Hasifah Namatovu Kasujja
ID:
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A Real-time Application for Screening Symptoms of Perinatal Depression among Expectant and Postnatal Mothers. (RAPID)
REFNo: SIR95ES
Overall Study Objective: Developing a real-time application to screen perinatal depression will be achieved through three specific aims:
i) Understanding perinatal depression issues among women and elicit requirements for model building
ii) Co-design and implement a low-cost real time application for perinatal depression (RAPID)
iii) Evaluate and deploy RAPID for usability and efficacy
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Uganda |
2022-02-24 |
2025-02-24 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Pooja Chitneni
ID: UNCST-2021-R012955
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The adaptation and validation of an HIV disclosure measurement tool in Uganda
REFNo: HS1872ES
Aim 1: Explore how and why heterosexual men and women disclose HIV to sexual partners. We will purposively sample up to 40 PLWH stratified approximately equally by reported prior HIV disclosure to sexual partner(s) and gender to participate in qualitative in-depth interviews. Interviews will focus on HIV disclosure beliefs, intentions, and behaviors with an emphasis on gender norms, incomplete disclosure, HIV co-morbidities (e.g., STIs), and disclosure preferences. ,
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USA |
2022-02-23 |
2025-02-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Leonard Atuhaire K.
ID:
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Development of a Life Table for Mortality Assessment in Uganda
REFNo: SS1143ES
3. Construct a pilot life table for Uganda.,2. Develop cause – of – death specific life tables.,1. Estimate age specific mortality rates for males and females in Uganda,The main objective is to generate a pilot life table for Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-22 |
2025-02-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Geoffrey Otim
ID:
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Affordability perceptions of hybrid DTM seed in Uganda: Are expectations or status-quo driving low willingness to pay?
REFNo: A183ES
The objective of this study is therefore:
To test whether behavioral reference points influence willingness to pay for hybrid maize seed and subsequent affordability perceptions about hybrid DTM seed.
The proposed study aims to provide:
1. Innovative and evidence-based insights on behavioral barriers that drive (low) willingness to pay for DTM seed.
2. Policy recommendations to address these potential behavioral barriers to purchasing hybrid seed.
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Uganda |
2022-02-22 |
2025-02-22 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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David Guwatudde
ID: UNCST-2021-R008522
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ADDENDUM to the study: THE UGANDA NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES (NCD) RISK FACTOR MOBILE PHONE SURVEY - 2021 (Your ref: HS1738ES).
REFNo: HS1999ES
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ADDENDUM
To determine the level of understanding of the NCD risk factor questions in the main mobile phone questionnaire by participants.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES OF ADDENDUM
The specific objective of this addendum are:
i) To determine if participants will be able to easily to understand the questions in the questionnaire of the mobile phone survey (MPS)
ii) If found necessary, adjust questions in the MPS study questionnaire
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Uganda |
2022-02-21 |
2025-02-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Catherine Maiteki
ID:
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It's (NOT) just blood: Identifying gaps and exploring the intersections of menstrual health, adolescent’s rights, and environmental sustainability
REFNo: HS1594ES
Objective 1: To explore barriers and facilitators to availability and access to MHM for adolescents;
Objective 2: To identify MHM-related threats to adolescents’ rights;
Objective 3: To identify MHM products-related threats to the environment;
Objective 4: To identify and map stakeholders on MHM;
Objective 5: To establish a network of researchers and stakeholders for future research and interventions on MHM
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Uganda |
2022-02-21 |
2025-02-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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David Mafigiri Kaawa
ID: UNCST-2019-R001276
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LIVED EXPERIENCES, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN URBAN, KAMPALA
REFNo: SS1152ES
• To assess perceptions of dementia among family caregivers of patients.
• To assess the nature of the lived experiences of family caregivers of patients with dementia.
• To examine the challenges of dementia patients and their family caregivers.
• To identify workable opportunities for mitigating the challenges of dementia patients and caregivers.
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Uganda |
2022-02-21 |
2025-02-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Samuel Biraro
ID:
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COVID-19 Vaccine Knowledge, Attitudes and Preferences in Uganda (CVKAPU)
REFNo: HS2032ES
Objective 1: Estimate COVID-19 vaccine knowledge, attitudes and practices in a nationally representative sample.
Objective 2: Compare estimates of key health behaviors between UPHIA and mobile phone survey respondents.
Objective 3: Characterize the sociodemographic profile of phone owner respondents and secondary respondents with the UPHIA sample and assess whether secondary respondents improve the representativeness of the survey.
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Uganda |
2022-02-21 |
2025-02-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Julius Lutwama Julian
ID: UNCST-2021-R011979
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Surveillance, Control and Prevention of Neglected Zoonotic Diseases in Uganda - A case study of Rift Valley Fever (RVF), Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) and Brucellosis at the Human-Animal-Wildlife Interface in Diverse Agricultural systems
REFNo: HS2053ES
Overall objective
To improve understanding and control of RVF, CCHF and Brucellosis using enhanced surveillance systems and a One Health approach at the human-animal-wildlife interface in the cattle corridor of Uganda.
2.2 Specific Objectives
Five specific objectives will contribute to achievement of the overall objective. The first two will explore the natural history of the three infections while the third will explore socio-cultural factors affecting disease epidemiology. The final two specific-objectives relate to developing interventions based on the findings of specific-objectives 1-3.
2.2.1 Natural History of the Infections
1. Investigate the burden of RVF, CCHF and Brucellosis at the human-animal-wildlife interface.
2. Describe dynamics and drivers of spill-over events/epidemics at human-animal-wildlife interfaces in diverse agricultural systems.
2.2.2 Exploring Socio-cultural Factors relating to disease spread
3. Undertake a gender and inequalities analysis of knowledge, attitude, and practices of transmission dynamics of CCHF, RVF and Brucellosis at the human –animal –wildlife interface.
