John Okodoi
ID:
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Financial wellbeing of households in Uganda
REFNo: SS2081ES
6) To examine the mediating role of household behavior in relationship to financial literacy, financial inclusion and financial wellbeing among households in Uganda. Direction and sign,5) To assess the relationship between household behavior and financial wellbeing among households in Uganda,4) To determine the relationship between financial literacy and household behavior among households in Uganda. ,3) To establish the relationship between financial inclusion and household behavior among households in Uganda. ,2) To ascertain the relationship between financial inclusion and financial wellbeing among households in Uganda. ,1) To examine the relationship between financial literacy and financial wellbeing among households in Uganda,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 21:38:17 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Meseret Hailu F.
ID:
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Women’s Pursuit of Undergraduate Engineering Degrees in Eastern Africa: Exploring Higher Education Retention in Uganda.
REFNo: SS2062ES
The objective of the research project is to identify the salient patterns, themes, and trends in engineering laboratories that encourage women to persist in their majors at Makerere University.
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USA |
2023-12-21 21:36:06 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Aisha Nanyiti
ID: UNCST-2021-R013489
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Clean Energy for Development-A Call for Action (CEDCA): Rural Renewable Energy MSMEs Operating to Modernize Agriculture in Sub Saharan Africa and South-East Asia: Barriers, Opportunities, and Implications for Inclusive Low-Carbon Transition
REFNo: SS2023ES
To engage local stakeholders, including public policy decision-makers, to increase their awareness of the benefits of implementing of our context-dependent policy recommendations.,To establish drivers for women’s and youth’s inclusion in MSMEs where renewable energy interventions has been adopted into agricultural value chains.,To identify the levers of a green energy transition through agricultural MSMEs’ pursuit of climate adaptation strategies intensive in the use of scalable renewable energy-based technological innovations.,To identify factors impeding the emergence of a dynamic MSME sector driving the transition to low-carbon ag-tech solutions to climate change adaptation, as well as barriers to women and youth’s participation in this sector in Uganda.,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 21:34:17 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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David Okimait
ID: UNCST-2019-R000095
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BARRIERS AND ENABLERS TO SCHOOLS' ADAPTATION OF COMPREHENSIVE SEXUALITY EDUCATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL-THE CASE OF JOURNEYS PLUS CURRICULUM
REFNo: SS2246ES
Explore ways of improving on the learning processes within the Journeys plus curriculum,Assess how Journeys Plus Curriculum connect to the SRHR service delivery by the health system,Explore the extent to which the targeted districts and stakeholders have/ have not been enablers of the implementation of the Journeys Plus Curriculum in schools. ,Assess barriers and enablers to the implementation of the Journeys Plus Curriculum in the study sites. ,To evaluate the effectiveness of the Journey’s plus curriculum in schools by exploring the barriers and enablers of young people’s agency on sexual reproductive health and rights(SRHR) in the selected schools.,Explore the effectiveness of the Journeys plus curriculum in helping young people acquire the desired behaviours, agency and self-efficacy related to SRHR. ,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 21:22:36 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Kendra Siekmans
ID:
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Readiness Assessment of Uganda’s Health System to deliver vitamin A supplementation as part of the essential package of child health and nutrition interventions
REFNo: HS3153ES
• To identify the potential additional platforms within which VAS can be integrated, especially those that would enable increased coverage of children 12-59 months of age.,• To better understand the motivating factors for caregivers of children U5 to attend routine PHC and ICHD service delivery sessions, as well as reasons for low access to and/or utilization of certain contact points in the health system;,• To understand the strengths and weaknesses of the PHC service delivery system to identify opportunities and support needed to improve the day-to-day uptake of essential child health and nutrition services including VAS; ,• To document the barriers and facilitating factors to high coverage for the service delivery points of VAS and other essential nutrition services;,• To assess the current reach of the health system to children under five years old through the existing routine PHC service delivery platform and ICHD, including a comparison of the proportion of children receiving these services through the different delivery points in the health system;,The overall objective of the Readiness Assessment is to gather the evidence needed to inform a detailed plan for program improvement and health system strengthening to ensure the VAS program can reach more children with their age-appropriate dose using the PHC system contact points. It is designed to assess the relative strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the platforms within the health system that are currently (or could be, if optimized) contact points for reaching children under 5. The assessment seeks to gather evidence at all levels, including national, district, health facility and community levels.,
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Canada |
2023-12-21 21:20:21 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Thomas Rauter Christian
ID:
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Investment readiness for high growth firms in Uganda
REFNo: SS2078ES
The project aims to comprehensively measure accounting and financial practices at a large scale and examine the causal effects of these practices on access to finance and firm growth
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Australia |
2023-12-21 21:16:58 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Laura Hobbs
ID: UNCST-2023-R007674
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Acute Care Systems in Uganda
REFNo: HS3598ES
To develop tools which may be used by non-clinicians to identify and escalate a deteriorating patient.,To collect de-identified, system level quantitative data for subgroups of patients such as neurotrauma and paediatrics and staffing levels through the patient journey. ,To produce participatory maps of the patient journey throughout the acute care system in Uganda.,To understand what the barriers may be to help-seeking behaviour in the community and escalation of concerns within the hospital.,To understand the current scope, role and contribution non-clinicians play in this system.,Aim of this study is to understand the current role of non-clinicians in the delivery of care of acutely unwell patients who present to the healthcare system in Uganda and the potential for developing this role to improve patient outcomes.,
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UK |
2023-12-21 21:10:49 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Stephen Businge
ID: UNCST-2023-R007172
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SMART O2: Adjusting oxygen to patient needs.An observation study of oxygen administration to critically ill children admitted to Holy Innocents Children’s Hospital in Mbarara, Uganda.
