Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Author "Karamagi, Charles A. S."
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Determinants of infant growth in Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional health study
Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie Stadskleiv; Tylleskär, Thorkild; Wamani, Henry; Karamagi, Charles A. S.; Tumwine, James K. (BioMed Central, 2008-12-22)Background: Child under-nutrition is a leading factor underlying child mortality and morbidity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Several studies from Uganda have reported impaired growth, but there have been few if any community-based ... -
Low adherence to exclusive breastfeeding in Eastern Uganda: a community-based cross-sectional study comparing dietary recall since birth with 24-hour recall
Engebretsen, Ingunn Marie S.; Wamani, Henry; Karamagi, Charles A. S.; Semiyaga, Nulu; Tumwine, James K.; Tylleskär, Thorkild (BioMed Central, 2007-03-01)Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended as the best feeding alternative for infants up to six months and has a protective effect against mortality and morbidity. It also seems to lower HIV-1 transmission compared ... -
Patient and health service delay in pulmonary tuberculosis patients attending a refferal hospital: a cross sectional study
Mpungu, Steven Kiwuwa; Karamagi, Charles A. S.; Mayanja, Harriet Kizza (BMC Public Health, 2005)Background: Delays in diagnosis and initiation of effective treatment increase morbidity and mortality from tuberculosis as well as the risk of transmission in the community. The aim of this study was to determine the time ...