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Muhumuza Mugisa Edson
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USE OF BLOOD LACTATE THRESHOLD FOR DETERMINING EXERCISE TRAINING VO2 VALUES TO RELIABLY CONTROL HbA1C EXPRESSION IN TYPE-2-PREDIABETICS
REFNo: HS2919ES

The objectives of this study are:
1. To determine whether there will be a significant improvement in the HbA1C expression for the study groups after 3-months of exercise training.
2. To determine whether there will be a significant difference in the HbA1C expressions between the 2mM, 2.5mM, and 4mM experimental groups after 3-months of exercise training.
3. To evaluate the experimental groups and specify which ones will have the observed HbA1C expression improvements.
4. To evaluate the exercise testing-stages within each experimental group for the blood lactate experimental group with the HbA1C dose-response effects threshold during the 3-months of exercise training.

Uganda 2024-02-02 12:19:27 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Chisom  Ezenwa Josephine
ID:
Genetic Determinants of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus In Individuals of African Ancestry
REFNo: HS3059ES

Identification of genetic variants that are associated with T2D in different African population.
 Nigeria 2024-02-02 12:08:57 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Annet Adong
ID:
GAMIFIED SAVINGS AS A PROBLEM GAMBLING INTERVENTION
REFNo: SS1969ES

1. To investigate the impact of prize-linked
savings products on savings among male
youth in Kenya and Uganda.
2. To investigate the impact of gamified
soccer-based prize-linked savings products with a small
reward on gambling expenditure among male youth in Kenya and Uganda.
3. To investigate the impact of gamified soccer-based prize-linked savings products with a large
reward on gambling expenditure among male youth in Kenya and Uganda.


 Uganda 2024-02-02 12:07:45 2027-02-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Juliet Babirye Ndimwibo
ID:
TREAT INTERACT: Implementing a user involved education- and health system interactive task-shifting approach for child mental health promotion in Uganda
REFNo: HS3144ES

Based on findings from objectives 1-2, develop implementation advice to guide policymakers in school-based child and adolescent mental health (CAMH) management, integration with the health system, and how to implement and sustain large-scale evidence-informed CAMH interventions to contribute towards achieving universal mental health coverage. ,Develop, implement and evaluate an intersectoral supervision, referral and communication model between the health and education sector.,Implement the adapted module-based TREATment mhGAP school program and investigate effective implementation strategies and client outcomes.,Intervention mapping to adapt the mhGAP-IG to a primary school setting, and implementation mapping to develop implementation strategies with user involvement,The main objective of the TREAT INTERACT study is to adapt, implement and evaluate the impact of an adapted school version of the mhGAP-IG that aims to prevent, identify, refer and treat mental health problems in children and adolescents in Uganda through a user involved task-shifting implementation of the mhGAP-IG among primary school staff. This work is divided into 4 work Packages (WPs); each of the specific objectives below represents a single work package.,
 Uganda 2024-02-02 12:05:35 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Kamusiime B.  Samuel
ID:
PUBLIC PENSION SCHEME PROVISIONS AND PERCEIVED FINANCIAL WELLBEING OF RETIRING TEACHERS IN UGANDA: A CASE OF WAKISO DISTRICT GOVERNMENT AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOLS
REFNo: SS2244ES

i) To assess the relationship between the public pension scheme provisions and their implementation process on the financial wellbeing of retiring primary school teachers in Wakiso district.
ii) To examine the effect of the public pension scheme implementation process and the readiness to change jobs on the financial wellbeing of retiring primary school teachers in Wakiso district.
iii) To assess the effect of the readiness to change jobs on the financial wellbeing of retiring primary school teachers in Wakiso district.
iv) To assess the contribution of the public pension scheme provisions on the financial wellbeing of retiring primary school teachers in Wakiso district.

Uganda 2024-02-02 11:53:49 2027-02-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Scovia  Mbalinda Nalugo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014259
 Uptake of HPV Vaccination among female adolescents living with HIV/AIDS attending Mityana Hospital ART clinic
REFNo: HS3686ES

 To determine the prevalence and factors associated with HPV vaccination among young female adolescents living with HIV/AIDS at the Mityana Hospital ART clinic
 To assess the facilitators and barriers to HPV vaccine uptake in young female adolescents living with HIV/AIDS at the Mityana Hospital ART clinic using the COM B model.
 To Identify key behaviors that can improve uptake of HPV vaccination among young female adolescents living with HIV/AIDS through workshops using COM Bmodel

 Uganda 2024-02-02 11:51:02 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Naris Ninsiima
ID: UNCST-2023-R006134
 ENHANCING STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC MARKETS IN URBAN AREAS: A CASE OF KABALE AND MBARARA CENTRAL MARKETS
REFNo: SS2314ES

To evaluate the level of stakeholder participation on management decision making in Kabale and Mbarara Central Markets.,To determine the level of stakeholder participation on policy development in Kabale and Mbarara Central Markets,Assess the levels of stakeholder participation on planning in Mbarara and Kabale Central Markets ,To explore significant avenues of stakeholder participation in Kabale and Mbarara Central Markets. ,The general objective to investigate the effect of stakeholder participation in the effective management of Kabale and Mbarara Central Markets. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-02 11:38:55 2027-02-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Tadeo   Nsubuga
ID: UNCST-2023-R007982
 Evaluation of the deployment of the call for life (C4L) system among patients diagnosed with Tuberculosis in the Karamoja Sub-region North Eastern Uganda: A mixed-methods study.
REFNo: HS3431ES

1) To compare treatment outcomes among TB patients that utilised call for life (C4L) services and those who did not utilise the services in Karamoja subregion.