2.2.3 Developing Interventions
4. Design One Health centered models for the Control and Prevention of RVF, CCHF and Brucellosis in Uganda that can be adapted for other zoonoses of global significance.
5. Develop sustainable One Health disease surveillance and reporting system in order to support need for development a One Health policy
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Uganda |
2022-02-21 |
2025-02-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Johannes Haushofer
ID: UNCST-2021-R012087
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Well-being and Experience of Ugandan Students.
REFNo: SS1184ES
To determine the medium-term effects of the Malengo program on the students who attend in terms of labor market outcomes, job choice, income, and country of residence and the effect on their psychological well-being (e.g. homesickness, life satisfaction)
To establish How the demand for ISAs compare to demand for student loans
What are the immediate and medium-term effects of the program on the families of selected students, e.g. in terms of remittances received, psychological well-being (e.g. pride, but also missing a child), aspirations, and/or disappointment of siblings? What are the effects on the home communities of the students, e.g. in terms of aspirations and/or disappointment of friends and neighbors?
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Germany |
2022-02-21 |
2025-02-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Florence Kyoheirwe Muhanguzi
ID: UNCST-2021-R002777
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Strengthening Women Smallholders’ Resilience to Agricultural Shocks for Enhanced Income Diversification and Empowerment in Uganda
REFNo: A179ES
• Document the characteristics and intensity of agricultural shocks experienced by rural women smallholder farmers in Uganda
• Examine smallholder women farmers’ ability to manage the risks associated with agricultural shocks.
• Design a mix of interventions and explore their complementarities in relation to enhancing women’s financial and agricultural resilience through the provision of good quality seed, fertilizer, improved agroeconomic practices, training and weather-based index insurance.
• Test which intervention mix will contribute to strengthening women’s capacity to adopt more resilient and dynamic farming systems and enhance their income/livelihood diversification.
• Engage rural men and community members to challenge the discriminatory social and gender norms that are against women’s economic autonomy
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Uganda |
2022-02-17 |
2025-02-17 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Payments in Primary and secondary schools implementing universal education programme in Uganda: Forms, effects and Accountability
REFNo: SS1164ES
The objective of the study is to enhance the evidence base on fees payments in primary and secondary schools implementing free education programmes to support the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES) in making evidence-based decisions to streamline, standardise and regulate user fees in the country.
Specific objectives:
(i) Establish the nature and extent of fees payments in schools implementing UPE and USE programmes in Uganda.
(ii) Examine the determination, collection, utilisation and accountability arrangements of the fees collected in public primary and secondary schools in Uganda.
(iii) Determine the willingness of parents/caregivers to pay for public primary and secondary schooling in Uganda
(iv) Analyse how fees payment effects the education prospects of various categories of vulnerable children in Uganda
(v) Provide the MoES with recommendations for revising the UPE and USE financing frameworks, based on the findings of the primary research and analysis of the policy framework for education financing in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Caroline Asekenye
ID:
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Consumption, Phytochemical evaluation and Hypoglycemic effect of frequently eaten vegetables in Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda.
REFNo: HS1840ES
i.To document the most frequently eaten vegetables and household prevalence of hyperglycemia in Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda.
ii. To establish the phytochemical composition of selected most frequently eaten vegetables in relation to soil properties from the two regions
iii. To determine the hypoglycemic effect of crude extracts of the most frequently eaten vegetables per study region
iv. To determine the hypoglycemic phytochemical fractions from the most potent vegetable crude extract
v. To estimate the effective amount of the most active vegetables for prevention and management of hyperglycemia based on the animal (rat) model.
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Uganda |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Francis Emojong Emukule
ID:
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COVID-19 DISRUPTION OF THE NEWS PRODUCTION PROCESSES – A CASE STUDY OF NEW VISION IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1154ES
To establish how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the processes of news production at New Vision
Establish the measures media houses took to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 disruptions in news production
To describe the challenges faced by journalists during the pandemic as they carried out their work.
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Uganda |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Lino Ika
ID: UNCST-2021-R011810
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A policy advocacy competency framework supporting municipal economic development in Uganda
REFNo: SS1159ES
The following objectives will guide this study. To conceptualise public policy advocacy in the local government setting using the Local Economic Development (LED) policy in public policy research. To discuss the challenges and weaknesses of policy advocacy and examine reasons for these. To analyse how Uganda's local government policy advocacy experience relates to the well-established frameworks that have been used to analyse policy advocacy in other contexts. To identify and examine the competency gaps among policy actors engaged in LED policy advocacy in the policy process in Arua City. To propose the construction of a competency framework for policy advocacy in local government context.
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Uganda |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Charles Osingada Peter
ID:
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Perspectives of Ugandan patients and healthcare providers about the use of telehealth for follow-up HIV care and treatment
REFNo: HS2028ES
To Identify factors associated with the intention of persons living with HIV to use telehealth for follow-up care and treatment.
To explore perceptions of patients regarding the use of telehealth for follow-up HIV care and treatment.
To explore perceptions of nurses and counselors regarding the use of telehealth for follow-up HIV care and treatment
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Uganda |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Pieter Rutsaert
ID:
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Next Generation Product Profiles in Maize: Using video descriptions of future products to identify farmers’ preferences
REFNo: SS1173ES
• Understand farmer preferences on the next generation profiles of hybrid maize in East Africa;
• To ensure seed companies can improve their communications by focusing on farmer needs;
• Identify differences in farmer needs based on maturity class, gender, farming practices and socio-demographic profile
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Belgium |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Daniel Kibuuka Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R011749
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Endline survey of the Radio Serial Dramas (RSDS) Akakunizo and Sotakai Conducted by population media centre-Uganda.
