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Ivan Busulwa Gabriel
ID:
Addressing Social Determinants of Health for a Noncommunicable Disease in Ddundu Parish, Mukono District, Uganda
REFNo: HS1943ES

To support the Integrated Community Wellness and Development project in Ddundu parish, Mukono district, to identify the social determinants of health associated with hypertension and propose interventions to address them
 Uganda 2021-12-23 2024-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Birabwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012851
 Examining the pathways, organization, delivery and governance of institutional maternal healthcare in an African city – the case of Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1952ES

General objective: To investigate the pathways, organization, delivery and governance of maternal healthcare in relation to institutional mortality in Kampala City. Specific objectives 1) To examine the burden of institutional maternal mortality in Kampala city. 2) To assess the care-seeking pathways among women admitted with obstetric emergencies and how the pathways affect delivery outcomes. 3) To examine the service delivery processes for EmOC in selected facilities in Kampala city and how they influence delivery outcomes. 4) To explore the influence of selected governance functions on the delivery and utilization of EmOC in Kampala city.
 Uganda 2021-12-23 2024-12-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Wasswa Senoga Asaph
ID:
An Exploration of financial control practices in the central dioceses of the church of the Province of Uganda
REFNo: SS720ES

i. To explore the types of financial control practices used in the central dioceses of the Church of the Province of Uganda.
ii. Analyze effective are the financial control practices identified in (I) above.
iii. Examine does the Church of Uganda's central dioceses comply with the standards set by the Committee of Tread way Sponsoring Organizations (COSO).

 Uganda 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christina Hand
ID:
Case Study of Makerere University in Uganda through the Lens of U.S. Land-Grant Higher Education
REFNo: SS788ES

Makerere University, similar to U.S. land-grant universities, faces a shortage of resources and is moving toward privatization and neoliberalism. Both (Makerere and U.S. land-grants) face pressures to open access and also be world-class in research (have local and global relevance). Also both must come to terms with the impact of history (i.e. colonialism). The purpose of this research is to discover ways in which Makerere University confrms to and differs from U.S. land-grant higher education, and through analysis, to better understand both Makerere and U.S. land grant universities. The study will take an in-depth look at Makerere University – including the mission, structures, policies, activities, barriers, and facilitators – using the land-grant model as an organizational and analytical framework. As a result, the researcher hopes to offer recommendations toward the solution of problems facing Makerere University and U.S. land-grant universities, namely tensions between increased access and competitive research, local and global relevance, resource shortages, and coming to terms with colonialism.

The objectives are to address the following research questions: 1) How do the mission, structures, and activities at Makerere University align or diverge across different domains of the land-grant framework? 2) What are the facilitators, barriers, and tensions that affect Makerere University engagement across different domains of the land-grant framework?
 USA 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Leah  Mwangi Wangari
ID:
Examining Participation and Quality of Experiences of Women in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics: Postgraduate Training Programs and Careers in East Africa
REFNo: SS867ES

General objective
To examine the participation and experiences of women in STEM postgraduate training programs and careers in Kenya.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine current status quo of gender equality in STEM-related post-graduate training and careers in Kenya.
2. To explore factors that contribute to participation of women in STEM related postgraduate training and careers in Kenya.
3. To develop a comprehensive framework for optimal engagement of women in STEM related post-graduate training and careers in Kenya.
4. To determine the effect of the covid19 pandemic on women’s progression in STEM postgraduate training and careers.

Kenya 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Birungi Edwin Mutahunga Rwamatware
ID: UNCST-2021-R004880
 Epicenter for Emerging Infectious Diseases Intelligence (EEIDI)
REFNo: HS1772ES

The Epicenter for Emerging Infectious Disease Intelligence will establish research hubs in the Amazon and Congo Basin forest for emerging infectious disease (EID) research. The Amazonian and Congo basin forest regions are highly susceptible to new and emerging infectious diseases resulting from spillover of zoonotic RNA viruses from wildlife into human communities that are increasingly connected to the rest of the world. Our proposed research will enhance surveillance of EIDs in humans with acute febrile illness, invertebrate vectors, and vertebrate hosts that are facilitating pathogen transmission in forest and urban systems. This work will advance an understanding of cross-species transmission dynamics for emerging viral threats, as well as optimize innovative and deployable surveillance and testing strategies to strengthen infectious disease surveillance to enable rapid response to outbreaks as part of the Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases (CREID) Network. This research aims to: 1.Detect and characterize new and known viruses of epidemic and pandemic potential in high-risk communities and patients admitted to hospitals. 2.Identify biological, behavioral, and ecological factors influencing the risk of viral spillover, amplification, and spread. 3.Determine potential targets for intervention based on high-risk human behaviors and practices that amplify disease transmission in hotspots for viral evolution, spillover, amplification, and spread.
Uganda 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joan Magoba Nyangoma
ID:
The Self Representation of Community Foundations in Uganda as Community Leaders
REFNo: SS1113ES

The study seeks to identify Community Foundations in Kampala City and Wakiso District to understand among others; how they define themselves, how they operate, and their role in the communities they serve. Specifically, the study seeks to answer the following questions:
i. Which CFs exists in Kampala and Wakiso?
ii. How do CFs in Kampala and Wakiso operate?
a. How do they define themselves?
b. Who are their benefactors/members?
c. Are they active (have a base/focal point for their operations, implementing activities including meetings, fundraising, disbursing grants?
 Do they keep clear records of members contributions, membership records, expenditures, receipts, etc.?
 Do they have a clear leadership structure and how do they choose their leaders, implementing activities?
d. How do they support their projects/Work or raise their funds?
e. What is the level of awareness of CFs in the communities they serve (are they known, are they online, are they registered with local authorities)?
iii. What are the roles of CFs in Kampala and Wakiso?
a. What are the visions, missions, goals and objects of the CFs?
b. What activities do they implement in pursuance of their objectives?
c. Who are the beneficiaries?
iv. What is the impact of these CFs?
a. What are their successes?
b. What challenges are they faced with?
c. How can these challenges be overcome or alleviated?
d. Are these based on their transactional/transformative identity?

