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Maria Kasirye Ella
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INFLUENCE OF SIGNIFICANT DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS ON ADHERENCE TO TENOFOVIR BASED ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT 24 MONTHS AMONG 18 TO 35-YEAR-OLD WOMEN LIVING WITH HIV IN KAMPALA; A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
REFNo: HS4301ES

3. To determine the association between the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms and adherence to ART in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,2. To assess the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,1. To determine the baseline prevalence of significant depression symptoms in 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala district.,• To determine the longitudinal patterns of significant depression symptoms and their influence on antiretroviral therapy adherence among 18 to 35-year-old women living with HIV on Tenofovir-based regimens in Kampala, Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:21:19 2027-06-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Job Kalema
ID: UNCST-2021-R013087
 PEER ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK TO SUPPORT GROUP-BASED ASSESSMENT IN E-LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR HIGHER INSTITUTIONS OF LEARNING
REFNo: SIR341ES

To evaluate the designed peer assessment framework using the DeLone and McLean model.,To design a peer assessment framework for group-based assessment based on the requirements gathered in (i) above.,To gather the requirements of group-based assessment frameworks used in universities.,The purpose of this study is to build the peer assessment framework for group-based assessment that improves interactions in the online learning environment for Universities.,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:20:29 2027-06-12 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nathan Kenya-Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2021-R013752
 Validation of a cross-outbreak stigma scale in infectious disease outbreak-affected communities (2022 Ugandan Ebola outbreak component )
REFNo: SS2727ES

: Understand how stigma impacts outbreak control (and vice versa), and how this stigma could be validly and effectively assessed.,Use the stigma scale in three different outbreak contexts (specifically communities affected by Ebola in Uganda for purposes of this application) to measure disease-related stigma.,Co-develop and validate a cross-outbreak stigma scale,To administer and validate a stigma scale to assist with recognition and reduction of infectious disease outbreak-related stigma in affected communities (specifically communities affected by Ebola in Uganda).,
 Uganda 2024-06-12 14:16:19 2027-06-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leonsio Matagi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004055
 The feasibility and acceptability of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole vs albendazole alone, in the frame of mass drug administration to school-aged children in Uganda.
REFNo: SS2755ES

To assess the feasibility (including aspects of training, materials and processes) of the co-administration of ivermectin and albendazole compared to albendazole alone at small-scale in the frame of school-based MDA in Uganda To evaluate the acceptability and identify potential barriers and enablers of the introduction of co-administered ivermectin and albendazole for beneficiaries (pupils, parents/caretakers)
 Uganda 2024-06-10 8:54:51 2027-06-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniela Acosta
ID: UNCST-2024-R003832
 Chimpanzee Intercommunity Competition: Measuring Benefits and Costs at the Group Level.
REFNo: NS826ES

I aim to investigate questions related to the causes and consequences of territorial expansion and contraction at the group level due to intergroup competition. Specifically, I am interested in (i) understanding changes in ranging patterns, habitat use, reproductive success, resource availability and social relationships before, during, and after territorial shifts; (ii) examining decision-making processes during patrolling behavior; and (iii) identifying the mechanisms in which sociality influences group level cooperation.
Colombia 2024-06-10 8:23:29 2027-06-10 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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