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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Mandela Wangoola Robert
ID:
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FACTORS INFLUENCING TRYPANOSOMA BRUCEI RHODESIENSE STABILITY IN CATTLE RESERVOIR IN LANGO SUB REGION
REFNo: NS135ES
General Objective
• Evaluate the factors influencing Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense infections persistence and stability in the cattle reservoir in Lango sub region
Specific objectives
(i) To determine the prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis in Lango sub region.
(ii) Assess the stability of T. b rhodesiense in naturally infected cattle in Lango sub region
(iii) Evaluate risk factors leading to continued cattle trypanosomiasis infection in Lango sub region
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Uganda |
2020-10-16 |
2023-10-16 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Sara Nsibirwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012889
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Antimicrobial resistance in trauma and burn patients with blood stream or wound infections – an observational cohort study from Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS815ES
The primary aims:
• To determine the prevalence of blood stream due to specific bacterial and fungal pathogens resistant to first choice empirical treatment in trauma and burn patients.
• To determine the prevalence of wound infections due to bacterial and fungal pathogens resistant to first choice empirical treatment in trauma and burn patients
The secondary aims:
• To describe the proportion of burns and trauma patients requiring a switch of antibiotic or antifungal treatment following wound swab and blood culture results.
• To describe the clinical outcomes of trauma and burn patients with blood stream and wound infections due to bacterial and fungal pathogens resistant to first choice empirical treatment
• To identify risk factors for the development of wound and blood stream infections due to resistant bacterial and fungal pathogens among trauma and burn patients.
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Uganda |
2020-10-15 |
2023-10-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Emmanuel Gusango Humphrey
ID:
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Constructivist informed teaching and preparation of students in Primary Teachers Colleges of South Eastern Region in Uganda
REFNo: SS498ES
i. Explore the constructivist principles used in the instruction of students in Primary Teachers Colleges.
ii. Examine the constructivist practices applied to the school practice supervisory process in Primary Teachers Colleges.
iii. Examine the implementation of coaching in the preparation of students’ professional growth.
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Uganda |
2020-10-14 |
2023-10-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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