 Uganda 2021-12-22 2024-12-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
NICHOLAS KULABA
ID:
Blood Pressure Variability and Early Clinical Outcomes Amongst Stroke Patients Admitted to Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS1973ES

2. To determine the association between blood pressure variability and poor clinical outcome measured by modified Rankin score at fourteen days after a stroke onset.,1. To determine variability in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure that occurs over seven days in both hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke patients after hospitalization,To determine blood pressure variability and its association with early clinical outcome amongst acute and subacute stroke patients admitted within 7 days onset at MRRH.,
 Uganda 2021-12-21 2024-12-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Musoke
ID:
A Health Systems Approach to Strengthening Community Health in Wakiso District, Uganda
REFNo: HS1965ES

The project is aimed at strengthening community health using a health systems approach with a focus on: (a) enhancing the capacity of CHWs (locally known as village health teams (VHTs)), their coordinators and supervisors; (b) supporting the completeness and timely submission of data from VHTs; (c) enhancing timely delivery of drugs and other commodities to CHWs; (e) improving performance of CHWs in relation to quality of care, respective care, and timely referral of patients; and (f) supporting the supervision and coordination of community health.
Uganda 2021-12-21 2024-12-21 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Nankabirwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011871
 Effectiveness of mobile money payments to vaccination campaign health care workers on polio vaccination campaign coverage and quality: a cluster randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS1932ES

Primary Objectives:
1) To compare vaccination coverage in areas where campaign health care workers are paid using mobile money versus in cash.
2) To compare the motivation, satisfaction and performance of vaccination health care workers in areas where they are paid using mobile money versus in cash

Secondary objectives:
1) To compare vaccination campaign quality in areas where health care workers are paid using mobile money versus in cash
2) To estimate the incremental cost of the intervention.

 Uganda 2021-12-20 2024-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSEMBATYA RENNY
ID:
COVID/COPE Study: An Interdisciplinary Empirical Approach to Understanding Unequal Economic and Health Consequences of COVID-19 Measures among Pregnant Women in Uganda
REFNo: SS936ES

Objective 1: To analyze the effects of Covid-19 measures among pregnant women in Uganda of varying size, socio-economic, health and poverty indexes.
Objective 2: To assess the proportion of pregnant women with symptoms, rates of social interactions; financial and non-financial costs; how pregnant women have recently responded to the Covid-19 measures, especially in relation to their personal circumstances and expectations.
Objective 3: To provide recommendations how to improve access to care for these vulnerable populations and prevent unnecessary, delayed care while safeguarding public health concerns.

Uganda 2021-12-17 2024-12-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Obondo Sande James
ID: UNCST-2019-R000241
 Capacity Building towards Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders Research, Diagnosis, and Clinical Management in Uganda
REFNo: HS1867ES

3. To strengthen local laboratory screening and research capacity in the management of PIDs. ,2. To increase knowledge on PIDs among clinicians, pediatricians, laboratory technologists, immunologists through training focused on detection of potential PIDs cases. ,1. To map and create profiles of the current PIDs knowledge and diagnostic capacity in Uganda,To evaluate clinical and laboratory diagnostic knowledge about PIDs, and undertake PIDs-focused training in Uganda,
 Uganda 2021-12-17 2024-12-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Claudia Ringler
ID:
Endline Evaluation for Reaching Smallholder Women with Information Services and Resilience Strategies to Respond to Climate Change
REFNo: SS1127ES

3) At the endline (The subject of this application, to be undertaken in January of 2022), the study will establish the impact of the strategies used to disseminate the climate-smart technologies and approaches and whether these translate into closing gendered yield gaps, enhanced equity and inclusion.
 Germany 2021-12-17 2024-12-17 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Ndyanabangi
ID: UNCST-2021-R012645
 Pharmacokinetic Properties of Antiretroviral and Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs during Pregnancy and Postpartum,DAIDS Study ID #38609, IND #146262
REFNo: HS1023ES

Primary Objectives
Component 1:
• To describe the PK parameters during pregnancy of selected ARV drugs administered to WLHIV who are not receiving TB drugs, and to compare these parameters to (a) historical PK data from non-pregnant women and (b) each participant’s own postpartum PK data.
Component 2:
• To describe the kinetics of (a) placental and breast milk transfer of CAB LA from mother to fetus/infant and (b) infant elimination of CAB LA acquired across the placenta after maternal dosing during pregnancy.
Component 3:
• To describe the PK parameters during pregnancy and postpartum of selected ARV drugs and first-line TB treatment drugs co-administered to WLHIV.
Component 4:
• To describe the PK parameters during pregnancy and postpartum of second-line TB treatment drugs administered to WLHIV and HIV-uninfected women.
Component 5:
• To describe the kinetics of drug transfer of selected ARVs from mother to infant via breast milk.
Secondary Objectives
All Components:
• To describe maternal and infant safety and clinical outcomes.
Components 1, 3 and 4:
• To compare drug concentrations in plasma from cord blood with concentrations in maternal plasma at delivery for selected ARV and/or TB treatment drugs.
• To describe the neonatal elimination of selected ARV and/or TB treatment drugs acquired across the placenta after maternal dosing during pregnancy.
Components 3 and 4:
• To describe the kinetics of drug transfer of selected ARVs and/or TB treatment drugs from mother to infant via breast milk
Component 4:
• To describe the PK parameters of selected ARVs when co-administered with selected second-line TB treatment drugs to WLHIV during pregnancy and postpartum.
Other Objectives
• To assess plasma protein binding of highly bound ARVs and/or TB treatment drugs during pregnancy and postpartum.
• To explore genetic sources for variability in drug exposure in pregnant and postpartum women and their infants for selected ARV and/or TB treatment drugs.

