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Nicholas Chapoy
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Title of research project: Dual articulation in the communication system of mountain gorillas?
REFNo: NS82ES

The emergence of combinatoriality (phonology and syntax) in human language represents one of the key evolutionary transitions in life (Maynard Smith & Szathmary 1995). Despite its significance, we know very little regarding how unique this capacity is to humans or the evolutionary progression of this trait. By searching for core features of language, such as its combinatoriality, in the communication systems of closely related species to humans, particularly the primates, it is possible to shed light on whether the components of language are de novo evolved traits in humans or whether they have their origins rooted in the primate lineage. With this project, I aim to shed light on how unique combinatorics is to human language through empirically investigating the presence of linguistic forms of phonology and syntax in one of our closest living relatives, the gorilla.
USA 2019-02-05 2022-02-05 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Joshua Greenberg
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Governance, Citizenship, and Accountability: Community-Centered Development in the Ugandan Health Sector
REFNo: SS265ES

This study examines the influence of governance structures on health outcomes in Uganda and tests strategies to foster more efficient healthcare delivery in the country. Specifically, the study will use a pilot randomized controlled trial to assess the feasibility and impact of several governance interventions. First, seeking to improve the performance of local leaders in ensuring quality health service delivery, the study will evaluate the following two community-level interventions: (a) quarterly citizen reporting meetings with Local Council III chairpersons on health service delivery and (b) chairperson skills training on monitoring local government health centers. Second, to study the determinants of citizen participation in meetings, the study will evaluate several different household-level encouragement messages within the meetings intervention group. The messages—which will separately emphasize (a) public duty, (b) social aspects, and (c) civic participation—will be aimed at motivating citizens to attend the quarterly reporting meetings. All of the interventions have been developed in collaboration with Progressive Health Partnership (a non-governmental organization) and the Office of the Prime Minister. This pilot study is meant to prepare for a larger study in the future.
 USA 2019-02-05 2022-02-05 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
lydia kapiriri
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Evaluating Priority Setting for Health Research in Uganda
REFNo: HS309ES

1. Synthesize the current published and grey literature on PS for health research at the global level and specifically in Uganda. 2. Describe and evaluate a historical case scenario of PS for health research in Uganda. 3. Identify some of the barriers to effective PS for health research with particular relevance to governance mechanisms in Uganda. 4. Identify best practices that can serve to influence Ugandan PS for research processes and those of other low-income countries
Uganda 2019-01-30 2022-01-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga Kiiza
ID: UNCST-2019-R001588
 PREVALENCE, CORRELATES AND EXPLANATIONS OF A LONG DURATION OF UNTREATED PSYCHOSIS AMONG ANTIPSYCHOTIC NAÏVE PATIENTS AT BUTABIKA HOSPITAL: A MIXED METHODS STUDY.
REFNo: HS237ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with a long duration of untreated psychosis among patients with a first episode psychosis at Butabika hospital in Uganda. 2. Achieve a qualitative understanding of influence of prior treatment with alternative and complimentary therapies on duration of untreated psychosis among patients with a first episode of psychosis (FEP) presenting to Butabika hospital in Uganda.
Uganda 2019-01-29 2022-01-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Samson Okello
ID: UNCST-2019-R001580
 Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease among People with HIV in Rural sub-Saharan Africa
REFNo: HS267ES

Our over-arching goals are to demonstrate the extent to which coronary artery disease (CAD) burden may be greater among PLWH in rural Uganda, to discern which risk factors are responsible for this greater burden, and to propose a risk score and promising intervention targets to improve the health of this population. Aim 1: Determine whether CAD is more prevalent and severe among PLWH than HIV-uninfected comparators in rural Uganda. We will complete coronary CT angiography in 600 participants and compare the prevalence and severity of CAD between PLWH and HIV uninfected comparators, before and after adjustment for traditional risk factors Aim 2: Determine the extent to which the association between HIV infection and CAD is modified by sex and region. Within our cohort, we will test for effect modification by sex Aim 3: Identify regional correlates of CAD, and develop a risk prediction score for the presence of CAD among PLWH in rural sub-Saharan Africa. We will collect data on traditional (e.g. age, smoking, diabetes), HIV-specific (e.g. macrophage activation, CD4 count, ART history), and region-specific factors (e.g. biomass exposure, K:T ratio, tuberculosis infection). In Aim 3a we will include traditional, HIV-specific and regional risk factors in models to identify correlates of CAD. In Aim 3b, we will propose a simplified risk score to identify PLWH with CAD.
Uganda 2019-01-29 2022-01-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rachael MacLeod
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A prospective observational study of intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH) in a neonatal cohort in Uganda: The IVHU Study.
REFNo: HS299ES

Overall objective To study the proportion of low birth weight (LBW) babies affected by IVH and to assess the severity of and risk factors for IVH and outcomes after IVH at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in eastern Uganda over a 6-month period. Specific objectives In LBW neonates in a Ugandan population: • Describe the proportion of babies affected by IVH. • Describe the timing and severity of IVH. • Describe the incidence of complications including ventriculomegaly and cerebellar involvement, as well as other pathologies such as periventricular white matter changes with and without cystic change (PVL). • Determine the neonatal morbidities and neonatal mortality associated with IVH. • Describe risk factors associated with IVH.
UK 2019-01-22 2022-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Timothy Wakabi Waiswa
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LINKAGE BETWEEN SCHISTOSOMA MANSONI INFECTION IN BABOONS AND HUMANS WITHIN FISHING VILLAGES OF KASESE AND RUBIRIZI DISTRICTS IN QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
REFNo: HS293ES

i. establish prevalence of S. mansoni in baboons and humans living in the fishing villages and factors associated with the infection ii. assess the knowledge and perception of people living in fishing villages in and around QENP on transmission of zoonotic Schistosomiasis iii. determine the geospatial and genetic relationship between S. mansoni in baboons and humans in fishing villages in and around QENP iv. assess feasibility of stakeholder-identified interventions for addressing Schistosomiasis within the fishing villages
Uganda 2019-01-22 2022-01-22 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ivan Kimuli Ronald
ID: UNCST-2019-R000577
 Viral load monitoring among HIV infected patients at Mulago Hospital: Perceived barriers and facilitators
REFNo: HS261ES

1. To describe the viral load cascade at the HIV clinic of Mulago National referral hospital 2. To explore the barriers to and facilitators of viral load monitoring among HIV-infected adults at Mulago Hospital
Uganda 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Florence Brisset-Foucault
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Registering and Identifying People in Uganda A Historical Approach
REFNo: SS210ES

Today, norms and practices of biometric identification are objects of global fascination, curiosity, anxiety or scrutiny. Yet, in the case of Africa, identification documents have hardly been central to scholarship. In order to fill this important gap, this study proposes to focus on the history of official/administrative documents of identification in Uganda, as objects of governmentality (Foucault, 2004). A great variety of identification documentation will be included, as empirical objects of study: birth certificates, voters’ cards, introduction letters by Local councils, party-membership cards, as well as other forms of nominative documentation such as land certificates and drivers’ licenses. The idea is that the daily uses of these objects and the popular representations attached to them will inform us on the parameters of public action, ordinary social life, the imagination of identities and civic cultures. By better understanding Ugandans' previous experiences of identification, it is expected that this research will inform best practices in terms of the documentation and verification of identities, and of the implication of these processes on the State and on society.
France 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Alex  Maxwell
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'Post-conflict recovery in Gulu (North Ugandan Acholiland): Examining the impact of a decade of ex-combatant re-integration interventions on the coping strategies of communities, their social capital and the state of civil society.'
REFNo: SS243ES

