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JOSAPHAT KAYOGOZA BYAMUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2019-R001680
 Community survey on the effect of access to water on the maternal and child health of Mutugunda Population
REFNo: HS3505ES

To survey the effect of access to water and women empowerment on maternal and child health of Mutugunda Population,To explore the role of the NCENT group as a potential avenue to improve maternal and child health outcomes.,To describe the impact of water tanks on maternal and child health and community health in Mutugunda,To describe the access and use of maternal and child health services by women and children living in Mutugunda,
 Uganda 2024-04-17 18:30:39 2027-04-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jenifer Atala
ID: UNCST-2021-R012617
 Uptake and implementation of new secondary prophylaxis recommendations for high risk Rheumatic Heart Disease patients: A cross sectional study in Uganda and a Global perspective
REFNo: HS3805ES

III. To determine the current practice in implementation of the AHA presidential advisory recommendations on secondary prophylaxis for RHD patients among expert clinicians in RHD care around the world. ,II. To assess the perception of RHD patients about being switched to oral antibiotic prophylaxis,I. To determine the proportion of those with high-risk RHD disease switched to oral antibiotic prophylaxis,To determine the uptake of new secondary prophylaxis recommendations and its implementation in high risk RHD patients,
 Uganda 2024-04-17 18:22:40 2027-04-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BYAMUGISHA EDISON
ID:
RETENTION LEVEL AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN MBARARA, RUBIRIZI AND RWAMPARA DISTRICTS: A 15-19 YEAR FOLLOW UP STUDY RefNo: MUST-2023-1183
REFNo: SS2542ES

1. To determine the level of retention of Community Health Workers in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts after 15 -19 years. 2. To establish factors associated with retention among Community Health Workers in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts after 15 -19 years
Uganda 2024-04-16 9:15:32 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
BYAMUGISHA EDISON
ID:
LIVED EXPERIENCES OF LONG-SERVING (>15 YEARS) COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS IN MBARARA, RUBIRIZI AND RWAMPARA DISTRICTS. A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY Ref No: MUST 2023-1294
REFNo: SS2538ES

To discover the copying strategies utilized by long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers in persisting for their volunteer roles and responsibilities in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts.,To identify challenges faced by long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers when carrying out their roles and responsibilities in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts.,To explore the motivational factors enabling sustained engagement among long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts,To explore the lived experience of long-serving (>15 years) Community Health Workers regarding their motivations, challenges and coping strategies in carrying out their roles and responsibilities in Mbarara, Rubirizi and Rwampara Districts,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 9:10:48 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
James Kiwanuka-Tondo
ID:
Olutindo (loosely translated “THE BRIDGE”): Promoting Sexual and Reproductive Health Behavior Change among Teenage Girls in Mukono district, through Strategic Communication intervention
REFNo: SS2529ES

The aim of this study is to design a strategic communication intervention to promote effective sexual and reproductive health behavior change,What communication strategies can be used to reduce teenage pregnancies in Mukono District,What specific factors lead to high teenage pregnancies in Mukono District? ,What are the perceptions and attitudes of the teenage girls about the causes of teenage pregnancy in Mukono District? ,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 9:03:57 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Robert MPIIRA
ID: UNCST-2022-R005391
 Economic and Environmental Impacts of Infrastructure Improvement in Kampala and Land Acquisition Frictions
REFNo: SS2510ES

Understand how the frictions and their potential heterogeneity may alter the equilibrium location of infrastructure in Kampala, and what the economic and welfare costs of these frictions are,3. Identify the frictions that hinder the acquisition of the Right of Way for the construction of infrastructure in Kampala and assess whether these frictions are heterogeneous over space,2. Quantify the impact of road improvements in Kampala in terms of (i) changes in land and property value, (ii) changes in air quality and (iii) changes in flood risk,1. Investigate the role of economic market failures and other economic mechanisms in affecting the government’s ability to acquire the land needed to build infrastructures.,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:57:43 2027-04-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Douglas Bulafu
ID: UNCST-2021-R011774
 Strengthening Death Notification and Reporting in Kalangala and Buvuma Districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS3966ES

To explore the status of death notification and registration and implement a capacity building intervention to strengthen mortality surveillance systems at health facility and community levels in Buvuma and Kalangala Districts ,6. To strengthen the technical capacity of facility health workers and community health workers to notify and report deaths that occur in health facilities and communities. ,5. To improve the knowledge and awareness of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers as well as community leaders.,4. To explore the barriers of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers as well as community leaders. ,3. To explore the facilitators of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers as well as community leaders. ,2. To explore the individual experiences of community members regarding death notification and reporting in Buvuma and Kalangala districts,1. To describe the process of death notification and reporting among facility and community health workers in Buvuma and Kalangala districts. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:53:03 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Fiona Atim -
ID: UNCST-2020-R015040
 Implementation of Community Engagement In Community-Based Health Research In Uganda: Gatekeepers Perceptions
REFNo: HS3951ES