 Uganda 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Katrina  Fernandez
ID:
Determining distribution, ecology and threats of otter species in Uganda
REFNo: NS245ES

1)To confirm the presence of otter species in and around specific wetlands in Uganda.
2)Determine the ecology, habitat, behaviour and threats to otter species in Uganda.
3)Generate awareness and education to create stewardship and foster positivity towards wildlife and habitats.
4)Identifying conflict issues and threats and developing mitigation measures where necessary.

India 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 Protocol for Regional Estimation of pfhrp2/3 gene deletion in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda (Prep)
REFNo: HS1911ES

1. Estimate the proportion of P. falciparum pfhrp2/3 gene deletions among false-negative HRP2 RDTs in the regions
2. Detect the parasite density and frequency of non-P. falciparum species in the samples
3. Identify regions in which the prevalence of pfhrp2/3 gene deletions causing false negative P. falciparum RDTs is at or above 5%, warranting a change in RDTs.
4. Assess the diagnostic field performance of the HRP2 and pan-pLDH RDTs compared to PCR as gold standard

Uganda 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Semambo Sempebwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011977
 A Situation Analysis Of Refugees And Migrant Families Of Children Ages 3 To 8 In Uganda
REFNo: SS1126ES

PURPOSE: To analyze the overall refugees and the host community dynamics, highlighting issues surrounding inclusion/non-discrimination, diversity, and the influence of these issues on ECCE service provision and uptake. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: 1) Analyze the overall refugees and the host community dynamics, highlighting issues surrounding inclusion/non-discrimination, diversity, and the influence of these issues on ECCE service provision and uptake. 2) Assess the context and the most salient needs of 3 to 8 year old refugee and host community children and their families. 3) Investigate the factors affecting ECCE service provision and uptake of ECCE among refugee and host community populations. 4) Provide an evidence base that will inform the best ECCE programming for 3 to 8-year-olds affected by migration, along with those from the host communities. 5) Document lessons and best practices from the already existing ECCE service provision interventions that will inform Sesame Workshop’s programming.
 Uganda 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrea Felde Kronstad
ID:
Student Politics and mobilization in a Hybrid Regime: the Case of Makerere University, Uganda
REFNo: SS1122ES

The prime outcome of the study is to explain under which conditions the political system and system linkages affecting the organization, activity and substance of institutionalized and non-institutionalized student politics at Makerere University. The study aims to compare the effects on institutionalized student politics at Makerere University. Institutionalized student politics is operationalized as the Students Guild and non-institutionalized student politics is operationalized as Student Activism. The findings will be presented in 4 articles through an article based PhD dissertation.
Norway 2021-12-16 2024-12-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Mwebaze Nicholas
ID:
IMPLICATIONS OF AEROBIC EXERCISE ON CLINICAL OUTCOMES OF HIV POSITIVE CLIENTS IN UGANDA; A CASE OF GENERAL MILITARY HOSPITAL-BOMBO
REFNo: HS1276ES

1. To assess the effect of aerobic exercise on immunological measures of HIV positive clients on ART at GMH-Bombo.
2. To measure the effect of aerobic exercise on functional work capacity of HIV positive clients on ART at GMH-Bombo.
3. To determine the contribution of aerobic exercise on psychological markers of HIV positive clients on ART at GMH-Bombo.

Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Lillian Ayebale
ID:
Fertility desires, dilemmas and coping responses among adolescents in Kabira county Kyotera district.
REFNo: SS901ES

1. To review and examine the available evidence on fertility desires among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa
2. To assess adolescents’ fertility dilemmas in relation to their fertility desires.
3. To explore adolescent coping responses relating to their fertility desires and HIV risk behavior
4. To examine the influence of parent-child communication on sexual matters on adolescents’ coping responses
5. To develop and conceptualizeand conceptualize a parent-child communication model for better ASRH outcomes

 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter OReilly
ID:
Regionalism in East Africa c. 1900 to present
REFNo: SS923ES

This project aims to undertake the first comprehensive historical study of regionalism in East Africa across the 20th and 21st centuries. Attempts at formal economic and political integration in East Africa has been a common feature of the region’s history over the last century. This is evident today with East African Community’s (EAC) regional integration and cooperation agenda. However, there has been remarkably little historical and contemporary research on this theme that has sought unpack the continuities and disjunctures of regional integration in East Africa across this period. This reflects both an ingrained methodological nationalism in the field, and a tendency to assume the weakness of regional integration in Africa as compared to the supposed European ‘ideal type’. This project will therefore address fundamental questions relevant to the topic relating to the intellectual, political and economic drivers and obstacles to integration in East Africa in historical and contemporary perspective, and from a range of levels of analysis: national, regional and global. Research for this project will be conducted across the EAC’s founding members-states (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) and in important international and regional bureaucratic centres (Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire; Washington DC, United States; Brussels, Belgium).
 Ireland 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANGELLA MUSIIMENTA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013297
 Using Mobile Technologies to prevent Vulnerable Mothers from COVID-19 in Rural Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS1693ES

Implement the MobileMomCare app and carry out an endline assessment to evaluate its preliminary impact on prevention knowledge, risk perception, and adoption of COVID-19 prevention practices, coping mechanism, and system usability among 72 illiterate mothers,Develop scripts and multimedia videos/audios for COVID-19- prevention as well as information on preventing/coping with COVID-19-induced challenges such as domestic violence and HIV/AIDS.,Carry out a baseline study to quantitatively assess the COVID-19 prevention knowledge, risk perception, adoption of COVID-19 prevention practices, among 72 illiterate mothers,Assess the factors constraining the adoption of COVID-19 prevention practices utilized by rural illiterate mothers. ,To support the prevention of COVID-19 among rural illiterate, poor, and vulnerable mothers using a mobile phone-based multimedia application—MobileMomCare application,
 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDE MULOWOOZA THADDEUS
ID:
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROCESS METRICS FOR CAESAREAN SECTION IN UGANDA, A LOWER-RESOURCE SETTING: DEVELOPMENT AND FEASIBILITY ASSESSMENT
REFNo: HS1768ES

