WINNIE NAMBATYA
ID:
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Risk factors for Neural Tube Defects among children attending Mulago and Kawempe Hospitals: A case control study
REFNo: HS430ES
1. To determine the types of NTDs in Mulago National Referral Hosptial among infants,
2. To determine the factors associate with the NTDs,
3. To compare the factors with the type of NTD
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Uganda |
2019-08-20 |
2022-08-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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WINNIE NAMBATYA
ID:
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Evaluation of the complexity of medicine regimens and drug therapy problems among children with sickle cell anemia in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital: A prescription audit
REFNo: HS1299ES
• To determine the complexity of medication regimens prescribed to the patients with SCA.
• To determine the incidence of DTPs among medications prescribed to children with SCA.
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Uganda |
2021-05-20 |
2024-05-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Irene Wobusobozi
ID:
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UTILIZATION OF LABORATORY TESTS TO GUIDE ANTIBIOTIC PRESCRIPTION: A CASE STUDY OF MUKONO GENERAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS4785ES
1. To determine the proportion of patients for whom biomarker tests were done. 2. To determine the proportion of patients with antibiotic prescriptions based on biomarker test results 3. To assess the turnaround time for the processing and referring microbial samples 4. To explore the barriers and facilitators of using laboratory tests to guide antibiotic prescription in Mukono Hospital. ,
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Uganda |
2024-10-08 17:36:15 |
2027-10-08 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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William Worodria Ofuti
ID: UNCST-2022-R010915
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Management of Lower Respiratory Tract Infections in Sub-Saharan Africa, a Pragmatic Approach
REFNo: HS1160ES
Primary objective: To define aetiology and resistance patterns of clinically diagnosed CAP among hospitalized individuals using a comprehensive microbiological approach.
Secondary objectives:
1.To determine the level of agreement between molecular and conventional laboratory testing for the diagnosis of CAP.
2.To determine clinical predictors of treatment outcomes (early treatment failure, mortality) in patients hospitalized with CAP.
3.To determine the role of the CURB-65 severity score and biomarkers (CRP and PCT) in predicting treatment outcomes (early treatment failure, mortality) of patients hospitalized with CAP in a high HIV burden setting.
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Uganda |
2021-05-07 |
2024-05-07 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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William Worodria Ofuti
ID: UNCST-2022-R010915
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The effect of household air pollution on lung function recovery in COVID-19 disease
REFNo: SS892ES
Main objective
- The overall aim of the study is to measure the effect of air pollution on lung function recovery after COVID-19 pneumonia.
-Measure the effect of air pollution exposure on lung function recovery after COVID-19.
Specific Objectives
- Measure the effect of mobility on air pollution exposure and lung function recovery after COVID-19.
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Uganda |
2021-06-16 |
2024-06-16 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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William Worodria Ofuti
ID: UNCST-2022-R010915
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Rapid Research in Diagnostics Development for TB Network (R2D2 TB Network) Study
REFNo: HS1482ES
1. To evaluate early and late prototypes of novel TB diagnostics to provide feedback to developers on performance and usability, inform further development and identify potential strategies for use in endemic settings.
2. To conduct large-scale, multi-center assessments of the accuracy and usability of design-locked novel TB diagnostics, including in special populations, to facilitate World Health Organization (WHO) policy review.
3. To assess the potential costs and epidemiological impact of novel TB diagnostics alone or in combination with current tests and algorithms to inform their further assessment and/or the WHO policy review process.
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Uganda |
2021-07-28 |
2024-07-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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William Worodria Ofuti
ID: UNCST-2022-R010915
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Candidate Clinical Correlate as Prognostic Outcome for TB (C3PO) Study
REFNo: HS6545ES
Our specific aims are:
1. To evaluate end-of-treatment (EOT) biomarkers as predictors of recurrent TB
2. To evaluate novel cough and activity biomarkers as predictors of post-TB lung health
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Uganda |
2025-11-21 13:53:39 |
2028-11-21 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Wilber Sabiiti
ID: UNCST-2024-R016293
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Field clinical evaluation of the NG-Test Point of Care lateral flow device (LFD) for monkeypox diagnosis in Uganda
REFNo: HS5602ES
To evaluate detection performance and clinical agreement of Rapid Point of Care (POC) antigen assay for diagnosis of mpox among clinically suspected patients in healthcare facilities in Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, and Nakasongola districts in Uganda.
