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Herbert Ainamani Elvis
ID: UNCST-2020-R014674
Exploring the Psycho-therapeutic Approaches utilized by Psychotherapists practicing from in Central and Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3492ES

To understand Psychological approaches utilized by psychotherapists in Uganda and how these approaches these therapies have been adapted to suit the Ugandan culture,4.4. To understand how the Ugandan Psychotherapists have modified the western therapies to suit the Ugandan culture,3. To explore Psychotherapeutic treatment approaches utilized by Psychotherapists in western and central Uganda ,2. To understand the common mental health disorders diagnosed by psychotherapists in western and central Uganda. ,1. To explore Psychotherapeutic treatment approaches utilized by Psychotherapists in western and central Uganda ,To understand how the Ugandan Psychotherapists have modified the western therapies to suit the Ugandan culture.,To explore Psychotherapeutic approaches utilized by Psychotherapists in Uganda,1)To evaluate the baseline knowledge of diagnostic procedures and various treatment approaches used by Psychotherapists in Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-10-21 8:55:28 2028-10-21 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gloria Abura-Meerdink Akello
ID: UNCST-2023-R007309
A Community Engaged Approach to Investigating the Transferability of Youth Readiness Intervention (YRI) for Adolescents facing Adversity in Post conflict School-Based Settings in Northern Uganda: Barriers and Strategies to Increase Adoptability, Acceptability, and Usefulness
REFNo: SS4496ES

To identify barriers and strategies to inform a culturally sensitive and context-appropriate adaptation of YRI for adolescents in Northern Uganda. ,To develop a regional Youth Mental Health Research-Community-Practice-Policy Collaborative in Northern Uganda that includes youth and multi-disciplinary stakeholders from communities, schools, and regional education and mental health systems (n = 10). ,
Uganda 2025-10-20 11:54:44 2028-10-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Yueh-ya Hsu
ID: UNCST-2025-R021249
The Impact of Microcredit for Refugees and Host Communities
REFNo: SS4473ES

The aim of this project is to provide some of the first evidence on the benefits of extending credit to refugees, with a focus on documenting both financial and psychosocial gains. The team's close partnership with the UNHCR and the World Bank ensures that the results can be quickly disseminated to key actors in this space. UNHCR operates in over 136 countries and collaborates closely with implementing partners to develop and disseminate impactful programs. They are eager to build a body of evidence to inform the pursuit of certain policies over others, and facilitate discussions with local governments about implementing these policies.
Taiwan 2025-10-17 19:36:16 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Phillip Kasirye Kasirye
ID: UNCST-2022-R011083
mHealth-enabled User-friendly Light-based Stroke Screening and Assessment in Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease in Uganda (MULISA)
REFNo: HS6657ES

1. Evaluate the preliminary performance of CW-NIRS/SCOS in children with sickle cell disease
2. Identify user needs to inform the design of a mobile health-enabled stroke screening tool.

Uganda 2025-10-17 19:33:45 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Noeline Nakasujja
ID: UNCST-2019-R001428
Vitamin D and Gut Microbiota and Dementia rick in older adults with chronic HIV infection and demographically matched community controls. Adverse Synergy of Gut Dysbiosis and Vitamin D Deficiency in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia among Community Controls and Older Adults with Chronic HIV-infection
REFNo: HS6600ES

2) To interrogate the potential for heightened ADRD risk in sub-groups that differ according to co-prevalent chronic HIV infection, NCD (specifically high blood pressure), as well as genetic risk such as APOE e4. ,1) To investigate how changes in the composition and metabolic capacity of the gut microbiota contribute to dysregulations in the metabolome of VD and impact ADRD, through an enhanced inflammatory response (systemic, intestinal and CNS). ,
Uganda 2025-10-17 19:32:06 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Brenda Apeta
ID: UNCST-2025-R021698
Historicising Gender Socialisation of Children In Lango Culture
REFNo: SS4515ES

I. To trace the evolution of gender roles, gender expectations, and social practices in Lango culture before the 19th century through to 2025.
II. To analyse how the evolution of children’s gender socialisation in Lango culture has influenced their gender identity.
III. To investigate the current perceptions of the Lango regarding traditional gender socialisation practices.
IV. To examine changes and continuity of gender-related cultural practices that foster or challenge gender equality among children.

Uganda 2025-10-17 19:28:23 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Beatrice Kimono Washi
ID: UNCST-2025-R016727
EXPLORING ADOLESCENT AUTONOMY IN HIV RESEARCH PARTICIPATION: PERCEPTIONS, BARRIERS, AND RECRUITMENT STRATEGIES IN KALUNGU DISTRICT.
REFNo: HS6504ES

Main Objectve:
To evaluate adolescents’ perceptions of autonomy in HIV research participation, identify the barriers that limit this autonomy, and assess research recruitment strategies used in Kalungu district.
specific objectives:
1. To assess adolescents’ perceptions of autonomy in making decisions about HIV research participation in Kalungu district.
2. To identify the barriers to adolescent autonomy during HIV research participation in Kalungu district.
3. To examine the strategies used to recruit adolescents into HIV research in Kalungu district.


Uganda 2025-10-17 19:26:25 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Mercy Wanyana Mugonola
ID: UNCST-2023-R006482
INNOVATIVE WORK BEHAVIOR AMONG ACADEMIC STAFF IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4389ES

Generally, the study seeks to explore strategies for enhancing innovative work behavior among academic staff in public universities. The study's major objective is to improve innovative work behaviors (IWB) by developing an IWB model that integrates the constructs of servant leadership, perceived organizational support, organizational culture, and employee empowerment from three different theories: social exchange, Denison's Organizational Culture Model, and Spritzer's empowerment theory. Specifically, eight objectives underpin this study namely: 1) to examine the relationship between servant leadership and IWB among academic staff of public universities, 2) to examine the correlation between perceived organization support and IWB of academic staff of public universities, 3) to assess the association between psychological empowerment and IWB among academic staff of public universities, 4) to examine the degree of association between servant leadership and psychological empowerment, 5) to determine the relationship between perceived organizational support and psychological empowerment among academic staff of public universities, 6) to examine the mediating influence of psychological empowerment in the relationship between servant leadership and IWB, 7) to examine the relationship between psychological empowerment and academic staff IWB and finally, 8) to assess how the relationship between perceived organizational support and IWB among staff of public universities is mediated by psychological empowerment.
Uganda 2025-10-17 19:24:25 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
LYDIACATRINA NAKIBWAMI
ID: UNCST-2024-R015974
Perceptions And Experiences Of Married People Regarding Socioeconomic Status And Marital Happiness In Kawempe Division
REFNo: SS4328ES

I. To explore married people’s understanding of marital happiness
II. To examine the lived experiences of married people regarding socioeconomic status and marital happiness.
III. To discover the perceptions of married people regarding socioeconomic status and marital happiness.

Uganda 2025-10-17 19:22:52 2028-10-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Anthony  Batte
ID: UNCST-2022-R011127
Assessing Worldwide Acute Kidney Injury Epidemiology in Neonates( AWAKEN) 2.0 Study
REFNo: HS6568ES

Determine if AKI can predict chronic kidney disease, recurrent AKI and hypertension during early childhood,Determine if AKI is independently associated with mortality, length of stay, and discharge serum creatinine (SCr). ,Describe prevalence of AKI in a multi-national multi-center retrospective cohort, 5 years after the original AWAKEN study,
Uganda 2025-10-17 19:20:52 2028-10-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
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