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STELLA NABIRYE
ID: UNCST-2024-R003637
Evaluation of outcomes of anticoagulation and factors associated with Time in Therapeutic Range among Rheumatic heart disease patients on vitamin K antagonists attending care at the Uganda Heart institute
REFNo: HS6728ES

General objective
To evaluate the outcomes of anticoagulation and factors associated with time in therapeutic range among Rheumatic heart disease patients on vitamin K antagonist attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

specific objectives
1.To determine the clinical outcomes of anticoagulation among Rheumatic heart disease patients on vitamin K antagonists attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

2.To determine the factors associated with time in therapeutic range among Rheumatic disease patients on vitamin K antagonists attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

3.To explore patients’ attitudes and knowledge on the use of vitamin K antagonists among Rheumatic heart disease patients attending care at Uganda Heart Institute

4.To explore clinicians’ perception of the use of vitamin K antagonists in managing patients with Rheumatic heart disease attending care at Uganda Heart Institute
Uganda 2025-12-01 21:35:22 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
ATUHAIRE JUSTUS
ID: UNCST-2024-R004914
Improving the quality of face sheet completion at Mulago National Referral Hospital
REFNo: HS6627ES

1. To determine the proportion of face sheet that are not complete at Mulago National Referral Hospital. 2. To identify the factors that contribute to failure of doctors to complete face sheet at Mulago National Referral Hospital. 3. To identify the measures that can be put forward towards completion of face sheet at Mulago National Referral Hospital.
Uganda 2025-12-01 21:28:40 2028-12-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Mirembe SarahAngella
ID: UNCST-2025-R021000
Influence of Women's Participation In The Rice Value Chain on Household Dietary Diversity in Eastern Uganda
REFNo: SS4586ES

1. To examine the extent of women’s participation in the rice production, processing, and marketing activities within selected rice-oriented households in Namasagali sub-county, Eastern Uganda. 2. To identify the institutional factors that influence women’s participation as rice value chain actors at the household level. 3. To assess the dietary diversity of rice-oriented households in Namasagali sub-county, Eastern Uganda. 4. To establish a relationship between women’s participation and household dietary diversity.
Uganda 2025-12-01 21:16:33 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
Nambusi Kyegombe Davina Ndibalekera
ID: UNCST-2022-R009559
Ethics in Action in Low and Middle-Income Settings (EALMIC) Study: Challenges faced by researchers in applying ethical principles in Uganda
REFNo: SS4624ES

This aim of this study is to explore the emotional and psychological challenges faced by health researchers in Uganda working with vulnerable populations and on sensitive topics, in order to inform ethical guidelines and support strategies for enhancing researchers' well-being.
The study will be guided by five main objectives:
1. To explore researchers’ experiences of conducting research with vulnerable populations and on sensitive topics.
2. To explore how researchers’ experiences affect their wellbeing.
3. To identify coping and support mechanisms used by researchers to respond to their experiences.
4. To assess the ethical challenges faced when working with vulnerable populations.
5. To explore researchers’ perceptions of the role of cultural factors, including ubuntu principles, patriarchal gender norms, respect for elders and social hierarchies, on researchers’ experiences.

Uganda 2025-12-01 21:13:31 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Atwebembeire John Mushomi
ID: UNCST-2025-R022006
Evaluation of the ASRH Gatherings for Young Mother Gardeners Program
REFNo: SS4584ES

To assess the short- and medium-term impacts of the ASRH Gatherings and integrated livelihood support on young mothers in Kasese District.1. i. Examine how the program addresses challenges faced by adolescent mothers. 2. ii. Document transformative changes in participants’ lives, including aspirations, health, and livelihoods. 3. iii. Provide evidence-based recommendations for strengthening and scaling the program.
Uganda 2025-12-01 21:05:46 2028-12-01 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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