Explore Project Topics on: socioeconomic factors and feeding behaviours in households of acute malnourished children

Abstract A cross sectional descriptive transverse study was carried out in Nkondo sub-county, Buyende district from February 2014 up to November 2014 aimed at assessing factors contributing to severe acute malnutrition in the under fives in the area so as to develop strategies of improving the welfare health conditions of children. Severe acute... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Malnutrition is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity among under-five children in Sub Saharan Africa. To understand the determinants of malnutrition among under –five children, a study was conducted in Araba and  kalmalo  districts of Illela l/g  to Understand the determinants in these districts  Majority of the... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION............................................................................................................................I APPROVAL ................................................................................................................................III... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title page .............................................................................................. i Declaration ........................................................................................... ii Approval ............................................................................................. iii... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was a cross sectional evaluation study which sought to find out the nutritional impact of the supplementary feeding programme on the target population – children 6 months to 59 months. The study also looked at other factors (socio-economic and demographic) known to affect the nutritional status of children. The impact of the... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Acute diarrhea is defined as the passage of three or more than three loose or watery stool in 24 hours, or passage of one or more bloody stool. Acute diarrhea refers to illness not lasting longer than 14 days. The study was conducted in Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. A total of 306 eligible caregivers of children were selected. The... Continue Reading

This study sought to assess the existing state of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Kenya, to improve on the methods of disposal, recycling, and facilitation of a circular economy by households through the use of ICT. The study was driven by the following objectives on how they influence a circular e-waste economy; sociodemographic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Street children is one of the most pressing problem faced by Rwanda. It is actually 30,000 street children in Kigali. This number is really worrying and the government of Rwanda is critically handling this issue. The researcher carried out the study on the factors that influence the number of street children in Kigali (Kacyiru street... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was designed to assess the knowledge, attitude and adoption of appropriate infant feeding practices of mothers and the anthropometric indices of their children. Three hundred and seventy three mothers who attended infant welfare clinics at the three health settings (General hospital Ekwulobia, Primary health care Ekwulobia, and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at ascertaining the views of women from Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria on their choice to feed their infants artificial milk. Descriptive cross-section design was used. A total sample size of 172 women was used for the study. A self-developed structured questionnaire with reliability of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This study was aimed at ascertaining the views of women from Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State, Nigeria on their choice to feed their infants artificial milk. Descriptive cross-section design was used. A total sample size of 172 women was used for the study. A self-developed structured questionnaire with reliability of... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The survey study was conducted on factors influencing the choice of infant feeding options among HIV positive mothers attending health facilities in Ogoja, Cross River State. The purpose was to investigate factors influencing the choice of infant feeding options among HIV positive mothers in Ogoja, Cross River State. Four objectives and... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The objective of the study was to establish factors affecting exclusive breast feeding in Comboni hospital and its catchment’s areas in Uganda. A total of 100 respondents were interviewed randomly and a total of 150 questionnaires issued. The age intervals were ranging from 18-43 years, education levels were between P.5 – P.7 who had... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION ............................................................................................................................ ii APPROVAL ..................................................................................................................................iii... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Background: Breastfeeding entails feeding of infants or young children with breast milk from female breasts. Some mothers express milk to be used while their child is being cared for by others by hand or by using a breast pump. Globally, inadequate nutrition is an underlying cause of the deaths of more than 2.6 million children and over... Continue Reading

Abstracts Background: Breastfeeding has been accepted as the most vital intervention for reducing infant mortality and ensuring optimal growth and development of children (WHO, 2015). Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study with both quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques was used. Results: The study found out that post natal... Continue Reading

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study  The difference between food intake and utilization determines the nutritional status of the individual. Change in food consumption and the biological utilization will directly or indirectly reflect in the nutritional status. The nutritional status can be normal, under nutrition or over... Continue Reading

This study was aimed at investigating the factors associated with street hawking among children of school age in Enugu North Local Government of Enugu State. To guide the study, four research questions were formulated. The design adopted for this study was survey design. The population of the study consists of 779 teachers. This includes 690... Continue Reading

This study was aimed at investigating the factors associated with street hawking among children of school age in Enugu North Local Government of Enugu State. To guide the study, four research questions were formulated. The design adopted for this study was survey design. The population of the study consists of 779 teachers. This includes 690... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Objectives: To identify the determinants and describe the extent of diarrhoeal diseases among under-five children in urban Ethiopia. Design: Community based, cross-sectional study. Setting: Jimma, a town in south western Ethiopia, is an urban area with multi-ethnic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The purpose of this investigation was to determine the incidence and association of urinary Schistosomiasis among a cross section of two primary school (Agulu migrant and Umuowelle primary school) in Agulu,Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra state.A cross sectional study was done with a total of 60 participants that provided urine... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT  Anaemia is one of the most clinically encountered conditions in animals and humans. It continues to be a global public health problem, affecting both developing and developed countries with major consequences for human and animal health as well as social and economic development. The objective of this study was to develop and test a rat... Continue Reading

Abstract Education is a vital qualification for everyone alike in this dynamic world. Many people especially in the rural areas and the poverty stricken do not understand the role education plays in the world and the development of their country. Many people due to what they lack think that it's not okay to take children to school especially if... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT A study on the factors influencing ma/nutrition was carried out in Kasambya sub county with the purpose of investigating and establishing the factors influencing ma/nutrition of children in Kasambya. The specific objectives of the study were; to establish the rate of ma/nutrition of children in Kasambya. To estabilsh whether the... Continue Reading

. A CASE STUDY OF BOKO HARAM IN MAIDUGURI AND BORNO STATE   CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1   BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Terrorism and insurgency is globally becoming a household word as there is no nation that is completely absolved from its effect. This is the reason why Rourke... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Many children have left their homes and are now living in the streets. At the beginning many people saw it not being their problem as long as it did not affect them directly. This is particularly so in Kisii town where the phenomena is not very old. But as the number swelled the problem has become a big issue for every caring citizen of... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS DECLARATION........................................................................................................................... 1 SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL...................................................................................................... 2... Continue Reading

Table of Contents DECLARATION ........................................................................................................................ i SUPERVISOR’S APPROVAL .................................................................................................. ii... Continue Reading

Abstract Background: Pneumonia is the number one infectious killer of children under age 5 years, killing an estimated 2400 children a day globally and in Uganda, pneumonia is the second leading cause of death among children under the age of five years. The main aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and factors associated with... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Introduction In Uganda, under nutrition remains a serious health and welfare problem affecting the under-five children to whom it contributes significantly to mortality and morbidity. General objective To assess factors associated with under nutrition in children under- five years in Bangaladesh parish, Namasale sub-county, Amolatar... Continue Reading