Löfgren, J., Kadobera, D., Forsberg, B. C., Mulowooza, J., Wladis, A., & Nordin, P. (2015a). District-level surgery in Uganda: Indications, interventions and perioperative mortality. Surgery, 158(1), 7-16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2015.03.022
Löfgren, J., Kadobera, D., Forsberg, B. C., Mulowooza, J., Wladis, A., & Nordin, P. (2015b). Surgery in district hospitals in rural Uganda-indications, interventions, and outcomes. Lancet, 385 Suppl 2, S18. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(15)60813-3
Löfgren, J., Mulowooza, J., Nordin, P., Wladis, A., & Forsberg, B. C. (2015). Cost of surgery in a low-income setting in eastern Uganda. Surgery, 157(6), 983-991. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.surg.2015.01.026
Mulowooza, J., Santos, N., Isabirye, N., Inhensiko, I., Sloan, N. L., Shah, S., Butrick, E., Waiswa, P., & Walker, D. (2021). Midwife-performed checklist and ultrasound to identify obstetric conditions at labour triage in Uganda: A quasi-experimental study. Midwifery, 96, 102949. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2021.102949
Santos, N., Mulowooza, J., Isabirye, N., Inhensiko, I., Sloan, N. L., Shah, S., Butrick, E., Waiswa, P., & Walker, D. (2021). Effect of a labor triage checklist and ultrasound on obstetric referral at three primary health centers in Eastern Uganda. Int J Gynaecol Obstet, 153(1), 130-137. https://doi.org/10.1002/ijgo.13420
Shah, S., Santos, N., Kisa, R., Mike Maxwell, O., Mulowooza, J., Walker, D., & Muruganandan, K. M. (2020). Efficacy of an ultrasound training program for nurse midwives to assess high-risk conditions at labor triage in rural Uganda. PLoS One, 15(6), e0235269. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0235269
Waiswa, P., Wanduru, P., Okuga, M., Kajjo, D., Kwesiga, D., Kalungi, J., Nambuya, H., Mulowooza, J., Tagoola, A., & Peterson, S. (2021). Institutionalizing a Regional Model for Improving Quality of Newborn Care at Birth Across Hospitals in Eastern Uganda: A 4-Year Story. Glob Health Sci Pract, 9(2), 365-378. https://doi.org/10.9745/ghsp-d-20-00156


GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To understand perspectives on caesarean patient care coordination and quality, develop a caesarean process quality assessment instrument, and assess feasibility, usability, and acceptability of the instrument through a pilot study in Iganga District Hospital in Eastern Uganda and its referring health centres.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
1. To understand key stakeholders’ perspectives on patient flow through caesarean care pathways, including key transition and decision points, and opportunities for improving care efficiency and safety.
2. To understand providers’ views on currently employed and alternative caesarean process quality metrics.
3. To understand patient experiences of caesarean decision making and flow through caesarean care.
4. To develop a set of caesarean quality process metrics reflecting the importance of transdisciplinary high-quality care for improving CS-related outcomes
5. To understand the feasibility of assessment of the proposed caesarean process indicators.
6. To understand the usability of the proposed caesarean process indicators.
7. To test the validity of the proposed caesarean process indicators.
8. To compare the strengths and weaknesses of each indicator and approach.

 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
 TB Risk by Alcohol Consumption
REFNo: HS1962ES

To determine the incidence of active TB disease among PLWH with prior LTBI, who received TPT, by level of alcohol use. To estimate the incidence rate of new TB infection among PLWH with prior negative TST results by level of alcohol use. To examine the risk of acquiring TB infection and of incident active TB disease among PLWH with heavy alcohol use after receipt of TPT in PLWH in Uganda.
 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FREDDIE SSENGOOBA Peter
ID: UNCST-2021-R011834
 Landscape Analysis of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Ecosystem in Uganda.
REFNo: HS1935ES

The main objective of the landscape assessment is to understand the current decision-making environment in Uganda’s health sector relevant to priority setting, including the identification of key stakeholders and interests, to support the development of a strategy to institutionalise HTA as an essential process for priority setting and evidence-informed decision making in Uganda’s quest for UHC.
Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christopher Tumwine
ID:
A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THE AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT PROGRAMME TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1954ES

To assess whether HIV programmes in Uganda still need to provide livelihoods’ support to persons living with HIV in the era-of test and treat. To examine clients’ perspectives on changes/benefits experienced as a result of participating in the agricultural livelihood support programme. To examine challenges which have been experienced by clients as result of participating in the agricultural livelihood support programme. To examine key stakeholders’ perspectives on the process, benefits and challenges of the agricultural livelihood support programme to HIV clients.
Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Stephen Okoboi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001356
 Anti-Retroviral Therapy Adherence Measurement Methods and Virological Failure in HIV infected Ugandans on long-term ART
REFNo: HS1949ES

1a. To describe incidence of virological failure in patients enrolled in the long-term ART cohort and assess the relationship between adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) measured either by patient self-report, appointment keeping and pill count and having virologic failure among HIV-infected Ugandan adults receiving long-term first line.
1b. To examine overall adherence measurement methods as a predictive test for VF among long term ART patients using a case control design taking patients confirmed with VF as cases and use incidence density sampling to sample for controls matched with time and age.
2. Determine the barriers and facilitators of ART adherence among patients on long-term ART at adult Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) ART clinic using the Theoretical-Domains-Framework with 16 semi-structured, in-depth interviews with both people experiencing VF and those without VF, and ART providers (Medical Officers, Nurses, and counsellors)

