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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, ...
Prevalence of overweight obesity and associated risk factors among primary school going children 6-13 years in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07)
Introduction: Global estimates show that about 155million School going children are either overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity among children have now become public health concerns due to the associated health ...
Prevalence of intestinal stoma complications and associated factors among children at Mulago National Referral Hospital, a cross sectional study
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Background: Intestinal stomas are a common procedure performed in children with over 165 stomas placed annually at Mulago hospital. Associated complications range from 28-81% in countries like Nigeria, Tanzania and India ...
Prevalence and factors associated with malnutrition among internally displaced children aged 6-59 months in Hawl Wadaag District, Mogadishu-Somalia
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Introduction: Worldwide, childhood malnutrition is a public health concern that contributes to impaired mental and physical growth. Malnutrition encompasses stunting, wasting underweight, micronutrient deficiency, and being ...
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 ...
Factors associated with consumption of probiotic foods amongst children 0-59 months in informal settlement of Kinawataka Settlemet, Nakawa Division Kampala
(Makerere University, 2022-09)
Background: Children in informal settlements are exposed to infections commonly bacteremia that requires continuous use of anti-biotics. However, the use of probiotics and associated factors remains largely under researched. ...
Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic Modeling to optimize efavirenz dosing in HIV/AIDs infected children from Sub-Saharan Africa.
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Aim:Using a model‐based approach, the efavirenz steady‐state pharmacokinetics in Sub-Saharan African children is characterized, quantifying demographic and genotypic effects on the drug's disposition. Simulations are also ...
Association of infant and young child feeding practices and nutrition status of children 6-23 months in Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Yumbe District Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2022-12-12)
UDHS 2016 indicated stunting, wasting and underweight among children under 5 years as 29%, 4% and 11% respectively. Bidibidi presented highest acute malnutrition of 11.8% compared to Westnile settlements, under nutrition ...
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 ...
A cost-effectiveness analysis of active compared to passive vaccinovigilance of adverse events following Measles-Rubella vaccine immunization for children in Iganga and Mayuge Districts
(Makerere University, 2022-05)
Introduction: Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI) reporting in a mass immunization campaign setting is an important component in ensuring increased acceptability and reduced re-emergencies of diseases. This study ...