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Prevalence of comorbidities and food allergies amongst asthmatic children below 5 years attending Kawolo General Hospital (KGH) Buikwe District-Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-12)
Background: Asthma causes more serious impacts in children, like increasing the
number of hospital admissions, reduced quality of life of the child and reduced
number of school days. The presence of comorbidities and ...
Assessment of Knowledge on dispensed medicines for management of respiratory tract infections and associated factors among care takers of children under five years at Kawaala health Centre IV
(Makerere University, 2022-09-20)
Back ground: Medications are an important part of treatment of respiratory infections in addition to other measures to be followed by the patient during the treatment period. A proper understanding of medication instructions ...
Communication difficulties in children, 3-15years with motor speech disorders
(Makerere University, 2023)
Communication is an essential aspect of human interaction, and it is crucial for academic, social, and emotional development. Children with motor speech disorders (MSDs) often experience communication difficulties, which ...
Lived experiences and challenges of caregivers of children between 2 and 17 years of age with cerebral palsy at Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)
Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex motor disease affecting the central nervous system (CNS). The damage to the CNS leads to irreversible brain lesions, and hence CP may occur before, during, or soon after birth. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and management practices for disposable baby diapers among caretakers in urban slums of Nansana Municipality, Wakiso District
(Makerere University, 2022)
The use of disposable baby diapers to manage children’s feces is becoming a common practice in Uganda, especially in urban settings. Despite the convenience that these diapers provide to children, their increased use poses ...
Factors associated with stunting among pre-primary children aged 3 to 5 years, in Rwamwanja Refugee Camp, Kamwenge District
(Makerere University, 2022)
Introduction / Background
The prevalence of stunting in Uganda has been estimated at 29% and still remains high. This is worsened in vulnerable populations like those living in refugee settlement. Stunting is responsible ...