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Geofrey Musinguzi
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The Crane Survey – bio-behavioral HIV-related surveillance for key and priority populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS737ES

Primary Objective 1. To estimate HIV prevalence and VL suppression among those living with HIV Secondary 1.To inform population level prevention and treatment cascades 2.To estimate the prevalence of select STI 3.To estimate HIV incidence for certain target populations 4.To estimate population sizes of certain key populations 5.To collect mapping information related to key populations 6.To build local capacity to conduct quality HIV surveys and surveillance among KP and other populations at risk for HIV.
Uganda 2020-08-17 2023-08-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
FRANCIS KIBIRIGE
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Urbanization, public goods provision and quality of democracy in Uganda
REFNo: SS494ES

To carry out a nationally representative survey of the views of Ugandan citizens, aged 18 and over, regarding urbanization, delivery of public goods and quality of democracy in Uganda.

This survey intends to inform FES-Uganda’s long-term policy and advocacy programming, as well as efforts of her partners and stakeholders. With 3 similar surveys being conducted in Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania, the results of this survey will be shared internally within FES country offices in the 3 participating country for a joint plan of action. Lastly, in each of the 3 countries, the survey findings will be shared with stakeholders including government, civil society and the media in order to increase their knowledge of the views and priorities of the Ugandan people
Uganda 2020-08-17 2023-08-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
MARY ANYANGO OYO-NYEKO
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Performance Management and Quality of Lecturers' Services in Makerere University.
REFNo: SS477ES

The study will be guided by the following objectives;
i) To establish the relationship between goals setting of the university and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.
ii) To establish the relationship between staff appraisal of academic staff and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.
iii) To investigate the relationship between career development of academic staff and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.
iv) To examine the relationship between effective rewards of staff and quality of lecturers’ services in Makerere University.

Uganda 2020-08-13 2023-08-13 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Pauline Byakika-Kibwika
ID: UNCST-2019-R001206
The Efficacy and Safety of Hydroxychloroquine for The Treatment of Non-Severe Covid-19
REFNo: HS839ES

To compare the viral clearance among adults with non-severe COVID-19 randomized to receive hydroxychloroquine plus standard of care vs. standard of care.
2. To evaluate the safety and tolerability of Hydroxychloroquine among COVID-19 patients in Uganda
Uganda 2020-08-13 2023-08-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Violet Kayom Okaba
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Assessment of the Process of Delivery of the Essential Newborn Care Practices in the Antenatal Care Clinic in Kawempe National Referral Hospital in Uganda
REFNo: HS752ES

Primary objectives
1. To evaluate the mothers’ knowledge on essential newborn care practices following antenatal care attendance in Kawempe National Referral hospital.
2. To determine the facilitators and barriers to delivery of the ENC practices in the ANC clinic in Kawempe National Referral hospital.

Secondary objective
1. To evaluate the uptake of the essential newborn care practices in the ANC clinic of Kawempe National Referral hospital using the RE-AIM framework.

Uganda 2020-08-12 2023-08-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Mary Nabakooza
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SCHOOL-BASED MENTORSHIP AND TEACHING COMPETENCIES. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PUBLIC AND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS IN WAKISO DISTRICT
REFNo: SS422ES

to examine the relation ship between school -based mentorship on lesson preparation in public schools and international schools in wakiso district.
To establish the relationship between the school -based mentorship on lesson presentation in public schools and international schools in wakiso district.
To determine the relationship between the school -based mentorship on assessing of learners'performance in public schools and international schools in wakiso district.

Uganda 2020-08-11 2023-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Laban Musinguzi Kashaija
ID: UNCST-2020-R014407
THE EFFECT OF COVID-19 ON THE WELL BEING OF CHILDREN IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS540ES


1. To document the nature and perpetrators of the cases of violence against children (VAC) in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic in Uganda.
2. To assess the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on children’s access to violence against children preventive and response services in Uganda.
3. To assess the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on children’s utilization of violence against children preventive and response services in Uganda.
4. To inform the child protection policy and programming process during and after this pandemic and similar future pandemics.
Uganda 2020-08-11 2023-08-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Muhmood Kiryowa Haruna
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Periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending kiruddu referral hospital
REFNo: HS610ES

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with periodontal disease in diabetic patients attending kiruddu referral hospital
Uganda 2020-08-10 2023-08-10 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ruth Kaziga
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SOCIOCULTURAL CONSTRUCTION OF BODY IMAGE AND ITS EFFECT ON SELF-ESTEEM OF OLDER BANYAKOLE ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN THE ANKOLE REGION, SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS466ES

1. To describe the self-perception of adolescent girls' construction of body image within the Ankole society
2. To explore the contradictory societal expectations of body image where the older adolescents live
3. To identify facilitators and barriers to body image and self-esteem

Uganda 2020-08-10 2023-08-10 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Matthew Bird Aileen
ID:
Consumer Protection Survey
REFNo: SS523ES

In this study, we aim to generate insights on consumer protection topics related to mobile telecommunications and digital finance in Uganda. Areas to be explored through this nation-wide phone survey include consumer usage and preferences regarding service providers, levels of trust, pricing awareness, challenges, fraud, dispute resolution, and the impact of COVID-19 on these topics. This project is being conducted in partnership with the Uganda Communications Commissions (UCC).
USA 2020-08-10 2023-08-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
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