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SHARON NAMIIRO MIRIAM
ID: UNCST-2023-R006661
Prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus in lung cancer tumors of adult people with and without HIV, and its association with lung cancer stage at diagnosis.
REFNo: HS6375ES

1. To determine the prevalence of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in primary lung cancer tumors of adult patients living with and without HIV 2. To compare the most prevalent HPV subtypes in the primary lung cancer samples of adult people living with and without HIV in Uganda. 3. To determine the association of HPV with lung cancer stage among adults with and without HIV.
Uganda 2025-09-09 16:45:06 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Blasio BWAMBALE Bisereko
ID: UNCST-2020-R014574
Influence of Terrestrial and Wetland Ecosystems on Species occurrences of Aedes and Culex Mosquitoes as vectors of Arboviruses in Northern Uganda
REFNo: NS1003ES

(i) To determine the occurrence and abundance of the species of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes in selected terrestrial ecosystems of districts in West Nile and the Acholi Sub-region in Northern Uganda
(ii) To determine the composition and abundance of the species of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes in selected wetland ecosystems of districts in West Nile and the Acholi Sub-region in Northern Uganda
(iii) To determine the prevalence of occurrence of arboviruses in the species of Aedes and Culex mosquitoes from the mentioned selected ecosystems of districts of West Nile and the Acholi Sub-region in Northern Uganda

Uganda 2025-09-09 16:43:05 2028-09-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Adoke Yeka
ID: UNCST-2021-R004300
Randomised controlled trial to assess the efficacy of artemisinin combination therapies in a setting of emerging artemisinin resistance in Uganda.
REFNo: HS6327ES

To assess the 42-day clinical and parasitological efficacy of artemether-lumefantrine (AL) and pyronaridine-artesunate (PA) for the treatment of uncomplicated P. falciparum malaria in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-09-09 16:41:47 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mike Mugude
ID: UNCST-2022-R010442
FEASIBILITY AND ACCEPTABILITY OF USING THE LONG-ACTING CABOTEGRAVIR-RILPIVIRINE INJECTIONS AMONG HIV-INFECTED ADOLESCENTS ATTENDING BOARDING SCHOOLS IN KAMPALA CITY, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4300ES

Primary objective: To understand how the implementation of long-acting
injectable antiretroviral therapy programs can be carried out among
ALHIV who attending boarding school education in Kampala city”.
Secondary objectives:
I. To determine the willingness to use the LA-ART among ALHIV
in boarding schools in Kampala.
II. To determine the acceptability of the LA-ART among ALHIV in
boarding schools in Kampala.
III. To explore the lived experiences of ALHIV regarding the uptake of
oral ART and factors that may influence the use of the LA-ART
boarding schools.
Uganda 2025-09-09 14:18:00 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deogratius Okengo
ID: UNCST-2025-R017738
Youth Participation in Akiriket Activities: Pathways to Sustainable Peace in Kotido Municipality Karamoja Uganda.
REFNo: SS4252ES

i. To investigate the roles of youth within Akiriket assemblies in Kotido, Karamoja Uganda
ii. To examine the contributions of youth to sustainable peace by their participation in Akiriket
iii. To identify the challenges for youth to sustain their engagement in Akiriket peace activities

Uganda 2025-09-09 14:06:52 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christine  Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
EVALUATION OF COMMUNITY-BASED INTEGRATED SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS, ASTHMA AND COPD, AND ITS IMPACT ON ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTIONS IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS6308ES

Sub – study one Primary objective 1. To evaluate the barriers and facilitators of integration of community-based TB, asthma and COPD screening and diagnosis in selected rural and urban communities of Masaka and Wakiso districts. Secondary objective 2. To describe the implementation outcomes of integrating community-based TB, asthma and COPD screening and diagnosis in selected communities of Masaka and Wakiso districts using the RE-AIM framework. Sub – study two Primary Objective 1. To determine the effect of referral of patients, through community screening initiatives, on antibiotics prescriptions patterns and practices in primary health care facilities. Secondary objectives 2. To identify factors influencing provider decisions to prescribe antibiotics to people who screen negative for TB at selected primary health facilities in Masaka, Wakiso and Rakai districts in Uganda. 3. To evaluate patients’ understanding of antibiotics prescription following a negative TB screen in selected communities in Masaka, Wakiso and Rakai districts in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-09-09 14:03:21 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martha Akulume
ID: UNCST-2023-R005452
THE USE OF MICRO-ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER PROGRAM IN RURAL UGANDA
REFNo: HS6368ES

To describe the access to health care services and products within the study districts To determine the factors that affect how CHEs execute their duties To map geographical information on access to healthcare providers and products in selected clusters. To determine how CHWs execute their work and the factors that affect them. To explore stakeholder�s perception regarding the contribution of community health entrepreneurship to the community health work program To estimate the frequency of use of CHE-services in general and for children <5 suffering from acute fever or diarrhoea To describe the role of CHEs in the care-trajectories for children suffering from acute fever or diarrhoea
Uganda 2025-09-09 14:02:05 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Martha Naluwende
ID: UNCST-2025-R019681
End Term Evaluation of the Make Way Programme in Uganda
REFNo: SS4114ES

The study aims to evaluate the relevance, effectiveness, coherence, and sustainability of the Make Way programme in Uganda. It will assess how well the programme addressed the SRHR needs of marginalized youth, the impact of its advocacy and capacity-building efforts, and the strength of its partnerships—especially the implementation of the “Leading from the South” approach. Additionally, the study will document lessons learned and good practices to inform future SRHR programming and policy.
Uganda 2025-09-09 13:59:55 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MARY MUGABEKAZI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002638
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated with Recent and Long-Term HIV Infections Among Newly Identified HIV Positive Clients in Kyenjojo District, Western-Uganda
REFNo: HS6381ES

To find out the prevalence and risk factors associated with recent & long-term HIV infections among newly identified HIV positive clients in Kyenjojo District, Western-Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-09-09 13:48:40 2028-09-09 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Atuhaire Rosemary
ID: UNCST-2024-R003132
Parenting Styles, Students’ Connectedness and Academic Adjustment among Pre- Service Teachers in Universities of South Western Uganda
REFNo: SS3370ES

7. To evaluate the mediating role of student connectedness in the associations between parenting styles and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,6. To investigate the relationship between student connectedness and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,5. To explore the correlation between parenting styles and student connectedness among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,4. To examine the relationship between parenting styles and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,3. To assess the levels of academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,2. To identify prevalent parenting styles among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,1. To investigate how academic adjustment varies across demographic variables among pre-service teachers in universities in south western Uganda.,To investigate the associations between parenting styles, students\' connectedness, and academic adjustment among pre-service teachers in the universities of south western Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-09-09 13:44:49 2028-09-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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