Sheila Balinda Nina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013804
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Assessment of suitability of biomedical prevention products against the contemporary strains of HIV-1 in India and Uganda.
REFNo: HS4843ES
a. Describe the genetic diversity of contemporary HIV-1 Viruses from India and Uganda and compare them with historical viruses using single genomes and next-generation sequencing technologies (Dr. Nanaocha Sharma, Dr. Jyoti Sutar, Dr Sheila Balinda)
b. Assessment of sequence diversity and phylodynamics of contemporary and historical genomic sequences towards elucidating epidemic divergence over time (Dr Nanaocha Sharma, Dr Jyoti Sutar)
c. Determination of features associated with virus replication and their correlation with altered pathogenicity through full genome infectious molecular clones with unique signatures representing recombinants (Dr. Sheila Balinda)
d. Identification of contemporary broadly neutralizing antibody (bnAbs) epitopes from recombinant HIV-1 specifically distinct from historical viruses and in vitro assessment of neutralization sensitivity against clinically important bnAbs towards suitability assessment of bnAb-based preventive vaccines in India and Uganda (Dr Jyoti Sutar, Dr Sheila Balinda)
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:41:04 |
2027-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Success Kamuhanda
ID: UNCST-2024-R004280
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Assessing the knowledge, attitude, practices about and barriers to deworming of school aged children among care givers in Kampala slums
REFNo: SS2921ES
To identify the barriers to effective deworming programs for school-aged children in these communities.,To determin the deworming practices among care givers of school-aged children in communities in different slums of Kampala.,To determine the attitude towards deworming among care givers of school-aged children in these communities.,To assess the knowledge about deworming among care givers of school-aged children in communities in different slums of Kampala.,To assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding deworming among caregivers of school-aged children in Kampala slums, and to identify the barriers influencing the uptake of deworming medication.,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:35:08 |
2027-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Andrew Kennedy Boyd
ID:
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An Exploration Early Life Stress Exposure and Enamel Defect Occurrences in the Kibale Chimpanzee Project’s Primate Skeletal Collection
REFNo: NS864ES
Image the teeth of the primates within the Kibale Chimpanzee Faunal Collection. I plan to image enamel bands on the incisors, canines and premolars of each specimen in the collection in an effort to compare markers of ealry life stress (ELS) between primate species using enamel defects as a proxy.
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USA |
2024-09-23 13:32:49 |
2027-09-23 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
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Climate-related risks and sustainable cage fish farming in Vietnam and Uganda
REFNo: SS3009ES
The project aims to investigate cage fish farmers’ adaptation to climate-related risks to inform policy makers regarding sustainable cage fish production.,To identify the determinants of cage fish farmers’ choice of adaptive measures to climate related risk.,To analyze factors affecting cage fish farmers’ perceptions of risks.,To explore cage fish farmers’ perceptions of risks and risk preferences.,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:26:11 |
2027-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Queenie Nyati Annette
ID: UNCST-2023-R008468
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Youth-hood Khat related injuries and their social determinants in North Western Uganda.
REFNo: HS3958ES
To prevent the initiation and use of khat among secondary school youth in North-western Uganda.,4. To develop and test a Psycho-Education (PE) model for prevention of first user of khat among youth in north western Uganda. ,3. To document stakeholder perceptions on the association between youth-hood Khat abuse and injuries and injury deaths. ,2. To establish the social determinants of khat abuse and khat related youth-hood injuries.,1. To estimate the magnitude of khat use, injuries and deaths attributable to Khat abuse among the youth in North Western Uganda. ,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:22:32 |
2027-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Eddy Walakira Joshua
ID: UNCST-2022-R009077
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Social Cohesion in Refugee and Host Communities of Kyaka II and Kyangwali Settlements in Kyegegwa and Kikuube Districts
REFNo: SS2593ES
Main objective
To examine the status of social cohesion in refugee and host communities of Kyaka II and Kyangwali Settlement within Kyegegwa and Kikuube Districts, prior to the implementation of the SMILES project
Specific objectives
i.To establish the current status of relationships between refugee and host communities in Kyaka II and Kyagwali Settlements.
ii.To examine the status of relationships within refugee communities in Kyaka II and Kyagwali Settlements.
iii.To study the status of relationships within host communities of Kyaka II and Kyangwali Settlements.
