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DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
 Assessing Local Needs and Potential Usability of Machine Learning-Based TBI Care Tools in Uganda: A Qualitative Improvement Initiative
REFNo: HS6782ES

To assess whether the current application meets the participants\' identified needs. ,To evaluate the effectiveness and usability of the proposed mobile application by gathering feedback from healthcare professionals after hands-on experience.,To identify current challenges and areas for improvement in TBI management from the perspectives of Ugandan healthcare professionals.,To identify current challenges in TBI management and assess the effectiveness, usability, and alignment of a proposed mobile application with the needs of Ugandan healthcare professionals,
 Uganda 2025-12-10 20:23:51 2028-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Samuel Banturaki
ID: UNCST-2024-R015929
 EFFECT OF THE COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH EDUCATION INTERVENTION ON PERCEPTIONS AND SHOW-UP FOR AMBULATORY SURGERY AMONGST PATIENTS AT KYABIRWA SURGICAL CENTER, BUDONDO SUB COUNTY, JINJA CITY
REFNo: HS6619ES

1. To determine the proportion of patients who positively perceive ambulatory surgery, following reception of community-based education or non-reception of it.
2. To determine the proportion of patients who show up for surgery at Kyabirwa surgical center, following reception of community-based education or non-reception of it.
3. To evaluate the effect of the community-based health education intervention on perceptions towards ambulatory surgery at Kyabirwa surgical center, Budondo sub county, Jinja city.
4. To analyze the effect of the community-based health education intervention on show-up for ambulatory surgery at Kyabirwa surgical center, Budondo sub county, Jinja city.
 Uganda 2025-12-10 20:20:52 2028-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Eunice Muyama
ID: UNCST-2024-R015299
 Evidence based strategies to enhance adaptation to climate variability and change among smallholder farmers in Mbale District
REFNo: SS4544ES

Determine patterns of rainfall and temperature to establish the incidence of climate variability and change in Mbale district. Establish the effects of rainfall and temperature patterns on smallholder farmers in Mbale district. Identify the adaptation strategies used by smallholder farmers in Mbale district. Evaluate the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in implementing these adaptation strategies in Mbale district.
Uganda 2025-12-10 20:15:43 2028-12-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Akankwatsa Dickson
ID: UNCST-2025-R020428
 ASSESSING CAPACITIES OF BORDER PROXIMAL HEALTH FACILITIES TO TACKLE EPIDEMIC PRONE DISEASES: A CASE STUDY OF THE WEST NILE REGION OF UGANDA
REFNo: HS6771ES

1. To assess the preparedness and response capacities of border proximal health facilities to manage ill travellers suspected of epidemic prone diseases along the West Nile region, Uganda. 2. To establish the challenges faced by boarder health facilities along the West Nile region of Uganda, in detection and management of ill travellers suspected of epidemic prone diseases
Uganda 2025-12-10 20:11:42 2028-12-10 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ASINGWIRE JENINAH FLAVIA
ID: UNCST-2024-R003589
 Perceived Psychosocial Classroom Learning Environment, Academic Interest and Academic Achievement in Mathematics among students in Secondary Schools in Greater Mbarara Region
REFNo: SS4695ES

1. To evaluate the influence of changes in the perceived classroom learning environment on academic achievement in mathematics among secondary school students in Greater Mbarara.
2. To examine the relationship between changes in the perceived classroom learning environment and changes in academic interest in mathematics among secondary school students in Greater Mbarara.
3. To assess whether change in academic interest mediates the relationship between changes in the perceived classroom environment and change in academic achievement in mathematics among secondary school student in greater Mbarara.
4. To compare changes in academic interest and changes in academic achievement in mathematics between groups of students categorized by their perceived classroom learning environment quality

Uganda 2025-12-10 20:07:48 2028-12-10 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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