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Susan  Nakubulwa Kiwanuka
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An investigation of Predictors of Brucellosis infection in Nakasongola District, central Uganda
REFNo: HS4967ES

i) To investigate the predictors of Brucellosis infection in Nakasongola District. ii) To investigate the barriers and facilitators of infection control measures for Brucellosis and give recommendations for disease control. iii)To examine the barriers and facilitators utilization of the One Health approach in Nakasongola District.
Uganda 2024-09-24 9:57:52 2027-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Diane Kabanyana
ID: UNCST-2024-R003450
 Evaluating the impact of VSLA-led water funds on handpump functionality and safe WASH behaviors in Kabarole District. RefNO:UCUREC-2024-923:
REFNo: SS3109ES

To examine the influence of VSLAs with water funds on the adoption of safe WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) behaviors within communities. This includes determining whether communities with a water-fund VSLA show increased receptiveness to sanitation and hygiene promotion and exhibit higher rates of chlorination, safe water storage, handwashing, and latrine use.,To assess the impact of VSLA-led water funds on communities’ expenses for handpump maintenance and the functionality of handpumps. Specifically, this involves evaluating whether communities with active VSLA-led water funds collect higher financial contributions from water users, allocate more funds to handpump upkeep and repairs, and achieve better handpump functionality, as indicated by fewer days of downtime and enhanced user convenience (e.g., improved pump capacity and reduced leakage),
 Rwanda 2024-09-23 13:58:45 2027-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Kiwanuka  Lubega
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PREVALENCE OF WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY STAFF
REFNo: HS4890ES

i) To investigate on the common work-related musculoskeletal disorders of Kyambogo
University staff.
ii) To determine the relationship between physical activity levels and work-related
musculoskeletal disorders among Kyambogo University staff.
iii) To establish the relationship between psychosocial factors and work-related
musculoskeletal disorders among Kyambogo University staff.
 Uganda 2024-09-23 13:51:40 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edmund Okello
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INCIDENCE, TIME TO TREATMENT INTERRUPTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG TB PATIENTS IN PAKWACH DISTRICT, WESTNILE REGION, UGANDA
REFNo: HS4834ES

To determine the health systems factors associated with treatment interruption among TB patients in Pakwach district,To determine the socio-demographic factors associated with treatment interruption among TB patients in Pakwach district.,To determine the patient factors associated with treatment interruption among TB patients in Pakwach district.,To determine the incidence and the median time to treatment interruption among TB patients in Pakwach district.,To determine the incidence, time to treatment interruption and associated factors among TB patients in Pakwach district.,
 Uganda 2024-09-23 13:49:57 2027-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Julian Hopwood
ID: UNCST-2022-R010178
 Sustainable tree use in Acholi, northern Uganda: A post-colonial approach to protecting an African community and environment
REFNo: SS3036ES

To use, develop and analyse the collaborative autoethnography method as a post colonial approach to research.,To evaluate strategies for influencing commuities on sustainable use fo natural resources.,To explore the influences of public authorities on communities in respect of natural resource use.,To understand the relationship between different public authorities and natural resources.,To understand the customary ownership of natural resources in Acholi.,To design a communications strategy around how domestic use of natural resources, especially trees, can be sustainable.,
 UK 2024-09-23 13:46:41 2027-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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