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Denis Nansera
ID: UNCST-2024-R004002
The Youth TB Sentinel Research Network ("Youth TB-SRN") Study
REFNo: HS6765ES

The overall objective of this study is to establish PTLD prevalence in youth, identify modifiable patient-level and environmental risk factors, and assess the effect of PTLD on youth quality of life. Specific objectives include: 1. To identify PTLD prevalence and associated risk factors among youth. 2. To assess air pollution as a risk factor for PTLD in youth. 3. To evaluate the impact of PTLD on youth quality of life.
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:52:39 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Teopista Akoyi Kevin
ID: UNCST-2024-R004534
SCHOOLFOOD4CITIES PROJECT: UNDERSTANDING THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ENABLING HOME-GROWN SCHOOL FEEDING PROGRAMS
REFNo: SS4651ES

d. Provide robust empirical data to influence broader policy changes and inform roadmaps for replication at national and regional levels,Develop context specific pilots that can be rolled out by Mbale city and other implementing partners ,Enhance awareness and capacity of local governments and other urban stakeholders to use evidence-based procurement mechanisms to foster sustainable and inclusive school food procurement systems; ,Analyse and articulate the role of local governments in designing and promoting innovative, gender-responsive and sustainable local school food programmes; ,1. The purpose of the research is to generate evidence-based solutions that will catalyse equitable and inclusive adoption and scaling of sustainable practices throughout the school meal procurement system that includes production, value addition, and distribution, ultimately resulting in improved climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods.,
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:49:35 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
HERBERT WANDA
ID: UNCST-2025-R020861
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AND SELF-EMPLOYABILITY OF TVET GRADUATES IN CENTRAL UGANDA.
REFNo: SS4649ES

1) To examine the influence of social-cultural orientation on TVET graduates self-employability in central Uganda.

2) To analyse the role of institutional factors in influencing TVET graduates self-employability in central Uganda.

3) To assess the extent to which economic factors influence TVET graduates into self-employability in central Uganda.

Uganda 2025-12-18 17:46:25 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Shevan Nyamwiza
ID: UNCST-2025-R019014
NGO ACTIVITIES AND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN RWAMWANJA REFUGEE SETTLEMENT, KAMWENGE DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS4660ES

i.To assess the role of advocacy on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District. ii.To examine the effect of humanitarian services on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District. iii.To establish the influence of capacity building on Gender Based Violence in Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement in Kamwenge District.
Uganda 2025-12-18 17:42:15 2028-12-18 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
Uganda’s SafeStart+ EMTC Commodity Assessment
REFNo: HS6803ES

To assess the availability of essential health commodities across different levels of the health system, identifying areas of consistent supply, stockout patterns, and supply chain strengths or weaknesses.

ii) To evaluate the accessibility of health commodities by examining geographic coverage, service delivery points, and equity of access among different population groups, highlighting both successes and barriers.

Uganda 2025-12-18 17:31:55 2028-12-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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