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Francis Mutekanga
ID: UNCST-2020-R014725
T.H.E.INDEX GLOBAL STUDY
REFNo: SS2178ES

3. Establish the relationship between T.H.E.Index and key outcome measures,2. Establish the relationship of T.H.E.Index to other socio-demographic indicators,1. Refine our understanding of the core elements of societal preparedness, including: - Study the relationship between societal preparedness and the willingness to accept interventions and other public health measures. - Detect gaps/weaknesses in the components of societal preparedness at country level,1. Develop an index that maps the core components of societal preparedness and measures the extent to which they are manifest in different countries across the globe,
Uganda 2023-12-01 16:42:47 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Swal Olega Musa Amin
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ASSESSING THE IMPLEMENTATION AND INFLUENCE OF GENDER-RESPONSIVE PEDAGOGY BY SCIENCE TEACHERS: A CASE OF TWO PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN YUMBE DISTRICT-UGANDA
REFNo: SS2020ES

i. To assess how science teachers in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda implement gender-responsive pedagogy in their classrooms
ii. To identify challenges science teachers face in implementing gender-responsive pedagogy in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda
iii. To establish the influence of gender-responsive pedagogy implemented by science teachers on learners' educational achievement in primary schools in Yumbe District, Uganda

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:41:27 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
Behavioral assessment to understand vaccine hesitancy and acceptance in Uganda
REFNo: HS3220ES

1. Provide a synthesized body of global research, inclusive of global and DRIVE Demand country-specific findings, to understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and acceptance. 2. Design flexible guidelines and recommendations to assist local health authorities to: a. Identify context-specific cognitive barriers and levers to vaccination and,The insights from the study are expected to inform the development of tailored SBC communication for the uptake of COVID-19 vaccination among target populations in Uganda. ,
Uganda 2023-12-01 16:37:49 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Geofrey Musinguzi
ID:
The Crane Survey -bio-behavioral HIV - related surveillance for key and priority populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS736ES

Primary
1 To estimate HIV prevalence and VL suppression among those living with HIV
Secondary
1. To inform population level prevention and treatment cascades
2. To estimate the prevalence of select STI
3. To estimate HIV incidence for certain target populations
4. To estimate population sizes of certain key populations
5. To collect mapping information related to key populations
6. To build local capacity to conduct quality HIV surveys and surveillance among KP and other populations at risk for HIV

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:23:34 2026-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rose Baryamutuma
ID:
Uganda No Means No Program Outcome Evaluation Protocol
REFNo: SS776ES

1. To assess whether the NMN program influences adolescent girls’ knowledge, attitudes and self- efficacy to prevent and respond to SGBV through a comparison of intervention and non- intervention districts.
2. To establish how the NMN program referral system affected uptake of support services for survivors of SGBV by comparing intervention and non-intervention districts during the implementation period
3. To explore the effect of SIRA meetings on the psychosocial well-being of SGBV survivors

Uganda 2023-12-01 16:22:33 2026-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
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