This research aims to explore how viable ways of life are constituted by local communities in the North Ugandan post-conflict scenario. The post-Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) peacebuilding project by the international community in Northern Uganda has resulted in no repeat of violence since the end of the conflict. However, there has been little effort to learn from the Ugandan experience concerning the critical conditions, which enables social repair to become possible following displacement by armed conflict. This research seeks to understand how displacement and return have affected social repair through the perceptions and understandings of the local people concerned. This contrasts with the focus from the perspective of ‘ex-combatants’ in the peacebuilding literature which analyses reintegration interventions. This research focuses on an under researched area: the role of the community in the post-conflict reintegration process. The research uses a case study approach (detailed by Yin, 1989) with a focus on life histories, to examine how local communities in Gulu, often referred to as the ‘recipients’ of international projects, have negotiated reintegration and social repair through their interactions with ex-combatants. Further, the research examines how external intervention has affected the Gulu communities’ own understandings of life after conflict within a ten year period (2008-present).
UK 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL POINT-OF CARE RDTs FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF PLASMODIUM FALCIPARUM WITH PFHRP-2 GENE DELETION AT VARYING MALARIA TRANSMISSION SETTINGS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS282ES

1. To determine the sensitivity of a range of malaria rapid diagnostic tests using microscopy as gold standard under the varying malaria epidemiological settings in Uganda 2. To determine the specificity of a range of malaria rapid diagnostic tests using microscopy as gold standard under the varying malaria epidemiological settings in Uganda 3. To establish the positive and negative predictive value of a range of malaria rapid diagnostic tests under the varying malaria epidemiological settings in Uganda 4. To determine the prevalence and geographical location of P.falciparum parasites with pfhrp2 gene deletion
 Uganda 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Gloria  Odei Adobea
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Utility of mid-upper arm circumference in case detection, admission, monitoring treatment and referral of children 6-59 months with severe acute malnutrition in Karamoja: a retrospective analysis
REFNo: HS304ES

To assess the utility of MUAC as an indicator for case detection, admission, monitoring treatment and referral of children 6-59 months with SAM in Karamoja.
 Ghana 2019-01-15 2022-01-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga Kiiza
ID: UNCST-2019-R001588
 COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AMONG PATIENTS WITH A FIRST EPISODE OF PSYCHOSIS IN UGANDA: ASSESSMENT, RISK PROFILE AND IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE.
REFNo: HS142ES

1. To review the evidence on the assessment of cognitive function using brief neuropsychological tests in patients with FEP in sub Saharan Africa. 2. To determine the validity of cognitive assessments delivered using a smart phone application in patients with FEP in Uganda. 3. To determine mean duration and factors associated with resolution of psychotic symptoms among patients with FEP in Uganda. 4. To determine the association between genetic and environmental factors (childhood trauma and DUP), and the development of CI in patients with FEP in Uganda. 5. To determine the association between impairment in specific cognitive domains and quality of life in patients with FEP in Uganda.
Uganda 2019-01-08 2022-01-08 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Patrick Ogwok
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Mediators of dietary and physical activity behaviors among women of reproductive age in urban Uganda-Kampala.
REFNo: HS290ES

To understand factors explaining dietary behaviors among women of reproductive age (18 to 45 years) living in Kampala To understand factors explaining physical activity behaviors among women of reproductive age (18 to 45 years) living in Kampala
Uganda 2019-01-08 2022-01-08 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Thereza Piloya Were
ID: UNCST-2019-R000491
 VITAMIN D STATUS; ASSOCIATED CLINICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL FACTORS AMONG CHILDREN INFECTED WITH HIV AT BAYLOR PAEDIATRIC CLINIC, KAMPALA UGANDA
REFNo: HS294ES

1. To determine the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among HIV infected children and adolescents aged 6 months-12 years at Baylor Paediatric HIV Clinic, Kampala. 2. To determine the clinical and biochemical factors associated with vitamin D among HIV- infected children and adolescents.
Uganda 2019-01-08 2022-01-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Simon Peter Kayondo
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PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATITIS B VIRUS INFECTION AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING ANTENATAL CARE CLINIC IN MULAGO HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS257ES

General objective To determine the prevalence and factors associated with Hepatitis B Virus infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care clinic in Mulago Hospital. Specific objective 1. To determine the prevalence of HBV infection among pregnant women, attending ANC clinic in Mulago Hospital. 2. To establish the factors associated with HBV infection, among pregnant women attending ANC clinic, in Mulago Hospital.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Ben Jones
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Educating institutions: A study of the influence of educated young women and men on local politics in Uganda
REFNo: SS232ES

In the Teso region of eastern Uganda there is a generation of young men and women in their twenties and thirties who are the first in their family to go to school. I want to investigate the effect this generation is having on local institutions – school committees, church groups, village courts, burial societies. What are the political entailments of education? Does education open up new paths to becoming influential? Does it help to reconfigure gender relations? Do educated youth approach politics in new ways? Available research on education in the developing world focuses on its economic impact, or on the spread of modern attitudes, particularly among male urban youth. Less is understood about the political consequences of education, or about the transformations taking place with the arrival of educated young men and, more especially, women, in the countryside.
 UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Ellison McNutt
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Quantifying Foot Position During Quadrupedal Walking in Semi-Wild Chimpanzees
REFNo: NS65ES

The goal of this project is to be among the first studies to collect biomechanical walking data on a large number of individuals from semi-wild primates, including plantigrade and semi-digitigrade species to connect behavior to skeletal anatomy. Specifically in Uganda, to quantify/characterize the foot strike patterns in semi-wild chimpanzees throughout their gait cycle to assess its impact on their skeletal anatomy with implications for understand fossil primate locomotions.
USA 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Natural Sciences Degree Award
David Wells Arthur
ID:
How the relatedness information encoded in scent changes with age in wild banded mongooses
REFNo: NS69ES

Determine how relatedness information is communicated and understand why synchronised births are sufficient to prevent infanticide. Determine if juveniles encode the same relatedness information in scent that adults do.
UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Joseph  Akuze
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An Algorithm to Predict Newborn Complications in the First 28 days of Life at Iganga General and Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (N-COP Study)
REFNo: HS256ES

General Objective The purpose of this study is to develop – an algorithm to predict newborn complications in order to improve management and care among newborns. Specific Objectives 1.To develop an algorithm to predict newborn complications in the first 28 days of life stratified by gestation age at birth. 2.To determine the incidence of newborn complications within the first 28 days of life: -stratified by gestational age at birth. 3.To establish the time to newborn complications within the first 28 days stratified by gestational age at birth. 4.To estimate time to newborn complications and mortality within the first 28 days of life.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Julia Downing
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Impact of the Ugandan Palliative Care Nurse Leadership Project
REFNo: HS274ES

The study is aimed at assessing the impact of the original Ugandan Palliative Care Nurse Leadership Programme
 UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Jane Francis Namukasa Wanyama
ID:
Antiretroviral therapy outcomes, barriers and facilitators of linkage into care and adherence among individuals initiating treatment under “Test and Start” guidelines in urban HIV clinics in Uganda
REFNo: HS281ES