2) To understand the barriers and facilitators for utilization of C4L among TB patients that received CallforLife technology services in Karamoja region.
 Uganda 2024-02-02 11:34:18 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Grace Komuhangi
ID:
IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTION ON BREAST SELF EXAMINTAION AS A SCREENING STRATEGY FOR BREAST CANCER AMONG UNIVERSITY FEMALE STUDENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS3762ES

(iv) To evaluate the relationship between knowledge level and social demographic variables.,(iii) To determine post-test knowledge, attitude, and skill of practicing SBE among female university students.,(ii) To equip knowledge and promote the skills of practicing SBE through an education intervention among female university students.,(i) To assess the pre-test knowledge, attitude, and skill of practicing SBE among female university students in Uganda.,The main objective is to assess the impact of educational intervention on Self- Breast Examination (BSE) as a screening strategy for breast cancer to promote health knowledge and practice of BSE among female university students in Uganda.,
 Uganda 2024-02-02 11:26:29 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Aggrey Semeere Semwendero
ID: UNCST-2019-R001648
 EVALUATION OF THE USE OF TELEDERMATOLOGY AMONG PRIMARY CARE PATIENTS IN KAMPALA
REFNo: HS3655ES

Aim 3: Define the distribution of dermatologic diagnoses that arise in primary care settings in which TD is used and their subsequent management. ,Aim 2: Evaluate the barriers and facilitators to implementation of the TD service,Aim 1: Describe the utilization of TD in ambulatory care settings. ,
 Uganda 2024-02-02 11:24:53 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SIYA AGGREY
ID: UNCST-2019-R001737
 VALUES OF BATS TO ECOSYSTEM AND HUMAN COMMUNITIES: IMPLICATIONS FOR THEIR CONSERVATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH AROUND MOUNT ELGON ECOSYSTEM, UGANDA
REFNo: NS718ES

General objective To contribute knowledge relevant in advancing surveillance for One Health-related challenges in Mount Elgon Ecosystem, contributing to improved bat conservation as well as optimal human health. Specific objectives 1. To assess the socioeconomic values of bats in the Mount Elgon ecosystem, Uganda 2. To assess the socioeconomic values of caves in the Mount Elgon ecosystem, Uganda 3. To assess the vulnerability of bat roosts to anthropogenic cave disturbance in the Mount Elgon ecosystem, Uganda 4. To assess the capacities of communities in undertaking disease surveillance tasks for One Health issues
Uganda 2024-02-02 11:21:03 2027-02-02 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Kawooya  Jimmy
ID:
THE IMPACT OF WELFARE SERVICES ON TEACHER’S PERFORMANCE IN PRIVATE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN WAKISO DISTRICT, UGANDA
REFNo: SS2259ES

(i) To scrutinize the impact of monetary allowances on teachers' performance in private secondary schools in Wakiso District
(ii) To determine the effect of guidance and counselling services on teachers' performance in private secondary schools in Wakiso District
(iii) To investigate the impact of training and development on teachers' performance in private
secondary schools in Wakiso District
(iv) To analyze the influence of housing on teachers' performance in private secondary schools in Wakiso District
(v) To determine the impact of staff flextime on teachers' performance in private secondary schools in Wakiso District
 Uganda 2024-02-02 11:19:54 2027-02-02 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Michael  Baganizi
ID: UNCST-2023-R006352
 Rapid human centred design to develop, test and evaluate a job aid prototype for frontline immunization healthcare workers in Uganda
REFNo: HS3667ES

Needs Assessment 1. To assess the frontline immunization healthcare workers’ perceptions, practices and implementation of procedures using the current job aids. a. How well healthcare workers believe the available job aids support them to perform immunization processes or procedures b. How well supervisors believe the available job aids support their staff to perform immunization processes or procedures 2. To identify processes and procedures that may require a job aid versus another approach to improve HCW performance. Human Centered Design Workshops: 1. To prioritize the problem(s) (as identified through the needs assessment) that need to be addressed with job aid(s) with immunization HCWs and supervisors 2. To design practical, useful job aid prototype(s) around 2YL and catch-up immunizations with immunization HCWs and supervisors. ,1. To assess the uses, preferences and technical requirements of current and future 2YL immunization job aids, with the goal of identifying the knowledge gaps for administering the second dose of measles-containing-vaccine -second dose (MCV2) post introduction, including routine and catch-up vaccine job aids. 2. To design, test, and evaluate a prototype for MCV2 and catch-up immunization job aids with healthcare workers using the HCD methodology.,
 Uganda 2024-02-02 11:15:09 2027-02-02 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eloise Pedersen
ID:
The effect of payoff and rank on chimpanzee foraging decisions
REFNo: NS724ES

