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SHAFIGA BABIRYE
ID: UNCST-2024-R004302
LEVEL AND PREDICTORS OF CATASTROPHIC HEALTH EXPENDITURE AMONG RECIPIENTS OF AMBULATORY SURGICAL SERVICES AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER
REFNo: SS2900ES

To establish the intra-household predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To analyze the clinical predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To assess the intrapersonal predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To determine the prevalence of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,To assess the level and predictors of Catastrophic Health Expenditure among recipients of ambulatory surgical care services at Kyabirwa surgical center,
Uganda 2024-08-28 18:41:10 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
Exploring the Nexus of Clean Water Access and Sexual Reproductive Health among Women and Girls in Rural Uganda
REFNo: SS2829ES

1. How do socio-cultural contexts, such as traditional gender roles and community expectations, shape the challenges women and girls face when accessing clean water?
2. How do power dynamics influence the management, utilization, and involvement of women in activities related to water access?
3. What role does education play on the awareness and implementation of Sexual Reproductive Health practices among women and girls?

Uganda 2024-08-28 18:39:31 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hadijah Yahyah
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Assessing the Environmental Sustainability Implications of Farm-Level Persistent Organic Pollutant Pesticide Use in Uganda
REFNo: SS2683ES

1. To examine the pathways for the transmission of POPs pesticides into Mukono District;
2. To evaluate the trends and characteristics of farm level use of POP pesticides into Mukono District;
3. To assess the role and level of knowledge, attitudes and practices of farmers in decision making for POPs pesticide use in Mukono District;
4. To assess the adequacy of the existing structures , tools, and approaches for the regulation of importation and farm-level use of POP pesticides in Uganda;

Uganda 2024-08-28 18:31:37 2027-08-28 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Nakaye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013222
FEASIBILITY, ACCEPTABILITY, AND PERSISTENCE OF COMMUNITY DRUG SHOP-BASED HIV SELF-TESTING AND ORAL PREP DELIVERY AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN KITEBI, KAMPALA CAPITAL CITY, CENTRAL UGANDA (DROP-D).
REFNo: HS4556ES

Examine FSW and community drug shop PrEP providers’ experiences, preferences, barriers, and facilitators related to the community drug shop based HIVST and oral PrEP delivery model,Assess persistence of community drug shop-based HIVST and oral PrEP delivery among FSW in Kampala,Assess the feasibility and acceptability of utilising community drug shops to offer HIVST and oral PrEP delivery among FSW in Kampala,
Uganda 2024-08-28 18:28:21 2027-08-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Semyalo Paul Ddumba
ID: UNCST-2021-R012585
RISING INEQUALITIES OCCASIONED BY COVID-19 IMPACTS IN URBAN INFORMAL SETTLEMENT IN UGANDA (CASE STUDY OF ACCESS AND USE OF SAFE WATER IN KAMPALA SLUM AREAS)
REFNo: NS746ES

To assess microbiological and physicochemical water quality both at the source and household reserves, as well as carryout sanitation risk assessment of the different water sources in Kisenyi.,To assess the patterns of access to and utilization of safe water among households in Kisenyi, Central Division, examining the changes that occurred before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.,To investigate the diverse socio-economic determinants of households in Kisenyi which influences their choice of water source and how this was impacted by COVID-19.,Examine the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the exacerbation of social and economic inequalities among the urban poor, with a specific focus on access to Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) services, as a means to gain insights and inform strategies for addressing these disparities.,
Uganda 2024-08-28 18:19:09 2027-08-28 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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