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Mary  Nanteza Bridget
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The trend of rubella virus infection among antenatal mothers and burden of other teratogenic pathogens in children presenting with congenital defects in Uganda.
REFNo: HS2895ES

1.The aim of the study is to determine the trend of active rubella infections among teenage antenatal mothers and assess the impact of the vaccine roll out. It will also investigate the trend of active rubella infections in mothers who tested positive for HIV infection and those who tested negative.
2.We would like to explore leveraging the Rubella Surveillance cohort of children with congenital defects and determine the incidence of CMV IgM / cytomegavirus disease burden in children. Through this collaboration, the study also targets other etiological pathogens that are linked to congenital defects namely varicella zoster virus (VZV), herpes simplex virus (HSV), lympho-choriomeningitis virus (LCMV), parvovirus 19 (B19V), zika virus (ZIKV) and toxoplasmosis gondii (TOXO).
3.Another objective is to sequence and genotype rubella and CMV in samples from children who test positive for the retrospective pathogens in the CRS cohort.

Uganda 2023-07-27 20:58:09 2026-07-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Janelle Wagnild
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Evaluation of risk communication campaigns and development of a practical handbook for member states
REFNo: SS1825ES

To conduct a systematic evaluation of the reach and impact of national risk communication campaigns in four African countries (Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Uganda) on SF medical products, paying careful attention to possible differences by socioeconomic group, urban/rural settings, region, age and gender. Drawing on the evaluation findings, to develop an evidence-based practical handbook for WHO Member States (globally) on strengthening risk communication on SF medical products, sharing best practice and ensuring feasibility for use in resource-constrained contexts.
USA 2023-07-27 20:56:49 2026-07-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Proscovia Nabunya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000970
Say No to Stigma-Round 2: Pilot testing the impact of visuals designed to reduce mental health stigma among primary school students in Uganda
REFNo: SS1818ES

Examine the acceptability and preliminary impact of the Say No to Stigma visual solutions on children’s mental health awareness and stigma in schools.
Uganda 2023-07-27 20:55:02 2026-07-27 Social Science and Humanities Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Kizza
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RELIGIOUS FOUNDED SECONDARY SCHOOLS AS STEWARDS OF CATHOLIC QUALITY EDUCATION IN UGANDA: A CASE OF KAMPALA AND TORORO ECCLESIASTICAL PROVINCES
REFNo: SS1865ES

3) To examine how school mission shape the teaching and learning processes in schools run by consecrated persons.,2) To examine how school governance and leadership manifest and advance Catholic values and identity,1) To establish the extent to which the learning environment in catholic founded secondary schools reflects the Catholic education values,The purpose of this study is to examine the quality of education in religious founded secondary schools in the four Catholic Archdioceses in Uganda within the context of catholic education values. This is necessary to ensure that the Catholic secondary continues to function as a key agent of evangelization, and as a place through which Christ is manifested and loved.,
Uganda 2023-07-27 20:52:56 2026-07-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Sylivia Namubiru
ID: UNCST-2023-R007872
RECRUITMENT METHODS AND TEACHER RETENTION IN PRIVATE CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS FOUNDED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS1871ES

(i) To investigate the impact of external recruiting on teacher retention in private Catholic religious founded educational institutions in Kampala and Mbarara Catholic Ecclesiastical Provinces in Uganda.
(ii) To assess the influence of external recruiting on teacher retention in private Catholic religious founded educational institutions in Kampala and Mbarara Catholic Ecclesiastical Provinces in Uganda.
(iii) To examine the impact of executive recruiting on teacher retention in private Catholic religious founded educational institutions in Kampala and Mbarara Catholic Ecclesiastical Provinces in Uganda.
(iv) To examine recruitment factors affecting teacher retention in private Catholic religious founded educational institutions in Kampala and Mbarara Catholic Ecclesiastical Provinces in Uganda.
Uganda 2023-07-27 20:51:23 2026-07-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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