Ref No: SS1165ES
REFNo: SS1179ES
The endline survey will generate endline information on socio-economic, demographic and programmatic indicators that can be used for measuring progress in achieving project objectives and to evaluate the overall impact of Akakunizo and Sotakai radio serial dramas (RSDs) at the end of the project period
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Uganda |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Faith Nawagi
ID: UNCST-2021-R013751
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Mapping and Developing an interprofessional education and collaborative practice framework for health professional students within an African international elective learning environment
REFNo: HS2078ES
1. To determine the current practice of IPE/ IPC within the African international elective student learning environment.
2. To explore the perceptions of students, faculty, and other stakeholders regarding IPE/IPC within the African elective learning environment.
3. To develop a framework for promoting IPE/IPC within the African international elective learning environment.
4. To implement the IPE Framework developed and explore the experiences of the students and faculty in using the framework to improve the quality of health care in line with IPE/IPC skills.
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Uganda |
2022-02-15 |
2025-02-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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RITAH KICONCO
ID: UNCST-2021-R013263
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GENE POLYMORPHISMS FOR KIDNEY DISEASE AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TO SARS-CoV-2 INFECTION AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1941ES
To determine the gene expression of FURIN, ADAM-17 and TMPRSS2 genes and their association with ACE2 expression for SARS-CoV-2 among hypertensive T2DM patients at MRRH in South Western Uganda. ,To correlate the ACE2 expression implicated in SARS-CoV-2 infection with hypertension in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH) in South Western Uganda ,To determine the factors associated with kidney disease among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus ,To determine the relationship between ACE genotypes and the treatment with ACEIs or ARBs on the susceptibility to early kidney disease among hypertensive T2DM patients in south western Uganda. ,To assess the correlation between the ACE genotypes with the plasma ACE levels and the albuminuric status of the T2DM patients in south western Uganda. ,To identify the gene alleles and genotypes of the ACE that are linked with the risk of developing kidney disease among T2DM patients in south western Uganda. ,To determine the gene polymorphisms for kidney disease and susceptibility To Sars-Cov-2 infection among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-14 |
2025-02-14 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Daniel Kibuuka Musoke
ID: UNCST-2021-R011749
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National Survey on the Extend and Cost of Corruption in the Health and Education Sectors in Uganda
REFNo: SS1176ES
The purpose of the survey is to generate baseline data to determine the extent and cost of corruption in health and education sectors.
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Uganda |
2022-02-14 |
2025-02-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ANITA ARINDA
ID: UNCST-2020-R014158
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ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPACT OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC ON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS2064ES
General Objective:
1. To determine the impact of COVID-19 on mental health services in Uganda.
Specific objectives
1. To explore the changes in mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. To examine the measures that were put in place to deal with the challenges caused by COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health services
3. To explore possible recommendations for improvement of mental health services during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Uganda |
2022-02-14 |
2025-02-14 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Edward Kakooza
ID:
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The Use of Digital Technologies to Support Medication Adherence: Perceptions of Researchers
REFNo: HS1859ES
2. To describe the opinions of researchers’ towards use of digital technologies to support Medication adherence. ,1. To describe, experiences of researchers on the use of digital technologies in supporting medication adherence. ,
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Uganda |
2022-02-11 |
2025-02-11 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Musa Sekikubo
ID: UNCST-2021-R014010
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A placebo controlled clinical trial investigating the safety and immunogenicity of GBS6 in pregnant women with and without human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and their infants
REFNo: HS1991ES
1. To describe the safety and tolerability of GBS6 when administered at ? 27 0/7 to ? 35 6/7 weeks’ gestation to pregnant women, with and without HIV, aged ? 18 to ? 40 years of age and their infants..
2. To assess the safety of GBS6 in infants born to HIV positive and negative women who were vaccinated during pregnancy.
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Uganda |
2022-02-11 |
2025-02-11 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
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A Randomized Control Trial (RCT) on the Adoption of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cooking Technology among Fast Food (Chapati) Vendors in Uganda
REFNo: SS1017ES
This study seeks to establish the impact of hire purchase schemes and health and safety information on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors.
This study will achieve the following specific objectives:
1) The impact of learning from LPG use in grace period before purchase armotisation on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
2) The impact of hire purchase on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
3) The impact of information on safety and health benefits of LPG on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
4) The impact of peer learning from other vendors using LPG cookstoves on adoption of LPG cookstoves by chapati vendors for their businesses and households.
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Uganda |
2022-02-10 |
2025-02-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Robert Kalyesubula
ID:
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Effectiveness of a community health worker delivered care intervention for hypertension control in Uganda: a stepped wedge, cluster randomized control trial.
REFNo: HS1917ES
To assess the effectiveness of a CHW-delivered intervention for hypertension control in Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-10 |
2025-02-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Abner Tagoola
ID: UNCST-2021-R013446
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Acute Pediatric Critical Illness in Resource-Limited Settings: A Novel Point Prevalence Study
REFNo: HS1968ES
To undertake a prospective, observational, multicenter, multinational point prevalence study to measure the burden of acute pediatric illnesses in low and middle income countries. ,To determine the current resources available to provide acute critical care across low and middle income countries.,To determine hospital resource utilization by children with acute critical illness ,To measure hospital outcomes (hospital mortality, length of stay) in children with acute critical illness in resource-limited settings.,To determine the etiology and prevalence of pediatric acute critical illness amongst children presenting to participating hospitals in resource-limited settings.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-10 |
2025-02-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Abel Wilson Walekhwa Wilson
ID: UNCST-2021-R011571
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Ecological niche modelling for Rift Valley Fever Disease Transmission in selected districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS2019ES
1.To describe the epidemiological characteristics of RVF outbreaks in Uganda for 2013-2021
2.To Profile the clinical presentation of previous RVF cases at farm level
3.To build the epidemiological Livestock network predictive model for RVF outbreaks
4.To build an ecological niche model for next RVF outbreaks in Uganda
5.To build a model for a one health cost effective intervention suitable for Uganda in mitigating RVF outbreaks.
