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Godfrey Kubiriza Kawooya
ID: UNCST-2024-R003138
Eco-innovative technologies for improved nutrition, sustainable production and marketing of Agro-ecological food products in Africa (INNOECOFOOD)
REFNo: A574ES

Main objective of the baseline study
The main objective of the baseline study is to scope community indigenous knowledge, gaps, attitudes and aquaculture practices in local lakes and rivers (living labs) on production, processing, marketing and consumption of aquaculture value chains (fish and selected Spirulina species) and insect species in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
i.To determine the current community Knowledge on sustainable production, processing and consumption of fish, spirulina and insects as food and feed.
ii.To determine the current community Attitude on sustainable production, processing and consumption of fish, spirulina and insects as food and feed.
iii.To determine the current community Practices on sustainable production, processing and consumption of fish, spirulina and insects as food and feed.
iv.Assess how socio-demographics factors influence the production, processing and consumption of fish, spirulina and insects as food and feed.

Uganda 2025-05-23 13:39:33 2028-05-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ANNETTEE NAKIMULI OLIVIA
ID: UNCST-2022-R011194
Genetic Associations of INfertility in Africa (The GAIN Study)
REFNo: HS5967ES

The GAIN study aims to identify genetic variants associated with unexplained primary infertility in African women
Uganda 2025-05-23 13:37:00 2028-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Rhoda Wanyenze
ID: UNCST-2021-R013352
Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA 2024-2025)
REFNo: HS5817ES

The primary objectives of UPHIA 2024-2025 are to:
1) Estimate the national and regional prevalence of HIV viral load suppression (VLS – defined as HIV RNA <1000 copies/milliliter(mL) in adults ages 15 years or older in the general population.
2) Estimate the prevalence of HIV at the national and regional level
3) Assess progress towards the UNAIDS 95- 95- 95 targets at the national and regional level

The secondary objectives of the survey are to:
1) Estimate the HIV incidence at the national level
2) Estimate the prevalence of HIV-related risk behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes
3) Establish the behavioural and demographic determinants of HIV prevalence and incidence
4) Determine the exposure to, uptake of and barriers to access to HIV-related services
5) Estimate the prevalence of elevated blood pressure, elevated blood glucose and obesity among the general population and people living with HIV
6) Assess the facilitators of and barriers to viral load suppression among people living with HIV on ART in two regions with the lowest VLS, based on the UPHIA 2020-21 survey findings.

Uganda 2025-05-23 13:34:26 2028-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
DAVID KITYA
ID: UNCST-2022-R009620
Analysis of the out-of-pocket costs of neurosurgical care in Uganda
REFNo: HS5875ES

3. To assess the socioeconomic impact of neurosurgical care on patients and their families/caregivers in Uganda, and to identify the key cost-related factors contributing to this burden within the local context.,2. To ascertain the proportion of patients experiencing catastrophic and impoverishing healthcare expenditure due to their neurosurgical care.,1. To determine the direct and indirect out-of-pocket costs borne by patients receiving neurosurgical care.,The main objective of this study is to quantify the OOP expenditure costs for patients receiving neurosurgical care in Uganda to estimate the proportion of patients experiencing CHE,
Uganda 2025-05-23 13:30:41 2028-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
MARTHA GIMONO
ID: UNCST-2024-R016208
The Readiness of Emerging Adults (18-25 years) Living with Type 1 Diabetes to Transition from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare in Jinja District - Uganda.
REFNo: HS5871ES

1. To develop transition screening tools for emerging adults living with T1D in Jinja District, Uganda.
2. To understand facilitators of transition readiness among emerging adults living with T1D in Jinja District, Uganda.
3. To determine the level of transition readiness among emerging adults living with T1D in Jinja District, Uganda

Uganda 2025-05-23 13:28:29 2028-05-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Oculi Jasper
ID: UNCST-2024-R004987
Azotobacter and Pseudomonas bio-fertilizer for enhanced yield of maize (Zea mays) and Turtle beans (Phaseolus Voulgaris) in Uganda
REFNo: A594ES

i. To isolate and characterize isolates of azotobacter and pseudomonas bio-fertilizers which is efficacious as bio-fertilizer in Uganda.
ii. To evaluate the efficacy of azotobacter and pseudomonas bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays) and turtle beans (phaseolus voulgaris) in the greenhouse trial at Kyambogo University.
iii. To evaluate the efficacy of azotobacter and pseudomonas bio-fertilizers on growth and yield of maize (Zea mays) and turtle beans (phaseolus voulgaris) in the field at Kyambogo University farm.

