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Mortality among children under five years admitted for routine care of severe acute malnutrition: a prospective cohort study from Kampala, Uganda
(BMC, 2020)
Background: Mortality among children under 5 years of age admitted to malnutrition units in sub-Saharan Africa remains high. The burden of HIV infection, a major risk factor for mortality among patients with severe acute ...
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Kyaka II Refugee Settlement, Kyegegwa District
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Stunting is a major problem among refugees in Uganda. The highest prevalence is reported in Kyaka II refugee settlement at a rate of 48.7% among children aged 6-59 months. Objective: To assess the prevalence ...
Exclusive breastfeeding failure, severe acute malnutrition and associated factors among infants aged 6 to 12 months at Mulago National Referral Hospital: A case control study
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background:
Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is a persistent global burden responsible for over one million young child deaths each year. One percent of Ugandan children under 5 years are severely wasted and those aged ...