6.To build a cost benefit Analysis for introduction of RVF vaccination programme in Uganda
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Uganda |
2022-02-10 |
2025-02-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Christopher Udry
ID:
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Seeding Innovation through Reality TV
REFNo: A178ES
he project will improve our understanding of farmers’ learning and adoption process by studying the role of information provided to urban and rural network members. Given the low marginal costs of distribution, programs like SSU have a high potential to deliver agricultural advisory services at scale.,to understand if reality TV can help to enhance the knowledge and adoption of recommended agricultural practices among farmers in Uganda.,
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USA |
2022-02-10 |
2025-02-10 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ALEX KAYONGO
ID: UNCST-2019-R001641
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Airway Microbiome and Th17-mediated inflammation in COPD among HIV-infected individuals in a rural Ugandan cohort
ACRONYM: HIV-LUNG MICROBIOME (HLM) study
REFNo: HS2035ES
Study aim:
To investigate airway microbiome-driven Th17 mediated inflammation in COPD among HIV-infected individuals
Specific objectives
1. To establish a relationship between airway microbiome and Th17/Treg cellular phenotypes among HIV-infected individuals with COPD.
2. To investigate bacterial mediated Th17 up-regulation of pro-inflammatory genes among HIV-infected individuals with COPD.
3. To investigate the role of bacterial outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) in mediating dysbiosis driven Th17 immune responses among HIV individuals.
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Uganda |
2022-02-10 |
2025-02-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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SAFINA MUTUMBA NA
ID:
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SCHOOL-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF INTEGRATED EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE EDUCATION SERVICES IN PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KIRA MUNICIPALITY, WAKISO DISTRICT
REFNo: SS1104ES
3. To assess the relationship between School-Service Providers Collaboration and Health Care Practices. ,2. To investigate the contribution of School-Local Leaders Collaboration on the strength of Protection Policies. ,1. To establish the influence of School-Parents Engagement on Stimulation Activities.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-08 |
2025-02-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Adam Branch
ID:
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Fuelling Violence to Fuelling Peace: Charcoal and Environmental Justice in East Africa
REFNo: SS1157ES
Primary Research Objective:
To determine how charcoal can contribute to sustainable peace instead of social and environmental harm.
Secondary Research Objectives:
Determining the power structures in the charcoal sector.
Determining what charcoal extraction practices are used, and what their impact upon ecosystems is.
Mapping the relations between communities and charcoal landscapes.
Discerning the new pathways to environmental justice that are emerging among communities.
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USA |
2022-02-08 |
2025-02-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Gilberto Borri
ID:
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Mobility, Migrations and Refugees in East Africa:The Case of Uganda.
REFNo: SS1160ES
The research project aims to analyse the multifaceted dynamics of mobility and migration in East Africa with a focus on Uganda.
Specifically, we propose to concentrate on the following topics:
1 – To analyse mobility and migration patterns in relation to Ugandan contemporary models of hospitality from historical, socio-anthropological and gender responsive perspectives
2 – To explore the socio-economic relations between refugees, migrants and hosting communities
3 – To analyse the environmental impact of refugees and migrants on local contexts
4 – To analyse the co-relation between humanitarian development programs on refugees and host communities
5 – To analyse the importance of religions and the diversity of health care systems among refugee and migrant communities
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Italy |
2022-02-08 |
2025-02-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
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Capacity building for a Centre of Design, Innovation and Translational Excellence (CITE) for clinical trials of healthcare technologies in SS Africa
REFNo: SS1181ES
To determine the current standards and policies governing the clinical trials and regulation of IMDs in Uganda,To determine the challenges and opportunities in clinical trials of IMDs in Uganda,To determine the requirements and stages for clinical trials of IMDs in Uganda,To map existing knowledge about the systems and processes for clinical evaluation of locally made Investigational medical Devices (IMD) amongst key stakeholders in Uganda,
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Uganda |
2022-02-08 |
2025-02-08 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
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Strengthening Interdisciplinary Research in Technology Translational Pathways for Improved Maternal and Child Health in Uganda
REFNo: HS2056ES
The general objective of the study is to strengthen interdisciplinary research in Technology translational pathways for improved maternal and child health in Uganda,To build a network of researchers including social scientists, data scientists, health services researchers, business researchers and implementational scientists in order to improve innovations and use of appropriate medical technologies for maternal and child health for use in Uganda.,To determine the number of med-Tech innovations that have managed to translate into marketable products in Uganda.,To determine the organizations and requirements involved in Medical Technology translation in Uganda. ,To Map current research/researchers, approaches, and bottlenecks in medical devices translation in Uganda and the UK. ,
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Uganda |
2022-02-08 |
2025-02-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Nora Slania Esther
ID: UNCST-2021-R012549
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The evolutionary roots of curiosity: Understanding the interplay of chimpanzee (pan troglodytes) exploration tendencies, problem-solving skills, and neophobia
REFNo: NS319ES
We plan to identify conditions and factors that promote or suppress curiosity, as defined by
an interplay of exploration tendencies and neophobia, in chimpanzees in their natural
environment
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Germany |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Mulumba Mathias Bwanika
ID:
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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,
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Uganda |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Elizabeth namukwaya namukwaya
ID: UNCST-2021-R013177
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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.
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Uganda |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Patrick Ogwang Sam
ID: UNCST-2021-R013566
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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. ,
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Uganda |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
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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.
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Uganda |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Emmanuel Omony Otto
ID:
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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. ,
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Uganda |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Rhoune Ochako
ID:
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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
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Kenya |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Clare Bangirana Ahabwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012842
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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.
