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Swal Olega Musa Amin
ID:
ASSESSING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND INFLUENCE OF GENDER-RESPONSIVE PEDAGOGY BY SCIENCE TEACHERS: A CASE OF TWO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN YUMBE DISTRICT-UGANDA
REFNo: SS2020ES

i. To assess how science teachers in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda implement gender-responsive pedagogy in their classrooms
ii. To identify challenges science teachers face in implementing gender-responsive pedagogy in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda
iii. To establish the influence of gender-responsive pedagogy implemented by science teachers on learners' educational achievement in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda

 Uganda 2023-12-01 16:41:27 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
 Behavioral assessment to understand vaccine hesitancy and acceptance in Uganda
REFNo: HS3220ES

1. Provide a synthesized body of global research, inclusive of global and DRIVE Demand country-specific findings, to understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance. 2. Design flexible guidelines and recommendations to assist local health authorities to: a. Identify context-specific cognitive barriers and levers to vaccination and,The insights from the study are expected to inform the development of tailored SBC communication for the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among target populations in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 16:37:49 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Geofrey Musinguzi
ID:
The Crane Survey -bio-behavioral HIV - related surveillance for key and priority populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS736ES

Primary
1 To estimate HIV prevalence and VL suppression among those living with HIV
Secondary
1. To inform population level prevention and treatment cascades
2. To estimate the prevalence of select STI
3. To estimate HIV incidence for certain target populations
4. To estimate population sizes of certain key populations
5. To collect mapping information related to key populations
6. To build local capacity to conduct quality HIV surveys and surveillance among KP and other populations at risk for HIV

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:23:34 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rose Baryamutuma
ID:
Uganda No Means No Program Outcome Evaluation Protocol
REFNo: SS776ES

1. To assess whether the NMN program influences adolescent girls’ knowledge, attitudes and self- efficacy to prevent and respond to SGBV through a comparison of intervention and non- intervention districts.
2. To establish how the NMN program referral system affected uptake of support services for survivors of SGBV by comparing intervention and non-intervention districts during the implementation period
3. To explore the effect of SIRA meetings on the psychosocial well-being of SGBV survivors

 Uganda 2023-12-01 16:22:33 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Dulu Aliego Emmanuel
ID:
Patients Satisfaction with the quality of Healthcare in the Outpatient department of Adjumani General Hospital, Adjumani District
REFNo: HS3520ES

i. To identify the demographic characteristics of patient’s associated with satisfaction of quality of Outpatient care in the Adjumani General Hospital.ii. To established health care factors that affects patient’s satisfaction with quality of Outpatients care in the Adjumani General Hospital.
 Uganda 2023-12-01 16:20:49 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mary Awino
ID: UNCST-2023-R008344
 LEXICAL ERRORS IN THE WRITTEN ENGLISH COMPOSITIONS OF FIRST YEAR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN KABALE UNIVERSITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1794ES

To explain the causes of these lexical errors.,To analyse the frequency of each category of lexical errors in the students’ written compositions.,To categorise the lexical errors that have been identified in the students’ written compositions according to the form versus content-oriented criterion.,To identify the lexical errors first year undergraduate student make in their written compositions.,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 16:18:34 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sylivia Tushabe Byarugaba
ID:
Skills Development and Graduate Employability in the Hospitality sector of South Western Uganda: case study of kabale district
REFNo: SS2048ES

Objective 2: To investigate how graduates in the hospitality business are affected by the development of socio-emotional skills, or \"soft skills.\" 1. Research Design o Mixed Methods: Combine quantitative and qualitative approaches. o Quantitative: Administer a survey questionnaire. o Qualitative: Conduct in-depth interviews or focus group discussions. o Sample: Randomly select a representative sample of hospitality graduates. o Data Analysis: Use statistical analysis for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data. 2. Rationale o The survey questionnaire provides quantitative data on graduates\' perceived development of socio-emotional skills and their employability outcomes. o In-depth interviews or focus group discussions allow for the gathering of rich qualitative data, exploring graduates\' experiences and the impact of soft skills on employability. o Combining quantitative and qualitative methods will provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between socio-emotional skills and employability.,Objective 1: To establish a link between the development of cognitive and hard skills and graduates\' employability in the hospitality sector. 1. Research Design o Quantitative: Conduct a survey questionnaire with hospitality graduates. o Method: Use a structured questionnaire to assess graduates\' perceived cognitive and hard skills development during their education and gather information on their employment outcomes. o Sample: Randomly select a representative sample of hospitality graduates. o Data Analysis: Perform statistical analysis to identify correlations between cognitive and hard skill development and employability. 2. Rationale: o The survey questionnaire will allow the collection of quantitative data from a large sample, enabling generalizations.,General Objective. The general objective of the study is to examine the relationship between skills development as an independent variable and graduate employability as a dependent variable among hospitality graduates in South-Western Uganda\'s Kabale District.Specific Objectives The study will be guided by the following objectives: 1. To establish a link between the development of cognitive and hard skills and graduates\' employability in the hospitality sector. 2. To investigate how graduates in the hospitality business are affected by the development of socio-emotional skills, or \"soft skills.\" 3. To examine the extent to which technical skill development contributes to graduates\' employability in the hospitality sector. 4. To assess the fundamental skills that hospitality recruiters believe are vital for the growth of the hospitality industry,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 16:13:19 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Victoria KAKOOZA
ID:
USING STATISTICAL MODEL TO ADDRESS THE DYNAMICS OF STARVATION IN KARAMOJA REGION.
REFNo: NS593ES

