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Pamela Bakkabulindi
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Identifying and designing strategies to increase uptake of second dose Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among adolescent girls: A case study of Kayunga district, Uganda
REFNo: HS3188ES

1. To assess the barriers and facilitators that influence uptake of HPV2 vaccination among eligible Ugandan adolescent girls. ,To design strategies for increased uptake for HPV2 vaccination among Ugandan adolescent girls.,To identify and design strategies that can increase the uptake of HPV2 vaccine among adolescent girls in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-10-30 20:59:42 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Achilles Katamba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000540
A BASELINE ASSESSMENT TO INFORM THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY TB IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3345ES

1.To identify and engage with key informants from the TB and social protection sector in Uganda 2.To collect and review information on key features of available social protection programmes operating in Uganda to start assessing their inclusiveness and responsiveness to people affected by TB. 3.To ascertain social protection needs and the supply- and demand-side barriers hampering the access to social protection programmes from people affected by TB in Uganda. 4.To summarise the evidence generated and translate them into useful recommendations for Uganda
Uganda 2023-10-30 20:57:50 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mario Munduga Aruku
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Investigating the Contribution of Headteachers in Addressing Gender Equality in Primary Schools in Koboko District (Uganda).
REFNo: SS2010ES

1. To analyze the structural measures and initiatives implemented by headteachers to address and promote gender equality within primary schools in the Koboko district.
2. To identify and assess the challenges faced by headteachers in their endeavors to address gender inequality in primary schools, focusing on the specific barriers and constraints they encounter.
3. To examine the strategies utilized by headteachers to actively promote gender equity within their schools, investigating the methods they employ to create an inclusive educational environment.

Uganda 2023-10-30 20:55:23 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JULIET MWANGA-AMUMPAIRE
ID: UNCST-2022-R009420
Diagnostic Performance and Feasibility of two New Treatment Decision Algorithms for Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Children.
REFNo: HS3203ES

To evaluate the diagnostic performance, describe the diagnostic cascade and assess the feasibility of implementing the new 2022 WHO treatment decision algorithms for pulmonary TB in children under 10 years old under programmatic conditions.
Uganda 2023-10-30 20:53:42 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Agatha Kafuko
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DECOLONISING RESEARCH TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS AND PROMOTE GOOD EDUCATION OUTCOMES THROUGH SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
REFNo: SS2076ES

To undertake a detailed documentation, review and analysis of the community engagement processes and draw lessons to for a larger study to allow scientific testing of the impact of school social work on education and child protection outcomes in Uganda. ,To co-design an intervention that targets clan leaders as change agents in violence prevention in northern Uganda;,To conduct school-community engagement activities to stimulate community-led actions for a sustainable school-community collaborative aimed at good education and child protection outcomes in a rural school setting,To characterize the traditional leadership structure and existing school-community collaboration initiatives aimed at enhancing education and child protection outcomes ,To explore social norms, risk and protective factors for children’s socio-emotional needs and violence within school settings and the community,The aim of study is to pilot participatory approaches in a collaborative initiative between social work professionals and a local community to prevent VAWG and produce good education outcomes for children in a community setting in Gulu. ,
Uganda 2023-10-30 20:50:16 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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