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Mugyenyi Edison
ID: UNCST-2026-R023282
INTEGRATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED COMPETENCES IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENT TEACHERS’ PROFICIENCY IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4915ES

Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this mixed methods study is to assess the integration of disability-related competencies in Bachelor of Education programmes at selected universities in Uganda and to examine how this integration influences student teachers’ proficiency, with particular attention to the mediating roles of infrastructure and resources, as well as curriculum content and design, and the moderating effect of lecturer preparedness.
Objectives of the Study
1. To examine the relationship between the integration of disability-related competences and student teachers’ proficiency.
2. To explore how the availability and adequacy of infrastructure and resources mediate the relationship between the integration of disability-related competencies and student teachers’ proficiency.
3. To examine the extent to which curriculum content and design mediate the relationship between the integration of disability-related competencies and student teachers’ proficiency.
4. To evaluate the moderating effect of lecturer preparedness on the relationship between the integration of disability-related competences and student teachers’ proficiency.
5. To examine the combined influence of infrastructure and resources, as well as curriculum design and content, on student teachers’ proficiency in disability-related competencies.
6. To identify the challenges faced in integrating disability-related competences into Bachelor of Education programs.
7. To explore practical strategies for enhancing the proficiency of student teachers in disability related competencies.

Uganda 2026-04-14 16:35:09 2029-04-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Ogwal Sabino Meri
ID: UNCST-2025-R016794
EVALUATION OF BIODIVERSITY OFFSET IMPLEMENTATION AND NET GAIN IN SELECTED LAKE VICTORIA RANGE NATURAL FORESTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: NS1060ES

1. To examine the policy and regulatory framework that underpin biodiversity offset design and implementation.

2. To examine the criteria considered in the design and implementation of biodiversity offset for the power transmission lines in Gangu and Mabira forest reserves

3. To evaluate net gain of the biodiversity offset for the power transmission lines in Gangu and Mabira natural forest reserves

Uganda 2026-04-14 16:33:10 2029-04-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Francis Matovu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023956
Community Participation and Sustainability of Government Program in Uganda. A case of Youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
REFNo: SS5123ES

To examine how program design can influence sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District

To examine the relationship between program implementation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.

To analyze the relationship between program monitoring and evaluation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.

To evaluate the mediating effect of government policy on the relationship between community participation and sustainability of government programs
Uganda 2026-04-14 15:52:14 2029-04-14 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Immaculate  Nankya Lillian
ID: UNCST-2020-R014784
Assessment of response to antiretroviral therapy and prevalence of Dolutegravir-associated drug resistance among HIV patients on the National Treatment Program
REFNo: HS7262ES

1. To compare the rates of viral suppression between an NNRTI-based regimen and a DTG-based regimen
2. To assess the rates of DTG-associated failures over time
3. To assess the major mutational pathways conferring resistance to DTG among subtypes A and D.

Uganda 2026-04-10 19:19:30 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Beingana  Kenneth Muntu
ID: UNCST-2025-R019659
Institutional Support, Career self efficacy and employability of University graduates in South-Western Uganda
REFNo: SS5061ES

To assess the of institutional support to graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda

To analyze the role of career self efficacy in shaping graduates employability outcomes in Southwestern Uganda

To examine the influence of gender on the relationship between institutional support, career self efficacy and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda

To investigate the moderating effect of career self efficacy on the relationship between institutional support and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:18:40 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hassan Mulema
ID: UNCST-2020-R014061
Assessing Community Knowledge, Client Satisfaction, and Effective Communication Strategies for Cervical Cancer Prevention among the CANCAP communities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7384ES

Main Objective
To assess community knowledge, client satisfaction, and communication strategies for cervical cancer prevention in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of knowledge and associated factors among community members regarding cervical cancer, its risk factors, and prevention strategies.
2. To examine the client satisfaction with cervical cancer screening services.
3. To explore the effectiveness of various communication and awareness channels used under the National Cancer Management and Capacity Building Project.

Uganda 2026-04-10 19:17:23 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Francis Matovu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023956
community participation and sustainability of government programs in Uganda. A case of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
REFNo: SS5069ES

To examine the relationship between program design and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District

To analyze the relationship between program implementation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.

To determine the relationship between program monitoring and evaluation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:16:05 2029-04-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Fred Ariho
ID: UNCST-2025-R022515
Prevalence and Factors Associated with Low Completion Rates of Eight Antenatal Care Visits Among Postpartum Women in Buhweju District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7381ES

1. To determine the proportion of mothers who attended eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda. 2. To examine women related factors associated with low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda 3. To establish the interpersonal factors contributing to low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda 4. To examine institutional factors influencing the low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:15:07 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Mboizi Baldwin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014356
Field performance of the Global Alignment of Immunization Safety Assessment in Pregnancy (GAIA) Maternal and Neonatal Outcome Case Definitions for the Evaluation of Adverse Events in pregnancy in clinical trials in low resource settings.
REFNo: HS7349ES

1. To assess the applicability of the GAIA case definitions for adverse events in maternal immunisation trials conducted in Uganda. 2. Determine the highest level of diagnostic level of certainty for each GAIA case definition. 3. To assess the limitations of the GAIA case definitions for adverse events in maternal immunisation trials conducted in Uganda.
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:13:33 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peterson Kikomeko Kato
ID: UNCST-2019-R000881
Reassessing Mid-Upper Arm Circumference as a Predictor of Nutritional Status and Pregnancy Outcomes among Pregnant Adolescents in Bundibugyo District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7233ES

i. To determine maternal hemoglobin status during pregnancy, MUAC across gestation, and gestational weight gain among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. ii. To determine the rate of increase in MUAC and compare MUAC trajectories between pregnant adolescents and adult women across gestational stages among those attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. iii. To examine dietary intake patterns and their association with MUAC, gestational weight gain, and maternal hemoglobin status among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. iv. To determine optimal MUAC cut-off points for identifying undernutrition risk among pregnant adolescents attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda at different gestational stages. v. To evaluate associations of MUAC levels, rate of MUAC increase, gestational weight gain, and maternal hemoglobin status with key pregnancy outcomes (birthweight, preterm birth, small-for-gestational-age status, and maternal complications) among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda. vi. To explore health workers’ and stakeholders’ perceptions, practices, and challenges regarding the use of MUAC for assessing maternal nutrition among pregnant adolescents and adult women, to contextualize and triangulate the quantitative findings.
Uganda 2026-04-10 19:12:34 2029-04-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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