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Uganda |
2022-02-04 |
2025-02-04 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Stephen Kanyerezi
ID:
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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
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Uganda |
2022-02-03 |
2025-02-03 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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SIMON ARUNGA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013498
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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.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-03 |
2025-02-03 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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WILBROAD ARYATWIJUKA
ID:
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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.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-01 |
2025-02-01 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Emmy Okello
ID: UNCST-2020-R009792
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Remote Ischaemic Conditioning in STEMI patients in sub-Saharan AFRICA: The RIC-AFRICA trial
REFNo: HS1865ES
RIC will reduce the rates of all-cause death and early post-myocardial heart failure by approximately 25% when compared to sham control.,The RIC-AFRICA trial will investigate the effect of RIC in STEMI patients on the rates of all-cause death and early post-MI heart failure (pre-discharge HF and hospitalisation for HF at 30 days post-MI,) when compared to sham control,
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Uganda |
2022-02-01 |
2025-02-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Lindrio Celestine
ID:
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Alcohol Addiction and Recovery Interventions:A Case of Selected Rehabilitation Centers in Wakiso and Kampala Districts, Uganda.
REFNo: SS1026ES
1.To analyze the effect of alcohol addiction on recovery interventions used at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda.
2.To examine the influence of alcohol addiction on recovery interventions at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda.
3.To evaluate the effect of recovery interventions on alcohol addiction at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda.
4.To establish the relationship between alcohol addiction and recovery interventions at Butabika and Serenity rehabilitation centers in Wakiso and Kampala districts, Uganda.
5.To develop a model that will help to address alcohol addiction in the rehabilitation centers in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2022-02-01 |
2025-02-01 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Rosta Asiimwe
ID:
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IMPACT OF BLENDED LEARNING ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION IN UGANDA (A CASE STUDY OF PEAK KINDERGARTEN)
REFNo: SS1051ES
The purpose of this research is to determine the impact of blended learning on Kindergarten children’s academic performance, describe modifications in instructional strategies made by teachers to achieve the intended learning objectives and to document parents perceptions towards online learning during the COVID 19 pandemic.
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Uganda |
2022-02-01 |
2025-02-01 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Jonathan Kayondo
ID: UNCST-2021-R008325
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Target Malaria Protocol B1: Insectary facility readiness establishment of wild type and colour variant An. gambiae colonies in the ACL2 insectary, human capacity developments and support to field entomology, stakeholder engagement and regulatory activities
REFNo: HS1888ES
1. Establish and maintain a wild type An. gambiae colony in the ACL2 insectary.
2. Importing and/or local creation and maintaining of color variant mosquitoes.
3. Support to Field Entomology, stake holder engagement and Regulatory activities
4. Human capacity developments.
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Uganda |
2022-02-01 |
2025-02-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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REBECCA CLAIRE LUSOBYA
ID:
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THE PERFOMANCE AND ACCEPTABILITY OF A LOW-COST ANTERIOR EYE EXAMINATION LOUPE (ARCLIGHT) COMPARED TO THE PORTABLE SLIT LAMP IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF ANTERIOR EYE DISEASES.
REFNo: HS2007ES
1. To assess the performance of the Arclight device in comparison to the portable slit lamp in assessing anterior eye diseases by primary eye care workers.
2. To determine the acceptability of using Arclight medical device in diagnosis of common anterior eye diseases.
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Uganda |
2022-02-01 |
2025-02-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
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‘STANDARD Q Syphilis Ab Test’ (Sample type comparison and part of the diagnostic sensitivity & diagnostic specificity)
REFNo: HS2039ES
- to establish the clinical performance of the STANDARD Q Syphilis Ab Test in accordance with the requirements of the Technical Specifications Series (TSS) for submission to WHO Prequalification – Diagnostic Assessment: TSS-6.,- to demonstrate the equivalence of serum, plasma (EDTA-K2), venous whole blood (EDTA-K2) and capillary (fingerpick) whole blood on the STANDARD Q Syphilis Ab Test.,
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Uganda |
2022-02-01 |
2025-02-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Andrea Guariso
ID:
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Bridging the Research-Policy Gap on COVID-19
REFNo: SS1069ES
Overall, with this project we seek to provide a mapping of the research that has been done on COVID-19, as well as to examine the relationship between researchers and decision-makers during this period with the goal of informing efforts to strengthen ties between research and policy in the future.
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Italy |
2022-01-28 |
2025-01-28 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Maxine Atuheirwe
ID:
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COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: misinformation and perceptions of COVID-19 vaccine safety/uptake among health care workers versus general public in Uganda
REFNo: HS2013ES
d. To understand the impact of misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine up take,c. To compare vaccine acceptance among health care workers versus general public in Uganda ,b. To compare the attitudes and beliefs towards COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers versus general public in Uganda.,a. To assess knowledge of COVID-19 vaccine among health care workers versus general public in Uganda, and its correlation with intent to get vaccinated,The overall goal of the project is to understand the impact of misinformation on COVID-19 vaccine up take which will be addressed by three objectives; ,
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Uganda |
2022-01-28 |
2025-01-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Joseph Matovu KB
ID: UNCST-2020-R014654
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Peer-led HIV self-testing to improve HIV testing and linkage to HIV care among men in two fishing communities in rural Uganda: a pilot intervention (PEST4MEN)
REFNo: HS2034ES
1. Assess uptake of HIV testing and determine the factors associated with HIV testing uptake among men reached through peer-led HIV self-testing
2. Determine the proportion of HIV-positive men who link to HIV care and the factors associated with linkage to HIV care after peer-led HIV self-testing
3. Assess negative outcomes of peer-led HIV self-testing (e.g. intimate partner violence, marital disruption, suicidal ideations) and document the existing supporting mechanisms in the community
4. Explore the barriers to and facilitators of linkage to and retention in HIV care following peer-led HIV self-testing within a fishing community setting
5. Assess the potential for peer-led HIV self-testing as a novel strategy for reaching high-risk HIV-negative men in the fishing communities with appropriate HIV prevention services (including referral for medical male circumcision, condom promotion/supplies and PrEP)
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Uganda |
2022-01-28 |
2025-01-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Tonny Kirabira Raymond
ID:
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Assessing the Role of Actors in Transitional Justice: The cases of Myanmar and Uganda
REFNo: SS1082ES
The project aims to examine the Transitional Justice(TJ) processes in Myanmar and Uganda. The goal is to examine whether, and to what extent, TJ is influenced by international actors? It asks two principal questions. First, how have the actors influenced the current TJ initiatives. Second, how has this affected the legitimacy of the TJ processes?