(i) To establish conditions for the existence and persistence of starvation in Karamoja sub region.
(ii) To formulate a statistical model for the dynamics of starvation.
(iii) To perform the sensitivity analysis with respect to the identified parameters and variables that lead to the onset of the starvation.
(iv) To find out the impact of education in solving the starvation problem in Karamoja sub-region.

 Uganda 2023-12-01 16:11:10 2026-12-01 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Duuki
ID:
Social Support systems and Socio-economic rights of refugees in imvepi and Rhinocamp refugee settlements
REFNo: SS2122ES

3. To assess the mediating effect of refugee policy framework on the relationship between the social support system and socio-economic rights for refugees in Rhinocamp and Imvepi refugee settlements. ,2. To examine the relationship between informal social support systems and socio-economic rights of refugees in Rhinocamp and Imvepi refugee settlements.,1. To examine the relationship between formal social support systems and socio-economic rights of refugees in Rhinocamp and Imvepi refugee settlements.,The purpose of this study is to explore influence of social support systems on access to socio-economic rights of refugees with the aim of coming up with a model for refugee programming that is based on local capacity enhancement. ,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 15:54:29 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
 Mid-Term Review of the ‘Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health &Rights Programme in High Burden Districts of Uganda’ (ISPHD)/HEROES programme
REFNo: SS2072ES

The specific objectives of the MTR are:
1. To assess relevance, that is, the extent to which the programme objectives are relevant in the current context and whether the strategies and design are suitable to the current context.
2. To assess the coherence of the programme implementation modalities and technical approaches with focus on partnerships; coordination as well as integration, linkages and synergies between the different programme components and other interventions beyond HEROES.
3. To evaluate the extent to which the programme is achieving the outputs and desired change/outcomes within the targeted 9 districts. The consultant should further identify the unintended achievements that have been attained as a result of the programme.
4. To assess the extent to which the programme interventions are likely to be sustained.
5. To assess the level of learning in the programme and how it can be encouraged among and beyond the partners and programme
6. To make recommendations for the remaining period of programme implementation

Uganda 2023-12-01 15:51:58 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Nankabirwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011871
 PRIMES Breast Milk Analysis
REFNo: HS3406ES

To explore the extent to which the relationship between maternal milk components and infant growth is mediated by the infant microbiome.,To identify metabolomic and nutritional components of maternal milk that are associated with infant growth.,To describe the relationship of maternal dietary intake to the milk metabolomic profile and nutritional components.,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 15:49:43 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Kirabira
ID: UNCST-2019-R001427
 MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND HEALTH-RELATED QUALITY OF LIFE ASSOCIATED WITH HIV STATUS DISCLOSURE AMONG YOUNG ADOLESCENTS IN EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3211ES

2. To determine the association between mental health challenges and health related quality of life after HIV disclosure among young adolescents,1. To determine the prevalence of mental health challenges (stigma, emotional and substance use disorders) associated with HIV status disclosure among young adolescents in Mbale, Eastern Uganda,To explore mental health challenges following HIV status disclosure and their association with health related quality of life among young adolescents aged 10-16 years.,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 15:46:03 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Munezero Tamu Bosco
ID:
IMPROVING CARDIO-PULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) SKILLS OF THE POLICE IN PREHOPSITAL TRAUMA AND EMERGENCY CARE IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA; AN INTERVENTION STUDY.
REFNo: HS3113ES

3. To determine the effect of training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills of the police in prehospital trauma and emergency Southwestern Uganda,2. To improve the cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills of the police in prehospital trauma and emergency care by training.,1. To establish the level of cardiopulmonary resuscitation knowledge and skills of the police in Southwestern Uganda,To determine the effect of training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation skills of the police in prehospital trauma and emergency Southwestern Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 15:44:34 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Ndeezi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001802
 Pre-intervention survey of infant feeding practices at Iganga-Mayuge Demographic and Health Surveillance Site, Eastern Uganda- BRANCH Study sites
REFNo: HS3337ES

