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Lillian Wambuzi Ogwang
ID: UNCST-2021-R013189
Evaluation of eye-tracking tests of affection and executive function among adolescents living with HIV in Kampala, Uganda version 3.0 dated 13 Mar 2025
REFNo: HS5920ES

1) to assess executive functioning and affect with three tests adapted to eye-tracking instrumentation
2) to correlate measures of eye-tracking with standardized mental health assessments

Uganda 2025-04-30 17:55:08 2028-04-30 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Muriel Mac-Seing
ID: UNCST-2024-R005208
The Together Project 2.0: Co-creation and co-evaluation of accessible and gender-sensitive sexual and reproductive health and rights education video series for and with youth in situations of vulnerability in Uganda and Bangladesh
REFNo: SS3812ES

1. To identify SRHR education gaps and needs for youth in situations of vulnerability with limited to no access to SRHR education programs, in Gulu, Uganda, and Dhaka, Bangladesh (Phase 1) 2. To co-develop with youth in situations of vulnerability inclusive SRHR education programs that are contextually adapted to their needs and realities, while considering accessibility, social acceptability, and available SRHR resources (Phase 2). 3. To co-evaluate the relevance of the co-developed SRHR education content and co-learn for improved adaptation through community feedback-seeking and to inform further dissemination strategies tailored to the specific needs and preferences of youth in Gulu, Uganda, and Dhaka, Bangladesh (Phase 3).
Canada 2025-04-30 17:51:45 2028-04-30 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
SSENYONJO  TADDEO BIRUNGI
ID: UNCST-2024-R002326
EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITION OF SUBSISTENCE CATTLE FARMERS IN NAKASONGOLA DISTRICT,UGANDA.
REFNo: A593ES

1.3 Objectives of the Study 1.3.1 Major objective To examine the effects of climate change on the socio- economic condition of subsistence cattle farmers in Nakasongola district and propose an appropriate farmer adaptation strategy. 1.3.2 Specific objectives 1.To describe negative effects of climate change faced by subsistence cattle farmers in Nakasongola District. 2.To explore impact of climate change on the socio-economic conditions of subsistence cattle farmers in Nakasongola District. 3. To evaluate adaptation and coping practices of subsistence cattle farmers in Nakasongola District with the effects of climate change. 4.To develop an adaptation strategy to the effects of climate change relevant to subsistence cattle farmers in Nakasongola District.
Uganda 2025-04-30 17:47:19 2028-04-30 Agricultural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Isaac Ssewanyana
ID: UNCST-2020-R014336
KHB HIV I/II Ab RAPID TEST (REF: R-429-1-C-1 and REF: R-429-50-C-1 ): Part of the Diagnostic Sensitivity and Diagnostic Specificity
REFNo: HS5945ES

The objective of this evaluation is twofold. By collecting capillary whole blood (i.e. fingerprick) samples and corresponding venous whole blood (EDTA-K2) and plasma (EDTA-K2) samples the following objectives are assessed:
1) To establish the performance of the KHB HIV I/II Ab RAPID TEST using capillary whole blood or fingerprick samples when performed by lab technicians at an African hospital lab and by lay providers/healthcare workers (Nurses, Counsellors, clinical officers) at an African rural hospital lab.
2) To demonstrate specimen equivalence between capillary whole blood, venous whole blood and plasma.
This study will be conducted according to WHO TSS-1; Part 1 and part 2: Establishing clinical performance characteristics (professional use and/or self-testing.

Uganda 2025-04-28 12:28:00 2028-04-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Justine  Komunyena Tumusiime
ID: UNCST-2023-R008465
Assessment of the Country-Level Implementation and Use of Vaccine-Preventable Disease Surveillance Information Systems in the WHO African Region
REFNo: HS5798ES

To assess the current landscape of VPD surveillance systems across the 47 WHO AFRO member states, with a focus on system type, dreadiness, integration with broader health information systems, and identification of key gaps, needs, and opportunitiesigital ,
Uganda 2025-04-28 12:19:35 2028-04-28 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Victoria Nankabirwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011871
A Case Control Study to Assess Effectiveness and Safety of the R21/Matrix M Malaria Vaccine.
REFNo: HS5891ES

1) To assess the Vaccine Effectiveness (VE) of R21/Matrix-M vaccine against
severe malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum.