General Objective: To establish treatment outcomes, barriers and facilitators of adherence and linkage to care among individuals initiating ART under “Test and Start” guidelines in six urban HIV clinics in Uganda. Specific objectives: The study has three specific objectives: Specific objective 1: To describe treatment outcomes among HIV positive individuals initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines over a 2-year period. This will be a retrospective evaluation of prospectively collected data of all HIV positive individuals who were initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines at Kisenyi, Kisugu, Kawaala, Komamboga and Kiswa HC III. Our extracted dataset will include all eligible ART patients who started ART between January 2017 and January 2018. Follow up period for each participant will be two years until January 2020. We shall describe the proportion of participants achieving virological suppression, incidence of OIs, retention rates, mortality rates and adherence patterns for patients retained on ART at 6,12 and 24months. Specific Objective 2: To explore barriers and facilitators for linkage into care following HIV diagnosis under “Test and Start” guidelines. This will be a qualitative study in which a purposively selected sample of individuals who tested HIV positive but were not linked into care or those who were linked into care but declined to initiate ART will participate in In-depth interviews (IDIs). We shall also conduct IDIs to explore facilitators and barriers for linkage into care among those who were linked into care at any of the five Health Center(HC) IIIs following HIV diagnosis. Specific Objective 3: To explore barriers and facilitators for adherence to ART among individuals initiated on ART under the “Test and Start” guidelines. This will be a qualitative study in which a purposively selected sample of individuals initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines will participate in IDIs. Adherence scores will be extracted from the ART clinic databases as assessed by the health care providers. We shall explore facilitators for ART adherence among adherers (reporting adherence ≥95%) with corresponding viral suppression as a proxy marker for adherence. To explore barriers for adherence, participants with poor adherence will be categorized as irregular (inconsistent) and lost to follow up (LTFU). Both adherers and non-adherers will be stratified by gender, marital status, employment status and age. Additionally, Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) will be conducted with healthcare providers to assess their experiences regarding barriers and facilitators for ART adherence among patients initiated on ART under “Test and Start” guidelines.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Anthony  Fuller
ID:
A Community-Based Cross-sectional Study of Epilepsy Prevalence and Barriers to Epilepsy Treatment in Uganda
REFNo: HS291ES

Main objective: The first objective of this study is to estimate the countrywide prevalence of epilepsy in Uganda. The second objective is to characterize the community-held beliefs and barriers affecting epilepsy treatment in Uganda. Specific Objectives: AIM 1: To estimate the countrywide prevalence of epilepsy in Uganda 1A- To describe geographic variation, if any, of epilepsy prevalence AIM 2: To characterize the community-held beliefs about epilepsy in Uganda. 2A- To assess knowledge, attitudes, and other factors associated with epilepsy treatment barriers in Uganda.
 USA 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Daniel Kabugo
ID: UNCST-2019-R000502
 Developing and assessing the feasibility, acceptability and scalability of a Hospital to Home Programme for high-risk newborns discharged from the Kiwoko Hospital neonatal unit
REFNo: HS292ES

The primary aim of this study is to develop and pilot a discharge and follow-up programme for high-risk newborns discharged from the Kiwoko Hospital neonatal unit, and to examine its feasibility, acceptability and potential for impact on the health and wellbeing of the child and their caregivers.
Uganda 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Joanna Hill
ID:
Understanding movement patterns and habitat use of crop raiding African elephants in Northern Murchison Falls Conservation Area, Uganda
REFNo: NS80ES

Objective 1: Create an elephant identification database Objective 2: Determine range patterns and habitat use of elephants using GPS collars Objective 3:Create human and elephant activity maps using satellite imagery Objective 4: Design a package of conflict and poaching reduction measures
 UK 2018-12-20 2021-12-20 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Adrienne Guignard
ID:
The semantics of the alarm calling system of wild blue monkeys
REFNo: NS67ES

Examine empirically if blue monkeys maximise informativity when producing vocalizations and interpret calls as a function of the meaning of other calls
 Switzerland 2018-12-19 2021-12-19 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Andrew Mujugira
ID: UNCST-2019-R000871
 HIV self-testing to increase testing of male partners in antenatal care in Uganda
REFNo: HS273ES

Primary objective: Determine whether secondary distribution of HIV self-testing to male partners of HIV-negative pregnant women increases the proportion of male partners who test for HIV compared to standard of care invitation letters for fast track testing. Secondary objective: Evaluate whether HIV testing of male partners is associated with PrEP interest among HIV-negative women whose partner tests HIV-positive or refuses testing.
Uganda 2018-12-11 2021-12-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Christine  Wiltshire Sekaggya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000578
 A randomized, four-arm open label Phase IIb clinical trial to evaluate the Pharmacokinetics, Safety/tolerability and Efficacy of High Dose Rifampicin in TB-HIV co-infected patients on Efavirenz- or dolutegravir-based antiretroviral therapy (SAEFRIF)
REFNo: HS262ES

Primary objective 1. To determine the effect of a high dose of rifampicin (35 mg/kg orally) on the pharmacokinetics of first-line antiretroviral drugs (efavirenz and dolutegravir) in TB-HIV co-infected patients on TB treatment. Secondary objectives 1. To investigate the safety/tolerability of a high dose of rifampicin in TB-HIV co-infected patients on TB treatment and first-line antiretroviral therapies. 2. To determine if TB-HIV co-infected patients on a high dose of rifampicin are more likely to have negative sputum cultures by the end of the intensive phase of TB treatment than patients on standard-dose rifampicin. 3. To explore the relationships between exposure to rifampicin, efavirenz and dolutegravir and the tolerability and efficacy of these drugs (Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic analysis).
Uganda 2018-12-04 2021-12-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Nurait Nambogo
ID:
Mobile based application for appointment scheduling by health professionals
REFNo: HS251ES

•To assess the acceptability of MobiCare among health professionals and Patients/Clients. •To pilot test MobiCare application at selected private health facilities in Mbarara municipality.
Uganda 2018-12-04 2021-12-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Mohammed Lamorde
ID: UNCST-2019-R001293
 Clinical Evaluation of the FilmArray Global Fever (GF) Panel
REFNo: HS265ES

To evaluate the clinical sensitivity and specificity of the assays comprising the FilmArray GF Panel when used to test whole blood specimens. It is hypothesized that the FilmArray GF Panel assays will detect clinically relevant levels of the pathogens included in the panel and give no false detections.
 Nigeria 2018-12-04 2021-12-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Gloria Kirungi Kasozi Kasozi
ID:
School-Based Sexual and Reproductive Health Services for Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy in Hoima District, Uganda: a cluster randomized controlled trial
REFNo: HS247ES

1. To investigate the effect of School Based SRH services on occurrence of adolescent pregnancy among school girls aged 15-19 years in Hoima District, Uganda. 2. To evaluate the effect of School Based SRH services on sexual behavioral change for prevention of adolescent pregnancy among school girls aged 15-19 years in Hoima District, Uganda. 3. To analyze the effect of School Based SRH services on utilization of SRH services among school girls aged 15-19 years in Hoima District, Uganda. 4. To develop a School Based SRH services model for the prevention of adolescent pregnancy among school girls in Uganda
Uganda 2018-11-30 2021-11-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
 Molecular Epidemiological Surveillance of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 Gene Deletions in Plasmodium falciparum Parasite Population in Uganda
REFNo: HS271ES

(i) To determine prevalence of pfhrp2/3 gene deletions in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda. (ii) To determine the distribution and geographical spread of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletions in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda. (iii) To determine the factors associated with pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletions in P. falciparum parasites in Uganda. (iv) To determine diagnostic accuracy of malaria RDTs as compared to blood smear microscopy and PCR in settings where there are pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deletions in Uganda. (v) To determine the multiplicity of infections in P. falciparum strains with pfhrp2/ pfhrp3 gene deletions in Uganda. (vi) To determine the genetic diversity of P. falciparum Histidine-Rich Protein-2/3 genes in Parasite populations in Uganda. (vii) To determine the origin and relatedness of pfhrp2/pfhrp3 gene deleted P.falciparum strains in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-11-30 2021-11-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Joseph Baluku B
ID: UNCST-2019-R000612
 One Dollar Incentive to Improve Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes in a Programmatic Setting (ODITOPS trial)
REFNo: HS254ES