• To establish rates of use of formula milk at Iganga-Mayuge Demographic and Health Surveillance Site, Eastern Uganda,• To establish rates of early initiation of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding and early introduction of complementary foods at Iganga-Mayuge Demographic and Health Surveillance Site, Eastern Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 15:43:51 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nicolette Nabukeera Barungi
ID: UNCST-2022-R008960
 RUTF packaging for play and stimulation in the management of acute malnutrition: Project Play
REFNo: HS3507ES

5. To determine whether the implementation of RUTF-box-based play materials for play stimulation improves nutrition program outcomes of children with SAM in Uganda. ,4. To determine the level of structured play integration into nutritional rehabilitation programs for children with acute malnutrition 6 months post-Project Play implementation in 3 health facilities in Uganda.,3. To determine playability, appropriateness of the delivery platform and acceptability of structured play using RUTF-box-based play materials by children with acute malnutrition, their caregivers and health workers in 3 selected health facilities in Uganda.,2. To identify the barriers and facilitators of implementation of structured play and stimulation into routine nutrition service delivery.,1. To assess the current structured-play practices and activities by health workers and caregivers of children under 5 years with acute malnutrition in selected health facilities in Uganda.,The general objective of this study is to determine the effectiveness of structured play using RUTF-based play materials in strengthening integration of structured play into the management of acute malnutrition in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 14:46:35 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Charles Batte
ID: UNCST-2021-R013587
 AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE PATTERNS AMONG PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV IN RAKAI, UGANDA.
REFNo: HS3209ES

Overall objective
The overall aim of this research project is to characterize ambulatory blood pressure, understand risks for non-dipping patterns, for early detection to improve cardiovascular outcomes among people living with HIV.

Specific Objectives
• To characterize ambulatory blood pressure patterns of participants 35+ years enrolled in the RCCS.
• To determine the prevalence of CVD risk factors by blood pressure dipping patterns among participants 35+ years enrolled in this cohort?
• To determine factors associated with non-dipping patterns among people living with HIV.
• To assess if participants with non-dipping blood pressure patterns exhibit greater burden of arterial stiffness.
• To evaluate the association between non-dipping blood pressure patterns and biomarkers of vascular endothelial cell activation.

Uganda 2023-12-01 14:44:57 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Guwatudde
ID: UNCST-2021-R008522
 Nutrition-related Non-communicable Diseases in Adolescence and Youth: Interventions and Policies to Boost Nutrition Fluency and Diet Quality in Africa (ARISE-NUTRINT)
REFNo: HS3481ES

iii) implement the AFNI in four countries and evaluate its associated impact, performance and cost-effectiveness,ii) co-design and paper prototype a context-appropriate adolescent nutrition fluency intervention (ANFI) for four countries in SSA,i) improve adolescent health surveillance by better understanding diets, nutrition and physical activity-related risks of non-communicable diseases, as well as other important aspects of health and health behaviors among adolescents in seven countries in SSA,This project aims to deliver a better understanding of diets and nutrition and physical activity-related risks of NCDs among adolescents in seven countries in SSA, how to optimize implementation of evidence-based interventions that promote healthy behaviors among adolescents and youth, long-term costs-and effects and impact of these interventions, and the factors that lead to the adoption, scale up, sustainment, and knowledge translation of these interventions.,
 Uganda 2023-12-01 14:43:40 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Kisaakye
ID:
Addressing Unintended Pregnancy in Refugee Settings in Uganda
REFNo: SS2085ES

1) To determine the prevalence of unintended pregnancy in refugee settings in Uganda; and
2) To identify strategies for expanding access to SRH services that can mitigate unintended pregnancy using existing low-cost approaches; and
3) To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of the strategies identified in refugee settings.

 Uganda 2023-11-30 17:07:57 2026-11-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey Sseremba
ID: UNCST-2023-R008267
 Breeding for coffee and cocoa root resilience in low input farming systems based on improved rootstocks (BOLERO)
REFNo: A343ES

Decode the root microbiome taxonomic and functional composition of coffee and cocoa
genotypes grown at different geographic locations and under different cultivation
conditions.
Ascertain whether anthropization of farming systems reduce the diversity of root
microbiomes.
Examine the extent is recruitment of a specific microbiome dependent on the plant
genotype.
Identify beneficial interactions existing between soil biota and coffee genotype.
 Uganda 2023-11-29 13:41:47 2026-11-29 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laura MacLatchy
ID:
The Ngogo chimpanzees: skeletal correlates of behaviour and life history across the life course
REFNo: NS677ES

To characterize the skeletal structures of chimpanzee bones as they relate to development, locomotion, and aging, in order to understand the evolution, development and health of human and primate skeletons.
Canada 2023-11-29 11:19:46 2026-11-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Bonniface Oryokot
ID:
Evaluating Long term treatment outcomes and associated factors of Test and Treat policy among Children and Adolescents Living with HIV in Acholi sub-region using RE-AIM framework: a multi-site retrospective cohort study
REFNo: HS3170ES

