Munshi Sulaiman
ID:
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Evaluation of the Disability-Inclusive Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme (DIG) in Uganda
REFNo: SS529ES
1. To estimate the impact of the Ultra-Poor Graduation programme on poverty, livelihood and social participation of people with disabilities and their families, compared to controls who do not receive the intervention.
2. To estimate the impact of the Ultra-Poor Graduation programme on poverty, livelihood and social participation of people with disabilities and their families, compared to people without disabilities who received the intervention
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Bangladesh |
2020-10-22 |
2023-10-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Cristina Clerici
ID:
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The Parallel Pandemic of Domestic Violence Against Women in Uganda: is the Lockdown to Blame?
REFNo: SS553ES
Our project seeks to study the relationship between IPV and the relative economic conditions of spouses in Uganda, by exploiting the implementation of COVID-19 containment measures as a source of exogenous variation in the woman's relative income.
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Italy |
2020-10-22 |
2023-10-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Pontiano Kaleebu
ID: UNCST-2020-R019901
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PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS REGARDING LOCAL INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR COVID-19
REFNo: HS867ES
Primary aim: To better understand health care worker perceptions of infection prevention and control procedures to prevent Covid-19 transmission.
Objectives:
1. To evaluate healthcare worker perceptions of their preparedness to ensure effective infection prevention and control of Covid-19 in healthcare settings, and to evaluate healthcare worker’s level of trust in their healthcare organization/facility.
2. To consider how these factors vary
a. Across age, staff role, and length of clinical experience;
b. Between respondents whose hospital is receiving suspected/ confirmed patients and those whose hospitals are not;
c. Between those who have direct experience of treating Covid-19 patients and those who have not.
d. Across different regions in the country that have dealt with other epidemics other than COVID19.
e. Between countries in different global regions where this survey is conducted.
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Uganda |
2020-10-22 |
2023-10-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Imran Rasul
ID:
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Firm Dynamics and Worker Resilience to the COVID-19 Shock in Uganda
REFNo: SS565ES
The overall objective of this prpject is to study the effects of the Covid-19 shock on SMEs and workers in Uganda. The study will aim at answering the following research questions:
1. What firm-level characteristics predict firm survival and growth in an expansionary business cycle? Do the same characteristics predict firm resilience to the shock of COVID-19?
2. How do markets evolve during periods of economic growth, in terms of the number of firms, firm size distribution, and level of competition? How does the COVID shock affect the structure and level of competition within markets?
3. How do different types of skills training affect workers’ resilience to the economic shock caused by COVID-19?
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UK |
2020-10-22 |
2023-10-22 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Fred Wabwire-Mangen
ID: UNCST-2021-R013549
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Assessing the Burden of Asymptomatic SARS-COV-2 Infection among Patients Seeking Health Care at Health care facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS889ES
To determine the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 among a sample of patients seeking health care and HCWs at participating surveillance sites who do not meet the case definition for COVID-19.
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Uganda |
2020-10-22 |
2023-10-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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ANNETTEE NAKIMULI OLIVIA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011194
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In-depth case study of large referral maternity wards in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa: a case study of Kawempe National Referral Hospital and
Mulago Specialized Women and Neonatal Hospital in Uganda
REFNo: HS907ES
1) To document the preparedness and response to COVID-19 among large maternity/newborn wards in four countries in sub-Saharan Africa over time
2) To serve as a platform for exchange of information and experiences across the contexts studied.
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Uganda |
2020-10-22 |
2023-10-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Joyce Kambugu Balagadde
ID: UNCST-2020-R014996
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A regional approach to improved childhood cancer drug access in East Africa: Understanding access and coordinating procurement
REFNo: HS681ES
1. Undertake detailed institutional and health system data collection to obtain key metrics of drug availability and price in participating jurisdictions
2. Describe policies and practices related to childhood cancer drug procurement and provision in partner jurisdictions
3. Analyse the key determinants of childhood cancer drug access in the health system context
4. In partnership with national governments, establish agreements and mechanisms for coordinated procurement of essential childhood cancer medicines, based on evidence-based estimates of need.
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Uganda |
2020-10-21 |
2023-10-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Brian Kanaahe Mwebaze
ID:
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“Understanding And Addressing The Sexual Reproductive Health And Rights Needs Of Young Women And Girls In Humanitarian Settings In Nigeria And Uganda"
REFNo: SS611ES
1.Synthesize existing literature on the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights challenges of young refugee women and girls, highlighting promising solutions and best practice service delivery models.
2.Conduct participatory, mixed methods formative research to generate evidence on the Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights knowledge and challenges of young women and girls in the target refugee settings.
3.Assess existing service provision models against global standards and best practice guidelines for adolescent/youth friendly Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights services in humanitarian settings with a comparison between refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).
4.Support existing Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights initiatives in refugee camps in the target countries to use emerging evidence to improve advocacy for, demand for, and provision of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights services for adolescent girls.
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Uganda |
2020-10-21 |
2023-10-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Harriet Mpairwe
ID: UNCST-2025-R017439
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Psychosocial well-being and urbanisation among adults in Uganda: A pilot study
REFNo: HS831ES
1. To assess the feasibility of collecting data on psychosocial factors among adults in urban (Kampala) and rural (Mpigi and Wakiso) Uganda
2. To establish the hair cortisol concentration assay in our immunology laboratory
3. To assess the acceptability of scalp hair sample collection for research purposes
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Uganda |
2020-10-19 |
2023-10-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Fred Ssewamala
ID: UNCST-2020-R014060
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Suubi4STEM: A signature program to advance STEM education in Africa
REFNo: SS475ES
Objective 1. Test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of innovative Suubi4STEM intervention in promoting educational STEM opportunities and life options for young people in Uganda.
Objective 2. Qualitatively examine participants’ and facilitators’ intervention experiences and identify individual, family and institutional-level facilitators and barriers to Suubi4STEM intervention implementation and participation.
Objective 3. Evaluate the cost of implementing Suubi4STEM.
Objective4. Disseminate program findings to promote the Suubi4STEM intervention on a larger scale
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Uganda |
2020-10-16 |
2023-10-16 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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