REFNo: HS3390ES
To use these data to develop a clinical algorithm (Smart O2) that guides health workers on titrating oxygen administration for critically ill children,To conduct an observational study to collect baseline data in a cohort of 200 critically ill children receiving oxygen treatment in the acute pediatric ward of a Ugandan hospital. ,The overall goal of this study is to optimize the clinical use of oxygen.,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 21:09:03 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ELIAB BYAMUKAMA MPORA
ID:
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ICT usage, Value additional and comprehensive value chain participation for smallholder farmers in Kigezi region. A case of Potato growers.
REFNo: SS2236ES
To identify ways to maximize farm income and enhance onion and Irish potato production.,To identify the constraints and opportunities in potato supply chain and to recommend measures for improvement.,To estimate the value addition of Irish potatoes at different stages in supply chain,To identify the main ICT technologies used within the agriculture domain,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 21:04:25 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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ASIIMIRE DONATH
ID: UNCST-2021-R013270
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How does women’s marital status influence VSLA related economic gains, health, and empowerment? A mixed methods study
REFNo: SS1771ES
To assess the needs to improve existing VSLAs to better meet women’s needs based on their marital status.,To understand the similarities and differences in women’s perceptions, experiences, and needs in VSLA based on their marital status.,To understand how women’s marital status influence patterns of savings, loan use, healthcare utilization, and empowerment.,The purpose of this project is to examine whether women’s marital status (single/never married, widowed/separated/divorced, married/cohabiting women) influence the pattern of their VSLA related financial gains and expenditures, health, and empowerment. ,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 21:02:00 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Winnifred Kansiime Kimara
ID: UNCST-2021-R012131
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VectorCAM Digital Innovations to Advance Entomology Surveillance
REFNo: HS2778ES
To evaluate the accuracy of the VectorCam tool, the results of the VectorCam in morphological mosquito identification through AI based technology in the field is compared to standard methods currently used in Uganda like morphological identification of mosquito under microscope and PCR testing for molecular identification for verification. Additionally, this study will evaluate the completeness, timeliness and cost-effectiveness of entomological surveillance data being captured through VectorCam by VHTs.
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:57:33 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Patrick Odong
ID:
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EXAMINING COMPLIANCE WITH UNIVERSITY LIBRARY STANDARDS BY UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS2218ES
To propose strategies for compliance of university libraries with the Library Standards in Uganda. ,To identify the factors affecting university libraries’ compliance with Library Standards in Uganda ,To examine compliance to Library Standards in implementing university library services in Uganda ,To examine the library services provided in university libraries in Uganda today,This study main aims is examining the compliance of university libraries in Uganda with the Library Standards as noted in the NCHE Library Statutory Instruments 2005, No. 85 on the quality of Library Standards in universities (NCHE, 2010, 2005; Universities & tertiary institutions Act, 2001). ,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:54:33 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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JARVICE SEKAJJA BUKIRWA
ID: UNCST-2023-R006730
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Social and behavioral determinants of spatial repellent uptake in Bidibidi refugee settlement in northwestern Uganda
REFNo: HS3138ES
1. To identify specific barriers and facilitators to distribution, uptake, sustained use, and disposal of SR products across three distribution channels in a refugee settlement context in Uganda.
2. To describe end-user experiences around SR access, use over time, and disposal across three distribution channels in a refugee context in Uganda.
3. To examine the social and contextual factors (e.g., geography, environment, local practices, and behavioral, social, economic, and local or national politics) that:
a) influence existing malaria prevention practices (e.g., ITN use, IRS, and other existing primary health care practices), and
b) drive or inhibit uptake and sustained use of SRs.
4. To develop actionable recommendations for effective implementation of SRs in refugee settlement and host community contexts, including social and behavior change communication (SBC), SR distribution, installation, sustained, and disposal mechanisms.