The project aims to recommend more effective ways of implementing TJ.
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Uganda |
2022-01-27 |
2025-01-27 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Neil Scolding
ID: UNCST-2021-R012864
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The clinical neurology of chronic Nodding Syndrome: a proposal for a secondary usage of clinical data for research
REFNo: HS1848ES
To analyse and publish our previously-obtained clinical and neurological information on NS, gained from clinical encounters with NS suffers
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UK |
2022-01-27 |
2025-01-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Bob Rich Mwecumi Muhereza
ID:
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DIGITAL MIGRATION AND COVERAGE OF DIGITAL TELEVISION SERVICES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR85ES
i. To establish the relationship between cost of digital infrastructure and coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.
ii. To establish the relationship between consumer awareness and coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.
iii. To assess the effect of subscription payments on coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.
iv. To investigate the effect of special interactive services on coverage of digital TV services in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2022-01-27 |
2025-01-27 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Robert Newton Edward
ID: UNCST-2023-R006537
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International Prevalence Surveys of Helicobacter pylori in High and Low Risk Areas for Stomach Cancer Epidemiological iNvestigatIon of Gastric Malignancies – ENIGMA
REFNo: HS1891ES
Objectives of the research project:
i. To estimate the age-specific prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection as predictor of Gastric Cancer trends.
ii. To investigate bacterial, host and environmental factors associated with differences between high and low Gastric Cancer risk areas.
iii. To measure H. pylori antibiotic resistance to Metronidazole and Clarithromycin in the different geographic regions.
iv. To further explore the association between H. pylori infection and child growth
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UK |
2022-01-27 |
2025-01-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Susan Nabadda
ID: UNCST-2020-R014331
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Field Performance Evaluation of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay for Viral Load (VL) monitoring in Uganda
REFNo: HS1977ES
To determine acceptability of the the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay by the study participants.,To determine changes in turn-around time and ease of clinic workflow integration,To determine the operational characteristics of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay, such as ease of-use of the assay using the standardized system usability scale (SUS) by laboratory and no laboratory personnel ,To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy using the sensitivity, specificity, NPV, PPV, FPR and FNR of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay in comparison to a reference assay, Roche COBAS 8800 in identifying HIV-VF at the WHO recommended threshold of 1000 copies/ml for HIV-1 infected. ,To evaluate the field performance of the Xpert® HIV-1 Viral Load assay in identifying virological failure (VF) in adults on ART. The performance will be compared to the reference assay, the Roche COBAS 8800 used at UNHLS. ,
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Uganda |
2022-01-27 |
2025-01-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
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Designing an intervention to increase HIV self-testing uptake and clinic linkage among men in Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment
REFNo: HS1061ES
Aim 1: To pilot test two HIVST Discrete Choice Experiments on 1) distribution strategies and 2) linkage strategies to assess how well participants understand the questionnaire and inform final design.
Aim 2: To conduct a DCE to determine men’s preferred HIVST distribution strategy to increase uptake. We will assess men’s preference for mode of HIVST distribution (e.g. pharmacy, drug shop, clinic, partner, friend), pre-test support, and post-test support.
Aim 3: To conduct a DCE to determine men’s preferred intervention to increase clinic linkage for HIV care and prevention after HIVST. We will assess the potential of financial incentives, screening for other diseases, fast-track services, and peer navigators to motivate men to link to care.
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Uganda |
2022-01-25 |
2025-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Samuel Meyerson
ID:
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From the Kraals to the Markets: A Pastoral World Beyond the State in East Africa
REFNo: SS1045ES
1. To analyze the transnational networks that have connected Ateker communities in East Africa from the precolonial era to the present day.
2. To examine the historical relationships between Ateker communities and state structures in East African countries during the colonial and post-independence periods.
3. To use historical analysis to identify ways of fostering national integration and sustainable development in Karamoja.
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Canada |
2022-01-25 |
2025-01-25 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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FREDRICK MAKUMBI
ID:
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Assessment of the Scale, Reach, Quality, and Cost of Service Delivery High Impact Practices in Family Planning in Uganda
REFNo: HS2005ES
To estimate the costs of implementing and sustaining service delivery, and identify the cost drivers, and efficiencies for selected HIPs in Uganda ,To assess the quality of services for selected service delivery HIPs, including policy-level intention and readiness of services to offer the HIP in Uganda ,To measure the current reach of selected service delivery HIPs to sub-populations by age, urban/rural location of service delivery points, and, if applicable, new FP users in Uganda,To measure the current horizontal and vertical scale of implementation of 3 service delivery HIPs in Uganda,The goal of this assessment is to develop and apply a replicable approach that measures the scale, reach, quality, and cost of HIPs, information which will help Uganda and other countries to critically analyze and maximize their investments in comprehensive FP strategies. ,
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Uganda |
2022-01-25 |
2025-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Jackson Mukonzo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013916
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Safety and Efficacy of COVIDEX™ Therapy in Management of adult Covid-19 Patients in Uganda: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled adaptive phase 2 B clinical trial.
