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Factors associated with meal frequency among children aged between 6 to 23 months in Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017-01)
Introduction: Inadequate meal frequency for infants and young children among refugees is high, which is a risk factor for under nutrition, increasing morbidity and mortality among children. The study was to establish meal ...
Prevalence of soil transmitted helminths, schistosoma infection and associated factors among school children in Mpigi town council.
(Makerere University, 2017-11-29)
Introduction: Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) and Schistosoma infections are important neglected tropical iseases that can have devastating effects in both children and adults. They have been implicated in causing severe ...
Prevalence and factors associated with underweight status among infants in Tororo District Uganda
(Makerere University, 2017)
INTRODUCTION
Underweight in infants increases the risk of mortality (WHO, 2010 ). Globally, 16% of children below five years are underweight of these 17% are in developing countries and 21% in Sub – Sahara Africa ...