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Kembabazi Juliet
ID: UNCST-2025-R017646
EMPLOYEE PERCEPTIONS OF ATTRACTION AND RETENTION IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA. A CASE OF PRIVATE CHARTERED UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS5050ES

THE STUDY AIMS AT EXAMINING HOW EMPLOYEE PERCEPTIONS INFLUENCE ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF EMPLOYEES IN PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN WESTERN UGANDA
Uganda 2026-06-05 16:19:37 2029-06-05 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
NSUBUGA GERALD
ID: UNCST-2021-R011633
Feasibility and Acceptability Using Umbilical Cord Blood for Cancer Treatment through Stem Cell Transplantation: A Multi-Center Study Involving Pregnant Mothers, Health Workers, and Cancer Patients in Collaboration with the Uganda Blood Transfusion Service
REFNo: HS6131ES

General Objective To assess the feasibility and acceptability of collecting and using umbilical cord blood for stem cell transplantation in cancer patients based on the perceptions and readiness of pregnant mothers, health professionals, and cancer patients in selected public health facilities in Uganda. Specific Objectives 1. To determine the level of awareness and knowledge about umbilical cord blood stem cell transplantation among pregnant mothers, health professionals, and cancer patients. 2. To assess the willingness of pregnant mothers to donate umbilical cord blood for therapeutic use. 3. To evaluate the preparedness of health professionals to support UCB collection, processing, and utilization.
Uganda 2026-06-05 15:35:56 2029-06-05 Medical and Health Sciences Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Begumisa Godfrey Magyezi
ID: UNCST-2024-R002711
Remediation of Schistosome cercaria and fecal bacteria from contaminated water sources using a constructed wetland and Electrochlorination
REFNo: NS1253ES

3. To determine the enhancement potential of the sequential vertical flow CW and EC in treatment of water contaminated with schistosome cercariae and fecal indicator bacteria,2. To determine the best practices of a vertical flow constructed wetland for schistosome cercariae and fecal contamination indicator bacteria removal,1. To establish the best practices of EC application for schistosome cercaria and fecal indicator bacteria disinfection ,To investigate the best practices for schistosome cercariae and fecal bacteria remediation from polluted water sources of the schistosomiasis hot spot region of Lake Albert, western Uganda,
Uganda 2026-06-01 18:19:31 2029-06-01 Natural Sciences Degree Award
Drake Musoki
ID: UNCST-2026-R023417
Assessing Usability and Patient preferences of the Validated Luganda Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) among PLHIV in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7482ES

General Objective To Assess the Usability and Patient Preferences of the Validated Luganda Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) among PLHIV attending Mildmay Hospital, Uganda. Specific Objectives 1. To assess Usability of the Luganda SRQ-20 by evaluating the comprehension, ease of use and completion time among PLHIV. 2. To explore patient preferences by identifying the desired mode of delivery mode (self vs health-worker administered). 3. To determine the perceived barriers and necessary adaptations to make the SRQ-20 accessible to diverse PLHIV populations (i.e. with disabilities, low literacy levels, urban vs rural).
Uganda 2026-06-01 18:18:14 2029-06-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Paul Okeny
ID: UNCST-2021-R012931
The PARSNIP Study PREVALENCE AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH LOW ANTERIOR RESECTION SYNDROME AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PATIENTS UNDERGOING SURGERY FOR RECTAL CANCER IN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS7451ES

Aim 1
To determine the prevalence and factors associated with low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) among patients undergoing low anterior resection for rectal cancer in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the prevalence of Low Anterior Resection Syndrome among patients who have had low anterior resection for rectal cancer in Mulago Hospital.
2. To describe factors associated with Low Anterior Resection Syndrome among patients who have had low anterior resection for rectal cancer in Mulago Hospital.
Aim 2
To evaluate the health-related quality of life and factors associated with a poor quality of life among patients who have had surgical resection for rectal cancer in Uganda.
Specific objectives
1. To determine the quality of life of patients who have had surgical resection for rectal cancer in Mulago Hospital.
2. To assess the factors associated with a poor quality of life following surgical resection for rectal cancer in Mulago Hospital.

Uganda 2026-06-01 18:15:40 2029-06-01 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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