Primary objectives: 1. To determine the effect of a one dollar incentive on the TB treatment success rate of patients receiving TB treatment in rural hospitals of Uganda and Kenya. 2. To determine the effect of a one dollar incentive on TB loss to follow up rate of patients receiving TB treatment at rural hospitals in Uganda and Kenya Secondary Objectives: 1. To determine the effect of a one dollar incentive on TB death rate of TB patients receiving TB treatment at rural hospitals in Uganda and Kenya. 2. To evaluate the impact of a one dollar incentive on the TB treatment failure rate of TB patients receiving TB treatment at rural hospitals in Uganda and Kenya
Uganda 2018-11-13 2021-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Hindum Lanyero
ID:
Monitoring antibacterial use in children under five in rural Communities of northern Uganda.
REFNo: HS235ES

General Objective To investigate antibacterial use among children under five in rural communities of northern Uganda and develop a method that can be used to validate the reported use. Specific objectives 1. To determine antibacterial medicine use patterns as reported by caregivers of children under five who present with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections and/or diarrhea in rural communities of northern Uganda (sub-study I). 2. To develop a chromatographic method for simultaneous identification of multiple antibacterial medicines in whole blood and urine spotted on filter paper (Sub-study II). 3. To establish the validity of self-reports in monitoring antibacterial use in children under five who are brought to health facilities with symptoms of acute respiratory tract infections and/or diarrhea in rural communities of northern Uganda (sub-study III)
Uganda 2018-11-06 2021-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Noeline Nakasujja
ID: UNCST-2019-R001428
 Pictures of ageing in Uganda: A pilot study to explore demography, healthy ageing phenotype and self-perception in a community of older people in Uganda
REFNo: SS246ES

Primary objective: To determine the feasibility of combining demographic, phenotypic and artistic methods in understanding the picture of Ageing of community dwelling elderly individuals in Uganda. Secondary objectives: 1) To assess the accuracy of age-reporting among older people (>60 years) living in a Wakiso District community and investigate how the accuracy of age-reporting is linked to health, capabilities, social status and residential circumstances. 2) To pilot test data collection tool for demographic assessment of older people in Uganda (culturally, linguistically, historically appropriate). 3) To pilot test data collection tools for phenotypic assessment of older people in Uganda (health status, frailty, cognition, capabilities, quality of life, co-morbidities including HIV, access to health and other services). 4) To assess feasibility and acceptability of undertaking cognitive testing using electronic tablets in older people living in a Wakiso District community. 5) To assess feasibility and acceptability of engaging older people through visual / performing arts activities. 6) To explore perceptions and attitudes to a community based participatory research in older people building on discussions/ interviews conducted in the context of 1-4 above. 7) To develop an exhibition of artwork by established artists and older people to express their perceptions of older age.
Uganda 2018-11-06 2021-11-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Sarah Baliddawa
ID:
Household members’ role and experiences during MDR-TB patients care at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
REFNo: HS253ES

General objective:  To explore the roles and experiences of household members during the care of MDR-TB patients attending MRRH Specific objectives:  To explore household members’ definition of MDR-TB  To explore the roles played by household members in care of MDR-TB patients  To explore the experiences of household members during care of MDR-TB patients
Uganda 2018-11-06 2021-11-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Nelson TING
ID:
Genetic identity of elephant migrants across a forest-savanna mosaic of protected areas in Western Uganda
REFNo: NS72ES

To generate baseline knowledge of elephant movement, habitat use, and population size in and among the forested protected areas of western Uganda.
 USA 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Proscovia Nabunya
ID: UNCST-2019-R000970
 Social Support Systems and Community Resource Utilization for Children and Families Affected by HIV/AIDS in Uganda: A Stakeholder Perspectives Study.
REFNo: SS182ES

The overall aim of this research is to examine the social support systems and community resources available to orphaned children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Southwestern Uganda. Specifically, utilizing a stakeholder perspective, the objectives of this research are: 1) To identify and examine the available social support systems and resources available to children and families affected by HIV; 2) To examine both family-level and community-level facilitators and barriers to access and utilization of community resources; and 3) To identify resource gaps and ways to improve social support systems for children and families affected by HIV. The long-term goal of this proposed research is to inform a developmental research grant application (R21), to test the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary impact of a social support intervention that can address HIV-related stigma and social isolation, and its impact on the overall social and health wellbeing of orphaned children and their caregivers.
 Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
James Ssuuna
ID:
EFFECT OF HABITAT DISTURBANCE ON POPULATION DYNAMICS AND COMMUNITY STRUCTURE OF RODENTS IN MABIRA CENTRAL FOREST RESERVE, UGANDA
REFNo: NS73ES

1.Assess rodent composition, diversity, and habitat association in undisturbed forest, disturbed forest, and adjacent agricultural/fallow fields in Mabira central forest reserve(MCFR). 2.Determine the influence of habitat structure/disturbance, and seasonal changes on recruitment, and survival of the dominant rodent species in MCFR. 3.Determine the effect of habitat structure/disturbance, and rainfall patterns on the breeding/reproduction patterns of the dominant rodent species in MCFR. 4.Investigate the movement and ranging patterns of the dominant rodent species in MCFR.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Sadic Waswa Babyesiza Waswa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000849
 PREVALENCE AND DIVERSITY OF HEAMOFLAGELLATES AND FILARIAL WORMS IN RODENTS AND SHREWS INHABITING A DEGRADATION GRADIENT IN MABIRA FOREST RESERVE
REFNo: NS54ES

•Investigate the rodent and shrew species composition and seasonal fluctuations in their population structures along a habitat degradation gradient in MCFR •Identify and describe heamoflagellates and filarial worms in rodents and shrews using their morphological, morphometric and molecular characteristics. •Describe diversity, prevalence, distribution and public health importance of heamoflagellates and filarial worms identified in rodents and shrews of MCFR. •Investigate factors that affect prevalence and distribution of heamoflagellates and filarial worms in rodents and shrews in MCFR. •Investigate the relationship between rodent borne zoonotics prevailing with in adjacent communities Vs heamoflagellates and filarial worms identified in rodents and shrews.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Cathryn Townsend Megan
ID:
Human Generosity Among the Ik
REFNo: SS201ES

Based on two empirical studies, conducted in WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) populations in the USA and in the Netherlands, we hypothesize that perceived fitness interdependence (PFI) is the primary psychological motivator of altruistic or generous actions in human cooperation and that PFI varies according to both the situational and relational contexts of human interactions. This existing empirical evidence needs corroboration in diverse cultural and ecological conditions in order to support the universal value of the hypothesis. The current study will serve as a pilot to determine whether the PFI scales that we have developed would be adaptable to non-WEIRD populations.
UK 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Irene Ayakaka
ID:
A Stakeholder analysis of chronic Lung Disease (CLD) management in Uganda
REFNo: HS232ES

Objectives of the research project: Overall Aim The overall goal of the project which this study aims to inform, is to improve the management of CLD in Uganda. This study seeks to analyze the current CLD policy in Uganda, identify gaps in the policy formulation that may translate to gaps in policy implementation. The aim is to generate evidence that can be used to develop targeted, informed interventions to strengthen CLD programmatic management in this setting. Specifically, the study proposes to achieve this through: 1. Stakeholder analysis and mapping to characterize the actors and networks, their linkages and relative influence and how this affects CLD policy in Uganda. 2. An exploration of the policies for the management and implementation of policies to address CLD in the public health system in Uganda. Stakeholders in this study will be limited to at least one representative from; the Uganda ministry of health; from academia; funders and MOH implementing partners and from civil society to help understand and describe the policy context and to clinical heads from Kampala city based health facilities as representatives to help describe and understand the clinical context.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Stephanie Sweet
ID:
Geospatial Analytics for Improved Tax Compliance
REFNo: SS242ES