 Uganda 2021-12-15 2024-12-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hella Peter Eszter
ID:
The effects of water shortage on female chimpanzee social behaviour in the Budongo Forest Reserve
REFNo: NS278ES

This research examines the space use and social behavior of female chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda. In the forest, there are two habituated chimpanzee communities – Waibira, where habituation started in 2011, and Sonso, where habituation started in 1990. While both groups have high year-round food availability, the Waibira group faces an unusual ecological pressure during the annual dry season, when, despite being a rainforest-dwelling group, all permanent water sources within their home range dry up, with the exception of one waterhole. Describing how the female chimpanzees of the community are affected by this annually recurring water scarcity will help us understand the ecological pressures influencing chimpanzee social and ranging behavior. The project aims to provide a detailed description of the ranging of Waibira females, as well as their association patterns, levels of aggression, and gregariousness, and investigate whether any seasonal changes due to water availability are present. Other aims are to determine the dominance hierarchy of the females of the group, and to investigate whether individual factors influence strategies used to deal with water scarcity, such as increasing daily travel, or consuming more water-rich food.
Hungary 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ANGELLA MUSIIMENTA
ID: UNCST-2021-R013297
 Ethics of Using Digital Adherence Monitoring Technologies to Support Tuberculosis Medication (DATs Ethics Study)
REFNo: HS1692ES

Develop an initial framework for research and implementation of DATs in TB in Uganda, drawing from the ethical opportunities and challenges identified in Aim 1. ,Assess ethical opportunities and challenges associated with experienced DATs (electronic pill bottles, SMS) and emerging DATs (cell phone-based dose reporting, video calls, ingestion sensors) using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. ,
 Uganda 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Michael Schwartz William
ID:
A Comprehensive Study of Human-Carnivore Conflict Mitigation and Prevention Measures in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s Unique Context of Human and Large Carnivore Ecology
REFNo: NS309ES

The following management-driven research proposal seeks to investigate human-carnivore conflict challenges in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda through five interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary retro- and prospective studies (conservation sociology, community ecology, ecosystem services, wildlife ecology, and conservation biology) in the hopes of making informed, integrated, and strategic mitigation and prevention efforts. This includes 1) a compound cost-benefit analysis of fencing as a human-carnivore conflict (HCC) prevention and carnivore conservation measure; 2) a critical review of Uganda Carnivore Program’s (UCP) carnivore conflict mitigation and prevention efforts (with special emphasis on safe husbandry, experiential tourism, and compensation of genuine losses); 3) a brief review of large carnivore ecology, its resources needs, and current impacts of anthropogenic activity on large carnivore viability in Queen Elizabeth National Park; 4) competition-strategies and tactics of human ecology with wildlife ecology in Queen Elizabeth National Park and its impacts on ecosystem productivity and services; and 5) a critical cultural context review of local custodianship concepts vis-à-vis integrated management approaches (Resource Sharing Agreements, compensation, livelihood support etc.).
USA 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Eunice Ndirangu-Mugo Wambui
ID:
Understanding and informing the Development of Institutional Strategies for educational Resilience in online teaching and learning for undergraduate nursing and midwifery programs in Pandemic Times in East Africa (U-DISRUPT study)
REFNo: HS1923ES

1. Explore the perceptions of faculty and students towards online teaching and learning due to COVID-19
2. Determine students' and faculty preparedness with the transitioning to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic
3. To establish the relationship between the online teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive presence among the faculty staff and students with the transitioning to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
4. To assess the effects of the online teaching presence, social presence, and cognitive presence among the students with the transitioning to online teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic
5. Describe how to optimize the quality of online learning for the faculty and students in the university.

 Kenya 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HINDRAH AKISIIMIRE
ID:
KNOWLEDGE ACCESS AND SHARING THROUGH CULTURAL ASTRONOMY IN UGANDA’S REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS AND HOST COMMUNITIES.
REFNo: SS1116ES

To facilitate introduction of astronomy to the community of refugees.,To create an avenue of usefulness of institutional cultural astronomy knowledge in areas that may need purchase and use of physical gadgets,To provide a formal structure for knowledge storage and sharing,To catalogue cultural astronomy from refugees who are likely to lose this knowledge due to varying cultures and communities in the settlement camp.,To introduce astronomy to refugee settlements and gather information on the subject from the target communities. The gathered data from this project will be incorporated in a mobile astronomy lab for replication in other regions of Uganda.,
 Uganda 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Barbara Castelnuovo
ID: UNCST-2019-R000802
 Sero-prevalence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 antibodies amongst non-vaccinated People Living with HIV attending the Infectious Diseases Institute clinic
REFNo: HS1956ES

General Objective The objective of this study is to determine the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in non-vaccinated PLWHIV at high risk. This will generate information on the exposure of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in this population Specific Objectives 1. To determine the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies amongst non-vaccinated PLWHIV at high risk. 2. To determine risk factors for the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies amongst non-vaccinated PLWHIV at high risk
 Uganda 2021-12-13 2024-12-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Yang Jae Lee
ID: UNCST-2021-R012449
 Destigmatization of Mental Illness Through Theater
REFNo: HS1764ES

1. Primary Objective
Effectiveness of a community theater-based destigmatization program to combat stigma and increase care-seeking habits as measured by KAP (knowledges, attitudes, and practices) survey and focus groups at the beginning and the end of the intervention

2. Secondary Objective
1) Assess the general prevalence of mental health conditions for patients attending outpatient visits for general medical conditions
2) Assess KAP towards mental health of healthcare providers to shape future interventions in mental health destigmatization

 USA 2021-12-10 2024-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Simon Kasasa
ID:
Evaluating the effectiveness of grouped intensive adherence counselling sessions in improving viral load re-suppression in Uganda
REFNo: HS1850ES

The main goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of grouped intensive adherence counselling sessions in improving viral load re-suppression in Uganda.
The specific primary objectives of our study are as follows:
1. To compare the proportion of patients who have suppressed HIV viral load between those who have undergone grouped IAC relative to individualized IAC.
2a. To establish the PLHIV’s beliefs, and perceptions about receiving IAC using small patients groups relative to individual level.
2b. To establish the perceptions and experiences of HIV counselors about using grouped intensive adherence counseling scheme relative to the individualised scheme to deliver IAC messages.