Specific objective 1
To determine the diagnostic sensitivity, specificity, & predictive values of the Rapid NG-Test antigen
assay in comparison to PCR and sequencing among patients with mpox
Specific objective 2
To identify MPXV clade (s) circulating among patients with mpox through virologic metagenomic
sequencing
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Uganda |
2025-03-14 17:48:15 |
2028-03-14 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Wilber Sabiiti
ID: UNCST-2024-R016293
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UNDERSTANDING INFECTIOUS AND NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASE TRENDS IN KANUNGU DISTRICT TO INFORM PUBLIC HEALTH PLANNING AND INTERVENTIONS
REFNo: HS6462ES
1. Determine types and trends of diseases in Kanungu from 2015–2025.
2. Compare quality and quantity of HCF records with MoH’s DHSI data.
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Uganda |
2025-10-24 17:28:54 |
2028-10-24 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Warren Phipps
ID:
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Attitudes and Practices of Antimicrobial Resistance and Stewardship at the Uganda Cancer Institute
REFNo: HS871ES
We will investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices about antimicrobial use and antimicrobial resistance among the doctors (including medical officers, fellows, oncologists, and surgeons), nurses, and pharmacists at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI).
The aims of the study are;
Aim 1: To examine the current knowledge and attitudes of UCI healthcare providers towards antimicrobial resistance.
Aim 2: To determine the current knowledge and attitudes of UCI healthcare providers towards antimicrobial stewardship.
Aim 3: To understand perceived barriers to the diagnosis and management of infections in patients at UCI
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USA |
2021-01-22 |
2024-01-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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wilberforce Turyahikayo
ID:
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Antecedents of Organisational Effectiveness of Public Universities in Uganda
REFNo: SS1694ES
To assess whether leadership styles are antecedents of organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.
To examine whether organisational culture is an antecedent of organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.
To examine whether leadership styles are antcendents organisational communication in public Universities.
To analyse whether organisational communication is an antecedent of organisational effectiveness in public universities in Uganda.
To examine the moderating effect of organisational culture on the relatiohship between leadership styles and organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.
To assess the mediating effect of organisational communication on the relationship between leadership styles and organisational effectiveness of public universities in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2023-07-03 13:36:57 |
2026-07-03 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Kirsten Ward
ID:
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Evaluation of delivery practices for multiple vaccines at a single immunization visit in low- and middle-income countries Uganda
REFNo: HS170ES
Aim: This evaluation aims to describe current preparation, administration and communication practices in the delivery of more than one vaccine to a single child at a single immunization visit in Uganda.
Objectives: 1. To document the processes and techniques used to prepare and administer more than one vaccine, primarily injectable vaccines, to children in Uganda;
2. To understand the timing, content, and extent of communication messages about co-administration of one or more vaccines and post-vaccination care delivered by providers to caregivers in Uganda; and
3. To use results from 1 & 2 to develop recommendations about best practices for: a) the preparation and delivery of multiple vaccines with a focus on injectable vaccines, and b) provider communication to the caregiver about delivery of multiple vaccines and post-vaccination care.
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Australia |
2018-05-15 |
2021-05-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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wasswa william
ID: UNCST-2019-R001217
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Automated Diagnosis and Classification of Cervical Cancer from Pap-Smear Images.
REFNo: HS129ES
The general objective of this research is to design and validate a robust automated tool for diagnosis and classification of cervical cancer using hybrid Segmentation and Classification techniques applied to Pap smear images. To achieve this objective and address the research problem, the following specific research objectives have been formulated.
1. To review state of art prominent recent publications focusing on the application of machine learning and medical imaging in automated detection and classification of Cervical Cancer from Pap-smear images.
2. To acquire Pap-smear images and develop a hybrid technique for automated segmentation and classification of cervical cancer.
3. To develop an interactive graphical user interface (GUI) platform to facilitate the automated diagnosis and classification of cervical cancer from Pap-smear images.
4. To test and validate the developed platform using patient results obtained from a manual screening of the Pap-smear images by a trained and experienced cytologist and also comparing the algorithms with results obtained by other researchers on the same open source datasets (Hervlet Cervical cancer dataset).
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Uganda |
2018-05-22 |
2021-05-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Wyatt Brooks James
ID:
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Community Lending and Outside Capital (CLOC)
REFNo: SS339ES
To measure the impact of community lending and outside capital on SILC members’ returns and default rate behavior, levels of liquid savings, and change in livelihood.