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:20:13 |
2027-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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JOHN ISIIKO
ID: UNCST-2022-R011328
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Identifying provider-perceived barriers and facilitators of cancer treatment services in Uganda: a qualitative study
REFNo: SS2741ES
Explore potential solutions to improving cancer treatment processes for patients, providers, and health systems.,Determine key challenges and facilitators for patients, providers, and health systems in receiving and providing cancer treatment. ,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:16:59 |
2027-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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WABUSA DAVID FRANCIS
ID:
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IMPLICATIONS OF LAND TENURE SYSTEMS ON FOOD SECURITY IN MBALE DISTRICT-EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2720ES
iv. Recommend policy interventions and strategies to improve land tenure systems in Mbale district.,iii. Identify the key challenges and barriers that affect food security for households in Mbale, Uganda.,ii. Determine the implications of the land tenure systems for household food security in Mbale, Uganda. ,i. Assess the existing land tenure systems in Mbale, Uganda ,To understand the implications of land tenure systems on food security of households in Mbale district. ,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:15:34 |
2027-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Henry Kajumbula Mawerere
ID: UNCST-2019-R001531
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Comparison of community and hospital Antibiotic use practices, Susceptibility and resisTance and determinants of care seeking among patients with Urinary Tract Infections (CAST-UTI)
REFNo: HS4458ES
6. Determine the outcome of infections.,5. Assess the treatment practices of healthcare workers for acute UTIs in CDROs and hospitals.,4. Examine the resistance profiles for differences between neighbourhoods (Namuwongo and Muyenga),3. Determine the appropriateness of treatment based on standard treatment guidelines for acute UTIs in the community (based on organism and resistance profile,2. Explore the social context of antibiotic prescribing and use in the community. ,1. Determine and compare the resistance profiles of the disease-causing organisms in community drug retail outlets (CDRO’s)/clinics, and in hospitals/ WHO-GLASS ,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:14:32 |
2027-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Richard Nyeko
ID: UNCST-2021-R012815
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Acute myeloid leukaemia in children in a resource-limited setting: epidemiology, management, and outcomes in Uganda
REFNo: HS4479ES
Aim of the study
This doctoral study aims to investigate paediatric AML in Uganda and other African countries, namely the incidence and prevalence of paediatric AML, the AML biological characteristics, the supportive care needs, and overall survival after the introduction of an adapted AML treatment protocol with a reduced-intensity induction regimen.
Specific objectives
1. To describe the incidence and prevalence of paediatric AML in Uganda.
2. To evaluate paediatric AML management and outcomes in Uganda and other African countries based on different treatment protocols.
3. To determine the risk factors for induction failure and treatment-related morbidity and mortality in children with AML.
4. To conduct a “proof-of-concept” study to test the recommendations of the SIOP-PODC (renamed SIOP Global) adapted guidelines for paediatric AML in resource-limited settings.
5. To identify the limitations in supportive care (anti-bacterial, blood products, and intensive care) needs in the treatment of paediatric AML in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 13:05:19 |
2027-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Muniru Sewanyina
ID: UNCST-2021-R013988
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES AND NON-PERFORMING LOANS OF COMMERCIAL BANKS IN GREATER BUSHENYI DISTRICTS; WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3114ES
To ascertain the moderating influence of interest rates on non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda, To examine the extent to which board compensation influences non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts western Uganda ,To determine the extent to which relationship between shareholders\' rights and non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda,To examine the extent to which financial transparency influences non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda ,To assess the extent to which board accountability influences non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts, western Uganda, The purpose of this study will be to assess the effect of corporate governance practices on non-performing loans of commercial banks in Greater Bushenyi Districts; Western Uganda,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 12:16:25 |
2027-09-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Helen Byakwaga
ID: UNCST-2019-R001168
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CD4 Cell Count at Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation or Re-initiation (CAIR)
REFNo: HS4944ES
To assess advanced HIV disease among people living with HIV initiating or re-initiating ART
1) Assess the proportion of participants presenting with advanced HIV disease prior to ART initiation/re-initiation among those enrolling in HIV care via CD4 cell count testing and WHO staging.