Uganda 2021-12-10 2024-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Loduk Michael
ID:
Assessing the effect of patients’ health literacy levels on post-operative early surgical care outcomes at four rural-based hospitals in Western Uganda
REFNo: HS1907ES

MAIN OBJECTIVE:
to assess the effect of patients’ level of health literacy on early post-operative surgical care outcomes in (KIU-TH, Ishaka Adventist hospital, Comboni hospital Kyamuhunga, and Kitagata general hospital) the four rural-based hospitals in western Uganda.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. To assess the health literacy levels among patients receiving surgical care at the rural-based hospitals of KIU-TH, Ishaka Adventist hospital, Comboni hospital Kyamuhunga, and Kitagata general hospital.
2. To determine the early post-operative surgical outcomes of pain, wound infection at the surgical site, and patient’s well-being among the study population.
3. To establish the relationship between health literacy levels and early post-operative surgical outcomes among the study population.


Uganda 2021-12-10 2024-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Akatukwasa  Cecilia
ID: UNCST-2021-R013537
 PrEP preferences around the time of pregnancy among mobile women.
REFNo: SS1105ES

The objective of this study is to elucidate the role of mobility in attitudes and preferences regarding PrEP initiation and engagement during the perinatal period.
 Uganda 2021-12-09 2024-12-09 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jane  Kabami
ID: UNCST-2021-R012588
 Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the HIV Care Continuum in South Western Uganda
REFNo: HS1855ES

1.To evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic across the HIV Care Cascade including: ART initiation, retention in care, and viral suppression among PLWH in South Western Uganda
To explore the changing practices, barriers and facilitators to the delivery of HIV services during the COVID-19 pandemic from the perspective of PLWH, health workers and community members
 Uganda 2021-12-08 2024-12-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Deborah Ekusai-Sebatta
ID: UNCST-2021-R003878
 Willingness and Feasibility of Using Injectable Antiretroviral Therapy Among Women From Prevention- of- Mother- to- Child- HIV- Transmission- Programs In Uganda
REFNo: SS1095ES

Aim 1: To explore participant perceptions about willingness to use and roll out of LART in PMTCT programs.
Aim 2: To explore the fears, concerns, potential barriers and hindrances in delivering LART to women in PMTCT programs.
Aim 3: To establish the health facility readiness of PMTCT programs to support LART

 Uganda 2021-12-08 2024-12-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Shillah  Kwikiiriza
ID: UNCST-2021-R012682
 Improving the production and marketing of squash by smallholder youth farmers in Kamuli, Uganda
REFNo: A76ES

1.evaluate the effect(s) of soil mulching and cultivar for improved squash production and yield. 2.determine market vendor requirements for buying and selling of squash. 3.determine the partial cost budgets and the gross margin of cultivars of squash produced with or without soil mulch and in experimental plots. 4.investigate the potential of farmer cooperatives for in- and out of school youth farmers (15 – 35 years) participating in schools’ home gardening projects.
Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JULIET MWANGA-AMUMPAIRE
ID: UNCST-2022-R009420
 An open-label, multicentre, randomized, adaptive platform trial of the safety and efficacy of several therapies, including antiviral therapies, versus control in mild/moderate cases of COVID-19
REFNo: HS1789ES

Primary objective: to compare the efficacy of alternative treatment strategies versus control on the risk of progression to severe respiratory disease
The secondary objectives are:
 To compare the safety of each study arm to control, up to Day 21 of follow-up
 To compare the rate of hospitalizations due to COVID-19 in each study arm versus control
 To compare the time to hospitalization due to COVID-19 in each study arm versus control
 To compare the rate of hospitalizations for other reason than Covid-19 in each study arm versus control
 To compare the disease-free rate in each study arm versus control
 To compare the death rate in each study arm versus control
 To compare time to worsening of SpO2 < 93in each study arm versus control
 To compare the capacity to prevent severe progression between study arms
 To identify risk factors for severe progression
 To assess efficacy in sub-groups of patients e.g. with pre-existing conditions/co-morbidities, by age group, sex, BMI, timeframe between onset of symptoms and randomization.

 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Herbert Muyinda
ID: UNCST-2019-R000373
 Cango Lyec Study (Healing the Elephant): Developing and Testing Interventions to Reduce HIV Risk, Increase Access to Treatment and Promote Resilience in War Affected Populations in Northern Uganda (Follow-up Study)
REFNo: HS1816ES

To pilot the feasibility and acceptability of Wayo/Nero and mHealth intervention packages to support both prevention and care for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and war related trauma.,Investigate associations between posttraumatic stress, resilience, and depression, with HIV/Hepatitis B incidence among conflict-affected populations in Northern Uganda,Estimate prevalence and incidence of HIV, syphilis, Hepatitis B, and identify associated risk factors among conflict-affected populations in Northern Uganda ,Our overarching goal is to develop, test and scale up culturally-safe, strengths-based, trauma-informed, technology-enhanced (CSTT) interventions among war affected populations. ,
 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Edith Wakida K
ID: UNCST-2019-R001225
 Enhancing the Capacity for Providers in Mental Health Integration (ECaP-MHI): A pilot intervention study in Lira district, Northern Uganda
REFNo: HS1847ES