This research will attempt to analyze tax evasion and estimate the compliance tax gap (difference between potential and actual revenue) through the use of geospatial analytics in Uganda.
USA 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Shai Andre Divon André
ID:
Community Based Policing: Uganda Case Study (ICT4COP)
REFNo: SS231ES

The Uganda case study provides an insight into African perspectives on COP. The overarching objective of the study is to explore the influence and impact of the Ugandan approach to COP. As such the research in Uganda will focus on: police training, application of policing/community policing and impacts of policing on communities. Parts of the research in Uganda may link to the South Sudan case study including through the impact of Uganda’s approach to policing on South Sudan through police training. The focus on the training component will mainly observe the efforts of the Government of Uganda to assist the crisis in South Sudan through police training, but also on the Ugandan concept of COP and the official structures for the implementation of COP. The focus on application of policing/community policing will explore police-community relations in selected areas in Northern Uganda. This component will also include an element bridging into the South Sudan case study by exploring the dynamics between Ugandan host communities and settled refuges from South Sudan, concentrating on police-community relations and the unique challenges that Ugandan police faces in such contexts. The impacts of policing on communities element will explore how both the police and communities collaborate and how has this collaboration affects a range of human security issues in contexts. To achieve the overarching objective the research will revolves around the following sub-objectives: 1. To analyze COP applied in Northern Uganda 2. To investigate COP applied in a variety of socio-cultural contexts in Northern Uganda 3. To understand COP training provided by Uganda to other African nations
Norway 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Margaret Lubwama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000636
 Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about antibiotic use and resistance among final year medical and pharmacy students- a step toward antimicrobial stewardship
REFNo: HS248ES

Overall Goal of the Project To increase the awareness among the public and various stakeholders (College Principle, curriculum designers, heads of departments, Ministry of Health (MOH)) of the need of antimicrobial stewardship programmes within the curriculum of final year undergraduate medical students with the ultimate aim of antimicrobial stewardship being introduced in the regional hospitals where these students will be posted Specific Objective One To determine the level of competency of final year medical and pharmacy students of the Makerere University and Mount Kenya University Colleges of Health Science to prescribe antibiotics appropriately Specific Objective Two To review and report on the findings of this study to various stakeholders in meetings, conferences within the region and to publish the findings from this study in a peer reviewed journal within the final year of the project
 Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Violet Korutaro
ID: UNCST-2019-R000618
 Baylor-IMPAACT-004: IMPAACT 2009; Protocol titled: Pharmacokinetics, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Safety of Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Primary HIV Prevention during Pregnancy and Postpartum in Adolescents and Young Women and their Infants Ver
REFNo: HS252ES

a) Primary Objective for PK Component • To determine the concentration of Tenofovir diphosphate (TDF-DP) associated with adequate adherence to FTC/TDF among women observed ingesting daily oral Prep during pregnancy and postpartum. b) Secondary Objective for PK Component • To compare TFV-DP concentrations observed in pregnant and postpartum women c) Primary Objectives for PrEP Comparison Component • To characterise PrEP adherence among HIV- uninfected young women during pregnancy and for twenty-six weeks postpartum, when provided with enhanced adherence support through mobile technology and counselling based on observed drug levels. • To assess the safety of FTC/TDF for PrEP during pregnancy and postpartum by comparing pregnancy outcomes and maternal and infant safety between cohorts. d) Other objectives for PrEP Comparison Component • To identify individual, social and structural barriers and facilitators to PrEP uptake during pregnancy, and to adherence during pregnancy and postpartum. • To compare reported sexual risk behaviours and incidence of sexually transmitted infection, among women who initiate PrEP during pregnancy versus women who decline PrEP. • To compare antiretroviral drug resistance among women and infants who acquires HIV and without exposure to FTC/TDF for PrEP, including whether resistance was transmitted or acquired at time of transmission. • To compare bone density in women who initiated PrEP during pregnancy and women who decline PrEP. e) Exploratory Objective for PrEP Comparison Component • To describe the composition of and changes in the maternal vaginal and gut microbiome and infant gut microbiome according to PrEP exposure.
Uganda 2018-10-30 2021-10-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Rita Nakalega
ID: UNCST-2019-R000599
 Extent of Scale-Up of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Load Testing Services and Linkages to Intensive Adherence Counselling Support among HIV Infected Patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Gomba District Uganda: Secondary Data Analysis.
REFNo: HS255ES

1. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART who had VL tests done from January 2017- December 2017 in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 2. To estimate the proportion of PLHIV on ART with unsuppressed VLs from January 2017- December 2017 that were linked for IAC support within a three month period from receipt of VL results in Gomba district in Uganda, using descriptive secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 3. To identify factors associated with the uptake of VL testing and IAC services among those with unsupressed VL using logistic regression analysis in a secondary data analysis from a cross-sectional study. 4. To provide recommendations based on population-based factors likely contributing to IAC services uptake and disseminate new knowledge on VL testing and linkages to IAC support services to district health workers, district leaders and other stakeholders.
Uganda 2018-10-16 2021-10-16 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Alex Nduhura
ID:
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS AND THE COMPETITIVENESS OF HYDRO ELECTRICITY ENERGY SUB SECTOR IN UGANDA; CASE OF KARUMA AND BUJAGALI POWER DAM PROJECTS
REFNo: SS193ES

1.5.1 Main Objective The main objective of this study is; To identify the most appropriate public private partnerships models necessary for improving in Uganda hydroelectricity sub sector. 1.5.2 Secondary Objectives To achieve the main objective of this study, secondary objectives are derived. These shall include; a) To examine the legal and regulatory framework for procurement and implementation of PPP’s in Uganda. b) To identify lessons learnt to improve PPPs performance and competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity sub sector. c) To assess challenges faced in implementing Karuma and Bujagali Power Dams. d) To identify lessons from traditional procurement of power dams that can be used to improve PPP models in the hydroelectricity sub sector e) To establish the key features of PPP’s for improving competitiveness of Uganda’s hydroelectricity energy sub sector.
Uganda 2018-10-16 2021-10-16 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Hilary Matfess
ID:
“Gender Norm Change in Contexts of Displacement Through Interviews and Body Map Panels with South Sudanese Women Living in Uganda.”
REFNo: SS239ES

This project aims to supplement the thin literature on women’s experiences during conflict and displacement by leveraging a variety of qualitative research methods, including oral histories, focus group discussions, and through the introduction of a new form of body map storytelling, called “body map panels.” This project is exploratory in nature, marking one of the first steps in gathering data for a dissertation related to gender and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa. The qualitative data gathered in this project will help ground an empirically-driven research agenda for a dissertation, which will be centered on unpacking how conflict dynamics and features of displacement programming and support impact women’s influence and status in post-conflict African states. Through the collection of qualitative data, this project will develop the foundations of a testable hypothesis related to gender, conflict, and social roles. This study aims to document and assess the new roles and responsibilities that women take on in post-conflict and displacement settings and to better design programs serving displaces women. The objectives, as paired with the questions posed by the study are to: Document how different events in the course of conflict and displacement affect women’s roles, and identify some of the most influential, commonly experienced events. Document how gender norms change by identifying salient norms pre-conflict, during conflict, and in displacement contexts. Document women’s reactions to the changes in gender norms at these different contexts.
 USA 2018-10-10 2021-10-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Miri Stryjan
ID:
Incentives, team work and borrower selection in Microfinance
REFNo: SS244ES