REFNo: HS2041ES
3. To determine the plasma concentration of berberine in COVID-19 patients receiving COVIDEX. ,2. To determine the efficacy of COVIDEXTm for treatment of COVID-19 among adults in Uganda.,To determine the efficacy of COVIDEXTm for treatment of COVID-19 among adults in Uganda.,To validate the safety and determine the efficacy of COVIDEXTm therapy for treatment of COVID-19 in adult Ugandans. ,
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Uganda |
2022-01-25 |
2025-01-25 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Timothy Muwonge Ronald
ID: UNCST-2020-R014680
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Evaluating the implementation of assisted partner notification for HIV in refugee settlements in West Nile Uganda: An implementation Science approach
REFNo: HS1970ES
AIM 2.To explore barriers and facilitators to APN for HIV in refugee settlements in West Nile using qualitative methods to evaluate each stage of RE-AIM, guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) domains. ,AIM 1. To assess the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of APN for HIV in refugee settlements in West Nile utilizing the RE-AIM framework. ,
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Uganda |
2022-01-24 |
2025-01-24 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Esther Nanfuka Kalule
ID:
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Resilience during and After quarantine: A qualitative study of people affected by Covid-19 in Uganda
REFNo: SS1047ES
1. To examine the socio-economic constraints faced during and after quarantine
2. To examine the psychological constraints faced during and after quarantine
3. To examine the protective factors that facilitated the successful management of the socio-economic and psychological risks faced during and after quarantine.
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Uganda |
2022-01-21 |
2025-01-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Justine Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
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Assessing willingness to pay for HIV self-testing and evaluation of distribution, linkages, and referral models for HIV self-testing in Uganda
REFNo: HS1982ES
1) To assess the knowledge and attitudes of the different categories of key populations with respect to HIV self-testing in the districts with STAR III project intervention (STAR III intervention districts) and selected districts without STAR project interventions (non-intervention districts)
2) To assess access and extent of use of different HIVST kits available in Ugandan market in districts with STAR III interventions and non-intervention districts
3) To understand respondents' preferences to blood-based and oral fluid-based HIVST kits in the districts selected (see section 2.2)
4) To assess willingness to pay and estimate the specific price points HIVST kit users and non-users are willing to pay for the different HIVST kits available in Uganda
5) To identify the constraints to HIVST adoption and WTP for HIVST kits in the districts selected
6) To assess and compare the different distribution models with respect to selected indicators of effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
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Uganda |
2022-01-20 |
2025-01-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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AGATHA NSHABOHURIRA
ID:
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FACTORS INFLUENCING LOW UPTAKE OF DPT3 AMONG INFANTS AGED 16 TO 52 WEEKS IN RUBIRIZI TOWN, RUBIRIZI DISTRICT
REFNo: HS1513ES
General objective for the study
To explore factors influencing uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst infants aged 16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.
Specific objectives of the study
• To find out individual level perceptions influencing uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst parents/caretakers of infants aged16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.
• To examine community influencing factors associated with uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst infants 16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.
• To explore the health service related factors influencing uptake of DPT 3 Immunization amongst infants aged 16-52 weeks in Rubirizi Town, Rubirizi District.
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Uganda |
2022-01-20 |
2025-01-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Keneth Kananura
ID:
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Hematological Recovery among People Living with HIV after Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis discontinuation at Infectious Diseases Institute in Uganda
REFNo: HS1908ES
1.To determine the proportion of PLHIV with hematological complications of anemia and neutropenia who experience hematological recovery following discontinuation of CTX prophylaxis.
2. To determine the factors associated with hematological recovery among PLHIV after discontinuation of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis.
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Uganda |
2022-01-20 |
2025-01-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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JAMES MULEME
ID: UNCST-2021-R012263
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Reservoirs, transmission and antibiotic resistance profiles of Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase-producing Escherichia Coli at the human-animal-environment interface among farming communities in
Wakiso district, Uganda
REFNo: HS1919ES
General Objective
To decipher the reservoirs and transmission pathways for ESBL-PE at the human-animal-environment interface among farming communities in Wakiso district
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the comparative distribution of ESBL-PE from humans, animals and environment among selected households in Wakiso district.
2. To describe the antibiotic susceptibility profiles of the ESBL-PE isolates obtained from humans, animals and their immediate environment among selected households in Wakiso district
3. To assess the pathways and drivers of transmission of the ESBL-PE among humans, animals and environment in selected households of Wakiso district. Â
4. To explore factors influencing occurrence, transmission and management of AMR caused by ESBL-PE at the human-animal-environment interface in Wakiso district, Uganda
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Uganda |
2022-01-20 |
2025-01-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Cole Harris
ID:
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Pentecostalism and Development: Explaining the Variation of Church-Led Community Programs in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS1151ES
Complete program observation at the community programs of the three selected case study churches.,Create three Pentecostal-Charismatic church case studies that situate the churches within the broader Pentecostal movement.,Conduct interviews with church leaders regarding the availability of community programs and their selection of those programs.,Better understand Pentecostal leaders’ decision-making process in the selection of community programs.,Take an inventory of the availability of community programs offered by Pentecostal-Charismatic churches in Kampala, Uganda.,
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USA |
2022-01-19 |
2025-01-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Susanne Guidetti Gittel Eleonora
ID: UNCST-2021-R012422
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Participation in everyday life - A randomized controlled trial of
mobile phone-supported and family-centred rehabilitation after
stroke in Uganda
REFNo: HS1528ES
General objective (Overall aim)
To implement and evaluate the effects a mobile phone supported and family-centred rehabilitation intervention F@ce 2.0 aiming to enable performance in daily activities and participation in everyday life among persons who have had a stroke and their family members both in urban (Kampala and its surroundings) and rural (Greater Masaka) areas.
Specific objectives
• To describe the perceived impact of stroke and perceived participation in everyday life in a sample of people with stroke in rural Uganda. (Study 1)
• To evaluate the effects of F@ce in comparison with ordinary rehabilitation among persons with stroke in urban and rural Uganda regarding a) self-efficacy b) perceived performance and participation in everyday activities c) independence in ADL, d) healthcare utilization and e)their families´ perceived participation in everyday activities.(Study 2)
• To explore and describe the experiences of people with stroke and family members of participating in the F@ce (Study 3)
• To evaluate the implementation process of F@ce and to gain knowledge on the mechanisms of impact as well as the contextual factors that might influence the implementation process and its outcome. (Study 4)
• To determine the cost of delivering the F@ce intervention in comparison with the usual rehabilitation (Study 5)
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Sweden |
2022-01-19 |
2025-01-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Churchill Akena
ID:
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; RECALL ASSESSMENT STUDY; HOW EFFECTIVE IS IT TO CARRY OUT RECALL OF PHARMACEUTICALS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR? A CROSS SECTIONAL CASE ASSESSMENT OF GYNOZOL, EPICEPHIN AND APIDONE
REFNo: HS1916ES
1. To determine the extent of distribution of common pharmaceutical products in Uganda using examples of epicephin, gynozol and apidone.
