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Patrick Kyamanywa Edrin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004239
 Burden, access to care and health seeking behaviour for surgical diseases among refugees in Uganda
REFNo: HS4764ES

iii. To explore the health seeking behavior among refugee populations in Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda ,ii. To assess the drivers and barriers of access and utilization of surgical care among refugee populations in Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda ,i. To estimate the burden (prevalence, nature, mortality) due to of surgical conditions among refugee populations in Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda ,To describe the surgical disease burden, assess access to surgical care and explore the health seeking behavior for surgical care and the social determinants of health influencing access to surgical care among refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-11-13 16:50:43 2027-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robert Bagumisiriza
ID: UNCST-2024-R003812
 Evaluating the effectiveness of collaborations between TVET institutions and industry in the enhancement of employability in Uganda
REFNo: SIR447ES

To evaluate the effectiveness of collaborations between TVET institutions and industry on the enhancement of employability skills of TVET graduates.,To determine the impact of collaboration on the training opportunities for TVET trainers.,To determine the influence of collaboration in promoting sharing of training resources between industry and TVET training institutions.,To assess the impact of collaboration on enhancement of participation of industries in practical training in TVET training institutions.,To evaluate the extent of collaboration in curriculum development between TVET training institutions and industry on the enhancement of the employability skills of TVET graduates.,
 Uganda 2024-11-13 16:43:59 2027-11-13 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ezekiel Mupere
ID: UNCST-2024-R003962
 A Randomized Clinical trial: Supplemental choline to prevent and treat learning and memory deficits of early iron deficiency. The SupCHO study
REFNo: HS4915ES

Conduct a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to test whether nine months of daily choline supplementation improves hippocampus-dependent neurobehavioral outcomes in 6-month-old infants with iron deficiency anemia.,
 Uganda 2024-11-13 16:35:35 2027-11-13 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Birungi Edwin Mutahunga Rwamatware
ID: UNCST-2021-R004880
 Bantu Social Networks and Health-Seeking Behaviours: Semi-Structured Interviews on Practices and Substantive Beliefs in the Buganda and Kigezi Communities of Uganda
REFNo: SS3337ES

The second objective of the study is to use the scientifically-gathered local information to ensure future clinical tools used in hospitals and by village health workers fit the communities studied in the regions of Buganda and Kigezi; the tool we have in mind is for stroke patients,The purpose our study is to gather first-hand accounts of practices and substantive beliefs that shape what actions people take when they face health challenges so that communities can be healthier.,The first objective is to gather local knowledge with rigor and systematic data-gathering practices so that communities can better understand themselves through their health/life-seeking behaviours and thereby better assist one another when facing health challenges.,
 Uganda 2024-11-13 16:32:43 2027-11-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Joseph Akol
ID: UNCST-2024-R003662
 Framing the Policies and Strategies for Accountability to Beneficiaries of Relief Service Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Uganda: A cross-case study of Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) And Lutheran World Federation
REFNo: SS3086ES

General Objective:
The study seeks to generate Knowledge on the policies and strategies Relief Service NGOs in Uganda use for accountability to their project beneficiaries.
1.4.2 Specific Objectives
The specific objectives of the study are to:
1. Assess policies used by Relief Service NGOs for accountability to beneficiaries.
2. Determine how Relief service NGOs implement their policies for accountability to their beneficiaries.
3. Establish how accountability policies and strategies of Relief Service NGOs promote the effectiveness and relevance of interactions between them and their project beneficiaries.
4. Characterize the benefits of accountability to Relief Service NGOs and their project beneficiaries in Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-11-13 14:12:50 2027-11-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
FREDDIE SSENGOOBA Peter
ID: UNCST-2021-R011834
 Strengthening accountability in Strategic Health Purchasing arrangements for Primary Health Care in Uganda to promote effective resource utilization: A Case study design
REFNo: SS3419ES

• To assess effectiveness of the accountability arrangements in strategic health purchasing between purchasers and providers on service delivery in the context of PHC,• To explore the key accountability arrangements and contextual factors in strategic health purchasing functions between purchasers and providers in the context of PHC,The overall aim of the study is to enhance accountability in strategic health purchasing mechanisms for PHC in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-11-13 14:09:10 2027-11-13 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
orikiiza joshua
ID: UNCST-2023-R005914
 ICU-related Out of Pocket Expenses (ICOPE) - a multinational prospective study in African and Asian countries
REFNo: HS5125ES

