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Ian Munabi
ID: UNCST-2023-R007147
EVALUATION OF THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BIOETHICS PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION FROM 2015 -2024
REFNo: HS6089ES

ii. To review and document the outputs and implementation of the Master of Science in Bioethics curriculum at MakCHS over the last ten years. ,i. To examine stakeholder perspectives on the Master of Health Science in Bioethics program’s implementation. ,
Uganda 2025-07-08 11:05:32 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
John Baptist Asiimwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R013716
Factors influencing the quality of nursing care (QNC) among nurses and their patients’ perspectives in tertiary hospitals in Uganda: A mixed method study.
REFNo: HS6072ES

1) Determine the nurses' perceived level of QNC in tertiary hospitals in Uganda.
2) Establish the factors associated with nurse-perceived levels of QNC in tertiary hospitals in Uganda.
3) Determine the patients’ level of satisfaction with QNC and associated factors in tertiary in Uganda.
4) To explore the patient’s and nurses’ perceptions of nursing care received from tertiary hospitals in Uganda.

Uganda 2025-07-08 11:00:32 2028-07-08 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Hosea Kiprotich
ID: UNCST-2024-R002048
DEVELOPMENT OF AN IN-HOUSE PROTOCOL FOR MEASUREMENT OF HEMOGLOBIN FROM DRIED BLOOD SPOTS
REFNo: NS944ES


GENERAL OBJECTIVE

To establish a method for the measurement of haemoglobin from DBS.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1. To develop and optimize a protocol for measurement of Hb from dried blood spots.
2. To evaluate assay performance for hemoglobin measured in DBS eluate: inter and intra- assay variation, linearity, lower limit of detection and accuracy.
3. To determine the effect of storage temperature, time, and humidity on the performance characteristics of Hb measurement using DBS

Uganda 2025-07-08 10:47:58 2028-07-08 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Paul Edabu
ID: UNCST-2025-R016842
Socio-ecological factors and mental health of refugee children aged 10 to 17 years in Imvepi settlement-Terego District, West Nile region
REFNo: SS3792ES

1. To examine the prevalence of mental health issues among refugee children in West Nile region.
2. To explore the socio-ecological risk factors contributing to mental health issues in refugee children in West Nile region.
3. To investigate the protective factors and coping mechanisms that support the mental health of refugee children in West Nile region.
4. To establish the effectiveness of current community and systemic interventions to support the mental health of refugee children in West Nile region

Uganda 2025-07-08 10:36:02 2028-07-08 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
Use of Remnant Clinical Samples from Health Facilities for Micronutrient Surveillance in Uganda
REFNo: HS6218ES

3.Determine the prevalence micronutrient deficiency using remnant clinical samples ,2. Analyze remnant clinical samples for micronutrient and inflammatory biomarkers using a multiplex assay,1.Establish a mechanism for acquisition, storage and transportation of remnant clinical samples from health facilities ,
Uganda 2025-07-07 13:37:02 2028-07-07 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Daniel Lubanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018596
Displacement, Mental Health, and Access to Care: Understanding Women Refugee’s Well-being in Urban Uganda
REFNo: SS3943ES


Investigate the primary mental health and psychosocial support challenges faced by refugee women in Kampala.

Examine the structural barriers (e.g., documentation requirements, bureaucratic delays, geographic access) that hinder mental health care access.

Identify facilitators and resilience factors that support mental well-being and access to mental health and psychosocial support services.
Uganda 2025-07-04 15:20:27 2028-07-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aidah Nanvuma
ID: UNCST-2024-R015734
Assessing Health Care Providers Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices on Sexually Transmitted Infections Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Urban Clinics in Kampala, Uganda.
REFNo: HS6083ES

1. Assess knowledge of STI PEP among HCPs in urban health facilities in Uganda. 2. Evaluate attitudes towards STI PEP among HCP in urban health facilities in Uganda. 3. Characterise current practices related to STI PEP among HCP in urban health facilities in Uganda.
Uganda 2025-07-04 14:27:02 2028-07-04 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Julius Kizito
ID: UNCST-2025-R017731
From shadows to spotlight: Behavioral observation of East African pottos (Perodicticus ibeanus) in Kibale National Park, community knowledge and awareness about pottos.
REFNo: NS950ES

To investigate the behavioral repertoire, and substrate use, of pottos in Kibale National Park and adjacent villages, assess community knowledge and awareness of people living near the park about pottos, and conduct conservation education
Uganda 2025-07-04 14:18:55 2028-07-04 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Salim Kombo
ID: UNCST-2023-R005870
OPTIMIZING STRATEGIES FOR PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN UGANDA - A SOCIAL NETWORK STUDY
REFNo: SS4005ES

Descriptive Social Network Study: Assess the relationship between network structure and pro-social engagement, focusing on network density, centrality, homophily, and bridging ties. Qualitative Study: Investigate the dissemination of pro-social engagement information, identifying effective channels, key information injectors, motivators, barriers, and incentives for increasing engagement.,Descriptive Social Network Study: Network Structure and Engagement Correlation: Assess the density and structure of social networks and correlate them with pro-social engagement levels. Centrality and Motivational Influences: Identify the centrality of highly engaged and committed individuals and key motivators within the networks. Homophily and Bridging Ties: Analyze the extent of homophily in pro-social engagement profiles and identify key individuals who bridge different engagement levels. Qualitative Study: Information Dissemination and Effective Channels: Investigate how community monitors disseminate pro-social engagement information and identify the most effective forums and platforms. Optimal Information Injectors and Motivators: Determine the best individuals for injecting and motivating pro-social engagement and their effective qualities. Barriers and Incentives for Engagement: Explore barriers to engagement and identify incentives or changes to increase engagement among less-engaged individuals.,Descriptive Social Network Study: Assess the relationship between network structure and pro-social engagement, focusing on network density, centrality, homophily, and bridging ties. Qualitative Study: Investigate the dissemination of pro-social engagement information, identifying effective channels, key information injectors, motivators, barriers, and incentives for increasing engagement.,
Kenya 2025-07-04 14:15:43 2028-07-04 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Laura Nsangi Joan
ID: UNCST-2025-R016715
ValgaNciclovIR for CMV Viraemia in AdvaNced HIV diseAse
REFNo: HS6040ES

The primary objective is to determine if valganciclovir is safe and efficacious in reducing CMV viraemia amongst hospitalised adults with advanced HIV disease and CMV viraemia.
Secondary objectives are to determine the effect of valganciclovir on mortality, to study its pharmacokinetics and explore the immunological response of patients with CMV viraemia before and after treatment with valganciclovir.

Uganda 2025-07-04 14:08:02 2028-07-04 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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