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Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
Rapid ethnographic assessment of study sites for a future trial of oral (on-demand and daily) and long-acting Pre-exposure prophylaxis for mobile men in South Africa and Uganda
REFNo: HS3099ES

a) Provide an overview for each site of the population characteristics, paying particular
attention to men who are mobile for work.
b) Describe the perceptions of sexual health risks for both men and women held by members
of the community.
c) Document the HIV prevention options available at each site and give some preliminary insights into men’s attitudes towards and use of those options.
d) Identify opportunities and settings to create demand and deliver biomedical HIV
prevention including PrEP (oral and injectable) for mobile men.
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:18:58 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henriettah Nakisozi
ID:
FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS FROM BYPRODUCTS OF MANGO (Mangifera Indica)
REFNo: A367ES

5. To determine the quality characteristics (lipid oxidation value, carbonyl content, thiol content, pH, cooking properties, color, total volatile nitrogen, moisture, protein, lipid, ash and carbohydrate contents) beef sausages containing mango peel, kernel and seed extracts.,4. To determine amounts of predominant bioactive compounds in pulp, peel, seed and kernel ripe mango varieties after solar drying, force air oven drying and freeze drying.,3. To quantify bioactive compounds (phenolic compounds, flavonoids, phenolic acids, carotenoids, anthocyanins, phytosterols, ascorbic acid, vitamin E) from fresh pulp, peel, kernel and seed of ripe mango varieties grown in Uganda.,2. To determine the physicochemical properties (moisture content, ash content, carbohydrate content, protein content, fibre content, fat content, mineral content, titratable acidity, pH, total soluble solids (TSS), tannins, oxalates) of pulp, peel, kernel and seed of ripe mango varieties.,1. To determine morphometric characteristics (fruit size, fruit weight, fruit colour, volume, pulp texture, pulp firmness, peel thickness) of mature mango varieties grown in Uganda,To evaluate the functional characteristics of bioactive compounds from byproducts of mango produced in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:17:54 2026-10-30 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Kyaddondo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014906
Factors Associated with Continuity of Care among Forcibly Displaced Persons with Hypertension and/or Type 2 Diabetes in Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement in Uganda
REFNo: SS1959ES


Main objective

To investigate factors affecting access to and (dis)continuity of HTN and/or type 2 diabetes care among FDPs in the Bidibidi refugee settlement, Uganda

Specific Objectives

1.To determine the sociodemographic and health-related characteristics of FDPs with HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

2.To estimate awareness, treatment, and attainment of HTN and/or type 2 diabetes control among FDPs.

3.To investigate the association between mobility-related factors and (dis)continuity of care among FDPs with HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

4.To investigate the association between social factors and (dis)continuity of care among FDPs with HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

5.To explore the effects and consequences of mobility on the control of HTN and/or type 2 diabetes in FDPs.

6.To explore stakeholders’ and FDPs’ perception of the (dis)continuity of care for HTN and/or type 2 diabetes.

Uganda 2023-10-30 21:16:31 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MUTEKANGA ANDREW
ID:
VITAMIN B12 DEFICIENCY AND ITS CORRELATION WITH PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY AND COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION IN DIABETES AT TWO PRIMARY HEALTHCARE LEVEL IN SOUTHWESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3178ES

To determine the prevalence of vitamin B12 deficiency and its associations with peripheral neuropathy and impaired cognitive function, among people living diabetes in primary healthcare settings in southwest Uganda
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:14:05 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ritah Nansamba
ID:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND EMPLOYEE COMMITMENT AMONG FOREIGN ACADEMIC STAFF IN SELECTED PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1987ES

v. To determine the moderating effect of psychological contract on the relationship between human resource management practices and employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.,iv. To determine the effect of training on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda. ,iii. To examine the effect of job engagement on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.,ii. To establish the effect of recruitment and selection on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda. ,i. To examine the effect of rewards on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda. ,To investigate the effect of human resource management practices on employee commitment among foreign academic staff in selected private universities in Kampala Metropolitan Area, Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:12:51 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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