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ERICK SSEGUJJA
ID: UNCST-2021-R012964
A POLITICAL ECONOMY ANALYSIS OF HEALTH TAXES IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3167ES

The main objective of this study is to investigate the political economy factors influencing the legislation and implementation of health taxes in Uganda.

Specifically, we will investigate the following specific objectives;
1. To retrospectively assess the processes of legislation and implementation of selected health taxes in Uganda (such as on tobacco products).
2. To examine the facilitators and barriers to the introduction and implementation of new health taxes in Uganda (such as on sugar-sweetened beverages)
3. To critically analyse the frames and underlying assumptions advanced for and against the introduction of health taxes during the legislation processes in Uganda.
4. To examine the trends in pricing, consumption and sales/revenues of unhealthy commodities in Uganda at different tax rates?
5. To steer and trigger advocacy efforts towards the promotion of health taxes as a measure towards implementation of public health interventions to address NCDs through the provision of evidence.

Uganda 2023-10-30 21:05:10 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stevens Bechange
ID: UNCST-2022-R009190
Access to eye health care services for older people with disabilities in two districts in Karamoja: a qualitative study
REFNo: SS2006ES

To elicit and synthesise recommendations for how different aspects of the eye health system can be made more inclusive for older men and women with different types of disabilities.,To examine how eye healthcare workers are trained, resourced, and supported to provide services to older men and women with different types of disabilities, within different healthcare facilities in Karamoja.,To understand the experiences of older men and women with disabilities who have successfully sought eye health care in Karamoja and to identify the resources (financial and otherwise) they used on their pathways to access care.,The aim of this study is to explore how older people with disabilities access and are provided with eye health care in Karamoja, Uganda, and to identify opportunities for improvement. ,
Uganda 2023-10-30 21:03:35 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Pamela Bakkabulindi
ID:
Identifying and designing strategies to increase uptake of second dose Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among adolescent girls: A case study of Kayunga district, Uganda
REFNo: HS3188ES

1. To assess the barriers and facilitators that influence uptake of HPV2 vaccination among eligible Ugandan adolescent girls. ,To design strategies for increased uptake for HPV2 vaccination among Ugandan adolescent girls.,To identify and design strategies that can increase the uptake of HPV2 vaccine among adolescent girls in Uganda.,
Uganda 2023-10-30 20:59:42 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Achilles Katamba
ID: UNCST-2019-R000540
A BASELINE ASSESSMENT TO INFORM THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL PROTECTION PROGRAMMES FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY TB IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3345ES

1.To identify and engage with key informants from the TB and social protection sector in Uganda 2.To collect and review information on key features of available social protection programmes operating in Uganda to start assessing their inclusiveness and responsiveness to people affected by TB. 3.To ascertain social protection needs and the supply- and demand-side barriers hampering the access to social protection programmes from people affected by TB in Uganda. 4.To summarise the evidence generated and translate them into useful recommendations for Uganda
Uganda 2023-10-30 20:57:50 2026-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mario Munduga Aruku
ID:
Investigating the Contribution of Headteachers in Addressing Gender Equality in Primary Schools in Koboko District (Uganda).
REFNo: SS2010ES

1. To analyze the structural measures and initiatives implemented by headteachers to address and promote gender equality within primary schools in the Koboko district.
2. To identify and assess the challenges faced by headteachers in their endeavors to address gender inequality in primary schools, focusing on the specific barriers and constraints they encounter.
3. To examine the strategies utilized by headteachers to actively promote gender equity within their schools, investigating the methods they employ to create an inclusive educational environment.

Uganda 2023-10-30 20:55:23 2026-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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