To identify coping strategies for OOPE and CHE during ICU stay and follow up,To identify risk factors for CHE,To quantify ICU care related OOPE in African and Asian LMICs and the proportion of patients/families facing CHE, comparing patients receiving invasive ventilation to non-ventilated patients,
 Uganda 2024-11-12 14:27:15 2027-11-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Muhwezi Reagan
ID: UNCST-2024-R003136
 Molecular characterisation and associated factors of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from milkmen and cows with Sub-clinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda
REFNo: HS5098ES

i. To determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus isolates from milkmen and cows with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda. ii. To determine the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from milkmen and cows with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura district, Uganda. iii. To determine the phylogeny of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) isolated from milkmen and cows associated with subclinical mastitis in Kiruhura District iv. To determine the risk factors associated with subclinical mastitis and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among milkmen and cows in Kiruhura district, Uganda.
Uganda 2024-11-12 11:41:41 2027-11-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Hilda Kyarisiima
ID: UNCST-2023-R007212
 Arpraziquantel for Schistosomiasis control in preschool-aged children in endemic areas in Uganda, with special consideration of dose determination methods: a small-scale public health intervention study in Hoima and Bugiri districts.
REFNo: HS5146ES

1. To assess the performance of different platforms for delivery of arPZQ to PSAC in terms of coverage, feasibility, and required resources.
2. To determine social mobilization and training needs for effective delivery of arPZQ through different platforms
3. To assess the performance in terms of practical acceptability, usability and accuracy of weight estimation methods (PAWPER-XL MAC tape) for arPZQ drug dosing under MDA conditions in preschool-aged children.
 Uganda 2024-11-12 11:38:53 2027-11-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
FRANKLIN MUHEREZA T
ID: UNCST-2024-R002858
 Determinants of Economic growth and Unemployment (1990-2020)
REFNo: SS3312ES

i.To investigate the determinants of economic growth in East African Community.
ii. To investigate the determinants of unemployment in East African Community.
iii. To evaluate the causality between economic growth and unemployment in East African Community.

 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:41:40 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Sylvanus  Twinomugisha Rwobusiisi
ID: UNCST-2024-R003582
 THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ART AND DESIGN CURRICULUM IN ENHANCING EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3284ES

Establish how the learners’ assessment strategies in the Art and Design curriculum enhance students’ employability skills.,Examine how the instructional strategies of Art and Design curriculum enhance students’ employability skills.,Assess how the content of the current Art and Design curriculum incorporates employability skills.,To establish the effectiveness of the Art and Design curriculum in enhancing the employability skills of students for the labour market in Uganda in order to inform Art and Design education in universities.,
 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:10:33 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
BYARUHANGA DAVIS
ID: UNCST-2024-R004638
 Land Conflict Resolution through Land Policy Mechanisms Implementation in the Greater Mubende District, Uganda
REFNo: SS3303ES

To examine the implications of Land policy mechanisms’ implementation on land conflict resolution in the greater Mubende District.,To examine the effectiveness of the implementation process of land policy mechanisms in resolving land conflict in the greater Mubende District.,To analyze the land policy mechanisms used to resolve land conflict in the greater Mubende District.,To examine the influence of Policy Mechanisms Implementation on land conflict resolution in the greater Mubende District, Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:07:51 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Novatus Nyemara
ID: UNCST-2023-R000690
 In This Together: Testing a population-based text messaging-based HIV prevention program for young adults across Uganda RefNo: MUST-2024-1543
REFNo: HS4957ES

Measure the feasibility and acceptability of photo-verification of HIV testing,Assess RCT outcomes by factors associated with HIV acquisition: Sex, urban/rural setting and education,Measure the 12-month efficacy of ITG on HIV preventive behaviors for Ugandan youth 18-22 years of age in a national RCT ,
 Uganda 2024-11-08 9:01:07 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isabella Kyohairwe
ID: UNCST-2024-R003676
 Factors influencing implementation of multimodal strategies of infection prevention and control in health care facilities in Uganda
REFNo: HS5185ES

