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CHARLES TIONDI
ID: UNCST-2025-R022907
This research investigates the impact of the outreach programs on TVET training in Uganda
REFNo: SIR655ES

The study looks at the effect of outreach programme strategies and how they influence practical and soft skills development, industry partnerships, and equity-based interventions.
2026-04-30 18:35:17 2029-04-30 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
steven kavuma
ID: UNCST-2025-R020895
Prevalence, severity of, and factors associated with stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS7415ES

to determine the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at mbarara regional referral hospital
to describe the severity of stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at mbarara regional referral hospital
to determine the factors associated with stress urinary incontinence among postpartum women at mbarara regional referral hospital
Uganda 2026-04-30 18:33:20 2029-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Robinah Walube Nabirye
ID:
WORK ENVIRONMENT, STRENGTHS DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITAL. A CASE OF TEACHERS IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN WAKISO
REFNo: SS2621ES

iv. To establish the mediating effect of strengths development on the relationship between work environment and psychological capital of secondary school teachers in public secondary schools in Wakiso District.,iii. To establish the relationship between strength development and psychological capital of secondary school teachers in selected schools in Wakiso District,ii. To establish the relationship between work environment and strength development among teachers in selected secondary schools in Wakiso district.,i. To establish the relationship between work environment and psychological capital of teachers in selected secondary schools in Wakiso District,The purpose of this study is to empirically establish the relationship between work environment, strengths development and psychological capital of teachers in public institutions,
Uganda 2026-04-30 18:32:23 2029-04-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Barbara Nansamba
ID: UNCST-2025-R020897
Explainable Multimodal Deep Learning for Tuberculosis Diagnosis among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Low Resource Settings
REFNo: SIR647ES

Main Objective: To develop an interpretable hybrid multimodal deep learning model for classification of Tuberculosis infection in DM population using a combination of chest x-ray images, demographics, clinical and laboratory data. Specific Objectives 1.To perform exploratory data analysis for both chest x-ray images and clinical data. 2.To build and evaluate deep learning models capable of integrating chest x-ray images and clinical data for classification of latent Tuberculosis in diabetic population. 3.To design a hybrid approach that combines convolutional neural networks and transformers to improve on the diagnosis of latent Tuberculosis based on multimodal learning. 4.To derive interpretable explanations of the model processes to provide transparent insights into diagnostic decisions.
Uganda 2026-04-30 16:35:13 2029-04-30 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ISMAEL BARUGAHARE
ID: UNCST-2026-R023318
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS AND SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE OF NATIONAL OIL AND GAS SECTOR PROJECTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4974ES

1.3.1 The General Objective
To establish the relationship between sustainable supply chain management practices, governance mechanisms and sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas Sector Projects in Uganda
1.3.2 Specific Objectives
i. To determine the effect of sustainable supply chain management practices on sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas Sector Projects in Uganda.
ii. To analyze the effect of governance mechanisms on sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas sector Projects in Uganda.
iii. To establish the moderating effect of governance mechanisms on the relationship between sustainable supply chain management practices and sustainability performance of National Oil and Gas sector Projects in Uganda.

Uganda 2026-04-30 16:34:27 2029-04-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
munduni samuel
ID: UNCST-2025-R019116
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN DECISION TO DELIVERY INTERVAL AND IMMEDIATE ADVERSE PERINATAL OUTCOMES AMONG EMERGENCY CAESAREAN SECTION DELIVERIES AT MBARARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS7562ES

1.To compare the proportion of immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women with delayed decision to delivery interval and those with optimal decision to delivery interval among women delivered by emergency caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.
2.To determine the association between delayed decision to delivery interval and immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women delivered by emergency caesarean section at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital.

Uganda 2026-04-30 16:33:13 2029-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ESTHER TWINOMUGISHA
ID: UNCST-2026-R024218
ASSESSMENT OF HEALTH FACILITY PREPAREDNESS FOR MARBURG VIRUS DISEASE IN THE SEBEI SUB REGION, EASTERN UGANDA
REFNo: HS7307ES

General Objective

To assess health facility preparedness for Marburg virus disease in the Sebei Sub-region, Eastern Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. To assess the availability of triage and screening systems for Marburg virus disease in health facilities in Sebei Sub region.
2. To determine the availability of isolation spaces and infection prevention and control capacity in the health facilities.
3. To assess the availability and adequacy of personal protective equipment in the health facilities.
4. To assess the effectiveness of surveillance and reporting systems for Marburg virus disease at the health facility level in Sebei Sub region.

Uganda 2026-04-30 16:31:40 2029-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
INNOCENT MUHWEZI .
ID:
Education for Sustainable Development: Competence-Based Curriculum Implementation Approaches in Entrepreneurship Education that Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation in Uganda
REFNo: SS5217ES

General Objective To examine the contribution of CBC implementation approaches in Entrepreneurship Education to climate change mitigation for sustainable development in Uganda. The Specific Objectives of the Study 1. To assess the effectiveness of CBC implementation approaches in Entrepreneurship Education in contributing to climate change mitigation for sustainable development. 2. To explore practitioners’ and learners’ perceptions of CBC implementation approaches in Entrepreneurship Education that contribute to climate change mitigation for sustainable development. 3. To identify the challenges and opportunities in implementing the CBC in Entrepreneurship Education to enhance climate change mitigation for sustainable development.
Uganda 2026-04-30 16:30:30 2029-04-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
David Lubogo
ID: UNCST-2020-R014473
Enhancing metabolic syndrome prevention in Central Uganda: assessing healthcare provider and reproductive-age female knowledge, attitudes, perceptions and practices
REFNo: HS7440ES

1) To determine the level of knowledge regarding metabolic syndrome and its prevention among healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 2) To explore the attitudes towards metabolic syndrome and prevention interventions among healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 3) To determine practices towards the prevention of metabolic syndrome by healthcare providers and females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda. 4) To determine the perceptions of healthcare providers and females of reproductive age regarding metabolic syndrome and its prevention interventions in Wakiso district, central Uganda.
Uganda 2026-04-29 16:04:56 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ELIZABETH EKIRAPA-KIRACHO
ID: UNCST-2021-R013443
An Assessment of Health Financing Landscape and Healthcare Service Impact of the Health Funding Oscillations in Uganda
REFNo: HS7429ES

The main objective of this study is to analyze Uganda’s health financing system to identify vulnerabilities and support strategic, short-and medium-term interventions to strengthen fiscal resilience, sustain health services, advance universal health coverage amid economic challenges. Specific objective: 1) To analyze historical trends in health system financial flows and model future funding projections to inform policy and resource allocation in Uganda. 2) To analyze and document the effects of reductions in external assistance on health service delivery. 3) To assess the macro-fiscal capacity of Uganda and subsequently propose transitional funding options and sustainability frameworks to ensure long-term health financing resilience in Uganda. 4) To conduct a political economy analysis to examine decision-making processes as well as barriers and facilitators influencing the implementation of health financing reforms aimed at increasing domestic resources for health and enhancing allocative and technical efficiency. 5) To integrate findings into national financing strategies and global reform dialogues through technical support and multi-stakeholder co-ordination.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:56:07 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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