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Dominic van Asseldonk Alexander
ID: UNCST-2023-R007077
(Agro-)pastoralist foodways and social cohesion in Karamoja, Uganda
REFNo: SS2036ES

Understand whether inter- and codependence exists between and within pastoralist communities in Karamoja, based on their food practices,Understand the social, cultural, and economical practices related to food consumption and production of (agro-)pastoralist communities in Karamoja? ,Understand whether and how (agro-)pastoralist foodways contribute to social cohesion within and between pastoralist communities in Karamoja ,
Netherlands 2023-11-20 14:16:03 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
RAPHEAL OPON
ID: UNCST-2023-R006785
The role of infection and antibody data for improved understanding of recrudescent active trachoma in Nebbi district of Uganda
REFNo: HS3162ES

To investigate geographic, demographic, behavioral or WASH factors that are correlated with chlamydial infection, pgp3 and/or TF positivity that could inform more effective program interventions. ,To determine if the Ct infection and serology data suggest ongoing transmission of trachoma within the EU. ,To determine the prevalence of ocular Chlamydial infection in children 1-5 years and pgp3 serology among children aged 1 – 9 years in Nebbi East and Nebbi West EUs.,To investigate the relationship between clinical signs of trachoma (TF), C. trachomatis infection and pgp3 antibody responses in EUs previously with recrudescent active trachoma.,
Uganda 2023-11-20 14:06:11 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Downing George
ID: UNCST-2020-R014615
Feasibility Study of the Determine™ Syphilis TP II Rapid Test.
REFNo: HS3368ES

1. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample against the Abbott Architect i1000SR Syphilis CMIA result using a plasma sample.

2. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample against the result of the currently-available Determine™ Syphilis TP test using a fingerstick capillary whole blood sample.

3. Determine™ Syphilis TP test result using a venous plasma sample against the Abbott Architect i1000SR Syphilis CMIA result using a plasma sample.

4. Determine™ Syphilis TP II test result using a plasma sample against the result of the currently-available Determine™ Syphilis TP test using a plasma sample.
The usability of the Determine™ Syphilis TP II test, when using fingerstick capillary whole blood samples and plasma samples, will also be evaluated.

UK 2023-11-20 14:04:44 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gad KWIZERA
ID: UNCST-2022-R010344
MODE OF TRAINING DELIVERY AND OCCUPATIONAL COMPETENCY OF SECONDARY SCHOOL AGRICULTURE TEACHERS IN LIRA CITY, NORTHERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2154ES

To examine the relationship between the mode of training delivery and occupational competency of graduate Agriculture teachers.,To determine the occupational competency level of graduate teachers of Agriculture. ,To establish the various modes of training delivery undertaken by graduate teachers of Agriculture.,To determine the occupational competency level of graduate teachers of Agriculture under different modes of training delivery. ,
Uganda 2023-11-20 13:53:29 2026-11-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Anita KABARAMBI
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Study Title: A Study Assessing the knowledge; feasibility and acceptability of a Public Health Messaging intervention on HPV Vaccine uptake among HIV positive girls in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda.
REFNo: HS3392ES

Aim 1: To assess the knowledge about HPV vaccine and reasons for non-uptake among HIV positive adolescent girls and young women in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda
Aim 2: To test the feasibility and acceptability of information sharing, education and communication on HPV vaccine uptake among HIV positive adolescent girls and young women (10-24years) in Greater Masaka Region, Central Uganda

Uganda 2023-11-20 13:50:54 2026-11-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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