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Jackline Achan Bwire
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Child Participation and Reduction of Violence against Children in Uganda. A case of Government Primary Schools in Bugiri District.
REFNo: SS1112ES

To establish the relationship between child participation and reduction of violence against children,What is the meaning behind children’s perspectives on their (children) participation in reduction of violence?,To establish the relationship between children’s Influences and reduction of violence against children.,To establish the relationship between children’s relationships and reduction of violence against children,To establish the relationship between children’s voice and reduction of violence against children,To establish the relationship between children’s cognition and reduction of violence against children,
Uganda 2023-01-20 14:22:48 2026-01-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Wyrod
ID:
Opportunity in a New Era of Development
REFNo: SS388ES

Conduct research on the growing relationship between China and Uganda in the area of development. Understand the new opportunities for improving economic growth in Uganda through a growing relationship with China as a valuable new development partner.
USA 2023-01-20 14:20:54 2026-01-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Judith Mbabazi
ID: UNCST-2021-R011582
​​Spotlight Kampala, Uganda - Illuminating Energy Inequities in Urban Informal Communities
REFNo: SS1437ES

General Objective: The proposed research activities support SDG7 to ensure “access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all” and SDG11 to “make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.”

Specific Objectives: The overarching objectives of the project are:

To highlight the unique and complex access challenges faced by informal urban communities in SSA

To create a dialogue within the SDG 7 community of practice on urban access issues

To demonstrate how participatory approaches can support more inclusive and equitable research and infrastructure design practices


Uganda 2023-01-19 13:00:40 2026-01-19 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
YVONNE KARAMAGI
ID:
A Qualitative Study On The Impact Of COVID 19 On Mental Health Of Adolescents Living With HIV (15-19 Yrs.) At Mildmay Uganda Hospital.
REFNo: HS2612ES

Aim 1: To explore the effects of COVID-19 and its social control measures on mental health of ALHIV aged 15-19 years Aim 2: To identify the multi-level factors of resilience (i.e., individual, family and community) with their effects on ALHIV’s mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic Aim 3: To describe the Caregivers and health providers' experiences when looking after ALHIV during the COVID-19 pandemic in context to their mental health
Uganda 2023-01-18 18:43:18 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Winnie  Muyindike R
ID: UNCST-2021-R013558
Gabapentin to Reduce Alcohol and Improve Viral Load Suppression (GRAIL) – “Promoting Treatment as Prevention”
REFNo: HS2622ES

2. To assess the impact of gabapentin compared to placebo on: a) alcohol consumption; b) pain severity; c) ART adherence; and d) engagement in HIV care, in order to explore potential mechanisms by which gabapentin may lead to HVL suppression.,1. To test the efficacy of gabapentin versus placebo to achieve undetectable HVL (Primary Outcome at 3 months; Secondary Outcome at 6 & 12 months),
Uganda 2023-01-18 18:33:54 2026-01-18 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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