2) Description of participants re-entering care based on viral suppression and/or self-report of HIV care.
3) Assess barriers to HIV care including barriers associated with mental health and alcohol use.
4) Pilot test data variables to capture re-entry into care and re-initiation of ART and barriers to
HIV care and ART
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 12:08:10 |
2027-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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MUGABE AMOS
ID: UNCST-2023-R007328
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OCCURRENCE, ANTIMICROBIAL AND HEAT RESISTANCE PROFILES OF SALMONELLA SPECIES IN THE INFORMAL DAIRY VALUE CHAIN OF UGANDA
REFNo: A514ES
5. Evaluate the heat resistance profiles of Salmonella in the dairy value chain.,4. Evaluate the antibiotic resistance profiles of Salmonella in the dairy value chain.,3. Determine the serotypes of Salmonella in the dairy value chain. ,2. Estimate the prevalence of Salmonella in the dairy value chain.,1. Determine the extent to which milk producers and handlers in the dairy value chain are aware of milk quality and best dairy practices. ,To assess the serotypes, antibiotic resistance and heat resistance profiles of Salmonella in the dairy chain.,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 12:05:28 |
2027-09-23 |
Agricultural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Emmanuel Mande
ID: UNCST-2023-R007045
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Artemisinin Resistance Surveillance Network in Sub-Saharan Africa (ARSUNA)
REFNo: HS4644ES
To evaluate socio-demographic, clinical and malaria-history factors on treatment outcome and on the carriage of resistant malaria parasites.,To evaluate day 3 parasitemia among 200 patients with P. falciparum malaria treated with an ACT.,To assess the relatedness and origin of P. falciparum isolates with an artemisinin resistant geno- and phenotype by molecular analysis. ,To evaluate the in vitro susceptibility to (dihydro) artemisinin and ACT partner drugs (e.g. lumefantrine) among selected/suspicious P. falciparum isolates.,To assess the molecular characteristics of P. falciparum isolates from 200 patients with malaria, with a special focus on, but not limited to, molecular markers of artemisinin resistance, e.g., K13, and Pfmdr1.,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 11:59:33 |
2027-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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BOSCO AGABA BEKIITA
ID: UNCST-2019-R000549
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Uganda Malaria Indicator Survey 2024
REFNo: HS4950ES
To determine risk factors for malaria parasitemia in Uganda,To measure indicators of knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour related to malaria control in Uganda (Community prevention and control efforts, Malaria vaccine knowledge and acceptance),To estimate core malaria programme coverage indicators in Uganda (Measure the extent of ownership, use and disposal of mosquito bed nets ● Assess coverage of the IPTp programme for pregnant women ● Coverage and uptake of IRS ● Identify practices used to treat malaria among children under age 5 and the use of specific antimalarial medications ● Assess percent of children under five with suspected or confirmed malaria who received treatment with ACTs within 24 hours of onset of fever. ● Access to malaria testing/ diagnosis ● Coverage, attitudes, and perceptions about SMC ● Determine the species of plasmodium parasite most prevalent in Uganda ),To obtain estimates of the magnitude and distribution of malaria parasitemia among children aged 6-59 months in Uganda,The main objective of the UMIS is to obtain population-based estimates of malaria indicators including the prevalence of malaria, to inform strategic planning and programme evaluation,
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Uganda |
2024-09-23 11:57:13 |
2027-09-23 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Ruth Namazzi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014305
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ESTABLISHMENT OF A PEDIATRIC CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION PROGRAM
REFNo: HS4909ES
1. To determine the barriers and facilitators of accessing care and remaining in care at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology service
2.To develop a patient centered navigation program for patients seeking care and in care for cancer at MNRH
3.To determine the patient - parent navigation requirements in seeking and remaining in cancer care program at MNRH
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Uganda |
2024-09-13 11:00:38 |
2027-09-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Alimah Komuhangi
ID: UNCST-2020-R014709
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EFFECTIVENESS AND CONTEXTUAL FACTORS OF COMMUNITY-BASED PEER-LED SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH EDUCATION ON RISKY SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN IN MOROTO DISTRICT, KARAMOJA REGION.