1. To describe the current situation and factors affecting implementation of multimodal strategies to improve infection prevention and control in selected HCFs in Wakiso district. 2. To determine the facilitators and barriers associated with implementing multimodal strategies of IPC in selected HCFs in Wakiso district. 3. To document intervention functions that can be used to enhance implementation of multimodal strategies to improvement of infection prevention and control in Uganda.
Uganda 2024-11-08 8:58:47 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
OPIO PATRICK
ID: UNCST-2024-R002953
 Influence of Compensation Packages on Job Satisfaction and Retention of Academic Staff of Public Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS3122ES

The study's general objective is to examine the influence of compensation packages on job satisfaction and retention of academic staff of public universities in Uganda.
 Uganda 2024-11-08 8:41:43 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Amalie Andersen
ID: UNCST-2024-R004248
 Fueling Frictions: entangled human and environmental health transformations through charcoal modalities in Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS3381ES

To understand experiences with health consequences of charcoal and how these are viewed, understood and navigated locally in everyday lives and in relation to mundane everyday concerns.,• To communicate people’s experiences with charcoal modalities through film., To understand meaning-making and governance with and of trees in relation to health, economies and cooking practices from a local perspective., To produce insights that can inform solutions directed towards environmental degradation and climate change that are more compatible with the complex dynamics of charcoal and its role in local livelihoods instead of being formulated from above.
 Denmark 2024-11-08 8:35:34 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Chelsea Modlin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004233
 Designing an Equity Planning Tool for International Research Partnerships
REFNo: SS3357ES

1. Capture the knowledge, experiences, and environment of IRPs using mixed-methods explanatory quantitative to qualitative design to holistically conceptualize IRP equity among Ugandan and US HIV investigators and research staff.
2. Formalize the design and content of an equity planning tool (EQUIP-T).
3. Conduct semi-structured focus group discussions to anticipate barriers, feasibility, and acceptability of the proposed EQUIP-T content, structure, and implementation.
 USA 2024-11-08 13:44:11 2027-11-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Philip Lugoloobi
ID: UNCST-2024-R004878
 Comparing the appropriateness of blood use, traceability, and availability of blood products in selected health facilities in central Uganda: The Blood Alarm System versus standard practices
REFNo: HS5191ES

1. To compare the appropriateness of blood use by clinicians before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
2. To compare the blood stock status at the time of placing a blood order before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
3. To compare the traceability of blood products before and after the introduction of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
4. To assess the feasibility of the Blood Alarm System in Kisenyi and Mukono general hospital.
5. To assess the perceptions, attitudes and acceptability towards the utility of the Blood Alarm System platform among the users.
 Uganda 2024-11-08 13:27:03 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Henry Mugerwa
ID: UNCST-2019-R000420
 NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AMONG HIV INFECTED ADOLESCENTS ON INTEGRASE STRAND INHIBITORS IN SUBSAHARAN AFRICA: BURDEN PREDICTORS AND IDENTIFICATION
REFNo: HS5031ES

Test a practical short tool (the Mood Survey Questionnaire) in BREATHER Plus, that could be used to easily identify and monitor neuropsychiatric symptoms of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa.,The general objective of this study is to describe and evaluate the burden and predictors of neuropsychiatric toxicities (including extent of weekly drug exposure) among adolescents living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa receiving a DTG containing ART regimen as well as to test a practical short tool designed to ease and improve the identification and monitoring of neuropsychiatric symptoms in this group of people in high volume clinics. ,To compare the neuropsychiatric symptoms that include depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance between the randomized groups in BREATHER Plus as well as determine the predictors that relate to depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance among HIV positive adolescents receiving dolutegravir-containing antiretroviral therapy
 Uganda 2024-11-08 13:23:48 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
MOSES EGESA
ID: UNCST-2025-R015361
 Elucidating Protective Immune Signatures During Natural Human Infection with Schistosoma mansoni (WORMVACS2.0)
REFNo: HS5149ES

At time points before, during natural infections, and after treatment, we will a) investigate target (protein and glycan) antigens of protective immune responses. b) assess avidity and functionality of antibodies against specific parasite antigens c) analyse adaptive cellular responses d) explore innate immune responses
Uganda 2024-11-08 13:17:29 2027-11-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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