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Benard Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2024-R002324
Barriers to effective utilization of vaccines and immunization services In Uganda- A qualitative Assessment
REFNo: HS6784ES

a) To explore socio-demographic characteristics affecting access to immunization services in Uganda.
b) To explore health facility characteristics affecting access to immunization services in Uganda.
c) To explore geographical and community level characteristics affecting access to immunization services in Uganda.
d) To explore and identify policy gaps affecting access to immunization services in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-12-05 19:19:05 2028-12-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nathan Kenya-Mugisha
ID: UNCST-2021-R013752
Developing and refining REConneCteD: a digitally integrated post-discharge care intervention for children in East Africa
REFNo: HS6806ES

Iteratively test and refine the integrated post-discharge care intervention and associated implementation resources through usability assessments and pilot testing,Build the necessary technical components and implementation resources (such as training materials and counseling guides) to enable functionally effective integration of the intervention within both facility and community settings,Develop the community-based post-discharge bundle of interventions, including workflows, care delivery materials, and associated training material, Develop the facility-based post-discharge bundle of interventions, including workflows, care delivery materials, and associated training material,The main objective of this formative research phase is to develop and refine a comprehensive, integrated post-discharge bundle of interventions for high-risk children that spans both facility and community settings,
Uganda 2025-12-05 19:15:17 2028-12-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
AMPAIRE WYCLIFFE
ID: UNCST-2025-R017187
SOURCE APPORTIONMENT AND BIODEGRADATION OF PAHs AND PFAS FROM WATER AND SEDIMENTS ALONG L. ALBERT
REFNo: NS1070ES

i. To determine the concentrations of 25 selected PAHs and 18 PFAS in water and sediment samples from Lake Albert using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, respectively.
ii. To identify the potential sources and spatial distribution patterns of PAHs and PFAS in Lake Albert using principal component analysis (PCA), HCA multivariate statistical techniques, and a fugacity-based model.
iii. To evaluate the human and ecological health risks posed by combined PAH and PFAS contamination in Lake Albert, using the US EPA Exposure Factors Handbook for risk characterization.
iv. To come up with potential biodegradation pathways for one selected PAH and one selected PFAS compound identified in water and sediment samples.

Uganda 2025-12-05 19:12:24 2028-12-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JESSE LIMO MWANGA
ID: UNCST-2025-R019331
Development of a web-based project management application to enhance construction project performance
REFNo: SS4618ES

I. To determine the gaps in existing project management applications based on stakeholder requirements. II. To design a prototype web-based project management application that addresses the gaps in existing applications based on stakeholder requirements. III. To assess the effectiveness of the prototype web-based project management application in addressing the gaps in existing applications and enhancing construction project performance in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-12-05 19:08:11 2028-12-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rebecca Nuwematsiko
ID: UNCST-2022-R010501
Prescribing and dispensing practices of antimicrobials and drivers for inappropriate use among staff in licensed private retail pharmacies in Kampala and Mbarara cities, Uganda
REFNo: HS6581ES

o explore drivers of inappropriate use of antimicrobials in licensed private retail community pharmacies in Kampala and Mbarara cities,To assess antimicrobial prescribing and dispensing practices among staff in licensed private retail community pharmacies in Kampala and Mbarara cities.,To determine the level of knowledge and perceptions on antimicrobial resistance among staff in licensed private retail community pharmacies in Kampala and Mbarara cities.,To assess antimicrobial prescribing and dispensing practices and drivers of inappropriate use among staff in selected licensed private retail community pharmacies in Kampala and Mbarara cities in Uganda so as to add on the available evidence for fostering antibiotic stewardship in private pharmacies.,
Uganda 2025-12-05 18:44:34 2028-12-05 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Emma Wamono
ID: UNCST-2025-R017178
Impact of anthropogenic stressors on ecosystem health and potential in-stream restoration measures of river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda
REFNo: NS993ES

I.Examine the influence of anthropogenic stressors on Physico-chemical water quality parameters in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. II.Analyse the influence of anthropogenic stressors on the macroinvertebrate assemblages in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. III.Asses the community perception on how their activities affect aquatic ecosystem health in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda. IV.Establish and asses the performance of selected restoration measures in enhancing river ecosystem health in river Manafwa catchment in eastern Uganda.
Uganda 2025-12-05 18:39:17 2028-12-05 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel  Luyirika BK
ID: UNCST-2025-R021521
Destigmatizing Breast Cancer: Village Health Teams Using a Video Education Tool
REFNo: SS4394ES

1)Improve knowledge about breast cancer among VHTs 2)Evaluate if community members found this video tool to be an acceptable and helpful way to learn more about breast cancer. 3)Evaluate if VHTs found this video tool to be an acceptable and helpful way to share information about breast cancer.
Uganda 2025-12-05 18:37:27 2028-12-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Nelson Sewankambo K
ID: UNCST-2020-R014578
Evaluation of an Information Management and Communication System for Population-wide Point-of-Care Infant Sickle Cell Disease Screening (SIMCS)- A Cluster Randomized Trial
REFNo: HS6567ES

(ii) To evaluate the impact of the SCD SIMCS on access to screening and care and outcomes of children with SCD,
Uganda 2025-12-05 18:30:02 2028-12-05 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Ssendiwala
ID:
EVALUATION OF HIV INTEGRATION INTO ROUTINE CARE AT HEALTH FACILITIES IN UGANDA: LESSONS LEARNT FROM -THE COVID-19 HIV SERVICE DELIVERY ADAPTATIONS AND THE US PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS
REFNo: HS6720ES

1. To document the health system adaptations that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent US President Executive Orders and how are they are being utilized for current HIV integration efforts?
2. To document the various models of HIV integration currently being implemented, and the factors that facilitate or hinder their successful implementation
3. To assess the uptake, feasibility, and acceptability of integrating HIV services into routine healthcare services

Uganda 2025-12-03 18:46:20 2028-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine  Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
VALIDATION OF AN OFFLINE DEEP – LEARNING AI MODEL FOR ESTIMATING FVC AND FEV₁ FROM CHEST X‑RAYS IN A RESOURCE‑LIMITED UGANDAN CLINICAL SETTING.
REFNo: HS6703ES

Primary Objective
To evaluate the accuracy of an offline, deep-learning AI model in estimating forced vital capacity (FVC) and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV₁) by comparing AI-predicted values against spirometry-measured values.

Secondary Objective
To determine the agreement between AI-derived and spirometry-derived FEV₁/FVC ratios, and assess its utility for identifying airflow obstruction (i.e., FEV₁/FVC < 0.70).
Uganda 2025-12-01 22:01:17 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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