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MARTHA MUDUWA
ID: UNCST-2024-R015601
Preterm Postnatal Growth II (PPG-II): A retrospective study of postnatal growth in very low birthweight (<1500g) infants following introduction of an enhanced lactational support programme and a low-cost human milk bank
REFNo: HS6129ES

To assess the postnatal growth of infants <1500g from birth until discharge,To assess the impact of the enhanced lactational support programme and human milk bank on preterm postnatal growth,To identify clinical and nutritional risk factors associated with PGF,The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of and risk factors for PGF among infants <1500g in a level II neonatal unit in eastern Uganda with access to an enhanced lactational support programme and donor human milk from a HMB,
Uganda 2026-02-12 13:28:23 2029-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jennifer Opio Tino
ID: UNCST-2025-R019863
Refugee Self-Reliance Strategies and Refugee-Host Community Relations in the Nakivale Refugee Settlement
REFNo: SS4518ES

General Objectives
The general objective of this study is to assess the impact of the refugee self-reliance strategies on refugee socioeconomic wellbeing and refugee-host community relations and identifying strategies and interventions for fostering harmonious refugee-host community relations for mutual socioeconomic wellbeing.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Assess the impact of the refugee self-reliance policy on the social and economic well-being of refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlements.
2. Assess the nature and dynamics of refugee-host community relations in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.
3. Examine the effect of Refugee Self-Reliance Strategies on refugee–host community relations in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.
4. Obtain the perspectives of refugees and host communities on the implementation of refugee self-reliance strategies to improve refugee-host community relations.
Uganda 2026-02-12 13:27:05 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Grace Adong Hope
ID: UNCST-2024-R005069
Experiences of Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia and their Caregivers at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, South Western Uganda
REFNo: HS7029ES

To explore the coping mechanisms of patients and caregivers of patients with sickle cell anemia,To explore the experiences of patients and caregivers of patients with sickle cell anameia,
Uganda 2026-02-12 13:20:49 2029-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eric Nelson Haumba
ID: UNCST-2025-R021758
Utilization of Indigenous Knowledge Practices in Sustainable Crop Production Intensification among Smallholder Farmers in the Bukedi Sub-region, Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS4648ES

1. To examine indigenous knowledge practices used by farmers in the Bukedi sub-region.
2. To establish factors influencing indigenous knowledge decision-making methods that are agreeable to farmers.
3. To investigate the role of indigenous knowledge practices in facilitating crop productivity and sustainability for farmers.
4. To propose a framework that will inform the use of indigenous knowledge practices in sustainable crop production intensification.

Uganda 2026-02-12 13:14:22 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Susan  Nabadda Ndidde
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
CLINICAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (RETROSPECTIVE STUDY) OF THE STANDARD Q HIV/SYPHILIS/HBsAg TRIPLE TEST
REFNo: HS6651ES

Quantify the proportion of uninterpretable (Invalid) results to gauge operational feasibility based on the invalid rate.,Assess Inter-reader Variability among different operators to ensure consistency in test interpretation and hence reliability in real-world settings.,To assess the diagnostic accuracy of the STANDARD Q HIV/Syphilis/HBsAg Triple Test, a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for simultaneous detection of HIV-1/2 antibodies, syphilis (Treponema pallidum) antibodies, and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). ,
Uganda 2026-02-12 13:03:06 2029-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phyllis Kisa
ID: UNCST-2023-R007952
ENVIRONMENTAL AND MATERNAL RISK FACTORS FOR GASTROSCHISIS AMONG UGANDAN INFANTS
REFNo: HS6519ES

1. To conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of aetiology of gastroschisis.
2. To determine the incidence change and geospatial mapping of gastroschisis among infants presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital.
3. To determine the maternal and environmental risk factors for gastroschisis among infants admitted at Mulago National Referral Hospital and Kawempe Referral hospital.
4. To determine the source, geospatial source mapping, compounding and composition of traditional pregnancy medications ingested by pregnant mothers with infants born with gastroschisis presenting to Mulago National Referral Hospital and Kawempe Regional Referral Hospital

Uganda 2026-02-12 13:01:53 2029-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ASIIMIRE  DONATH
ID: UNCST-2021-R013270
Urukundo Rwacu (“Our Love”): Administrating a Cross-Sectional Survey and Adapting Intervention to Enhance Postpartum Family Planning Decisions and Behaviors Among African Refugee Couples in Uganda
REFNo: SS3816ES

1. To conduct a cross-sectional survey with 210 pregnant African refugee couples (70/nationality) to examine the relationships between individual- and couple-level factors, male engagement, and couples’ postpartum family planning discussions, decision-making, and behaviors.
2. To adapt and finalize the Urukundo Rwacu intervention as a male-engaged family planning approach for refugee couples.
Uganda 2026-02-12 12:59:40 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MARTHA FRANNY ALAROKER
ID: UNCST-2025-R018060
DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF EDIBLE INSECT FARMING AND CONSUMPTION IN NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4788ES

General objective
This study aims to explore determinants of adoption of edible insect farming in northern
Uganda. Further, to understand how these factors could help to promote edible insects (R. differens and A. domesticus) farming to enhance food security and conserve the wild
population.
Specific objectives
The specific objectives of the study are;
i. To determine local knowledge and practices of edible insects among communities in
northern Uganda.
ii. To determine factors that influence farmer’s intention to adopt edible insect farming
(R. differens and A. domesticus) in northern Uganda.
iii. To determine factors that affects consumer’s acceptance of edible insects in northern
Uganda.
iv. To explore smallholders’ farmers attitudes, experiences and economic feasibility of R.
differens and A. domesticus farming in northern Uganda.
Uganda 2026-02-12 12:58:24 2029-02-12 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Tumwesigye Robert
ID: UNCST-2025-R020806
BIOETHICAL ISSUES IN MEDICAL CARE SERVICE DELIVERY DURING NATURE – INDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS: A CASE OF FLOODS AND LANDSLIDES IN KASESE DISTRICT
REFNo: NS1072ES

1. To identify bioethical issues faced in provision of medical care services during episodes of floods and landslides in Kasese District.
2. To identify strategies for addressing the ethical issues in provision of medical care services during floods and landslide in Kasese District.

Uganda 2026-02-12 12:56:47 2029-02-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SEMBATYA  HENRY
ID: UNCST-2024-R003576
Assessing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices towards infection control among healthcare workers at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital.
REFNo: HS6374ES

To assess risk perceptions on hospital acquired infections among health workers at Kayunga regional referral hospital.
2. To identify current modalities to infection prevention and control by health workers at Kayunga regional referral hospital.
3. To identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation of infection prevention and control measures at Kayunga regional referral hospital.
Uganda 2026-02-12 12:52:38 2029-02-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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