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Dan Senjovu Kaggwa
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Efficacy of Group Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in Outpatient Management of Hypertension Among Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial
REFNo: HS8124ES

i. To adapt group CBT for patients with hypertension in Uganda.
ii. To determine the effect of adapted group CBT on psychological and behavioural outcomes among patients with high blood pressure.
iii. To establish the efficacy of the adapted group CBT on blood pressure control among outpatients with uncontrolled BP in Uganda.
iv. To establish the feasibility of using group CBT in patients with hypertension in Uganda

Uganda 2026-07-31 16:37:57 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
AINEBYOONA CHRISTINE
ID: UNCST-2026-R023952
SOCIAL- ECONOMIC FACTORS AND MALE VICTIMISATION IN BUSHENY DISTRICT,UGANDA
REFNo: SS5470ES

General objective The general objective of the study is to establish the moderating effect of legal environment on the relationship between social-economic factors on Male victimization in Bushenyi District. Specific objectives i. To investigate the effect of social factors on male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda ii. To analyze the effect of economic factors on male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda iii. To analyze the effect of socio-Economic factors on male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda. iv. To find out the moderating role of legal environment on the relationship between social-economic factors and male victimization in Bushenyi District, Uganda
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:35:00 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ITEO JOHNBOSCO
ID: UNCST-2026-R023383
Impact of Land Use and Land Cover Change on the elephant (Loxodonta Africana) Crop-raiding patterns in Kidepo Valley Conservation Area, Uganda.
REFNo: NS1344ES

Main Objective: To examine how land use and land cover change influence elephant crop raiding patterns in Kidepo Valley Conservation, Uganda. Specific Objectives 1. To quantify changes in the spatial extent of LULC classes in the KVCA between 2000 and 2025 2. To assess the spatial distribution and temporal trends of elephant crop-raiding incidents in KVCA from 2015 to 2025. 3. To analyze the spatial relationship between land use change and the distribution of elephant crop-raiding incidents in KVCA.
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:33:42 2029-07-31 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sula Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2026-R025251
Secondary Analysis of ALAMIME Project Data to Generate Evidence on Leadership and Management Capacity Strengthening for Malaria Elimination in Africa
REFNo: HS8033ES

General Objective To analyze existing ALAMIME program data to evaluate the effectiveness of the training, document leadership capacity outcomes and implementation experiences, and generate evidence on the programmes contribution to strengthening malaria control and elimination efforts across participating African countries. Specific Objectives 1. To measure the pedagogical outcome of the ALAMIME training by analyzing pre- and post-training assessment data and comparing performance across learning modalities. 2. To describe the development, implementation, and outcomes of the ALAMIME Alumni Monthly Webinars conducted across six African countries and the wider consortium platform, with particular emphasis on their contribution to sustained leadership capacity strengthening. 3. To evaluate the effectiveness of the ALAMIME training program in strengthening leadership competencies among health professionals engaged in malaria control and elimination. 4. To synthesize findings from practicum reports submitted by trainees, exploring how participants applied leadership and management skills to address real-world malaria-related challenges within their institutions and districts. 5. To document lessons learned from cascade training initiatives, where ALAMIME trainees conducted dissemination sessions within their home institutions to transfer acquired knowledge and skills, drawing experiences from nine participating African countries.
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:30:50 2029-07-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sam Ejibua Anguzu
ID: UNCST-2024-R001968
Quasi-Experimental Evaluation of the UCatchUp Programme, Uganda
REFNo: SS5547ES

1. Estimate individual learning gains and explore cumulative programme effects at the school or grade level. 2. Examine learner progression patterns during programme implementation to support programme monitoring and learning 3. Examine factors enabling and constraining implementation effectiveness, sustainability and scalability, including instructional practices, learner grouping, mentoring and supervision structures 4. Generate clear, evidence-based recommendations for VVOB, the Ministry of Education and Sports (MoES), and other stakeholders regarding programme refinement, implementation strengthening, and potential future scale-up of the UCatchUp approach within Uganda and comparable education contexts.
Uganda 2026-07-31 16:29:28 2029-07-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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