To evaluate the different proposed community engagement mechanisms,To explore the understanding of gatekeepers on existing national guidelines and frameworks for community engagement,To explore the understanding of gatekeepers and their roles on research and community engagement,To explore the perceptions of gatekeepers towards community engagement during implementation of community-based research in Uganda?,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:42:46 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jessica Reemeyer Elizabeth
ID:
Capturing hypoxia avoidance behaviour in wild fish with open-source camera traps
REFNo: NS776ES

The main goal of this project is to document fish behavioural responses to low oxygen in the field using underwater camera traps.
Canada 2024-04-16 8:37:19 2027-04-16 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Peter Mukasa Kivunike
ID:
Understanding readiness, barriers and facilitators for effective coverage for obstetric fistula surgery and care in central eastern (Busoga) region of Uganda REF NO: UCUREC-2023-458
REFNo: HS2732ES

4. To estimate the effective coverage for Obstetric fistula surgery and care services in central eastern (Busoga) region of Uganda. ,3. Measure the structural, process and outcome quality of care for obstetric fistula surgery and care in 2 tertiary hospitals in eastern Busoga region. ,2. Explore service provider perspectives on the barriers and facilitators for effective obstetric fistula surgery and care services. ,1. Assess surgical readiness and output for obstetric fistula surgery in the regional referral hospital and general hospitals in central eastern (Busoga) region ,The overall aim of the study is to examine readiness, quality, barriers, facilitators and estimate effective coverage for obstetric fistula surgery and care in central eastern (Busoga) region of Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 8:36:07 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Joseph Hokello Francis
ID: UNCST-2023-R007565
 Bioprospecting for HIV-1 latency reversing agent (prostratin) from indigenous medicinal plants for latency reversal in HIV-1 subtypes A and D in Uganda (HIV-1_AD_LRA study)
REFNo: HS3600ES

4. To evaluate the safety and ex vivo efficacy of the formulated natural products for HIV latency reversal. ,3. To formulate and standardize the preparation procedure of the investigational natural products used in management of HIV/AIDS.,2. To analyze the phytochemical composition of the selected medicinal plants used in management of HIV/AIDS.,1. To conduct an ethnobotanical survey for selected medicinal plants used in management of HIV/AIDS by selected Traditional Medical Practitioners.,General Objective To generate credible and reliable scientific evidence about selected medicinal plants used in management of HIV/AIDS for formulation of standardized products for reversal of HIV latency in HIV-1 subtypes A and D in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-16 11:46:58 2027-04-16 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Felicitas Egunyu
ID:
Mining impacts and non-government organizations in Uganda
REFNo: SS2459ES

To investigate the roles of NGOs in alleviating the social impacts of artisanal gold mining in Busia and Mubende Districts, Uganda.,Develop a typology of NGOs implementing projects to alleviate the social impacts of ASGM in mining host communities.,Explore the impact of the NGO-activities implemented to alleviate the social impacts of ASGM in the host communities.,Describe the activities implemented by NGOs to alleviate the social impacts of ASGM in host communities.,Examine roles of NGOs in alleviation of the social impacts of ASGM in the host communities.,1. Identify who is engaged in ASGM as well as who loses and benefits and how in host communities in Busia and Mubende districts in Uganda. ,
 Uganda 2024-04-15 11:59:06 2027-04-15 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Cissy  Kityo
ID: UNCST-2021-R013663
 The training needs assessment for research training in cell and gene therapy for HIV in Uganda. TNA study
REFNo: HS3893ES

1. To educate the research participants/communities about the benefits of conducting the training needs assessment for research training in cell and gene therapy (C>) for HIV in Uganda.
2. To inform the research participants and key stakeholders about upcoming exercise on training needs assessment for research training in C> for HIV in Uganda and how they should be involved.
3. To establish and/ or strengthen existing partnerships with key stakeholders critical to the successful conduct of the training needs assessment for research training in C> for HIV in Uganda.
4. To guide on mobilization, recruitment, and retention of study Participant for the conducting the training needs assessment for research training in C> for HIV in Uganda.
5. Explain the Inclusion Criteria and Exclusion Criteria for respondents.
6. Different scientist who at participating shall be requested to provide or advise on how to get the relevant materials

Uganda 2024-04-12 7:33:14 2027-04-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abel Nzabona
ID:
Institutional resilience and recovery from disasters and pandemics in selected districts of rural Uganda-exploring the implications for governance and public policy implementation
REFNo: SS2544ES

1. To provide a holistic picture of rural local government in the countries targeted by this project.
2. To provide an analysis of the resilience and sustainability of rural livelihoods.
3. To provide an analysis of governance processes and policy implementation systems for rural livelihoods in the two countries.