To assess the long-term treatment outcomes among CALHIV who enrolled in care through T&T period in Acholi region.
 Uganda 2023-11-23 7:05:13 2026-11-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jude Byansi Zziwa
ID:
DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE SANITATION SERVICES IN URBAN SCHOOLS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES: A CASE OF TWO CITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR254ES

(iv) To establish the effect of the school centered sanitation service framework on human faecal exposure pathways in urban schools of LMICs.,To ascertain how the key factors in objective (ii) above, interact to provide sustainable sanitation services in city schools,To establish factors sustaining sanitation service provision in city schools,To determine the status of sanitation service provision in city schools ,The general objective of this study is to develop a sanitation management framework that will contribute to sustainable service provision in urban schools of Low- and Middle Income Countries (LMICs).,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 15:27:51 2026-11-20 Engineering and Technology Clinical Trial Degree Award
SUNDAY ABIDRABO
ID:
SELF-CORRECTION STRATEGY EFFECTIVENESS IN IMPROVING PRIMARY SCHOOL LEARNERS’ MATHEMATICS ACHIEVEMENT. A CASE IN KOBOKO DISTRICT.
REFNo: SS2005ES

Main Objective:
To determine the effectiveness of the self-correction strategy in improving primary school learners' mathematics achievement.
Subsidiary Objectives:
To examine the influence of the self-correction strategy on primary school learners' problem-solving skills in mathematics.
To examine the influence of the self-correction strategy on primary school learners' metacognitive abilities in mathematics.
To identify any potential challenges in implementing the self-correction strategy in primary school mathematics education.
To provide strategies regarding the implementation of the self-correction strategy in primary school mathematics instruction.

 Uganda 2023-11-20 15:24:56 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nkwatsibwe Innocent
ID:
Job Stress, Job Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy and Turnover Intentions among Teachers of Government Aided Secondary Schools in Greater Mbarara
REFNo: SS2001ES

To examine job stress, job satisfaction, self-efficacy and turnover intentions,moderation and mediation effects of self-efficacy and job satisfaction on the relationship between job stress and turnover intentions among teachers of government aided secondary schools in greater Mbarara.,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 15:22:51 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Esther Nandutu
ID:
Nutritional Ecology of Giraffes (Giraffa camelopardalis) in Lake Mburo National Park
REFNo: NS649ES

• To identify plant species, plant part, and stage of maturity of plants on which giraffes feed (G. camelopardalis) in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
• To investigate the amount of food intake, energy, and macronutrients consumed by individual giraffes

 Uganda 2023-11-20 15:21:10 2026-11-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrea Spray Lynn
ID: UNCST-2023-R007304
 Mmeka? Crowdsourcing food prices in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS2107ES

To describe the variability in prices of foods that comprise a healthy diet in Kampala, Uganda,To compare food prices obtained via innovative versus traditional data collection methods in Kampala, Uganda.,To pilot innovative methods (Jumia and crowdsourcing via Poket) of food price data collection in Kampala, Uganda.,
 USA 2023-11-20 15:20:16 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Privatsun Nkurabanka
ID:
Approaches to Address the Need for Child Protection in Catholic Founded Primary Schools of Kampala Archdiocese, Uganda
REFNo: SS1973ES

1. To find out the needs of child protection in Catholic founded primary schools;
2. To assess the existing approach use for child protection in Catholic Founded primary schools;
3. To assess on child protection approaches to meet the need of children in the Catholic founded primary schools.
 Burundi 2023-11-20 15:16:36 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barbra Tuhamize
ID:
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND TRANSMISSION DYNAMICS OF CARBAPENEM RESISTANT ENTEROBACTERIACEAE IN COMMUNITY AND HEALTH CARE SETTINGS IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3361ES

6. To determine the phylogeny relationship of CRE isolated from UTI patients, community household members, environment and food producing animals in south-western Uganda , 5. To determine environment associated CRE in communities of south-western Uganda ,4. To determine Livestock associated CRE in communities of south-western Uganda ,3. To determine the exposure associated factors of CRE occurrence in households’ members in southwestern Uganda,2. To determine the CRE infections’ associated factors of occurrence in UTI patients in southwestern Uganda. ,1. To determine the prevalence CRE among UTI patients and household members in south-western Uganda,To determine the phenotypic and genotypic prevalence, phylogenetic status, transmission dynamics and the epidemiologically associated factors of carbapenem resistant Enterobacteriaceae in healthcare patients and people in communities, in south-western Uganda,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 15:09:17 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Matthew Bird
ID:
Preventing fraud via mobile phone interactive narrative games in Uganda
REFNo: SS2152ES