REFNo: HS4697ES
To establish the preliminary effectiveness of the community-based peer-led sexual and reproductive health education on SRH knowledge among AGYW in Moroto District.,To determine the preliminary effectiveness of the community-based peer-led sexual and reproductive health education on risky sexual behavior among AGYW in Moroto District.,To explore the contextual factors that might influence the implementation of a CBPL SRH education among AGYW in Moroto District.,To explore the contextual factors that might shape the implementation of a community-based peer-led sexual and reproductive health education and its effectiveness on SRH outcomes among AGYW in Moroto District.,
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Uganda |
2024-09-13 10:18:43 |
2027-09-13 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Mohammed Kisu Aata
ID:
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INFLUENCE OF INSTRUCTOR COMPETENCES ON EFFECTIVE ONLINE TEACHING IN TVET INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA. Research Number UCUREC-2024-904
REFNo: SIR370ES
The main objective of the study is to evaluate how various instructor competences influence effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda and to offer insights and recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of online teaching in TVET.,iv). To analyze the influence of instructors\' capacity to utilize digital teaching platforms on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,iii). To assess the influence of instructors’ evaluation and assessment competences on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,ii). To establish the influence of TVET instructors\' pedagogical competences on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,i). To determine the influence of TVET instructors\' online classroom management on effective online teaching in TVET institutions in Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2024-09-13 10:14:44 |
2027-09-13 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Daniel Atwine Warren
ID:
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Post-Tuberculosis: Sequelae and its Impact on Quality of Life in Sub-Saharan Africa.
REFNo: HS4038ES
Primary objective
To study the association between the presence of post-tuberculosis lung disease (PTLD) and the deterioration of the quality of life in the medium and long term in people who have been treated for pulmonary tuberculosis within the framework of 5 therapeutic trials in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) (Benin, Guinea and Uganda)
Secondary objectives
• Describe the clinical, radiological, functional respiratory, psychological, socio-economic characteristics and the quality of life of the people evaluated after the end of their anti-tuberculosis treatment within the framework of therapeutic trials in SSA;
• Estimate the prevalence of PTLD in the medium and long term after the end of anti-tuberculosis treatment in people who took part in the various therapeutic trials, taking into account missing data in people who could not be assessed in the Post-TB SIQ study;
• Identify the factors (at the time of TB diagnosis and at the end of treatment) associated with the presence of PTLD in people assessed after completing their TB treatment;
• Describe the care path of people suffering from PTLD and the modalities of recognition of PTLD in Benin, Guinea and Uganda within the framework of care interactions (conventional and traditional medicine) (qualitative study);
• To assess the impact of a pulmonary functional rehabilitation program on quality of life and respiratory function.
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Uganda |
2024-09-12 9:52:11 |
2027-09-12 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Olanya Gilbert
ID:
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INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS AND WORK ENGAGEMENT OF PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS MODERATED BY ORGANISATIONAL FACTORS IN ACHOLI SUB-REGION
REFNo: SS3178ES
-To determine the influence of Demographic factors on career engagement among primary school teachers.
-To examine the individual factors that influence career engagement among primary school teachers in Acholi sub-region.
-Access organization support factors that influence career engagement among primary school teachers
-To determine the mediating role of psychological role in the relationship between individual and organization support factors influencing career engagement among primary school teachers.
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2024-09-12 8:48:36 |
2027-09-12 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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