 Uganda 2024-04-12 7:26:29 2027-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Jane  Kabami
ID: UNCST-2021-R012588
 Community-based, peer-delivered PrEP for female sex workers in rural Uganda: The Peers for PrEP (P4P) Phase B Study
REFNo: HS3869ES

To assess the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a community-based, peer-delivered PrEP intervention for women engaged in sex work in rural Uganda
 Uganda 2024-04-12 7:20:06 2027-04-12 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JOSEPH MUYIIRA
ID:
TOTEMS PRACTICE AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION IN BUGANDA KINGDOM, UGANDA. ACASE OF SELECTED CLANS OF BUGANDA KINGDOM.
REFNo: NS755ES

I. To determine the influence of totems’ practice on wildlife conservation among inhabitants of Buganda Kingdom. II. To assess the effect of plant and animal totems on conservation of wildlife resources in Buganda Kingdom. III. To ascertain the constraints facing the conservation of totems in Buganda Kingdom. IV. To suggest strategies for promoting wildlife conservation in Buganda Kingdom.,
 Uganda 2024-04-12 7:14:16 2027-04-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Catherine Hobaiter
ID: UNCST-2019-R001480
 Behavioural Syntactics: the emergence of chimpanzee gestural capacities through adaptations for locomotion, sleep, and social co-ordination.
REFNo: NS735ES

Hypothesis 1: climbing and nest building shaped chimpanzees’ bodies and minds in ways that were later exapted for their unique gestural communication.
Prediction 1a) The rapid expansion in the great ape gestural repertoire was founded on a greater range of available movement selected for in climbing/nest building.
a. If so, then we should see the use of specific hand/arm movements in climbing and nest building that are available to great apes, but not small apes and other primates
b. If so, then we should see those movements present in great ape gestures
Prediction 1b) The basic ability to plan a sequence of actions, with hierarchically structured sections, emerged in the (relatively) simple behaviour of climbing and nest building, and was subsequently exapted/refined for food processing and then communication.
a. If so, then nest building and climbing should show sequences of motor actions that are planned from start to finish with recurred/recursive sections within them
b. If so, then we would see flexible programs of motor actions adapted to the task from the outset.

Hypothesis 2: rhythmic patterning and co-ordination of social behaviour provides a mechanism for social cohesion in chimpanzees.
Prediction 2a) The rhythm and patterning of social touch in chimpanzee grooming will show overlap with the stroke patterns that promote oxytocin release in human social touch.
Prediction 2b) Chimpanzees will show increased co-ordination in locomotory activities (e.g., walking and climbing) when engaged in activities where social cohesion is beneficial (e.g., patrolling).
 UK 2024-04-12 7:07:57 2027-04-12 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Gimono Esther Munira Ali
ID:
Assessment of sexual and reproductive health rights of Deaf women and Deaf adolescent girls in Uganda. Mbale district.
REFNo: SS2222ES

1. To establish the lived experiences of Deaf women and deaf adolescent’s girls on sexual reproductive health rights in Mbale District, Uganda.
2. To analyse the challenges facing Deaf women and deaf girls on sexual reproductive health rights in Mbale District, Uganda.
3. To establish the contribution of government and as a duty bearer in terms of implementing sexual reproductive health rights of Deaf women and deaf girls in Mbale District.
 Uganda 2024-04-12 6:58:27 2027-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Samson kaboko Benon
ID:
Rising through the Poverty Ceiling to Executive Leadership in Central Uganda
REFNo: SS2379ES

1. To find out the dominant themes expressed by those reared in poverty to describe their lived experiences of rising to the upper echelons of executive leadership in Central Uganda.
2. To explore the perceived negative influences of experiencing poverty while growing up on the rise to the upper echelons of executive leadership in Central Uganda.
3. To find out the perceived positive influences of experiencing poverty while growing up on the rise to the upper echelons of executive leadership in Central Uganda.
4. To find out the other lived experiences other than escaping from the effects of poverty that contributed to the rise to executive leadership in Central Uganda.

 Uganda 2024-04-12 6:46:17 2027-04-12 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Waruiru Kolff Kayla Tinie
ID: UNCST-2021-R012291
 Pan prescription: Medical behaviour and cognition
REFNo: NS784ES

Investigate (i) which behaviours of the Ngogo community use to treat wounds and (ii) whether humans and chimpanzees share features of medical cogntion and prosociality.
 Netherlands 2024-04-09 18:44:03 2027-04-09 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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