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Kukunda Bacwayo Elizabeth
ID: UNCST-2021-R011603
CONSPIRACY BELIEFS AND COVID-19 VACCINATION HESITANCY IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS1174ES

Objectives of study
(i) To measure the extent of the spread of conspiracy beliefs regarding vaccination against Covid-19 among Ugandans
(ii) To establish the relationship between conspiracy belief and vaccination hesitancy in Uganda;
(iii) To explore the interaction between exposure to COVID-19 conspiracy theories and individual vaccination decisions;
(iv) To examine the gendered impact of conspiracy belief on vaccination hesitancy; and
(v)To examine how the conspiracy beliefs of adults are likely to affect decision to vaccinate children for COVID-19.

Uganda 2022-03-23 2025-03-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Tophil Odoy Owino
ID:
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND HEALTH SERVICE DELIVERY IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF TORORO DISTRICT LOCAL GOVERNMENT HC IV.
REFNo: SS1005ES

1. Examine the influence of hiring practices on Health service delivery in TDLG HC IV.
2. Determine the influence of staff development practices on Health service delivery in TDLG HC IV.
3. Assess the influence of performance evaluation practices on Health service delivery in TDLG HC IV.

Uganda 2022-03-22 2025-03-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Patience Kibbedi
ID:
Evaluating Positive Youth Development Intervention Programs Promoting Character Virtues AmongUgandan Youth Living in Poverty: Innovations using Idiographic Methods and Measures
REFNo: SS1110ES

To investigate methods and measures to capture the diverse and unique individual pathways towards character virtue development amongst Ugandan youth living in poverty
Uganda 2022-03-22 2025-03-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Patrick Kagurusi Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2021-R012687
Integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health & Rights Programme in High Burden Districts of Uganda (ISPHD) or HEROES4GTA Project: Evaluation Study Protocol
REFNo: SS1194ES

Main objective
1. The purpose of the study is to benchmark and monitor the status of key performance areas as defined in the program key outcome indicators; conduct a power mapping of stakeholders and service providers; carry out a gender and vulnerability analysis in relation to access/utilisation of improved Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and Gender Based Violence (GBV) services; and to enhance sustainability measures of the programme.


Specific objectives:
i. Assess the level of knowledge, beliefs, perceptions, attitudes, and norms (empirical and normative) about SRHR and SGBV across key structures and beneficiaries in the ISPHD districts

ii. Establish baseline values for specific Programme key performance outcome indicators as stipulated in the ISPHD Programme Results framework.

iii. Establish the power dynamics and influence concerning the program overall objective – (stakeholder and power mapping) of stakeholders and service providers in the target districts.

iv. Establish the current level of commitment of key structures to gender equity and SRHR services. This should be based on the minimum intervention services package, capacity including the quality of services, resources, and protocols, among others.

v. Assess the extent of involvement of beneficiary groups in implementation, monitoring and improving services, satisfaction and/or perceptions of beneficiary groups about the quality of existing mechanisms in meeting their needs.

vi. Identify existing policies, laws, and ordinances and establish how these impact on power inequity in relation to SRHR and GBV service provision and utilization.

vii. Identify SGBV and SRHR inequality hot spots in the target districts to facilitate differentiated implementation and targeting.

viii. Assess the relevance, validity, and sustainability measures for the ISPHD program including validation of risks and assumptions concerning the Theory of Change(TOC)
Uganda 2022-03-22 2025-03-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
David Kyaddondo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014906
Enhancing Community Training for Student Mental Health Nurses in Uganda
REFNo: SS1199ES

1) Identify students’ class-based community nursing learning needs;
2) identify community MH nurse CPD support needs;
3) Plan a CPD curriculum deliverable online by educators at BPSN
Uganda 2022-03-22 2025-03-22 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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