Cathryn Townsend Megan
ID:
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Human Generosity Among the Ik
REFNo: SS201ES
Based on two empirical studies, conducted in WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) populations in the USA and in the Netherlands, we hypothesize that perceived fitness interdependence (PFI) is the primary psychological motivator of altruistic or generous actions in human cooperation and that PFI varies according to both the situational and relational contexts of human interactions. This existing empirical evidence needs corroboration in diverse cultural and ecological conditions in order to support the universal value of the hypothesis. The current study will serve as a pilot to determine whether the PFI scales that we have developed would be adaptable to non-WEIRD populations.
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UK |
2018-10-30 |
2021-10-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Irene Ayakaka
ID:
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A Stakeholder analysis of chronic Lung Disease (CLD) management in Uganda
REFNo: HS232ES
Objectives of the research project:
Overall Aim
The overall goal of the project which this study aims to inform, is to improve the management of CLD in Uganda. This study seeks to analyze the current CLD policy in Uganda, identify gaps in the policy formulation that may translate to gaps in policy implementation. The aim is to generate evidence that can be used to develop targeted, informed interventions to strengthen CLD programmatic management in this setting. Specifically, the study proposes to achieve this through:
1. Stakeholder analysis and mapping to characterize the actors and networks, their linkages and relative influence and how this affects CLD policy in Uganda.
2. An exploration of the policies for the management and implementation of policies to address CLD in the public health system in Uganda.
Stakeholders in this study will be limited to at least one representative from; the Uganda ministry of health; from academia; funders and MOH implementing partners and from civil society to help understand and describe the policy context and to clinical heads from Kampala city based health facilities as representatives to help describe and understand the clinical context.
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Uganda |
2018-10-30 |
2021-10-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Stephanie Sweet
ID:
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Geospatial Analytics for Improved Tax Compliance
REFNo: SS242ES
This research will attempt to analyze tax evasion and estimate the compliance tax gap (difference between potential and actual revenue) through the use of geospatial analytics in Uganda.
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USA |
2018-10-30 |
2021-10-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Shai Andre Divon André
ID:
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Community Based Policing: Uganda Case Study (ICT4COP)
REFNo: SS231ES
The Uganda case study provides an insight into African perspectives on COP. The overarching objective of the study is to explore the influence and impact of the Ugandan approach to COP. As such the research in Uganda will focus on: police training, application of policing/community policing and impacts of policing on communities. Parts of the research in Uganda may link to the South Sudan case study including through the impact of Uganda’s approach to policing on South Sudan through police training.
The focus on the training component will mainly observe the efforts of the Government of Uganda to assist the crisis in South Sudan through police training, but also on the Ugandan concept of COP and the official structures for the implementation of COP. The focus on application of policing/community policing will explore police-community relations in selected areas in Northern Uganda. This component will also include an element bridging into the South Sudan case study by exploring the dynamics between Ugandan host communities and settled refuges from South Sudan, concentrating on police-community relations and the unique challenges that Ugandan police faces in such contexts. The impacts of policing on communities element will explore how both the police and communities collaborate and how has this collaboration affects a range of human security issues in contexts.
To achieve the overarching objective the research will revolves around the following sub-objectives:
1. To analyze COP applied in Northern Uganda
2. To investigate COP applied in a variety of socio-cultural contexts in Northern Uganda
3. To understand COP training provided by Uganda to other African nations
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Norway |
2018-10-30 |
2021-10-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Margaret Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000636
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Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about antibiotic use and resistance among final year medical and pharmacy students- a step toward antimicrobial stewardship
REFNo: HS248ES
Overall Goal of the Project
To increase the awareness among the public and various stakeholders (College Principle, curriculum designers, heads of departments, Ministry of Health (MOH)) of the need of antimicrobial stewardship programmes within the curriculum of final year undergraduate medical students with the ultimate aim of antimicrobial stewardship being introduced in the regional hospitals where these students will be posted
Specific Objective One
To determine the level of competency of final year medical and pharmacy students of the Makerere University and Mount Kenya University Colleges of Health Science to prescribe antibiotics appropriately
Specific Objective Two
To review and report on the findings of this study to various stakeholders in meetings, conferences within the region and to publish the findings from this study in a peer reviewed journal within the final year of the project
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Uganda |
2018-10-30 |
2021-10-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Violet Korutaro
ID: UNCST-2019-R000618
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Baylor-IMPAACT-004: IMPAACT 2009; Protocol titled: Pharmacokinetics, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Safety of Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Primary HIV Prevention during Pregnancy and Postpartum in Adolescents and Young Women and their Infants Ver
REFNo: HS252ES
a) Primary Objective for PK Component
• To determine the concentration of Tenofovir diphosphate (TDF-DP) associated with adequate adherence to FTC/TDF among women observed ingesting daily oral Prep during pregnancy and postpartum.
b) Secondary Objective for PK Component
• To compare TFV-DP concentrations observed in pregnant and postpartum women
c) Primary Objectives for PrEP Comparison Component
• To characterise PrEP adherence among HIV- uninfected young women during pregnancy and for twenty-six weeks postpartum, when provided with enhanced adherence support through mobile technology and counselling based on observed drug levels.