This research will evaluate a policy change taking place within a large Ugandan Microfinance institution (BRAC Uganda), in which the incentive schemes for the staff of the organization will be changed. Through this process, the goal is to study questions related to staff incentives, coordination, free riding, team work, team cohesion and local versus central decision making in management decisions.
Sweden 2018-10-02 2021-10-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Napyo Kasede Agnes
ID:
UNIVERSAL ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY FOR ELIMINATION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV IN LIRA, NORTHERN UGANDA: DETERMINANTS, ADHERENCE, BREASTFEEDING AND VIRAL LOAD
REFNo: HS222ES

1. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with facility deliveries among HIV+ pregnant women receiving antenatal care in Lira Regional Referral Hospital, Lira district 2. To estimate the proportion of babies born to HIV+ mothers that adhere to nevirapine prophylaxis and identify factors contributing to their non-adherence in Lira District. 3. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding at 14 weeks among HIV+ women enrolled on Option B+ in Lira district. 4. To find out the proportion of HIV+ pregnant women that are virally suppressed and factors associated with viral non-suppression
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Stanley Asaku Tom
ID:
Perceived Social and Behavioural Determinants of Preventive Health Behaviour among Undergraduate Female Students at Makerere University, Uganda: A cross-sectional study
REFNo: HS229ES

i)To determine and compare the extents to which perceived threats visavie benefits, influence the likelihood of PHB adoption among undergraduate female students at Makerere University. ii)To identify perceived social barriers to PHB adoption among undergraduate female students at Makerere University. iii) To identify self-efficacy perceptions and efficacious cues to action for enhanced adoption of PHB at Makerere University. The study aims to gain an understanding of undergraduate female students’ social and behavioral perceptions that tend to influence the likelihood of adopting multiple preventive health behaviors (PHB).
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Frederik Leerhoei
ID:
An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect of Organic Coffee Farming on Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient.
REFNo: NS63ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agro- organic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agro-organic approach. Project 1 - One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventionel coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during the rainy season running from November til December. Project 2 - In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 30 different coffee plants on different conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 - In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollination- dependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Daniel Oeksnebjerg Bilyeli
ID:
"An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect Of Organic Coffee Farming On Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient. "
REFNo: NS64ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agro- organic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agro-organic approach. Project 1 - One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventional coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during part of the rainy season running from November til Denmark . Project 2 - In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 10 times from 30 different coffee plants on an number of conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 - In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollination-dependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Soeren Christensen Krath
ID:
An Assessment Of Entomological Diversity And The Effect of Organic Coffee Farming on Biodiversity In South Western Uganda Along A National Park Gradient
REFNo: NS66ES

We will go to Bwindi Forest Farm in Uganda to investigate the effects on agroorganic farming. This will be done to analyse what best ways to conserve nature amidst a growing population taking up more space for settlement and agriculture. Here we will look at how effective organic coffee farming is compared to conventional farming in terms of biodiversity seen, incorporation of pollinators and the reduction of coffee's worst enemy, the coffee borer beetle. In this case you will help to support a project where data is collected about renewal of conventional farming into a more agroorganic approach. Project 1 One of our goals is to investigate how well it is to practice organic farming in relation to conventional agriculture as regards to what supports biodiversity best. In relation to this, we will do some specific studies on the entomologi around organic and conventionel coffee plantations as coffee has a huge economic and cultural significance worldwide. This will be done during the dry season running from september till November and during the rainy season running from November til December. Project 2 In this project, we look at one of the coffee plant's biggest enemies, Coffee Borer Beetle, which is a pest that drills into coffee beans and lays eggs in it. These beetles have some enemies, which are parasitoid wasps that naturally fight these pests. Here we will examine whether organic or conventional coffee cultivation is most effective in the natural control of these pests, and in this context where the greatest biodiversity of these wasps occurs. The collection of coffee berries will be done 30 different coffee plants on different conventional and organic farms. This will be done during harvest season of ripe coffee berries in October and as well when the immature green berries show up to see if there are seasonal differences in pest presence. Project 3 In addition, we will look at the effect of organically grown coffee on pollinators of the plant, such as bees, and the conditions that best benefit them. This is done as the number of pollinators worldwide is in decrease, which is a huge problem since pollinationdependent crops, such as the coffee plant, contribute 35 percent of the global crop production volume. This can have a huge impact on the yield and quality of the product, depending on whether it is an organic or conventional farm. This follows the same timeline as project 1.
 Denmark 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
 Host Genetic Factors in Pediatric HIV/TB Infections II
REFNo: HS236ES

The cohort development core project of CAfGEN has several unique and innovative features. 1. This project will significantly expand what is currently the largest genomic cohort dedicated to pediatric HIV in Africa. 2. We will prospectively identify and recruit a cohort of HIV-positive, isoniazid naïve children with a strong exposure to TB, but without evidence of active TB disease – such TB resistant individuals are unique and highly desired in the field, even more so among children co-infected with HIV. This approach is highly conducive to high-level genetic mapping and thus has the potential to offer novel molecular insights into the development of active TB disease. 3. The current studies propose the expansion of our genomics studies to Swaziland – a Southern African population that is currently not represented on the African genomics map. This creates long-term opportunities to fulfill the stated desire to make the H3Africa initiative truly pan-African in scope. 4. The network will develop and extend the experience gained and lessons learned in implementing and pursuing genomics education and ethics consultation in furtherance of the mandate of engaging communities in genomics studies, which is key to long-term sustainability.
Uganda 2018-09-24 2021-09-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Maruthi Sridhar Balaji Bhaskar
ID:
Geospatial Informatics for Environmental and Natural Resource Management
REFNo: PS5ES

Goals and Objectives: The goal of the proposed project is to identify the impact of long-term landscape and environmental changes on the water quality of Lake Victoria. Long-term, continuous remote sensing monitoring data will be utilized to quantify and assess the pigment and nutrient distribution in the waters of Lake Victoria. We hypothesize that the variations in pigment and nutrient concentrations will affect the intensity and spectral characteristics of the water and these relevant spectral signatures can be identified and mapped using satellite remote sensing. The specific objectives are to: 1) Analyze and map the spatial and temporal trends in the water quality characteristics of the Lake Victoria; 2) Identify the best water quality indicators for satellite monitoring of the environmental and ecological changes and 3) Monitor and propose remedial measures for the geographical regions within the Lake which are more vulnerable for the environmental and climate changes.
USA 2018-09-20 2021-09-20 Natural Sciences Non-degree Award
Bosco Bwambale
ID:
Flood risk management under climate and demographic change in Uganda: Evidence from the Nyamwamba
REFNo: A36ES

The study will be guided by three broad objectives: (1) analysis of the factors influencing the severity of flood disasters, (2) identification of flood risk reduction Measures, and (3) determining the most feasible flood risk reduction options for the Rwenzori
 Uganda 2018-09-20 2021-09-20 Agricultural Sciences Degree Award
Alex  Muganzi Muganga
ID: UNCST-2019-R000710
 Analysis of Routinely Collected Clinical Data to Monitor and Evaluate outcomes of the IDI Kampala-Wakiso region HIV program
REFNo: HS241ES

