors for seropositivity at the farm level
(iii)To determine incidence rate of RVFV in livestock during inter-epizootic/inter-epidemic period

 Uganda 2022-09-08 15:33:16 2025-09-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Steven Atukwase Kabaringo
ID:
The military in peace keeping operations: Uganda 1994-2022
REFNo: SS1417ES

General objective

•To assess the nature of military peacekeeping operations

Specific objectives

•To examine the nature of military peace keeping operations.
•To analyse the roles of the military in peace keeping operations
•To examine the perception of the political and military and leadership on peace keeping deployments.

Uganda 2022-09-08 15:14:39 2025-09-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 The Sentinel Research Network of IeDEA: A Prospective Cohort among People Living with HIV
REFNo: HS2217ES

Determine cross-sectional prevalence, incidence and progression over three years of liver enzyme (ALT/AST) elevation, non-invasive biomarkers of liver fibrosis (APRI, FiB-4, Fibroscan) and liver steatosis (CAP, Fatty Liver Index,Characterize the onset, chronicity and severity of mental health and substance use problems among older PLHIV over time as well as their interrelation and their influence on the HIV care continuum.,Determine the prevalence, incidence and predictors of cardio-metabolic disorders including diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidemia in PLHIV during a three-year follow-up period,To establish the IeDEA Sentinel Research Network (IeDEA-SRN)to prospectively capture and analyze standardized data among PLHIV in LMICs. Through this network, we further seek to implement studies focused on cardiovascular risk factors, mental health and substance use, as well as liver disease among PLHIV accessing HIV care in LMICs,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 15:07:47 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Docus Alowo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010834
 Prebiotic and probiotic capacity of ready-to-use composite foods developed from non-starch polysaccharides plant-based sources
REFNo: A226ES

Determine the strains with probiotic potential in fermented foods using composite flours ,Determine the microbial diversity of foods fermented using composite flours ,Determine the prebiotic capacity of the Fermentable oligo-di-mono-saccharides and polyols (FODMAPS) in plant based composite flours ,1) Identify Fermentable oligo-di-mono-saccharides and polyols in plant-based composite flours,To determine prebiotic and probiotic capacity of fermented foods developed using millet-sesame-soy composite flour,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:32:11 2025-09-06 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Kitandwe Kato
ID:
Evaluation of the immunogenicity of candidate Rift Valley fever self-amplifying RNA vaccines in laboratory mice
REFNo: HS2408ES

To evaluate the humoral immune responses in mice of candidate saRNA vaccines encoding RVFV Gn and Gc sequences using a naked VEEV vector design To evaluate the cell-mediated immune responses in mice of candidate saRNA vaccines encoding RVFV Gn and Gc sequences using a naked VEEV vector design
Uganda 2022-09-06 14:30:17 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kenneth Odur
ID:
Assessing Community Perceptions on the State of Nutrition in Uganda. Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews in Lira District.
REFNo: SS1385ES

To impact malnutrition on the national and international level through research and dissemination.,To equip youth ambassadors in Ayami with knowledge and experience conducting qualitative research through focus groups and key informant interviews.,To equip community members in Ayami sub county with increased knowledge of the causes and consequences of malnutrition, as well as positive behaviors and resources to address malnutrition.,To assess community knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs on malnutrition and current malnutrition interventions.,To qualitatively assess implementation of the Uganda Nutrition Action Plan in Ayami sub county, Lira District.,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:29:01 2025-09-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Kiyaga
ID:
A Validation Study to Compare the Performance of Gazelle Point-of-Care Device with Isoelectric Focusing and Capillary Electrophoresis in testing for Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda
REFNo: HS2319ES

c) To assess the usability and operational characteristics of Gazelle, including the ease of use, technical complexity and inter-reader variability.,b) To evaluate foetal haemoglobin (HbF) quantitation in SCD patients on hydroxyurea treatment, as compared to standard methods, in Uganda.,a) To determine the sensitivity and specificity of Gazelle in comparison to the standard tests used for the diagnosis of SCD.,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:24:20 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Musoke
ID:
Enhancing the capacity of Community Health Workers on epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response in Wakiso district, Uganda: impact evaluation and dissemination
REFNo: HS2349ES

Overall objective To carry out an impact evaluation of a recent project that enhanced the capacity of Village Health Teams (VHTs) on epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response (including COVID-19) in Wakiso district so as to generate information to enhance scale-up of interventions as well as inform future related activities. Specific objectives 1. To explore how the performance of VHTs in relation to epidemic / pandemic preparedness and response including COVID-19 was affected by the training. 2. To explore other effects of the training on epidemic / pandemic preparedness and response including COVID-19 to VHTs and their communities.
Uganda 2022-09-06 14:22:51 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Estimating the real-world effectiveness and determinants of effectiveness China Manufactured and other COVID-19 vaccines in Uganda
REFNo: HS2422ES

To determine the overall and product-specific rate of breakthrough infections (laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2) among adult Ugandans vaccinated with China manufactured and other COVID-19 vaccines in Uganda,To estimate COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness (CVE) for more severe outcomes (e.g., ICU admission, or in-hospital mortality) and its determinants in among adults diagnosed with COVID-19 in Uganda,To determine the overall and product-specific effectiveness of China manufactured and other COVID 19 vaccines against symptomatic COVID-19 disease among adults diagnosed with COVID 19 in Uganda,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:21:36 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fred Wauyo
ID: UNCST-2022-R010247
 HOLISTIC MODEL FOR PREDICTING USER ADOPTION MECHANISM OF MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS GROWTH IN MEDIUM ENTERPRISES: THE CASE OF KAMPALA CITY COUNCIL AUTHORITY
REFNo: SIR136ES

4. To propose a holistic model for predicting user adoption of mobile applications at KCCA,3. To test and validate the proposed model at KCCA,2. To determine factors that influence users intentions to adopt mobile applications at KCCA,1. To assess the existing mobile applications user adoption at KCCA.,The main research objective of this thesis is to “explain the mobile application adoption mechanism in the market and also build a holistic model that predicts user’s adoption of the third party mobile applications at KCCA.,
 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:20:08 2025-09-06 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Roy Mayega William
ID: UNCST-2022-R010983
 Composition of honey sold on the Kampala market and its glycemic response among diabetic patients.
REFNo: HS2286ES

1) To characterise the carbohydrate composition of locally produced honey on the Kampala market.
2) To determine the organic composition of locally produced honey on the Kampala market.
3) To assess the Glycemic index of diabetic patients subjected to locally produced honey.


 Uganda 2022-09-06 14:18:12 2025-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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