To increase the reporting of fraud complaints,To reduce the incidence of financial fraud victimization,To increase the sense of self-efficacy for recognizing and reducing incidence of financial fraud. ,To improve knowledge and skills for recognizing and reducing incidence of financial fraud. ,To evaluate the impact of a scalable, interactive narrative edutainment intervention on how consumers in Uganda recognize and respond to fraud attempts.,
 USA 2023-11-20 14:58:52 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ORINA OANYA SAMSON
ID:
PREVALENCE, AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH SEVERITY OF INTRAABDOMINAL ADHESIONS AMONG WOMEN UNDERGOING REPEAT CAESAREAN SECTION AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS3010ES

To determine the factors associated with severe intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.,To determine the severity of intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the prevalence of intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital,To determine the prevalence, and factors associated with severity of intraabdominal adhesions among mothers undergoing repeat caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital. ,
 Kenya 2023-11-20 14:57:17 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jacent Asiimwe Kamuntu
ID: UNCST-2025-R018602
 Researching ELA in School Settings for Scale: A cluster randomized control trial
REFNo: SS2027ES

To estimate the cost-effectiveness of BRAC light- versus heavy-touch ELAS models.,To estimate to what degree light versus heavy support from BRAC influences the efficacy of ELAS for ABYM.,To estimate to what degree light versus heavy support from BRAC influences the efficacy of ELAS clubs for AGYW.,To estimate the causal impact of BRAC’s ELAS model., To add to the evidence base on scalable approaches to improve both male and female adolescent outcomes.,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:55:53 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ninsiima Lesley Rose
ID:
CLIMATE VARIABILITY EFFECT ON DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MALARIA CONTROL PROGRAMMES IN UGANDA: A CASE OF YUMBE DISTRICT IN WESTNILE REGION
REFNo: SS2103ES

To identify the sociocultural factors and lived experiences regarding climate and malaria prevention and control Yumbe district. ,To assess the level of climate information utilization in designing and implementation of malaria prevention and control programmes. ,To determine the temporal trends of malaria cases in relation to climate variables for five-year period (2017-2021) in Yumbe district. ,To assess the level of climate variability effect on designing and implementation of malaria control programmes in Uganda: a case of Yumbe district in West Nile region,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:50:31 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WAMALA  ANDREW
ID:
DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF LOOP MEDIATED ISOTHERMAL AMPLIFICATION FOR THE DETECTION OF XANTHOMONAS VASICOLA PV. MUSACEARUM
REFNo: A321ES

To develop and evaluate loop mediated isothermal amplification for the detection of Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:49:02 2026-11-20 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
INNOCENT OGABA BIDONG
ID:
THE POTENTIAL OF PRIVATE SECTOR INVOLVEMENT IN ENHANCING SELF-RELIANCE FOR REFUGEES LIVING IN PROTRACTED SITUATION A CASE OF NAKIVALE REFUGEE SETTLEMENT IN UGANDA MUST-2023-881
REFNo: SS1911ES

5. To examine the relationship between the private sector (SMEs) non-commercial engagement and self-reliance for Congolese refugee living in protracted situations in Nakivale settlement.,4. To examine the relationship between the private sector(SMEs) commercial engagement and self-reliance for Congolese refugees living in protracted situations in Nakivale settlement,3. To identify and analyze the private sector (SME) involvement barriers?,2. To examine the methods used by the private sector actors(SMEs) to engage with Congolese refugees in Nakivale refugee Settlement.,1. To examine the extent to which Congolese refugees are engaging with private sector actors(SMEs) in Nakivale refugee settlement.,To examine the potential of private sector(SME) involvement in enhancing self-reliance for Congolese refugees living in protracted situations in Nakivale refugee Settlement.,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:45:13 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Rwebazibwa
ID:
Prevalence, Factors Associated and Experiences of Women with Early Implant Removal among Women Removing Implants from Family Planning Clinics in Mbarara City
REFNo: HS3057ES

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with early implant removal among women removing implants from family planning clinics in Mbarara City,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:39:47 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
CAROLINE MUREZI MASIKO
ID:
Youth empowerment in job creation to curb unemployment challenges in Uganda. A Case of Kabale District.
REFNo: SS2029ES

i. Assess the current state of youth unemployment in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. ii. To explore the role of entrepreneurship in empowering youth for job creation in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. . iii. To identify ways to support youths in acquiring skills for job creation,The purpose of this study is to investigate youth empowerment through job creation to curb challenges of unemployment in Kabale Municipality, Kabale District. ,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:29:16 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stefan Mucha
ID:
Uncovering Natural Behavior and Environmental Adaptations of Wild Electric Fish in the Lake Nabugabo Region in Uganda
REFNo: NS638ES