Primary objective: To describe the entire HIV cascade of care based on the UNAIDS 90:90:90 targets and outcomes of programmatic operational interventions Secondary Objective 1. To characterize the HTC and eMTCT programs and describe their outcomes e.g. lost to follow-up, seroconversion in previously negative mother-baby pairs etc. 2. To characterize the clinical profile of patients enrolled into care, including clinical laboratory indices – CD4, viral load, history of OIs – TB prophylaxis & treatment, ART history; describe their clinical outcomes including poor patient outcomes (drug toxicity, poor adherence, resistance, attrition, IRIS events) 3. To describe uptake of routinely provided prevention strategies, for example: Male medical circumcision (MMC), Prior ART (PrEP, PEP), self-testing; family planning services, sexual behavior risk patterns; (Abstinence, Fidelity, condom use) and their outcomes, e.g. STI’s, new HIV infections, OI’s 4. To describe the quality of routinely collected data - the extent and nature of missing data including data on WHO-UNAIDS required metrics, and accuracy of the electronic record compared to hand-written files 5. To determine the proportion of patients who undergo switching (single drug versus multiple drug), describe the processes of switching and their outcomes (single drug vs multiple drug or regimen switching) or other consequences of regimen adjustments. 6. To describe factors associated with and outcomes of routine approaches to reduce loss to follow up in HIV care of clients who miss appointments or are lost to follow up. 7. To describe the quality, feasibility (including cost-effectiveness) and outcomes of differentiated service delivery strategies (DSS) that are routinely implemented at IDI-supported facilities 8. To describe HIV/TB policy-practice gaps, and routine program strategies used to close these gaps and their outcomes
Uganda 2018-09-18 2021-09-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Guy Schofield
ID:
Understanding the Ethical Challenges in the Practice of Palliative Care in Uganda
REFNo: SS219ES

Aim: To explore and describe the ethical challenges faced by palliative care professionals in Uganda, and assess clinical and educational implications Objectives: 1) To describe the range of ethical challenges faced by palliative care professionals in Uganda. 2) To explore the normative concepts contained within these challenges. 3) To investigate how these concepts might differ in content across different sub- Saharan Africa countries. 4) To consider the implications of these findings for palliative care professionals and educators in sub-Saharan Africa and worldwide, including the UK. This application relates to objectives 1 & 2.
UK 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Moses Arinaitwe
ID:
UGANDA HEALTH LABOUR MARKET ANALYSIS
REFNo: SS237ES

The purpose of this study is to conduct a labor market analysis of the Ugandan health workforce so as to inform future human resources for health policies, plans, and legal frameworks. SO 1: Analyze the current and future health landscapes, taking into account epidemiological and population changes and national and international health commitments/strategies. SO 2: Assess the health workforce supply against national health care market needs SO 3: Assess the current demand for the health workforce (# of positions/vacancies) alongside an analysis of trends over the past 5 years in deployment, distribution, wage, current and emerging cadres, type of employer, motivation (incentives and fringe benefits) in-country and within the East African region SO 4: Make projections for demand and supply for HRH for the next 20 years giving at least two different scenarios SO 5: Analyze the roles and responsibilities of key players and their influence on the labor market SO 6: Assess the impacts of key government policies, laws, regulations and reforms on the health labor market
Uganda 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Johnblack Kabukye Kabaalu
ID: UNCST-2019-R001109
 Assessment of Organizational readiness to Implement Electronic Health Record Systems in Oncology in Low resource settings: A case study of the Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: IS14ES

1. To assess the level of organizational readiness of the Uganda Cancer Institute to implement an EHR as perceived by the staff 2. To determine which factors contribute to this readiness perception.
 Uganda 2018-09-14 2021-09-14 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Nadine Sanchez
ID:
Addressing Cultural and Practical Barriers to Epilepsy Care in Uganda
REFNo: HS108ES

The main objective of this study is to identify cultural and practical challenges of seeking epilepsy care in Uganda. Outcomes from this study can inform specific targets of future interventions, and is imperative for working towards improving the provision of epilepsy care.
 USA 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
AGNES NAGGIRINYA BWANIKA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001126
 Experiences and outcomes of people living with HIV receiving mobile phone baed adherence support
REFNo: HS149ES

Primary objective: To investigate the experiences of PLHIV receiving mobile phone based adherence support Secondary objectives: To evaluate the clinical and virological outcomes in patients receiving adherence support for anti-retroviral treatment To evaluate the interaction and attitudes of patients and health care workers with a mobile phone based adherence tool
Uganda 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Martha Muhwezi Lunyolo Rose
ID:
The Role of Technical and Vocational Education and Training in Women Empowerment in Uganda
REFNo: SS221ES

i. To examine the contribution of TVET and the opportunities for women’s empowerment through TVET in Uganda. ii. To examine the impact of TVET Training on employability of Women graduates in Uganda. iii. To determine the knowledge, attitudes, infrastructure, curriculum and practice about TVET from the current students in TVET institutions in Uganda.
Uganda 2018-09-13 2021-09-13 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Freddy Kitutu Eric
ID: UNCST-2020-R014751
 Pharmacovigilance awareness, practices and its determinants among sexual and reproductive health care providers and care-seekers in Uganda
REFNo: HS135ES

1. To explore awareness of the process of reporting ADRs to the National Pharmacovigilance Centre among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 2. To determine the extent of suspected ADR detection among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 3. To assess the level of knowledge of the ADR reporting system in Uganda among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 4. To establish the attitudes towards suspected ADR reporting among health care professionals at surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics 5. To explore the care-seeker (patients and clients) experiences that shape perceptions of suspected adverse events at the surveyed sexual and reproductive health clinics
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Abel Atukwase
ID:
Assessment of Aflatoxin Exposure among Peri-urban Low Income populations in Kampala Capital City
REFNo: HS202ES

i.To assess the determinants of aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years) ii.To estimate aflatoxin exposure among children (6-59 months) and mothers of reproductive age (15-49 years) iii.Assess the relationship between aflatoxin exposure an nutritional status of children (6-59 months) iv.To design and disseminate aflatoxin Information, Education and Communication materials for improving awareness on the effects of aflatoxins among the low income populations living in peri-urban areas of Kampala Capital City.
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Anne Christianson
ID:
Examining ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation: the intersection of gender capabilities and biodiversity conservation
REFNo: NS61ES

This research seeks to examine the impact of ecosystem-based adaptation programs, namely the Global Mountain EbA Programme (the Mountain Programme) on the climate resilience of individuals. There will be a particular focus on women within communities where these programs have been implemented. Working alongside partners at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and The Mountain Institute (TMI), this interdisciplinary research project explores the intersection between human adaptation measures and biodiversity conservation. These issues will be examined through the application of the capabilities approach and resilience framework to focus groups, community interviews, and expert interviews undertaken in resource-dependent communities near Mount Elgon National Park, Uganda. Results of this research will directly inform future global adaptation program governance and contribute significantly to the human development and climate change adaptation literature.
 USA 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Wan Zhu Zhang
ID:
Detecting and treating subclinical anthrathycline therapy related cardiac dysfunction in low income country
REFNo: HS220ES

The objective of this research is to describe the burden of subclinical ATRCD by applying international guideline on Uganda cancer patient and to evaluate the significance of treating subclinical ATRCD with carvedilol. Specific objectives: 1. To determine the incidence of subclinical ATRCD among cancer patient who receives Anthracycline therapy. 2. To compare the changes of GLS value between hypertension and non hypertension cancer patient at the completion of the anthracycline therapy. 3. To determine the correlation of conventional ECHO parameters (MAPSE, S’) with GLS, and their ability to diagnose or rule out subclinical ATRCD. 4. To determine the correlation of oxidative stress with cardiac function(GLS value) in patients who receives Anthracycline therapy 5. To describe the cardioprotective effect of carvedilol in patients with subclinical ATRCD.
Uganda 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Rosalind  Parkes-Ratanshi Parkes
ID: UNCST-2019-R000717
 DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART ACCESS APPLICATION
REFNo: HS230ES

General objective: To document the process involved in the development of the ART Access Application for health in a resource limited setting. Specific objectives More specifically, the study seeks to: 1) To understand the consequences of interactions between different developers and the end users through observation 2) Develop further qualitative and quantitative data collection tools to evaluate the use and outcomes of the ART Access Application.
UK 2018-09-06 2021-09-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Adeodata Rukyalekere Kekitiinwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000799
 End of Project Evaluation for the Baylor Uganda SNAPS WEST Project
REFNo: HS227ES

