Browsing College of Health Sciences (CHS) by Subject "Nutrition"
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Assessment of nutrition status of children aged between 6 – 59 months and associated factors among returnee households in Pader District
(Makerere University, 2014-07)Purpose: To assess the nutrition status of children aged between 6 – 59 months and associated factors among returnee households in Pader district. Methodology: A cross sectional study design was used. A sample size of 406 ... -
Association of dietary intake and socio-demographic factors with nutritional status of HIV-infected adolescents at Reach out Mbuya Parish HIV/AIDS Initiative
(Makerere University, 2017)Introduction: Malnutrition is a common problem occurring among HIV-infected individuals worldwide. In Uganda, 36.2% of the adolescents living with HIV are stunted and 18% are wasted. In order to prevent or recover from ... -
A clinical survey of nutritional status in surgical patients undergoing laparotomy and its impact on postoperative outcome in Mulago Hospital.
(2004)Introduction: The study was based on the observations that many hospitalized patients gave a history of weight loss and the clinically wasted patients were associated with complications such as; prolong& hospital stay, ... -
Factors associated with enrollment of children aged 6-23 months into the Maternal Child Health and Nutrition Programme in Kotido District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2018-11)Karamoja sub-region scores poorly on key development and health indicators including nutrition. The Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) programme, a stunting prevention programme was therefore introduced in 2005 ... -
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 ... -
Factors influencing infant and young child feeding practices among children 0- 24 months in Nakivale Refugee Settlement Isingiro District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2014-11)Worldwide, suboptimal breastfeeding still accounts for deaths of 1.4 million children aged less than five years. Most refugee assessments do not collect data on factors affecting Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) ... -
Factors influencing weight gain in children under two years admitted to Mwanamugimu Nutrition Unit Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2014)Background; Children under two years admitted with malnutrition often gain weight inadequately with more than 90% of the children failing to gain adequate weight at discharge. This study investigated factors that influence ... -
Nutrition, health and academic achievement of primary school children: a case of Kumi District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-10)Due to the success of child survival programs coupled with increased access to primary schooling through Universal Primary Education, more children are entering primary school and the education systems are now faced with ... -
Nutritional status and food habits of adolescents in public and private boarding secondary schools in Hoima District
(Makerere University, 2012)Background: Good nutrition is essential during adolescence as it supports the increased growth spurt that characterized puberty and teen years. Adolescence nutritional problems are common in the developing countries and ... -
Nutritional status and its determinants in children under five years of age in Rweibaare Parish, Bushenyi District.
(2005)Under-nutrition and infection are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in the developing world. These two problems are interrelated. Under-nutrition compromises barrier function, allowing easier access by pathogens, ... -
Perceptions and acceptability of the use of donated breast milk among mothers, fathers and health workers in selected hospitals in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: Breast milk is regarded as a gold standard for optimal nutrition of a child below two years. Unfortunately, some infants don't have access to their mother's milk. Strategies to improve and promote access to ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting Among children aged 6–59 months in Kabale District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2015-11)Introduction: While global progress has been made in improving nutrition, malnutrition continues to unfold in a complex way. Malnutrition in the form of stunting has been identified as one of the most significant impediments ...