The primary objectives of this research project are to: 1) Record and identify the electric signals produced by mormyrid fish in different habitats in the Lake Nabugabo area that vary in their temperature, DO content, and structural complexity. 2) Investigate the abundance and behavior of mormyrid fish in the different habitats by extracting key information from the electric signals (frequency of fish encounters, number of fish per encounter, detected species, time of encounter) 3) Analyze the relationship between environmental conditions (temperature, oxygen, and light) and the behavior and distribution of mormyrid fish 4) Derive an assessment of the environmental adaptations and behavioral patterns of the mormyrids inhabiting the Lake Nabugabo area that helps to evaluate the potential impact of climate change on mormyrid fish populations and their local ecosystem
Germany 2023-11-20 14:27:18 2026-11-20 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fatumo  Segun Adeyemi
ID:
Gaining Insights into the genomics, metabolomics and proteomics in Non-communicable Diseases in Africans.
REFNo: HS3094ES

A. To generate Metabolic Profiles on 3000 Ugandan Individuals with Genetic Data. B.To Assess the association between metabolite levels (such as Kidney function, lipid profiles) and genetic data using univariate linear regression and between genetic variants and the phenotype following a conventional Genome-wide Association Study (GWAS) approach, will be performed. C.To assess the predictive power of protein quantitative trait loci (pQTL) in Kidney function and cardiometabolic disease. D.Assess causal associations between metabolite and a range of non-communicable diseases using Mendelian randomization approaches. E.To build capacity in metabolomic and proteomic data analysis in Uganda.
UK 2023-11-20 14:26:02 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Sebata
ID:
Research on Development of Professional Sports through Elite Sports Reforms in Uganda
REFNo: SS1971ES

To provide recommendations to Uganda’s sport stakeholders on how best to facilitate the process of professionalization of sport in Uganda
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:22:36 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Dominic van Asseldonk Alexander
ID: UNCST-2023-R007077
 (Agro-)pastoralist foodways and social cohesion in Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: SS2036ES

Understand whether inter- and codependence exists between and within pastoralist communities in Karamoja, based on their food practices,Understand the social, cultural, and economical practices related to food consumption and production of (agro-)pastoralist communities in Karamoja? ,Understand whether and how (agro-)pastoralist foodways contribute to social cohesion within and between pastoralist communities in Karamoja ,
 Netherlands 2023-11-20 14:16:03 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
RAPHEAL OPON
ID: UNCST-2023-R006785
 The role of infection and antibody data for improved understanding of recrudescent active trachoma in Nebbi district of Uganda
REFNo: HS3162ES

To investigate geographic, demographic, behavioral or WASH factors that are correlated with chlamydial infection, pgp3 and/or TF positivity that could inform more effective program interventions. ,To determine if the Ct infection and serology data suggest ongoing transmission of trachoma within the EU. ,To determine the prevalence of ocular Chlamydial infection in children 1-5 years and pgp3 serology among children aged 1 – 9 years in Nebbi East and Nebbi West EUs.,To investigate the relationship between clinical signs of trachoma (TF), C. trachomatis infection and pgp3 antibody responses in EUs previously with recrudescent active trachoma.,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 14:06:11 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
 Feasibility Study of the Determine™ Syphilis TP II Rapid Test.
REFNo: HS3368ES

1. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample against the Abbott Architect i1000SR Syphilis CMIA result using a plasma sample.

2. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample against the result of the currently-available Determine™ Syphilis TP test using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample.

3. Determine™ Syphilis TP test result using a venous plasma sample against the Abbott Architect i1000SR Syphilis CMIA result using a plasma sample.

4. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a plasma sample against the result of the currently-available Determine™ Syphilis TP test using a plasma sample.
The usability of the Determine™ Syphilis TP II test, when using fingerstick capillary whole blood samples and plasma samples, will also be evaluated.

 UK 2023-11-20 14:04:44 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gad KWIZERA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010344
 MODE OF TRAINING DELIVERY AND OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS IN LIRA CITY, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2154ES

To examine the relationship between the mode of training delivery and occupational competency of graduate Agriculture teachers.,To determine the occupational competency level of graduate teachers of Agriculture. ,To establish the various modes of training delivery undertaken by graduate teachers of Agriculture.,To determine the occupational competency level of graduate teachers of Agriculture under different modes of training delivery. ,
 Uganda 2023-11-20 13:53:29 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anita KABARAMBI
ID:
Study Title: A Study Assessing the knowledge; feasibility and acceptability of a Public Health Messaging intervention on HPV Vaccine uptake among HIV positive girls in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda.
REFNo: HS3392ES

Aim 1: To assess the knowledge about HPV vaccine and reasons for non-uptake among HIV positive adolescent girls and young women in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda
Aim 2: To test the feasibility and acceptability of information sharing, education and communication on HPV vaccine uptake among HIV positive adolescent girls and young women (10-24years) in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda