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:52:47 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Joseph Ngonzi
ID: UNCST-2019-R001579
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Development of Software to Rapidly Assess Placenta Images at Birth
REFNo: HS3159ES
1. To develop AI-based software that accurately identifies a range of placental features and diagnoses from digital images.
2. To improve the reliability and robustness of the software under different conditions (e.g., different cameras, lighting).
3: To test and quantify improvements in software accuracy with medical data input (e.g., infant sex, delivery mode, and birth weight).
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:48:48 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Martin Ndifuna NA
ID:
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Documenting the health workforce in the 21st century project implementation in selected districts in Uganda
REFNo: HS3526ES
3.To design recommendations to the improve implementation of HW21 program among implementing and development partners for continuous capacity building efforts.,2.To determine the impact of the HW21 program in improving quality of HIV/AIDS Care in Uganda,1.To evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of the HW21 program in improving quality of HIV/AIDS Care in Uganda,The overall objective of this study is to document the processes and effects of the HW21 project implementation in improving quality of HIV/AIDS care in Uganda in order to provide recommendations to Uganda MOH for implementation and scaling-up of interventions after the program ends in 2022.,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:40:45 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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BONIFACE OJOK
ID: UNCST-2023-R006075
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Uganda's Stability Analysis with a particular focus on Sustainable Peace in Acholi, Lango and West Nile Regions
REFNo: SS2147ES
3. Initiate the advocacy for the passing and adoption of the Transitional Justice Bill,2. To support the implementation of the Transitional Justice Policy,1. To understand prevailing peace and stability context in Uganda,Peace and stability analysis research findings informing ways of enabling communities and institutions in Uganda to resolve conflict and tackle stress points in a nonviolent manner sustainably including implications of this for forced migrants in Uganda,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:38:41 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Clare Bangirana Ahabwe
ID: UNCST-2021-R012842
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Cognitive Testing of Harmful Sexual Behavior among Young People Module in Uganda
REFNo: SS2157ES
• To evaluate participants’ interpretation of the survey items developed to determine the estimate prevalence of harmful sexual behaviors committed by VACS participants ages 18-24.
• To refine harmful sexual behaviour measures that are understandable to 18-24-year-old study participants for inclusion in the core VACS questionnaire and future VACS administration.
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:34:03 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Harriet Mayanja-Kizza
ID: UNCST-2021-R013074
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Six weeks of daily Rifapentine vs. a comparator arm of 12-16 week Rifamycin-based treatment of latent M. tuberculosis infection: Assessment of safety, tolerability, and effectiveness
REFNo: HS3492ES
The main objective of this trial is to compare the safety and effectiveness of a six-week regimen of daily Rifapentine to that of a standard arm of 12weeks of HP or 12 weeks of H or 16 weeks of R for the treatment of LTBI
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 20:31:51 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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BIIRAH JUDITH
ID:
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Investigation of Secondary School Teachers’ Preparedness to Handle Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disturbances (EBDs) in Western Uganda.
REFNo: SS2059ES
IV) To identify effective evidence-based intervention practices used by teachers to improve academic performance of students with EBDs in their inclusive classrooms in Western Uganda. ,III) To explore challenges teachers encounter when handling students with EBDs in their inclusive classrooms in Western Uganda.,II) To establish teachers’ attitudes towards students with EBDs during their inclusive classroom lessons in Western Uganda.,I) To find out teachers’ knowledge about Emotional Behavioral Disturbances (EBDs) among students in Western Uganda,The purpose of this study is to investigate secondary school teachers’ preparedness to handle students with Emotional and Behavioural Disturbances (EBDs) in their inclusive classrooms in Kasese District, Western Uganda. ,
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 10:43:07 |
2026-12-21 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Yunia Mayanja
ID:
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Universally Accessible HIV Prevention Technologies for African Girls and Young Women through Knowledge Applied from Behavioural Economics (UPTAKE) Prospective cohort study, costing and economic modelling.
REFNo: HS3488ES
Overall aim
To incorporate social behavioural research within a Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevention programme to improve effective use of current HIV prevention options and inform the development of future HIV prevention and contraceptive technologies addressing unmet needs of women at high risk of HIV.
Specific objectives
1. To design support messages, based on a previous market segmentation analysis, for women at high risk of HIV infection and integrate them into a differentiated service delivery package in two urban sites.
2. To describe women’s relative preferences for use of HIV prevention and LA marketed contraceptive products.
3. To analyse socio demographic, behavioural and qualitative data and assess factors underlying preferences and reasons for changes in HIV prevention and LA contraceptive method choices over six months.
4. To analyse service utilisation and estimate the cost of delivery of a differentiated service delivery package (health service perspective)
5. To estimate the potential cost to service users of accessing the differentiated service delivery package (patient perspective).
6. To estimate the potential cost effectiveness of use of long-acting HIV prevention products in development if introduced within a differentiated service delivery package.
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Uganda |
2023-12-21 10:41:29 |
2026-12-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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