1.4.1 To gather baseline data on the mental disorder diagnoses recorded by PHCPs at a selected HC IV in Lira district before the pilot intervention (in objective four)
1.4.2 To explore contextual barriers and/or challenges likely to affect the ability of Lira DHMT to support PHCPs using the adapted ECaP-MHI intervention
1.4.3 To adapt the training component of the ECaP-MHI intervention
1.4.4 To assess implementation of the DHMTs supporting PHCPs to integrate mental health
services into using the adapted ECaP-MHI intervention
Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tana Chongsuwat
ID:
Evaluation of Understanding, Perceptions, and Attitudes Toward Cervical Cancer Screening, Prevention, and Treatment Services Available to Women in Gulu City, Uganda
REFNo: HS1862ES

Understand attitudes and perceptions regarding seeking cervical cancer screening, treatment, or prevention services.,Assess the level of knowledge of men and women on cervical cancer etiology, risk factors, screening, and prevention services available to them.,
 USA 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2021-R011972
 Adaptive immunity to Mtb-infection and TB disease among young Ugandan children”
REFNo: HS1870ES

1.To recruit Ugandan children 5 years and younger (< 60 months), with and without perinatal HIV-exposure and/or infection, who are household contacts of an adult with confirmed TB disease
2.To identify immunologic phenotypes that correlate with TB disease, versus remaining asymptomatic following TB household contact, in young children with and without perinatal HIV-exposure and/or infection
3.To determine if MTB-specific T cell and/or antibody profiles can be used to distinguish TB disease from asymptomatic MTB infection, in young children with and without perinatal HIV-exposure and/or infection
4.To determine how perinatal HIV exposure/infection alters MTB-specific adaptive immune profiles

 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Muhindo
ID:
Tackling coronavirus disease-2019 Vaccine Hesitancy among People Living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: HS1902ES

To describe the prevalence and factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adult PLHIV in Kampala, Uganda.
2. To explore the drivers of COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adult PLHIV in Kampala, Uganda.
3. To develop and pilot educational materials to promote COVID-19 vaccine uptake among adult PLHIV in Kampala, Uganda

 Uganda 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Alison Elliott
ID: UNCST-2023-R006524
 Voluntary stool collection for optimizing laboratory techniques at the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
REFNo: HS1910ES

Objectives of the research project:
• To obtain Schistosoma mansoni ova for training and optimisation of the process of miracidia hatching and snail infection
• To obtain S. mansoni ova for training and optimisation of the process of sex determination of cercariae
• To develop materials such as S. mansoni DNA that can be used as reagents and/or positive controls.
• To make available S. mansoni materials for use in the routine evaluation of proficiency of assays and for the testing of reagents and new assay kits

 UK 2021-12-07 2024-12-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
CHRISTINE MBABAZI -MPYANGU
ID:
Thriving Together: Creating Social Support Groups for the Reintegration and Empowerment of Formerly Abducted Women in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS965ES

1) Assess the current social, economic and psychological status of formerly abducted women in Northern Uganda as compared to never abducted comparable women
2) Scientifically test the effectiveness of women’s support groups in facilitating the reintegration of formerly abducted women, raising their aspirations, creating economic opportunities and increasing their overall well-being.
Uganda 2021-12-06 2024-12-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MISAKI WAYENGERA
ID:
DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE, EASY TO USE, AND RAPID POINT OF CARE DIAGNOSTIC TESTING PLATFORMS FOR COVID-19 SUITING REMOTE SETTINGS OF SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA.
REFNo: HS1648ES

1.To optimize and validate reagents (recombinant peptides, monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies)’s performance towards capture of SARS- CoV 2 virus antigen and host specific antibodies
2.To develop prototypes of lateral flow immunochromatography test (LFT) and tube-agglutination test platforms for COVID19 testing
3.To perform In-dependent validation of the developed test platforms.


Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ayebazibwe Kakoba Gloria
ID:
Determinants of uptake of Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control in Butiaba, Uganda
REFNo: SS1083ES

1. To determine the uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda 2. To examine socio demographic characteristics associated with uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda. 3. To assess barriers related to knowledge that are associated with uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda. 4. To assess barriers related to attitudes that are associated with uptake of Praziquantel during Mass Drug Administration for schistosomiasis control among adults in Butiaba, Uganda
 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Birabwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R012851
 INCREASING COVERAGE AND UPTAKE OF VOLUNTARY FAMILY PLANNING IN EMERGENT TOWNS AND CITIES IN UGANDA – THE CASE OF JINJA AND IGANGA
REFNo: HS1826ES

General objective To contribute to the reduction of unmet of unmet need and increased use of VFP in urban settings by adapting high-impact practices in FP and developing and testing a tailored package of interventions to increase coverage and uptake of VFP services in emerging urban areas. The project also aims to contribute to improved performance of urban health systems in the study sites with regard to VFP. Specific objectives Implementation objectives i. To develop and implement a tailored package of high-impact interventions fit for emerging urban settings in Uganda using participatory approaches ii. To improve understanding of FP and decision-making capacity for healthy reproductive or contraceptive behaviors; strengthen effective delivery and management of FP services. Research objectives i. To explore the current coverage of VFP and barriers and facilitators of contraception use in emergent urban settings in eastern Uganda ii. To assess the effectiveness, facilitators and barriers of the proposed intervention package in improving VFP service provision, accessibility and utilization iii. To explore how unintended pregnancies/birth could be associated with child survival and childhood health care in urban settings
 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Andrew Arinaitwe
ID:
News Media Presentation Of Basic Education Teachers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Content Analysis of the Daily Monitor and the New Vision in Uganda.
REFNo: SS1068ES