Objective 1: To determine the presence or absence of a preference towards a. high payoff behavioral techniques and b. model rank in chimpanzees. Objective 2: To examine the impact of individual differences on transmission bias preference in chimpanzees.
 UK 2024-02-02 11:12:23 2027-02-02 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Karugahe Wilber
ID: UNCST-2023-R005686
 Exploring the mental health needs of orphans and vulnerable children in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Uganda
REFNo: SS2264ES

• To understand the experiences, needs and views on mental health issues of OVCs and their carers
• To explore factors related to their participation in research

 Uganda 2024-01-31 11:19:28 2027-01-31 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Tuhairwe
ID: UNCST-2023-R007692
 KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE OF UNIVERSITY STUDENTS TOWARDS THE USE OF TELEMEDICINE TO ACCESS SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES: A CASE OF MBARARA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN UGANDA (KAUSTER STUDY).
REFNo: HS3731ES

Broad objective
To determine the knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) towards the use of telemedicine to access sexual and reproductive health services.
Specific objectives
i. To assess the knowledge of undergraduate students at MUST of the availability of telemedicine to access sexual and reproductive health services.
ii. To examine the attitudes of undergraduate students at MUST towards the use of telemedicine to access sexual and reproductive health services.
iii). To explore the determinants of knowledge and attitude of undergraduate students of MUST towards the use of telemedicine to access sexual and reproductive health services.
 Uganda 2024-01-29 15:22:43 2027-01-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mia Appelbäck
ID:
Experiences of patients, caretakers and healthcare providers in the referral process for post-partum haemorrhage and other obstetric emergencies to Kawempe National Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS3589ES

Explore the women’s, their partners’ and/or other caretaker’s perception of the implications of the near-miss postpartum haemorrhage event, e.g., health and socioeconomic consequences.,Explore women’s, their partners’ and/or other caretaker’s experience of effective communication, respect and preservation of dignity and emotional support within the maternal healthcare and referral system,Map women’s journey, as well as influencing factors, through the healthcare and referral system from onset of labour to near-miss postpartum haemorrhage , through her, her partner’s and/or other caretaker’s perspective ,To better understand the women’s, their partners’ and/or other caretaker’s perspectives of near-miss postpartum haemorrhage event in the healthcare and referral system,Explore healthcare workers at Kawempe National Referral Hospital perceptions of challenges and facilitating factors when receiving referred obstetric emergencies.,Map the referral process from referring institute to national referral hospital as perceived by healthcare providers,Investigate what challenges and facilitating factors healthcare providers experience in the referral of obstetric emergencies to a higher-level institutions,Explore what factors affect decision-making in the referral of obstetric emergencies to a higher-level facility,To better understand the referral system for obstetric emergencies, primarily PPH, from healthcare providers´ perspectives. ,
 Sweden 2024-01-29 15:21:02 2027-01-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jonathan Kayondo
ID: UNCST-2021-R008325
 TARGET MALARIA UGANDA PROTOCOL B2- RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT: MAINTENANCE OF WILD TYPE An. gambiae COLONIES IN THE ARTHROPOD CONTAINMENT LEVEL 1 (ACL1) INSECTARY AND HANDLING METHODS OPTIMIZATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES Version 1.0 2023
REFNo: NS694ES

1.To Maintain the wild-type Anopheles strains Ag(WT) in the Uganda ACL1 insectary.
2.To support research and development preparatory studies in the insectary.
3.Support to Field Entomology, Stakeholder Engagement Regulatory activities.
4.To develop Staff capacity in preparation for research and development.

 Uganda 2024-01-29 15:19:10 2027-01-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Japheth Kwiringira Nkiriyehe
ID: UNCST-2019-R000408
 What do beneficiaries in the agro sector value chain consider Significant Change from Women Economic Empowerment?
REFNo: SS2141ES

Main Objective
What do beneficiaries of Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) consider significant in their lives?
Specific objective
i) To establish firsthand contextual accounts of what beneficiaries consider WEE to be.
ii) To explore what WEE beneficiaries consider as significant in their life.
iii) To identify ways to improve women economic empowerment interventions

 Uganda 2024-01-29 15:15:11 2027-01-29 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Engineer  Bainomugisha
ID: UNCST-2023-R005928
 AirQount: Autonomous vehicle emissions estimation system for low-resource cities
REFNo: SIR277ES

1. Design and build custom hardware for vehicle image capturing system for traffic data collection for training machine learning (ML) models
2. To collect traffic and vehicle data, curate and label the video streams and images resulting in usable datasets for training the AI models
3. Build a machine learning (ML) and computer vision-based system for vehicle recognition and classification that can be linked at available databases on vehicle estimation per vehicle.
4. To build a prototype software system that integrates the hardware and AI models for demonstration of the automated traffic emission estimation system
5. To pilot the developed software and hardware systems and assess their use in vehicle emissions understanding
 Uganda 2024-01-29 15:11:28 2027-01-29 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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