2) To assess the Vaccine Effectiveness (VE) of R21/Matrix-M vaccine against
clinical malaria caused by Plasmodium falciparum in high-transmission
perennial areas.

3) To assess if the R21/Matrix-M vaccine recipients are at an increased risk of
death (all-cause).
Uganda 2025-04-25 9:46:49 2028-04-25 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Christine Semambo Sempebwa
ID: UNCST-2021-R011977
Evaluation of Welcome Sesame: Inclusion and Belonging for Displaced Learners in Uganda
REFNo: SS3837ES

Objectives:

Main Objective
1. The main objective/ purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the Welcome Sesame Program for Inclusion and Belonging for Displaced Learners in Uganda.

Specific Objectives
1. Objective 1: To Enhance the capacity of early learning settings to support inclusion and belonging for all learners in refugee and migrant-hosting communities.
2. Objective 2: To increase learners’ skills and dispositions towards equitable, inclusive, and pro-social behavior using the perspectives of caregivers/ parent educators, and other stakeholders as a reference.
3. Objective 3: To evaluate the process effectiveness from the perspective of different stakeholders, including partners, parents/ guardians and caregivers/ parent educators, about what is and is not working well under the different units of Welcome Sesame and identify what needs to be further refined prior to implementing subsequent interventions.
Uganda 2025-04-24 12:45:39 2028-04-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Peterson Kikomeko Kato
ID: UNCST-2019-R000881
Ethnicity and Nutritional Status of Children Aged 0-59 Months in Kiryandongo and Kyangwali Refugee Settlement and Host Community
REFNo: HS5885ES

1.To assess the demographic characteristics of Congolese and South Sudanese refugees in Kyangwali and Kiryandongo refugee settlements and those of their host communities 2.To analyse the nutritional status of Congolese and South Sudanese refugee children 0-59 months in Kiryandongo and Kyangwali refugee settlements and those in their respective host communities 3.To analyse the infant and young child feeding practices of Congolese and South Sudanese refugee children 0-59 months in Kiryandongo and Kyangwali refugee settlements and those in their host communities 4. Investigate the influence of ethnicity on nutritional status (wasting and stunting) of Congolese and South Sudanese refugee children 0-59 months in Kiryandondo and Kyangwali refugee settlements 5.To establish the difference in the age of growth faltering between the children of Congolese and South Sudanese aged 0-12 months in Kiryandongo and Kyangwali refugee settlements 6.To establish the difference in the age of growth faltering between the children of Congolese and South Sudanese refugee children aged 0-12 months in Kiryandondo (mainly South Sudanese) and Kyangwali (mainly Congolese) refugee settlements
Uganda 2025-04-24 12:36:55 2028-04-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Protazio Sande
ID: UNCST-2024-R002344
EXPLORING THE ROLE OF BOARD GOVERNANCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC AGENCIES WITHIN UGANDA’S MINISTRY OF FINANCE, PLANNING, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
REFNo: SS3855ES

The study aims to explore the role of board governance in enhancing organizational performance in selected public agencies under the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Uganda. It will investigate how board structure, board processes, and board practices influences the efficiency, effectiveness, and relevance of these organizations. The Specific Objectives are: 1. To analyze how different board structures impact the overall performance of public agencies. 2. To investigate the specific practices adopted by boards and their effects on the performance of public agencies. 3. To assess how various board processes contribute to the performance of public agencies. 4. To explore stakeholders’ perceptions about the effect of Board governance on Organizational performance.
Uganda 2025-04-24 12:31:19 2028-04-24 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Seguya Ggunga
ID: UNCST-2025-R018111
Mountain Gorilla Census in the Bwindi and Sarambwe Ecosystem
REFNo: NS955ES

The Mountain Gorilla Census is a survey that has been periodically conducted to determine the
minimum number of individual habituated and non-habituated mountain gorillas in Virunga
Bwindi Landscape. The census of mountain gorillas also helps us to understand the population
dynamics, including changes in gorilla groups composition and sizes as well as solitary males. In
addition, this survey provides the opportunity to determine levels of human disturbance as well as
the status of other large mammals in the landscape. The results from the census enable us to assess
the success of all conservation efforts aimed at protecting mountain gorillas and its habitats, as
well as to ensure that they receive continue attention from the global conservation community.

Uganda 2025-04-24 12:26:12 2028-04-24 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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