1. To examine how teacher story coverage in the The Daily Monitor and The New Vision relates to the frames and themes of the research in the space of May 2020 to August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2. To identify the frames of teacher stories in the The Daily Monitor and The New Vision in Uganda between May 2020 to August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3. To examine the major themes of teacher stories that were published in the The Daily Monitor and The New Vision in Uganda newsrooms between May 2020 to August 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Henry Kajumbula Mawerere
ID: UNCST-2019-R001531
 Low-interventional, multi-centre study of the burden of nosocomial infections among hospitalised patients in sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS1880ES

Aim:
To assess antimicrobial resistance rates, as well as clinical outcomes (including treatment outcomes, mortality rate, hospital length of stay), healthcare resource utilisation (HCRU) and associated costs among hospitalised patients with nosocomial infections at Mulago Specialised Referral Hospital.

Study Objectives:
1. To estimate the prevalence of resistance in nosocomial infections(NI) amongst patients hospitalized at Mulago Specialized Referral Hospital
2. To describe treatment outcomes amongst hospitalized patients with NI, at the end of therapy and at hospital discharge
3. To assess mortality rates (all-cause & infection-related) of hospitalized patients with NI, at the end of therapy & at hospital discharge
4. To assess hospital length of stay amongst hospitalized patients with NI.

Secondary Study Objectives
1. To describe treatment outcomes amongst hospitalized patients with NI at Day 14/30 post-treatment initiation
2. To assess mortality rates (all-cause and infection-related) of hospitalized patients with NI, at Day 14/30 post-treatment initiation
3. To assess ICU length of stay amongst hospitalized patients with NI.
4. To describe the characteristics of hospitals participating in the study
5. To assess HCRU and associated costs post-hospitalization amongst hospitalized patients with NI
6. To assess the nursing care demand amongst hospitalized patients with NI

 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peter Olwoch
ID: UNCST-2021-R013221
 Antimicrobial resistance sentinel surveillance at Tororo General Hospital (TGH), Uganda with a focus on bacterial urinary tract infections and gonorrhoea infections
REFNo: HS1881ES

To identify bacteria causing UTI in patients who present to TGH and determine their antibiotic susceptibility profiles

To determine the antibiotic susceptibility of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates cultured from genital swabs from patients who present to TGH

To determine associations between patient characteristics, treatments prescribed, and clinical outcomes, with identified bacterial isolates and their susceptibility profiles

 Uganda 2021-12-03 2024-12-03 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Caroline Morogo Jerop
ID:
WUSC’s Volunteer Cooperation Program - IGNI+E Baseline Assessment
REFNo: SS835ES

The purpose of the baseline study for WUSC’s IGNI+E Project is to help the program staff and partners focus on program achievement related to a limited set of expected outcomes; and to empower partners to collaboratively measure and review these outcomes. Aligned with this purpose, the baseline study is designed to help the project achieve four specific objectives:
● To better understand the implementation context for the project at the onset of implementation
● To inform the performance measurement framework (PMF) by validating a SMART set of indicators, and establishing baselines for these performance measures
● To provide the foundation for a comprehensive results-based monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning (MERL) plan for the project

 Kenya 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Wamimbi Wotti
ID:
Developing a National child focused policy research agenda (2021-2025)
REFNo: SS1018ES

a) Undertake a review of the current National Child Focused Policy Agenda (2015-2020) b) Develop a new National Child Focused Policy Agenda (2021-2025),
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Catherine Mwesigwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000988
 Commercial Baby Food Consumption and Complementary Feeding Practices in Kampala
REFNo: HS1784ES

To explain the motivations for use of commercial baby foods among caregivers of infants and young children between 6-36 months in Kampala,To determine the proportion of caregivers that use commercial baby foods among infants and young children between 6-36 months in Kampala ,To determine the level of commercial baby food use for complementary feeding and the associated factors in an urban/peri-urban Ugandan sub-population of caregivers of infants and young children between 6-36 months in Kampala. ,
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Rhoda Wanyenze
ID: UNCST-2021-R013352
 Assessment of the HIV/AIDS legal, regulatory, and policy environment for key populations in Uganda
REFNo: HS1925ES

5 To develop recommendations on how the legal and policy framework affecting Key Populations can be improved to promote an enabling legal environment for the national response to HIV, particularly for key populations. ,4 To determine the extent to which the legal framework protects rights and promotes an enabling legal environment for the national response to HIV, particularly for people living with and affected by HIV and key populations. ,3 To analyze access to justice and law enforcement on HIV and human rights among key population and key service providers, access to legal support services, and law enforcement mechanisms. ,2 To assess the critical human rights issues affecting key populations and the extent to which the current environment addresses these.,1 To analyze existing HIV, health, and other related laws, regulations, and policy initiatives that impact the HIV response among key and priority populations in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 Laparoscopic Cases Database
REFNo: HS1909ES

The second aim of the study is to use this data in a future project examining new low-cost laparoscopic equipment. ,The first aim of the study is to compare laparoscopic practices in several countries. ,This study aims to examine current laparoscopic practices in Uganda and the United States.,
 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eugene Ruzagira
ID: UNCST-2023-R008282
 Validating a 10-minute instrument-free prototype HIV p24/p37 assay for early infant diagnosis
REFNo: HS1854ES

Objectives of the research project:

Primary objectives
1. To determine the sensitivity of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
2. To determine the specificity of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
3. To determine the accuracy of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
4. To determine the positive predictive value of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay
5. To determine the negative predictive value of a novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay

Secondary objective
1. To determine the agreement of the novel instrument-free HIV p24 PoC assay results between two independent laboratory technicians.

15. Brief outline of research study design/methods:

 Uganda 2021-12-02 2024-12-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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