Uganda 2025-05-23 13:24:17 2028-05-23 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Johnblack Kabukye Kabaalu
ID: UNCST-2019-R001109
PEPROOM – Patient Engagement and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Oncology using Mobile health tools in Uganda: A mixed-methods formative study
REFNo: SS3900ES

Main Objective
1. This project aims to enhance patient engagement and empowerment by increasing cancer awareness through efficient and effective dissemination of cancer information and advice. It also aims to develop/adapt patient-reported outcomes (PROs) measures for patients with cancer in Uganda, and improve PROs through cancer awareness, PRO tracking, reminders and personalized support. Overall, the project will contribute to research and evidence on patient-centered care in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. to explore knowledge, attitudes, and practices of cancer care providers and patients at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) with regards to patient empowerment and patient-reported outcomes (PROs
2. to identify PROs considered most important, relevant, and/or actionable for cancer care at the UCI, and develop/adapt measures (tools) to track these PROs
3. to develop, implement, and evaluate a telephone system for automated provision of cancer information related to the PROs and for administration of the PRO measures in (ii) above (i.e., in audio telephone questionnaire format)
4. to study the impact of the telephone system on the PROs above and other selected clinical care processes and outcomes (e.g., satisfaction with care, adherence to appointments, disease progression)
Uganda 2025-05-23 13:23:23 2028-05-23 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Richard Idro
ID: UNCST-2021-R013599
Development of a clinical decision support (CDS) tool to address the epilepsy treatment gap in Uganda: A pilot study
REFNo: HS5127ES

Aim 1: To develop a machine learning-enabled clinical decision support (CDS) tool to choose an appropriate anti-epileptic drug for initiating treatment among children with epilepsy. Aim 2: To evaluate the effect of the CDS tools on the treatment gap among children with epilepsy in nine health clinics around KCCA and Wakiso, where CDS tool will be implemented. Aim 3: To determine the adoptation and acceptability of the CDS tool among non-specialist providers, who diagnose and treat children with epilepsy (psychiatry clinical health officers and psychiatry nurse) in clinics around KCCA.
Uganda 2025-05-22 12:07:57 2028-05-22 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Asiimwe Aisha
ID: UNCST-2024-R015631
CORPORATE CULTURE AND EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS3703ES

To find out the moderating effect of government policies on employee performance in the Kasese and Kabarole local governments in Western Uganda,To establish the extent to which change management influences employee performance in Kasese and Kabarole Districts local governments in Western Uganda,To assess the extent to which employee engagement influence employee performance in Kasese and Kabarole Districts local governments in Western Uganda,To determine the extent to which performance management mechanisms influence employee performance in Kasese and Kabarole Districts local governments in Western Uganda,To examine the extent to which communication patterns influence employee performance in Kasese and Kabarole Districts local government in Western Uganda.,The purpose of this study will be to evaluate the relationship between corporate culture and employee performance in Kasese and Kabarole Districts local governments in Western Uganda. ,
Uganda 2025-05-16 9:59:38 2028-05-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Harriet  Kizza
ID: UNCST-2024-R003661
EXPLORING FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT PRACTICES IN PRE-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATION UGANDAN UNIVERSITIES
REFNo: SS3806ES

1.To analyze the formative assessment practices currently employed in pre-service teacher education within Ugandan universities
2.To explore the experiences of teacher educators regarding the implementation of formative assessment in pre-service teacher education
3.To investigate students experiences and perceptions of formative assessment in pre-service teacher education within Ugandan universities
4.To recommend best practices for formative assessment that can enhance teaching and learning in pre-service teacher education programs

Uganda 2025-05-16 9:58:05 2028-05-16 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
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