 Uganda 2023-11-20 13:50:54 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Chrisostom Oketch
ID: UNCST-2023-R007112
 ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT: TOWARDS DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR COMBATING CORRUPTION IN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS
REFNo: SS1991ES

To explore the strategies that can help promote sound ethical values so as to strengthen accountability mechanisms in the public sector,To establish the role of citizens in enhancing ethics and accountability in public service delivery ,To examine the effectiveness of the institutional frameworks established by the government to enhance accountability in the public sector,To examine the ethical dilemmas that affect accountability in the public sector,The study will examine the effect of ethics on accountability in the public sector with a view of putting in place strategies that promote effective accountability so as to enhance service delivery to the citizens ,
 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:50:30 2026-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alex Abal
ID:
POINT OF CARE TESTING TO REDUCE OVERTREATMENT OF CHLAMYDIA AND GONORRHEA IN HIV-POSITIVE PATIENTS IN KUMI, UGANDA
REFNo: HS3157ES

To determine the prevalence of urogenital and anorectal infections other than CT/NG in patients presenting to the ART clinic: Trichomonas vaginalis, herpes simplex virus-1 and 2, CT biovars L1, L2, and L3 causing lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), mpx (monkeypox), and Mycoplasma genitalium.,to determine if adding a CT/NG POCT to the standard of care in the ART clinic reduces overtreatment of CT/NG in symptomatic patients.,To reduce overtreatment of CT and NG in HIV-infected individuals with STI complaints presenting to the ART clinic in Kumi hospital and to determine the prevalence of urogenital and anorectal infections.,
 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:49:07 2026-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Arpita Khanna
ID:
Detecting commission and account opening overcharging by citizen science approach
REFNo: SS1962ES

● Study the heterogeneity of the propensity of being overcharged across personality traits, gender, education and other demographic factors ,● Conduct an RCT to study the effectiveness of providing incentives to volunteers to register more people as citizen scientists, in data collection,● To compare the data collected by citizen scientists with data collected from trained mystery shoppers to further shed light on the efficacy of the citizen science approach,To study the extent of overcharging by MFS agents in Uganda using the citizen science approach,
 India 2023-11-16 13:47:19 2026-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Scovia  Mbalinda Nalugo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014259
 Implementation of the International Guidelines for Skin-to -Skin in the First HourAfter Birth: The Ugandan Pilot Study
REFNo: HS3183ES

1.To explore and understand the experience of the staff regarding the barriers and enablers to implementing and sustaining the international guideline for skin-to-skin care in the first hour after birth, and to identify and implement solutions

2. To understand the experience of the newborn after birth with current care, and after the practice change using video-ethnography

3. To assess the breastfeeding latch of the newborn before discharge with routine care in the first hour and after implementation of immediate, continuous, SSC in the hospital

4. To assess the impact of skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth on latch and infant feeding practices at around 6 weeks postpartum.

 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:43:44 2026-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gökhan  Gönül
ID:
Scripts and Communication: the role of development and cultural differences
REFNo: SS1965ES

Objectives:
To investigate the developmental roots of script formation
To explore cultural similarities and differences in script reading and acquisition
To investigate the role of gaze direction in action and script understanding
To investigate the role of emotional and social cues on scripts
 Turkey 2023-11-16 13:42:30 2026-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmy Rwomushana
ID:
DISCOURSE, GENDER, AND POWER: A CRITICAL DISCOURSE ANALYSIS OF THE MARRIAGE SONGS OF THE BAKIGA IN WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1923ES

1. To establish the linguistic and literary resources in the marriage songs of the Bakiga that reflect gender power relations.
2. To examine how the marriage songs of the Bakiga construct gender.
3. To explore how marriage songs can be adopted as a strategy to subvert patriarchal discourses among the Bakiga.

 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:40:01 2026-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher  Ndoleriire
ID:
Hearing impairment among children 0-59 months in Uganda: Multi Centre Study.
REFNo: HS3096ES

To determine the factors associated with the prevalence of HI among children 0-59 months attending immunization clinics in Uganda.,1. To determine prevalence and degrees of HI among children aged 0-59 months attending immunization clinics in Uganda.,The general research objective is to determine the prevalence and associated factors of hearing impairment and acceptability of hearing screening services among 0-59 months children at the routine immunization clinics. ,
 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:38:46 2026-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Flavia Luwedde Aliba
ID: UNCST-2023-R007953
 Interleukin-8 as apotential screening biomarker for colorectal cancer in Uganda
REFNo: HS3207ES

• To determine the sensitivity and specificity of interleukin 8 as a potential screening biomarker,• To describe association between expression of interleukin 8 and clinicopathological characteristics,• To identify the expression of interleukin 8 in colorectal cancer samples,• To describe clinicopathological characteristics of colorectal cancer,The aim of this study is to describe the expression of interleukin 8 as a potential screening biomarker for CRC in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:37:08 2026-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
sunday anziku oyeeson
ID:
Exploring the Teachers’ Feedback Practices and its Influence on Students’ Learning in CBC: A case of a selected secondary school in Central Division, Arua City.
REFNo: SS2007ES

To explore how teachers’ feedback influences students' learning in CBC in lower secondary schools in Arua City.
To find out how students perceive the influence of feedback on their own learning in CBC.
To examine the strategies used by teachers to administer feedback to students in CBC in lower secondary schools in Arua City.
To find out the challenges faced by teachers in administering feedback to students in CBC in lower secondary schools in Arua City.