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USA |
2019-09-19 |
2022-09-19 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Non-degree Award |
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WYCLIFF TUSIIME EDWIN
ID:
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Teachers digital competence in the Teaching of Art and Design in Teacher Training Institutions in Uganda
REFNo: SS152ES
(i) to analyze if and how teachers use digital tools in the teaching of art and design?; (ii) to examine the challenges and /or opportunities teachers meet in the use of digital tools during teaching processes in Art and Design; (iii) to establish ways teachers can develop digital competence to enrich the teaching of art and design in TTIs?
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Uganda |
2018-06-13 |
2021-06-13 |
Social Science and Humanities |
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Degree Award |
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AMPAIRE WYCLIFFE
ID: UNCST-2025-R017187
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SOURCE APPORTIONMENT AND BIODEGRADATION OF PAHs AND PFAS FROM WATER AND SEDIMENTS ALONG L. ALBERT
REFNo: NS1070ES
i. To determine the concentrations of 25 selected PAHs and 18 PFAS in water and sediment samples from Lake Albert using GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, respectively.
ii. To identify the potential sources and spatial distribution patterns of PAHs and PFAS in Lake Albert using principal component analysis (PCA), HCA multivariate statistical techniques, and a fugacity-based model.
iii. To evaluate the human and ecological health risks posed by combined PAH and PFAS contamination in Lake Albert, using the US EPA Exposure Factors Handbook for risk characterization.
iv. To come up with potential biodegradation pathways for one selected PAH and one selected PFAS compound identified in water and sediment samples.
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Uganda |
2025-12-05 19:12:24 |
2028-12-05 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Wycliff Odude
ID: UNCST-2024-R002431
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Small-scale field evaluation of the efficacy, residual activity and acceptability of Sovrenta® 15WP against Malaria Vectors in Adjumani district, West Nile, Uganda.
REFNo: HS5300ES
1. To determine the susceptibility levels of both wild-type and Kisumu strain malaria vectors to Sovrenta® 15WP insecticide in Adjumani District, West Nile, Uganda.
2. To determine the comparative residual activity of Sovrenta® 15WP and Actellic 300CS insecticides on common wall-type surfaces in Adjumani, West Nile, Uganda over 10 months.
3. To generate specific information related to the acceptability of Sovrenta® 15WP insecticide as a new product by the community in Adjumani, West Nile, Uganda.
4. To assess the ease of use of the Sovrenta by the spray operators under field conditions in Adjumani District, West Nile, Uganda.
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Uganda |
2024-12-10 16:05:33 |
2027-12-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Xavier Medialdea Pedrol
ID:
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Livestock diet quality and overgrazing in Queen Elizabeth National Park
REFNo: NS7ES
Understanding determinants of livestock movement on spatial and temporal dimensions and link it to the use of resources in an outside Queen Elizabeth National Park while the nutritional and healthy status of the animals is studied. This can be achieved by monitoring the diet quality and parasites of livestock and the forage availability through space and time in and near the northern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
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Spain |
2017-02-28 |
2020-02-28 |
Natural Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Xavier Giné
ID:
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Monitoring the Real Cost of Domestic Payments (Transaction Cost Index) - Uganda
REFNo: SS1358ES
Assess the impact of government policies and regulations on DFS by tracking costs over time, Measure customer service quality (including availability of fraud redress, customer service response time, accuracy of customer service response, and discrepancies between customer service and listed fees),Collect provider information (including provider types, market share, regulatory authority, product age, and website language),Collect data on fees (including fee schedule, fee schedule availability, location of fee information, currency, government tariffs, and time cost),Collect official, listed pricing data,Conduct a cost effectiveness analysis in year 1 (determining which of the three methods is most cost effective in developing the TCI),Measure the true costs of DFS transactions in Uganda by creating a price comparison index. ,
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Spain |
2022-07-18 14:36:22 |
2025-07-18 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Christopher Tumwine
ID:
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A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF THE AGRICULTURAL LIVELIHOOD SUPPORT PROGRAMME TO PERSONS LIVING WITH HIV IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1954ES
To assess whether HIV programmes in Uganda still need to provide livelihoods’ support to persons living with HIV in the era-of test and treat. To examine clients’ perspectives on changes/benefits experienced as a result of participating in the agricultural livelihood support programme. To examine challenges which have been experienced by clients as result of participating in the agricultural livelihood support programme. To examine key stakeholders’ perspectives on the process, benefits and challenges of the agricultural livelihood support programme to HIV clients.
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Uganda |
2021-12-15 |
2024-12-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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