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Polycarp Omara
ID: UNCST-2022-R011110
CHILDREN’S EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE IN REFUGEE EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS: MITIGATING THE EFFECTS ON EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WELLBEING IN WEST NILE, UGANDA
REFNo: SS1331ES

1. To analyse the various forms of VAC among the refugee children in Refugees Educational settings in West Nile.
2. To establish the common perpetrators of VAC in refugee education settings in West Nile.
3. To establish the effects of VAC in refugee education settings in West Nile.
4. To propose the strategies for preventing VACs in refugee education settings in West Nile.

Uganda 2022-07-15 15:56:51 2025-07-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Joloba Lutaakome
ID: UNCST-2022-R011558
Performance evaluation of the Molbio Diagnostics Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 for TB and COVID-19 case detection using prospectively collected NP swabs and sputum samples from participants with symptoms suggestive of TB.
REFNo: HS2346ES

To assess the feasibility and ease of use of self-sampled tongue swab,To determine the prevalence of COVID-19 (by RT-PCR) among patients identified as having TB by MRS,To determine the prevalence of COVID-19 (by RT-PCR) among presumptive TB patients investigated for COVID-19,To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 multiplex for TB detection compared to GeneXpert Ultra among presumptive TB patients using a MRS,To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 for COVID-19 detection among presumptive TB patients using a country-approved RT-PCR COVID-19 assay,To determine the diagnostic accuracy of Truenat™ MTB Plus/COVID-19 multiplex for TB detection among presumptive TB patients using a Microbiological reference standard (MRS),
Uganda 2022-07-14 12:36:25 2025-07-14 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Martin Hasselmann
ID:
The molecular mechanisms underlying local adaptation to high elevation habitats in the honey bee Apis mellifera
REFNo: NS350ES

The overall objective is to obtain a better understanding of the molecular mechanisms that have driven the local adaption of mountain honey bees.

The research plan is divided into a sequence of different complementary approaches that will
1.) Unravel the evolutionary history of chromosomal rearranged regions contributing to the genetic differentiation of mountain honeybees,
2.) Gain insight into key regulators and gene networks underlying the local adaption of honeybees,
3.) Specifically analyze the role of octopamine ? receptors and further candidate genes as key players for local adaptation to elevation (mainly temperature) in honey bees.

Germany 2022-07-14 12:35:17 2025-07-14 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Katungi Ninsiima Remmy Brian
ID:
Assessment of Alternative Rites of Passage Interventions implemented by UNFPA/UNICEF Joint Programme on the Elimination of Female Genital Mutilation in Uganda
REFNo: SS1352ES

Specific objective 4: Assess the impact and sustainability of ARPs in fostering FGM abandonment and promoting egalitarian gender norms, attitudes, and behaviours among community members, by: a) assessing whether previous ARP cohorts have sustained any changes b) assessing whether communities who have undergone or are undergoing ARPs have the commitment and capacity to continue ARPs (rather than FGM) c)identifying lessons for replication/scaling up of ARP interventions (including, for example, what needs to be in place for particular ARPs to be implemented in future or in other contexts),Specific objective 3: Assess the effectiveness of ARPs in achieving positive outcomes, including: a) increasing girls’ knowledge of FGM-related issues including sexual and reproductive health, prevention of gender-based violence, and child marriage b) Promoting positive attitudes and behaviours among girls in relation to FGM and sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence and child marriage. c) promoting social norm change within communities, including promoting egalitarian gender norms among girls, boys, parents, elders and community leaders,Specific objective 2: Assess the coherence (in terms of compatibility) of ARPs with other interventions to end FGM by implementing partners or other stakeholders in the geographical region, including by: a) identifying synergies and interlinkages between ARPs and other interventions to end FGM that are either carried out within or are expected to affect the same communities b) analysing the extent to which other interventions (including, for example, policy advocacy) support or undermine ARPs, and vice versa c )assess the consistency of the intervention with other interventions in/affecting the same contexts, including coordination with others, and the extent to which the intervention is adding value while avoiding duplication of effort,Specific objective 1: Assess the relevance of ARPs to the aim of eliminating FGM, by: a) describing the context of ARP interventions, with specific attention paid to the significance and symbolic meaning within communities of girls’ initiation rites or coming of age ceremonies b) identifying the intervention models (operating structure and procedures) of ARPs, and the roles of various community institutions and actors (such as parents, and religious and community leaders) engaged in ARPs c) analyzing if (and why/why not) specific ARPs meet community needs and are a relevant approach to include in programming to eliminate FGM d) analyzing the extent to which framing interventions as an ARP bring added value, over and above delivering the intervention under non-ARP rubric (including, for example, exploring whether framing life skills courses with graduation ceremonies as ARPs brings added value, or whether it introduces extra risk of the intervention being rejected),The primary objective of this evaluation is to provide an assessment of whether ARPs ‘work’ has been successful in promoting FGM abandonment, based on evidence of their relevance, coherence, effectiveness, impact and sustainability.,
Uganda 2022-07-13 17:13:28 2025-07-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moffat  Nyirenda Joha
ID: UNCST-2020-R019333
Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Community-based Management Model for HIV, Diabetes, and Hypertension in Tanzania and Uganda (The INTE-COMM study)
REFNo: HS2278ES

To determine the effectiveness of community-based integrated management of HIV, diabetes, and hypertension in comparison to clinic-based integrated management of these conditions in terms of patient outcomes, acceptability, and potential cost-effectiveness.
Malawi 2022-07-13 16:33:33 2025-07-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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