Browsing by Subject "children"
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Assessing compliance of the human right to adequate food for women and children living in Kawempe Division: a case of Katanga slum area
(Makerere University, 2022-05-13)This study assessed the compliance of human right to adequate food among women and children living in Kawempe division with a specific focus on urban slum of Katanga region. The specific objectives were; 1) to assess the ... -
Assessing the relationship of caregivers' knowledge, attitudes and practices with the nutrition status of their under five year children in Nakapiripirit district - Uganda
(2015-12)Introduction: Karamoja region a home of about 1.0 million Karamojong people (UBOS 2014) has high prevalence of malnutrition among children under 5 years of age. In Nakapiripirit district alone, malnutrition is responsible ... -
Assessment of oral health status and associated factors among children with sickle cell disease at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala.
(Makerere University, 2021-04-12)Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder, a lifelong condition that is commonly found in regions where malaria is endemic. SCD affects all tissues and organs of the body causing severe systemic ... -
Children will always be children’: Exploring perceptions and experiences of HIV-positive children who may not take their treatment and why they may not tell
(Routledge Informa Ltd, 2014-07-21)HIV-positive children and young people may face substantial social barriers to maintaining appropriate levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) during childhood and adolescence. In this paper, we focus on these ... -
Comparison of buccal midazolam to rectal diazepam in the treatment of prolonged convulsions in children at Mulago Hospital
(2007-04)INTRODUCTION: Convulsions continuing for five minutes or longer are common in children in sub-saharan Africa and are medical emergencies. We compared the efficancy and safety of rectal diazepam and buccal midazolam in the ... -
Factors influencing performance in literacy and numeracy among refugee children in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-17)This study examined factors influencing the performance in literacy and numeracy of refugee pupils in Uganda. The multivariable logistic regression model was employed on the data obtained from UWEZO which had carried out ... -
Factors that determine the survival of children born with Congenital Heart Defects: the case of Uganda Heart Institute
(Makerere University, 2021-12)The study aimed at investigating the factors associated with the survival of children born with congenital heart defects, the case of Uganda Heart Institute. The source of data was case reports in the files of patients at ... -
Gall bladder disorders at sonography among children with sickle cell disease at Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-11-24)Background: Gall bladder disorders (GBDs) are common in sickle cell disease (SCD) due to chronic hemolysis. Cholelithiasis, cholecystitis, gall bladder sludge and choledocholithiasis are among the most frequent forms of ... -
Incidence and predictors of early and late HIV sero-conversion among HIV exposed infants In Oyam district, Northern Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2019-11-28)Introduction: Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a major source of HIV infection among children. Uganda has progressed towards eliminating vertical transmission of HIV though 95,000 ... -
Intake of Iron biofortified beans and iron deficiency anaemia among children aged 6-59months Isingiro District South western Uganda
(2019-12-13)Background: Anemia is still a major public health problem in Uganda. Anaemia has short and long term consequences such as impaired growth and cognitive development. In an effort to end anaemia in the country iron bio ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices About Convulsions Among Carers of Children Presenting to Mulago Acute Care Unit.
(2004)The study addressed the knoweldge, attitudes and practices about convulsions among carers of children presenting to Mulago Acute care unit. Information gathered would be of use in improving management of convulsions among ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health workers on nutritional assessment of under- five-year-old children at selected lower-level health facilities in Nakawa Division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-09)Background: Assessment of nutritional status in under five children is necessary for predicting growth patterns and signs associated with malnutrition. This ensures their timely nutritional care and treatment. Objective: ... -
Malaria case management and associated factors for children under-five years at Abim and Kaabong General Hospitals in Karamoja Sub-Region, Uganda
(Makerere university, 2021-03)Introduction: Malaria still remains a global health concern, despite the availability of effective prevention and treatment measures. Inappropriate case management is one of the known risk factors for disease progression ... -
Missed Opportunities for Vaccination in children aged 0-23 months attending outpatient services in Wakiso Health Centre IV, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022-11-30)ABSTRACT Background: Missed opportunities are a hurdle for achieving full immunization coverage and by reducing it we can increase coverage in a cost-effective manner, improve health service delivery and promote synergy ... -
Mother’s adherence to 2010 WHO infant feeding guidelines on HIV and nutrition status of HIV-exposed children aged 6-24 months: a case study of PMTCT/ART clinics in Mbale district, Uganda
(2019-11-12)Introduction: Limited exposure to breast milk to avoid Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) can lead to increased risk of morbidity, mortality and growth faltering among HIV- exposed children. Thus good feeding practices ... -
Nutrition Status of Children 6-23 months of mothers in and out of Mother Care Groups in Kiryandongo Refugee settlement
(2019)Introduction: Inadequate maternal knowledge on feeding practices of children under two years is related to inappropriate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices that increases the risk of malnutrition among the ... -
Parenting experiences, social support and coping strategies of parents having children with autism spectrum disorder in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-05)Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a term used to describe a range of neuro-developmental conditions with shared core symptoms of impaired social interaction, communication abilities and behaviors. ASD affects many children ... -
Performance of community health workers in community based management of malaria, pneumonia and diarrhea among children under 5 years in Lira district
(2015-07)Introduction: Many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa are failing to achieve their millennium development goal 4 of which Uganda is not an exception. Evidence shows that using the CHWs strategy can reduce child mortality by ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with abnormal lung function in children aged 6 upto 18 years attending the sickle cell clinic at Mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere university, 2022-03-22)Background: Pulmonary complications in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) is common and is associated with a significant morbidity and mortality. However, despite the high burden of SCD in Uganda, there is a scarcity ... -
Prevalence and factors Associated with Obesity Among Children with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia/Lymphoma Attending Mulago Hospital and Uganda Cancer Institute.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-24)Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common subtype of leukemia accounting for 80% of cases globally. Acute lymphoblastic lymphoma (LBL) is the second most common type of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (NHL) ...