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Filippo Ferraro
ID: UNCST-2024-R016002
Key Performance Indicator Framework for refugees integration in Uganda
REFNo: SS3441ES

The main objectives of the study are to:
1. ldentify the specifics support needs of refugees in Uganda.
2. Explore the perception and understanding of refugee’s local people and stakeholders
on the concept of integration.
3. Explore the existing welfare and integration programme available in Uganda.
4. Determine the facilitators and the barriers to the integration of refugees in Uganda.
5. Develop a Key Performance Indicator framework for the integration of refugees in
Uganda.

Italy 2024-12-23 11:50:16 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chinatsu  Hattori
ID: UNCST-2024-R002354
Determinants of Family Planning use among women of reproductive age in refugees and host communities in Lamwo District, Uganda: a cross-sectional study
REFNo: HS5291ES

Main Objective To identify the factors influencing the utilization of family planning methods among women of reproductive age in the refugee settlement and host communities in Lamwo District, Uganda. Specific Objectives (i)To estimate the contraceptive prevalence among women of reproductive age in both refugee settlements and host communities. (ii)To analyze contraceptive use in terms of readiness, willingness, abilities, and other associated factors among women of reproductive age in refugee settlements and host communities.
Japan 2024-12-23 11:49:09 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
GRACE KANSIIME
ID: UNCST-2019-R000380
OUTCOMES AND HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF PATIENTS WITH HIV AND KIDNEY DISEASE IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS5305ES

1. To determine the contribution of CKD to 5-year mortality among PWH in Uganda.
2. To determine barriers and facilitators to nephrology care among PWH and CKD comorbidity in Uganda.

Uganda 2024-12-23 11:46:08 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NAKAYISO  ESEZA
ID: UNCST-2024-R002957
INFLUENCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE STRATEGIES ON FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN IN MASAKA DISTRICT, UGANDA.
REFNo: SS3454ES

The study aims to: i. Evaluate the impact of financial training and advisory services on women\'s financial literacy and decision-making in Masaka District. ii. Investigate the effectiveness of loan and credit strategies in promoting women\'s financial empowerment. iii. Assess the role of savings strategies in fostering women\'s financial empowerment. iv. Evaluate the influence of government policies on women\'s access to financial services and economic opportunities. v. Examine how cultural factors moderate the relationship between SACCO strategies and women\'s financial empowerment.
Uganda 2024-12-23 11:44:21 2027-12-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Stephen Tukwasibwe
ID: UNCST-2022-R011535
Surveillance of malaria drug and diagnostic resistance in newly arrived refugees in Uganda
REFNo: HS5317ES

1. To characterize drug resistance profiles of P. falciparum parasites collected from newly arrived refugees in Uganda
2. To evaluate the prevalence of P. falciparum HRP-2 gene deletions that mediate diagnostic resistance in newly arrived refugees in Uganda

Uganda 2024-12-23 11:42:43 2027-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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