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Catriona  Waitt John
ID: UNCST-2019-R001068
An Evaluation of the HIV Self-Testing 10X investment in Uganda
REFNo: HS2397ES

1. To determine (i) impact of HIVST within priority populations and (ii) demonstrate the demographics of those taking up testing and (iii) identify target populations not being reached
2. Identify the gaps in the HIV prevention and care cascades from distribution of HIVST kits to confirmatory testing, linkage to care and provision of ART or preventative services
3. Determine the health provider costs of different HIVST distribution models, and which models or combination of models are cost-effective for policy makers in Nigeria and Uganda to implement.

UK 2022-09-23 12:46:13 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
George Mudanga Mukone
ID: UNCST-2022-R003997
Mapping the Geographical Distribution and Risk factors of Podoconiosis in Uganda
REFNo: HS2442ES

I. To investigate the spatial distribution of podoconiosis and Tungiasis in Uganda,
II. To quantify the population at risk of podoconiosis Uganda
III. To establish the association between Podoconiosis and tungiasis as co-morbidities in Uganda

Uganda 2022-09-23 12:44:23 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Susan Babirye
ID: UNCST-2021-R013201
Analysis of the impact of COVID-19 on employment, economic status, and HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements in two cities in Uganda: a participatory action research
REFNo: HS2458ES

1. To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on employment (paid and unpaid work) and socio-economic status of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

2. To determine how the changes in employment and economic status have influenced risk and vulnerability to HIV among women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city.

3. To explore the strategies implemented by women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city to cope with COVID-19-related work stress that expose them to HIV risk and vulnerability.

4. To examine the difference between existing COVID-19 recovery interventions in Uganda and the current socioeconomic and health needs of women living in urban informal settlements in Kampala and Mbale city as regards to safeguarding from HIV risk and vulnerability.

5. To convene key stakeholders to deliberate on the findings of study questions 1, 2, 3 and 4 in order to collectively identify and co-design gender transformative solutions to improve the socioeconomic well-being and reduce HIV risk and vulnerability among women living in urban informal settlements and living with HIV.

Uganda 2022-09-23 12:39:21 2025-09-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
Costs and benefits of ethical recruitment to Overseas Private Recruitment Agencies in Uganda
REFNo: SS1410ES

The objective of this case study is to use a market-based lens to assess the business case for the IRIS CBP in the Ugandan context.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:32:59 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph  OPUL
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Contribution of Education to Resilience of Refugee Learners, A Case Study of Primary Schools in Nakivale Settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda
REFNo: SS1448ES

i.To assess the contribution of the curriculum to resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
ii.To examine the role of teachers in resilience of refugee learners; A case study of primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
iii.To examine the role of school leadership in resilience of refugee learners; A Case study of Primary schools in Nakivale refugee’s settlement, Isingiro District, Western Uganda.
Uganda 2022-09-23 12:15:46 2025-09-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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