Evaluation goal The goal of the evaluation is to establish the impact of SNAPS WEST project on HIV service delivery in the Rwenzori region. Evaluation Objectives General objective The general objective is to conduct an end of project evaluation to assess the extent to which the project has met the objectives as stated in the Funding Opportunity Announcement that led to this award. Specific objectives 1) To determine the extent to which “Strengthening National Paediatric HIV/AIDS and Scaling up Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in the Republic of Uganda under The President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief project”: i. Scaled up access to paediatrics and adolescent HIV/AIDS/TB care and treatment at COE between 2012 and 2018 ii. Scaled up access to comprehensive HIV care and treatment services in the 7 districts of Rwenzori region between 2012 and 2018. iii. Supported MoH and its partners in a) Strengthening National Paediatric/Adolescent HIV/AIDS Care , b) providing training, mentorship and technical support supervision to RRHs and lower health facilities providing HIV care and ART services, c) providing expert consultation to health workers through the national paediatric and adolescent call centre. iv. Strengthened implementation of district based programming approach as well as support for integration of GHI principles into comprehensive HIV/AIDS care and treatment and other health services over the project period. 2) To assess the relevance of: i. The SNAPS WEST project strategies to the implementers (MOH, districts & Baylor Uganda Clinical Centre of Excellence staff) as well project challenges & recommendations for HIV programing in regard to HTC, PMTCT, Care and Treatment, SMC, OVCs, PP/KPs. ii. The SNAPS WEST project to; a) the HIV care needs of clients in the Rwenzori region and COE, b) as well as information needs for health workers using services of the national paediatric call centre. 3) Document project lessons learnt, challenges faced and make appropriate recommendations
Uganda 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Justus Munywoki Mulinge
ID:
Comparative phylogeography of water lilies in Africa
REFNo: NS59ES

To map water lilies in the sampled countries To determine if there is phylogeographical pattern in the populations To determine the factors influencing their geographical distribution pattern
Kenya 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Ronnie Steinitz
ID: UNCST-2019-R000713
 Food Fights: Competition among fruit-eating primates in Kibale National Park, Uganda
REFNo: NS60ES

To determine whether between-species feeding competition is a significant energetic constraint for red-tailed monkeys – more so than for larger-bodied, competing primate species.
 USA 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Martin Rune Hassan Hansen Rune Hassan
ID: UNCST-2019-R000691
 Pesticide Exposure, Asthma and Diabetes in Uganda
REFNo: HS234ES

To examine the temporal relationship between exposure to insecticides and changes in glycemic status and lung function among a group of occupationally exposed farmers.
 Denmark 2018-08-31 2021-08-31 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
THIERRY NYATANYI
ID:
Understanding barriers and facilitators to accessing health care among the most deprived of the deprived – The case of the Batwa in Southwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS224ES

i. Describe the perceptions of options available for meeting Batwa health needs, and how they make choices for meeting their health demands (Qualitative) ii. Assess how Batwa interact with the health care system to manage ill health (Quantitative) iii. Examine barriers and facilitations encountered while accessing health care by the Batwa (Qualitative + Quantitative) iv. Explore areas for advancing access to care and quality of services for Batwa communities (Qualitative) v. Explore how providers, policy makers and relevant stakeholders address the health demands of indigenous communities (Qualitative) vi. Describe the existing measures and policies in place for improving delivery of health care (Qualitative)
Rwanda 2018-08-24 2021-08-24 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
Alexander Ray Neil Zachariah
ID:
Rethinking the local–international dichotomy in relation for refugee protection and assistance: the politics of practice in managing South Sudanese displacement
REFNo: SS222ES

This research is being carried out as part of the researcher's PhD in International Development at SOAS, University of London. The central academic objective it to understand the governance system for refugee protection and assistance in relation to South Sudanese displacement in Kenya and Uganda. This research is focusing on the interactions between actors as well as how policy-making and decision-making is conducted. In doing so this research intends to rethink and rectify how notions of interaction between the ‘local’ and the ‘international’ are conceptualised and operationalised by refugee protection and assistance regime actors through utilising an approach known as the ‘politics of practice’: the micro- and macro-scale interactions, routines, and strategies exhibited by and between actors which collectively constitute a governance regime.
 UK 2018-08-24 2021-08-24 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Megan Lang
ID:
The Economics of Women Entrepreneurs: Experimental Evidence from Street Business School in Uganda
REFNo: SS223ES

The goal of the proposed study is to answer the questions, “Does a holistic entrepreneurship program lead to increases in income for women?” and "Does allowing women to select into one-on-one mentoring rather than mandating it for all women alter program outcomes?" In addition, we propose to measure intergenerational spillovers of SBS, as we believe that being closely related to a woman participating in the program may translate into attitudinal and behavioral changes for children that go beyond income effects. We are interested in the following questions relating to intergenerational spillovers: (1) Do current educational and employment opportunities change for children closely connected to SBS women? (2) Do future educational and employment goals change for children closely connected to SBS women? (3) Do children’s social networks change to include more women affiliated with SBS? (4) Are these effects attributable solely to increases in income? (5) Are these effects heterogenous in (i) age of the child at the time of SBS or (ii) gender of the child?
 USA 2018-08-24 2021-08-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Anna Stadelman Michelle
ID:
Adverse Events during Therapy for Multidrug Resistant (MDR)-TB with and without HIV co-infection in Uganda
REFNo: HS228ES

The general aim of this study is to describe AEs occurring during and after MDR-TB treatment among HIV-infected and uninfected patients, which includes frequency, grade, and duration.
USA 2018-08-22 2021-08-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Jannie  Nielsen Oestergaard
ID:
Assessment on Commercial Sexual Exploitation among female minors in high risk areas of Uganda
REFNo: SS216ES

General objective: To assess Commercial Sexual Exploitation among 12-17-year-old female minors in high-risk areas of Uganda. Specific objectives: 1. To determine the magnitude of Commercial Sexual Exploitation among female minors aged 12-17 years in selected high-risk areas of Uganda. 2. To identify factors, contextual processes and cultural and social norms associated with Commercial Sexual Exploitation among female emancipated minors aged 12-17 years in selected high-risk areas of Uganda. 3. To identify general characteristics of the perpetrators in commercial sexual exploitation from the perspective of the female emancipated minors in commercial sexual exploitation, and from relevant key informants. 4. To identify the needs and risk perceptions female emancipated minors have in relation to commercial sexual exploitation and understand how they cope and mitigate with them. 5. To describe the implications commercial sexual exploitation has on the life of the female emancipated minors, from their own perspective and from relevant key informants.
Denmark 2018-08-14 2021-08-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-degree Award
Megan Schmidt-Sane Mila
ID: UNCST-2019-R001043
 A mixed-method study of health vulnerability and social resilience in Kampala, Uganda
REFNo: SS199ES

Aim 1: Quantify individual patterning of key factors such as alcohol use, gambling, knowledge, attitudes, and practices, perceptions of access to resources, job stability, frequency of arrest, bar group membership, economic dependence on FSW, and risky sexual behavior in men’s quotidian lives, through the use of survey methods and regression analysis. Aim 2: Identify pathways from men’s risk to resilience and/or vulnerability and examine community-level social organization through in-depth interviews and participant observation with men in sex work communities. Aim 3: Understand the social, political, economic, and legal structures that configure men’s sexual health risk, resilience, and vulnerability, through in-depth interviews and participant observation with men in sex work communities and community service providers.
 USA 2018-08-14 2021-08-14 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
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