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Olive  Kabaguma
ID: UNCST-2023-R005849
PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS AND WELLNESS OF MIDLIFE RELIGIOUS SISTERS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2503ES

To establish the association between psychosocial factors and wellness among religious sisters in Uganda.,
Uganda 2024-06-05 17:03:18 2027-06-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rachel McMullan
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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Through Professional Learning: Open Societal Challenge
REFNo: SS2650ES

Aim: To synthesise knowledge around the work practices and behaviours required for effective antimicrobial stewardship and identify which of these could be strengthened by professional learning programmes and training. Objectives: 1. To describe health professionals’ practices and behaviours around antibiotics and related tools, processes, networks and challenges 2. To understand the impacts of AMS-related change on health professionals’ practices and behaviours in the work place 3. To identify how health professionals engage with learning opportunities for AMS/AMR, and associated knowledge gaps 4. To identify the AMS-related behaviour(s) in need of change that could be supported in a future intervention 5. To assess current antimicrobial prescribing practices in healthcare facilities across Eastern Uganda.
UK 2024-06-04 7:28:02 2027-06-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Godfrey  Siu
ID: UNCST-2021-R005439
Adaptation and Piloting of the Parenting for Respectability Programme for Hybrid Disability Inclusive Parenting Study; Feasibility, Process, and Lessons from Uganda
REFNo: HS4054ES

Research objective
The study aims to adapt and test the feasibility and acceptability of the PfR programme for parents with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.

Specific objectives
i.To assess the extent to which existing national policies respond to the needs of parents and children with disabilities
ii.Qualitatively assess knowledge, attitudes and practices on parenting among parents and children with disabilities
iii.To adapt and pilot the existing Parenting for Respectability programme manual for facilitator-assisted WhatsApp group-based delivery in order to assess accessibility, functionality, inclusivity, and examine facilitating and hindering factors around disability inclusive parenting

Uganda 2024-05-31 18:34:28 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sarah Zalwango Karen
ID: UNCST-2021-R005660
Title:Evaluating the Burden of Post-Tuberculosis Morbidity Among TB Disease Survivors in Uganda: A Pilot Feasibility Study
REFNo: HS4037ES

The objective of the proposal is to conduct a pilot feasibility study on post-tuberculosis (TB) survivors as a preliminary step in planning for a future large cohort study to broadly evaluate post-TB morbidity. ,
Uganda 2024-05-31 18:33:32 2027-05-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phiona Arineitwe
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Institutional Support and Teacher Competence Mediated by Organisational Learning in Government-Aided Secondary Schools in South Western Uganda, Uganda.
REFNo: SS2518ES

1. To investigate the influence of institutional support on teacher competence in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda.
2. To establish the influence of institutional support on organisational learning in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda.
3. To determine the influence of organisational learning on teacher competence in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda.
4. To test the mediating effect of organisational learning on the influence of institutional support on teacher competence in government-aided secondary schools in South Western Uganda

Uganda 2024-05-31 18:31:51 2027-05-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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