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Christabellah Namugenyi
ID: UNCST-2025-R019265
Service delivery and dual control of HIV and hypertension in Sub-Saharan Africa: A mixed methods study among Persons Living with HIV and hypertension in South-central Uganda
REFNo: HS8005ES

1. To estimate the pooled dual control of HIV and hypertension among PLHIV enrolled in horizontal Integrated Care Models in Sub-Saharan Africa 2. To assess the attitude and care practices among healthcare providers regarding horizontal integrated care for PLHIV and hypertension in South-Central Uganda 3. To explore the barriers and enablers of providing horizontal integrated care among PLHIV and hypertension in South-central Uganda 4. To evaluate the association between horizonal Integrated care models and dual control outcomes of HIV and hypertension among PLHIV and hypertension in South-central Uganda
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:40:28 2029-08-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Masereka
ID: UNCST-2026-R025193
Reading Glasses for Adults - Uganda Endline Survey: Assessment of Implementation Quality and Recipient Experiences Across Two Distribution Models in Budaka and Mbale districts, Eastern Uganda.
REFNo: SS5434ES

To address the rationale above, this study is designed to answer three central research questions that guide the entire evaluation: a) What is the quality and consistency of presbyopia screening and glasses dispensation services delivered by Village Health Teams at the conclusion of the pilot period? b) What are the patterns of glasses usage, satisfaction levels, and perceived benefits among program recipients, and how do these outcomes vary between the two distribution models? c) What proportion of individuals requiring referral for complex eye conditions successfully access facility-based eye care, and what barriers prevent them from seeking care?
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:34:56 2029-08-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bukenya Moses
ID: UNCST-2025-R019143
Developing a Model for Evaluating Learner's Experience of the Learning Management Systems in Higher Learning Institutions: A Case of Selected Universities in East Africa.
REFNo: SIR684ES

i. To explore key factors influencing learners’ experiences with LMSs in East African universities. ii. To develop a learners’ experience evaluation model for LMSs for East African Universities using the explored factors in (i) above iii. To validate the learners’ experience evaluation model of LMSs using input from lecturers as experts from the case study universities.
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:31:36 2029-08-18 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Gloria  Muhoza Bebwa
ID: UNCST-2025-R021149
A Collaborative Framework for Improving Information sharing Among Cancer Care Groups
REFNo: SIR617ES

Main Objective To develop a collaborative framework for improving information sharing among care groups in cancer case management. Specific objectives To review existing literature to identify the strengths and weakness of current collaborative processes, frameworks, and systems used for information sharing in cancer case management To design and develop a collaborative framework for improving information sharing in cancer case management. To validate the developed collaborative framework for improving information sharing in cancer case management.
Uganda 2026-08-18 7:28:56 2029-08-18 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrice Mawa Akusa
ID: UNCST-2024-R015843
Establishing Model Biobanks of Patient Leftover Samples from Routine Healthcare Provision in Kenya and Uganda: a pilot implementation in real-world environment (SAMPLE Study)
REFNo: HS7318ES

(1) To adapt, optimise and co-create effective implementation strategies for biobanking of leftover samples from routine care, using a federated model in Kenya and a centralized model in Uganda.
(2) To implement the optimized models of biobanking by selected healthcare facilities with the goal of enhancing quality sample collection, storage, and implementation of data systems to manage the biobanks, while creating stakeholder awareness and undertaking training of laboratory personnel and continuous monitoring of processes through evidence-based practices for a follow up period of 12 months.
(3) To determine whether the implementation strategies for the model biobanks influence implementation-level outcomes (e.g., acceptability, adoption, appropriateness, feasibility, fidelity, and sustainability).
(4) To determine whether the model biobanks are effective in achieving (i) sufficient sample quantities and ii) sample quality by type of sample.
(5) To estimate the cost and cost-effectiveness of operating the model biobanks for one year.
(6) To strengthen the capacity of researchers and promote the use of biobanks through pilot research projects based on the samples collected in the biobanks.

Uganda 2026-08-17 0:02:19 2029-08-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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