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Prevalence and determinants of continued breastfeeding among mothers of children aged 12-23 months in Kawempe Division, Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Introduction: Breastfeeding is important for assuring proper infant nutrition, growth, and development. Breastfeeding beyond one year is of great benefit to both the child and the mother. Despite the known benefits, ...
Factors associated with default from the management of severe acute malnutrition among caregivers of children 6-59 months at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: The successful management of Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) lowers under-five morbidity and mortality. Despite this, a significant proportion of children receiving Outpatient Therapeutic Care (OTC) continue ...
Nutritional status, illness severity and length of hospital stay in HIV exposed uninfected compared to HIV unexposed uninfected children under 2 years of age
(Makerere University, 2023-01)
Background: HIV infection and exposure is still a significant contributor to morbidity and mortality in children. PMTCT interventions have greatly reduced the number of HIV-infected children and together with a stable adult ...
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 ...
Factors associated with adherence to ready to use Therapeutic foods among children aged 6-59 months receiving outpatient therapeutic care from selected Kampala health facilities.
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Malnutrition contributes to more than one-third of all child deaths globally. While Ready-to-use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) has transformed the treatment of uncomplicated forms of severe malnutrition, adherence ...
Assessment of caregivers’ ability to measure wasting status of their children (6-59 Months) and the associated factors at Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit Mulago Hospital, Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Globally, acute malnutrition among children under 5 years is still a major challenge. Recently, it was proven that when caregivers are at the center of malnutrition screening strategies using Mid-Upper Arm ...
Effect of family health groups on nutritional status of children 6-59 months in Kabale and Rukiga Districts in Southwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Family Health Groups (FHGs), an intervention to address malnutrition was operationalized in 2016 to help pregnant and lactating mothers adopt behaviors consistent with good nutritional and health practices. ...
Factors associated with infant and young child feeding practices among mothers of children 0-23 months attending Banadir Hospital in Wadajir District, Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023)
Understanding the prevailing feeding practices of infants and young children is crucial for implementing or improving health and nutrition programs in a country. In Somalia, the prevalence of Malnutrition is high. The ...
Uptake of preventive nutrition interventions among caretakers of children under 5 years in a pastoral setting of South Sudan: A case of Kapoeta South County
(Makerere University, 2023)
Background: Preventive nutrition interventions are usually implemented without understanding how multiple factors affect uptake. Pastoralist populations have shown low uptake. A multidimensional study of uptake in the ...