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View article: Prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia among children living with HIV on dolutegravir in Kabale district, southwestern Uganda
Prevalence and factors associated with hyperglycemia among children living with HIV on dolutegravir in Kabale district, southwestern Uganda Open
Background Undiagnosed and poorly managed high blood sugar levels can result in short- and long-term complications in children. Following worldwide introduction of dolutegravir based antiretroviral treatment in 2018, several studies in adu…
View article: Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Rubanda district, southwestern Uganda
Prevalence and factors associated with stunting among children aged 6-59 months in Rubanda district, southwestern Uganda Open
Background Childhood stunting remains a health and socioeconomic problem at global and national levels. Rubanda district, southwestern Uganda, contributed the highest cases of severe acute malnutrition seen at Kabale regional referral hosp…
View article: Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the associated factors among children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment in Uganda
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and the associated factors among children and adolescents with a history of maltreatment in Uganda Open
Children living under adverse conditions are at a higher risk of developing PTSD and depression. We recommend interventions that aim at reducing adverse psychosocial stressors so as to improve or restore the children's mental health.Abbrev…
View article: High-Prevalence Stunting in Preschool Children (1–5 Years) Attending Selected Health Centers in a Food Rich Area-Bushenyi District Southwestern Uganda
High-Prevalence Stunting in Preschool Children (1–5 Years) Attending Selected Health Centers in a Food Rich Area-Bushenyi District Southwestern Uganda Open
The prevalence of stunting among children in Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa is still high, and if Uganda is to achieve the food-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it must urgently invest in improving nutrition and sanitation. In …
View article: High Prevalence of Stunting in Preschool Children (1-5Years) attending selected Health Centers in a Food Rich Area - Bushenyi District Southwestern Uganda
High Prevalence of Stunting in Preschool Children (1-5Years) attending selected Health Centers in a Food Rich Area - Bushenyi District Southwestern Uganda Open
Background; The prevalence of stunting and helminthiasis among children in Uganda and Sub-Saharan Africa is still high and if Uganda is to achieve the food-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), it must urgently invest in improving …