• To assess the safety of FTC/TDF for PrEP during pregnancy and postpartum by comparing pregnancy outcomes and maternal and infant safety between cohorts.
d) Other objectives for PrEP Comparison Component
• To identify individual, social and structural barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake during pregnancy, and to adherence during pregnancy and postpartum.
• To compare reported sexual risk behaviours and incidence of sexually transmitted infection, among women who initiate PrEP during pregnancy versus women who decline PrEP.
• To compare antiretroviral drug resistance among women and infants who acquires HIV and without exposure to FTC/TDF for PrEP, including whether resistance was transmitted or acquired at time of transmission.
• To compare bone density in women who initiated PrEP during pregnancy and women who decline PrEP.
e) Exploratory Objective for PrEP Comparison Component
• To describe the composition of and changes in the maternal vaginal and gut microbiome and infant gut microbiome according to PrEP exposure.
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Uganda |
2018-10-30 |
2021-10-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Rita Nakalega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000599
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Extent of Scale-Up of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Load Testing Services and Linkages to Intensive Adherence Counselling Support among HIV Infected Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Gomba District Uganda: Secondary Data Analysis.
REFNo: HS255ES
1. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART who had VL tests done from January 2017- December 2017 in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study.
2. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART with unsuppressed VLs from January 2017- December 2017 that were linked for IAC support within a three month period from receipt of VL results in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study.
3. To identify factors associated with the uptake of VL testing and IAC services among those with unsupressed VL using logistic regression analysis in a secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study.
4. To provide recommendations based on population-based factors likely contributing to IAC services uptake and disseminate new knowledge on VL testing and linkages to IAC support services to district health workers, district leaders and other stakeholders.
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Uganda |
2018-10-16 |
2021-10-16 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Alex Nduhura
ID:
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PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE COMPETITIVENESS OF HYDRO ELECTRICITY ENERGY SUB SECTOR IN UGANDA; CASE OF KARUMA AND BUJAGALI POWER DAM PROJECTS
REFNo: SS193ES
1.5.1 Main Objective
The main objective of this study is;
To identify the most appropriate public private partnerships models necessary for improving in Uganda hydroelectricity sub sector.
1.5.2 Secondary Objectives
To achieve the main objective of this study, secondary objectives are derived. These shall include;
a) To examine the legal and regulatory framework for procurement and implementation of PPP’s in Uganda.
b) To identify lessons learnt to improve PPPs performance and competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity sub sector.
c) To assess challenges faced in implementing Karuma and Bujagali Power Dams.
d) To identify lessons from traditional procurement of power dams that can be used to improve PPP models in the hydroelectricity sub sector
e) To establish the key features of PPP’s for improving competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity energy sub sector.
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Uganda |
2018-10-16 |
2021-10-16 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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Hilary Matfess
ID:
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“Gender Norm Change in Contexts of Displacement Through Interviews and Body Map Panels with South Sudanese Women Living in Uganda.â€
REFNo: SS239ES
This project aims to supplement the thin literature on women’s experiences during conflict and displacement by leveraging a variety of qualitative research methods, including oral histories, focus group discussions, and through the introduction of a new form of body map storytelling, called “body map panels.†This project is exploratory in nature, marking one of the first steps in gathering data for a dissertation related to gender and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa. The qualitative data gathered in this project will help ground an empirically-driven research agenda for a dissertation, which will be centered on unpacking how conflict dynamics and features of displacement programming and support impact women’s influence and status in post-conflict African states. Through the collection of qualitative data, this project will develop the foundations of a testable hypothesis related to gender, conflict, and social roles.
This study aims to document and assess the new roles and responsibilities that women take on in post-conflict and displacement settings and to better design programs serving displaces women. The objectives, as paired with the questions posed by the study are to:
Document how different events in the course of conflict and displacement affect women’s roles, and identify some of the most influential, commonly experienced events.
Document how gender norms change by identifying salient norms pre-conflict, during conflict, and in displacement contexts.
Document women’s reactions to the changes in gender norms at these different contexts.
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USA |
2018-10-10 |
2021-10-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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Miri Stryjan
ID:
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Incentives, team work and borrower selection in Microfinance
REFNo: SS244ES
This research will evaluate a policy change taking place within a large Ugandan Microfinance institution (BRAC Uganda), in which the incentive schemes for the staff of the organization will be changed. Through this process, the goal is to study questions related to staff incentives, coordination, free riding, team work, team cohesion and local versus central decision making in management decisions.
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Sweden |
2018-10-02 |
2021-10-02 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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