 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:34:21 2026-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Degree Award
Faith Nakubulwa
ID:
EYE HEALTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMET IN EAST AFRICA; A SCOPING STUDY.
REFNo: HS2698ES

1. To determine the specialist eye health training programs currently in operation, their current annual capacity, funding and regulation. 2. To ascertain what is being taught about eye health in general medical and nursing school courses. 3. To determine the current coverage of HReH in target countries. 4. To stipulate the numbers per million population and distribution of: Ophthalmologists, Ophthalmology sub-specialists, Ophthalmic nurses, Optometrists and refractionists, Ophthalmic clinical officers and non-physician cataract surgeons, Trachoma trichiasis surgeons, Ophthalmic assistants, Other allied healthcare workers. 5. To determine the overall productivity of the various HReH cadres.
Uganda 2023-11-16 13:32:42 2026-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SEZALIO MASEMBE
ID:
PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AMONG MOTHERS OF ADVANCED AGE AT KABALE REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS3091ES

To assess pregnancy outcomes among mothers of advanced age at Kabale Regional referral hospital,
 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:15:33 2026-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Habaasa Ivan
ID:
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND PERFOMANCE OF PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS2150ES

To ascertain the effect of financial management practices on university performance when moderated by resources and competence of proprietors ,To examine the role of working capital management in the performance of private universities,To assess the role of existing financial controls in the performance of private universities.,To analyse the role of existing budgeting processes in the performance of private universities,To examine the role of financial accountability in the performance of private universities.,
 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:12:51 2026-11-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Lydia Nakiyingi
ID: UNCST-2022-R010102
 Investigating provider behaviors and costs associated with introduction of novel tuberculosis diagnostics in endemic countries
REFNo: HS3117ES

To estimate the incremental costs of introducing novel diagnostic tests incurred by patients, health providers, and above the provider level. ,To describe provider decision-making for TB treatment when met with novel diagnostic tests.,The overall aim of this protocol is to investigate provider behaviors and costs associated with novel TB diagnostics to inform economic analysis and transmission modelling for designing optimal diagnostic algorithms.,
 Uganda 2023-11-16 13:11:40 2026-11-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
STEVEN ODONGO EYOBU
ID: UNCST-2023-R007446
 AN INTERACTIVE SMART VOICE-BASED HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
REFNo: SIR253ES

1. To survey existing health care information dissemination approaches in Uganda. 2. To design a smart vocalization system that hosts health care and medical information. 3. To develop a vocalization system for health care information dissemination. 4. To build a proof-of-concept of the smart vocalization tool for health care information. 5. To validate the smart vocalization tool for health care information with a real-world cases.
 Uganda 2023-11-13 13:08:55 2026-11-13 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Annet Onzia Aketoko Aketoko
ID: UNCST-2021-R012391
 Prevalence and factors associated with sexually transmitted infections among girls and women domestic workers in Kampala district: The 'Omukozi' study
REFNo: HS3152ES

Objective 1
To estimate the prevalence of selected sexually transmitted infections (NG, CT, Syphilis, HIV) among AGYW working as domestic workers attending the DREAMS Program in Kampala district.
Objective 2
To assess the factors associated with selected sexually transmitted infections (NG, CT, Syphilis, HIV) among AGYW working as domestic workers attending the DREAMS program in Kampala district.

 Uganda 2023-11-13 13:05:56 2026-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anna Kaguna Meridah
ID: UNCST-2023-R007747
 PAEDIATRIC PROCEDURAL SEDATION AND OR ANALGESIA IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF PRACTICE AT MULAGO NATIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL.
REFNo: HS3375ES

To determine the immediate outcomes of paediatric procedural sedation and or analgesia among children in the A&E unit of MNRH during the study period ,To determine the current practice patterns of paediatric procedural sedation and or analgesia among children in the A&E unit of MNRH during the study period,To determine the number of children that undergo procedural sedation and or analgesia in the A&E unit of MNRH per month during the study period,To determine the number of children that undergo PPSA monthly, the current practice patterns and immediate outcomes of procedural sedation and analgesia among children in the A&E unit of MNRH during the study period.,
 Uganda 2023-11-13 13:04:31 2026-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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