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Mulumba Mathias Bwanika
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Scaling the School readiness Initiative by Strengthening School and Community Capacities for the Adoption of Play-Based Learning in Uganda
REFNo: SS1161ES

To strengthen coordination structures in the Ministry of Education and Sports at national, district and regional levels for effective support of PBL ECDE centers in Uganda,To strengthen the capacity of teacher educators, teachers, parents, education leaders, and the community members in the support of Play-based learning (PBL) approaches for effective school readiness and transition of learners from pre-school to primary schooling.,To build capacity of teachers, teacher educators’ and parents in the development of play-based learning materials for use in ECDE classes in Uganda ,To examine the current play-based learning frameworks in ECDE to generate information to support policy strengthening to integrate play-based learning and scaling up of SRI in Uganda ,To strengthen the capacities of schools and communities for the adoption of play-based learning and curricula to contribute to enhanced school readiness and transition in ECDE and early grades of primary education in Uganda,
Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Elizabeth namukwaya namukwaya
ID: UNCST-2021-R013177
Exploring the needs and lived experiences of people with chronic disease among the refugee and host communities of Obongi district and the experiences of Village Health Teams workers in providing palliative care in Obongi and Adjumani districts
REFNo: HS1773ES

Primary Objective
1. To determine the prevalence of chronic illness and to understand the palliative care needs of refugee and host populations, their multidimensional experiences of living with chronic life limiting illnesses and VHTs experiences of caring for patients with chronic illnesses and offering mentorship support to other VHTs.
1.4.2 Specific Objectives:
1. To determine the prevalence of patients with chronic life limiting illnesses among people living within the villages served by selected VHTs in the refugee and host communities of Obongi and Adjumani district in Uganda
2. To determine and explore palliative care needs and multidimensional experiences of patients with chronic life limiting illnesses in Obongi district in Uganda
3. To Understand the experiences of VHTs in caring for those with palliative care needs and in offering mentorship to other VHTs to provide PC in Obongi and Adjumani districts.

Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Ogwang Sam
ID: UNCST-2021-R013566
OPTIMUM EFFORT AND SUSTAINABLE YIELD OF THE FISHERIES OF LAKE KWANIA USING CATCH AND EFFORT DATA
REFNo: NS316ES

2. Conduct a catch Assessment Survey to quantify the current level of fish catches (catch) from the lake,1. Conduct a frame survey to establish the number and characteristics of fishing effort (Boats and Gear) on Lake Kwania,Fit Schaefer & Fox models to catch and effort data to determine the biological Maximum Sustainable Yield (MSY) and the corresponding optimum fishing effort (fMSY) and stable population size (BMSY) for the fishery. ,Conduct a catch Assessment Survey to assess the current level of fish exploitation (catch) on the lake,Conduct a frame survey to assess the characteristics of fishing inputs (effort) on Lake Kwania,This research is designed to assess the level of fisheries exploitation and determine the optimum fishing effort and sustainable yield for the fisheries of Lake Kwania. ,
Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
M-Suubi: A Multi-Level Integrated Intervention to Reduce the Impact of HIV Stigma on HIV Treatment Outcomes among Adolescents Living with HIV in Uganda
REFNo: SS1166ES

Aim 1: Examine the impact of M-Suubi on HIV viral suppression (primary outcome); and adherence to HIV treatment (keeping appointments, pharmacy refills, pill counts), and retention in care (secondary outcome).

Aim 2: Examine the effect of M-Suubi on Stigma (internalized anticipated, and enacted), with secondary analyses to explore hypothesized mechanisms of change (e.g. depression) and intervention mediation.

Aim 3: Assess the cost and cost-effectiveness of each intervention condition.

Aim 4: Qualitatively examine: a) participants’ experiences with HIV stigma, HIV treatment adherence, and the intervention; and 2) educators’ attitudes towards ALHIV and experiences with GED-HIVSR, and program/policy implementation post-training.

Aim 5: Conduct formative work (focus group discussions) to understand the needs of depressed ALHIV.

Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Omony Otto
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Social accountability as a mechanism for promoting family planning uptake in post conflict northern Uganda
REFNo: SS1169ES

Explore how social accountability can be strengthened to improve uptake of family planning services in Gulu and Pader Districts.,Explore the effects of social accountability on fertility preferences in post conflict Gulu and Pader districts.,Examine the influence of social accountability on the availability, demand and utilisation of family planning services in Gulu and Pader districts.,Explore the effects of conflict on institutions and governance structures of social accountability and; effects on the provision of family planning in post conflict districts of Gulu and Pader. ,
Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhoune Ochako
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MASS DRUG ADMINISTRATION COVERAGE EVALUATION SURVEY FOR NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
REFNo: SS1175ES

The goal of the coverage survey is to verify Mass Drug Administration (MDA) coverage by survey areas (e.g., district, Implementation Unit (IU)). Specifically, the survey will address the following objectives:

a) To understand the reasons for non-compliance among those who reported no treatment

b) To assess the status of the behaviour change communication (BCC) activities in the program

c) To estimate the cost to treat an individual

d) To approximate the cost of verifying whether an individual has been treated
Kenya 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Clare Bangirana Ahabwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012842
Violence Against Children and Youth Surveys (VACS) Cognitive Testing of Gender Attitude and Norm Measures Among Youths in Uganda
REFNo: SS1170ES

To understand the processes participants (13-24 years) go through and the meanings they derive from the new gender measures to be included in the VACS core questionnaire.

1. To evaluate participants' interpretation of the gender measures, consider and weigh relevant aspects of their lives and formulate a response based on those considerations.
2. To test and refine gender measures that are understandable to 13-24-year-old study participants for inclusion in the core VACS questionnaire and future VACS administration.
3. To identify context specific relevance of proposed gender measures in the administration of VACS in Uganda.
Uganda 2022-02-04 2025-02-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Kanyerezi
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Characterizing microbial diversity and resistome in urban sewage using shotgun metagenomics in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1832ES

Primary objective: To characterize the microbial diversity and resistome in urban sewage using shotgun metagenomics in Kampala, Uganda Secondary objectives: 1. To identify and characterize antibiotic-resistant bacteria in urban sewage in Kampala 2. To determine the urban sewage resistome
Uganda 2022-02-03 2025-02-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
SIMON ARUNGA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013498
CAPACITY OF THE HEALTH SYSTEM IN MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS2016ES

4. Explore the health provider-based barriers for glaucoma screening and treatment in Southwestern Uganda.,3. Describe the capacity of managing glaucoma at the regional referral hospitals in Southwestern Uganda.,2. Describe the capacity for glaucoma screening at the primary health centres in Southwestern Uganda.,1. Determine the proportion of glaucoma among patients presenting to primary health centres in Southwestern Uganda.,Conduct a baseline assessment to describe the capacity of the health system to manage glaucoma.,
Uganda 2022-02-03 2025-02-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
WILBROAD ARYATWIJUKA
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Supply chain efficiency of relief operations in Uganda
REFNo: SS1037ES

To examine the relationship between stakeholder competencies and supply chain efficiency of relief aid organizations in Uganda.,To determine the mechanisms of improving supply chain efficiency of relief operations in Uganda during the crisis.,To examine the challenges of relief operations during covid19 pandemic Uganda.,To establish the factors that affect supply chain efficiency of relief operations in Uganda.,
Uganda 2022-02-01 2025-02-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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