2. To find out the percentage of distributors/customers who respond in time to class I, class II and class III recall alerts for all levels of recall.
3. To find out the percentage of wholesalers and retailers who keep adequate record of the medicines they distribute/dispense to facilitate a successful recall.
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Uganda |
2022-01-19 |
2025-01-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Doris Muhwezi Kakuru
ID:
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Centering Marginal Voices: Building Research and Advocacy Skills for Young Mothers to Negotiate for their Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
REFNo: SS1114ES
(1)To examine existing policies, programs, and practices that shape adolescent sexual and reproductive health and (in)justice in Uganda;
(2) To assess young mothers’ everyday encounters, struggles, and resistance to the dominant gendered, generational, structural and cultural forces that frame young motherhood and how they negotiate motherhood;
(3) To analyze young mothers’ conceptualization of the gendered social norms that shape their SRH experiences and realities;
(4) To describe the process of co-creating youth-focused, contextually relevant knowledge required for young mothers’ SRH justice;
(5) To analyze public response to young people’s engagement in research, advocacy and conversations about young motherhood.
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Uganda |
2022-01-19 |
2025-01-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Gideon Ariong
ID:
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REC.00.647.01:Household Vulnerability to Food Insecurity and Coping Strategies: The Case of Smallholder Farmers affected by Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) Invasion in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: A173ES
To examine the status of households' food insecurity among the smallholder maize farmers affected by fall armyworm in Ngora district
To analyze the households' vulnerability to food insecurity among smallholder maize farmers affected by fall armyworm in Ngora district
To determine the household food security coping strategies among smallholder maize farmers affected by fall armyworm in Ngira district
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Uganda |
2022-01-19 |
2025-01-19 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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ROSCO KASUJJA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000504
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STEPPED-WEDGE CLUSTER RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF THE PROACTIVE COMMUNITY CASE DETECTION TOOL FOR CHILDREN AGED 6-18 YEARS IN NEED OF MENTAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN NORTHERN AND WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1955ES
The primary objective is to examine whether the CCDT is effective in increasing utilization of TPO’s mental healthcare services among children and adolescents after introducing pro-active case detection using the CCDT as compared to practice-as-usual.,
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Uganda |
2022-01-18 |
2025-01-18 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Gregory Klazura J
ID:
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Pediatric Surgery Training for Rural Ugandan Providers: An Evaluation and Quality Improvement Study
REFNo: HS1895ES
Evaluate the impact of the Pediatric Emergency Surgery Course on rural healthcare providers.
Objective 1: Measure knowledge retention for past course participants.
Objective 2: Measure provider knowledge before and after the course for new participants.
Objective 3: Evaluate course surveys to determine areas for course improvement.
Evaluate the impact of the Pediatric Emergency Surgery Course on pediatric surgical patients.
Objective 4: Measure pediatric operative volume at rural hospitals where the course was delivered before and after the course.
Objective 5: Measure complication rates (mortality, readmission, surgical site infection, reoperation) of patients treated or referred by providers at one of the designated sites before and after the course.
Objective 6: Measure the volume and time to referral of complex pediatric surgical conditions for patients who were treated at one of the designated sites before and after the course.
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USA |
2022-01-18 |
2025-01-18 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Catriona Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
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PHARMACOKINETICS OF DRUGS USED TO TREAT DRUG SENSITIVE-TUBERCULOSIS IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHER-INFANT PAIRS: AN OBSERVATIONAL PHARMACOKINETIC STUDY
REFNo: HS1948ES
To define transfer of Isoniazid, Rifampicin, Pyrazinamide and Ethambutol to the breastfed infant.
To determine the area under the concentration-time curve (AUC), clearance and volume of distribution of these drugs.
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UK |
2022-01-18 |
2025-01-18 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Nicholus Nanyeenya
ID:
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Viral Non-Suppression, Drug Resistance, Perceptions and Effectiveness of Intensive Adherence Counselling among People Living With HIV/AIDS on Antiretroviral Therapy with Low-Level Viraemia in Uganda
REFNo: HS2008ES
d) To determine the effectiveness of intensive adherence counselling in achieving a non-detectable viral load in the management of LLV among PLHIV on ART in Uganda (Sub-study Four).,c) To explore the perceptions of low-level viraemia among PLHIV on ART and healthcare providers in Uganda (Sub-study Three).,b) To understand the prevalence of HIV drug resistance among PLHIV on ART with low-level viraemia, highlighting the significant mutations, in Uganda (Sub-study Two).,a) To determine the viral non-suppression trends among PLHIV on ART with low-level viraemia from 2016 to 2020 in Uganda (Sub-study One).,The aim of the study is to determine viral non-suppression trends, HIV drug resistance prevalence, perceptions and effectiveness of intensive adherence counselling among people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy with low-level viraemia in Uganda; to generate information which may guide the review of the HIV consolidated guidelines and the review of the current viral load testing algorithm in the country. ,
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Uganda |
2022-01-18 |
2025-01-18 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Brian Turigye
ID: UNCST-2021-R012569
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Determining the Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Hepatitis B Infection in Bugoye Sub County, of Kasese District in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS1900ES
1.Estimate the prevalence of hepatitis B infection in Bugoye sub-county.
2.Identify the risk factors associated with hepatitis B infection in Bugoye sub-county.
3.Explore the knowledge of and attitudes towards hepatitis B in Bugoye sub-county
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Uganda |
2022-01-17 |
2025-01-17 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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