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Showing 1 to 20 of 161 for “"under-five"”.
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The factors associated with under-five mortality in Zambia
Zambia's under-five mortality rate is among the highest in the world. In 1996 it stood at 197 per 1,000 live births (Zambia Central Statistics Office 1997). The study aims to establish the factors that are associated with under-five mortality in Zambia by using the 1996 Zambia Demographic and …
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Modelling malnutrition among under-five-year-old children in Ghana
… advanced statistical methods to help improve the understanding of childhood nutrition and to better inform targeted public health nutrition interventions in the country. In this thesis, we provided solutions to five main problems: (1) investigated the major risk factors for malnutrition; (2) …
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Prevention of malnutrition among the under five children in Kasempa district
… towards prevention of malnutrition among the under five children in Kasempa District. The study was conducted in different communities of the district.The main objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of care takers towards the prevention of malnutrition …
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Prevention of malnutrition among the under five children in Kasempa district
… towards prevention of malnutrition among the under five children in Kasempa District. The study was conducted in different communities of the district.The main objective of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of care takers towards the prevention of malnutrition …
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The impact of HIV/AIDS on under-five mortality in Malawi
Although the under-five mortality rate in Malawi has been declining since 1960, it still remains one of the highest in the world. In order to appropriately target interventions to achieve substantial reductions in deaths among children under the age of five years in Malawi, there is an ongoing need …
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The influence of birth weight on under-five children’s nutritional status in Zambia
… at investigating the influence of birthweight on under–five children’s nutritional status in Zambia. The study also investigated maternal health, child, household and mother’s characteristics as they indirectly influence birthweight and nutritional status of children. Knowledge generated from this …
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The influence of birth weight on under-five children’s nutritional status in Zambia
… at investigating the influence of birthweight on under–five children’s nutritional status in Zambia. The study also investigated maternal health, child, household and mother’s characteristics as they indirectly influence birthweight and nutritional status of children. Knowledge generated from this …
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Factors associated with malaria-anemia in under-five children in selected communities in Zambia
… a significant cause of morbidity in children under the age of 5 years, especially in endemic areas. Severe malarial anaemia increases the risk cognitive impairment and functioning, retarded growth and death. The objective of this research was to find out factors associated with severe malarial …
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Factors contributing to severe acute malnutrition among the under five children in Francistown-Botswana
… causes of morbidity and mortality among children under the age of five in developing countries. Although studies in Botswana show some improvement in child malnutrition since the 1980s, severe acute malnutrition still remains a cause for concern in many parts of the country. There is little …
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The determinants of under-five mortality in a selected village in Vhembe District, South Africa
… Africa, is challenged by high levels of under -five child mortality. Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants of under-five mortality in a selected village in Vhembe District, South Africa. Methodology: The study was conducted in Mhinga Village in Vhembe District, …
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Socioeconomic inequities of malaria prevalence in under-five children in Ghana between 2016 and 2019
… 3.3 billion people at risk. Children under five are the most affected, with Sub-Saharan Africa bearing the highest burden. In Ghana, malaria causes nearly 20,000 child deaths each year, a quarter of which are in children under five. Although the association and socioeconomic …
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An assessment of the nutritional status of children under five years in Maputaland, Kwa-Zulu-Natal
… namely, Mangnza and Ngwavuma. Stunting, underweight, acute under nutrition and lower upper arm measurement were prevalent is children of Mapataland. The average diet contained an adequate amount of portion from the meat and cereals group but had inadequate content milk and fruit/vegetable …
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Prevalence and factors associated with malaria amongst under-five children in Senga hill district, Northern province Zambia.
… problems in developing countries like Zambia. Under-five years of age children are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria, accounting for 61% of all malaria deaths worldwide. Despite efforts to reduce the mortality and morbidity, the disease is still a prominent health problem in Senga …
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Prevalence and factors associated with malaria amongst under-five children in Senga hill district, Northern province Zambia.
… problems in developing countries like Zambia. Under-five years of age children are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria, accounting for 61% of all malaria deaths worldwide. Despite efforts to reduce the mortality and morbidity, the disease is still a prominent health problem in Senga …
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Performance of northern red oak (Quercus rubra) underplantings under five management regimes and across existing environmental gradients
… the response of northern red oak (Q. rubra) underplantings to forest management regimes across the environmental gradients of physiographic province, aspect, and fencing levels. Management regimes included 1) control sites, 2) a single prescribed burn, 3) repeat prescribed burns 5) …
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The effects of family planning type and prevalent use on fertility and under-five mortality in Tanzania.
… the regional context on total fertility rate and under-five mortality rate? This study employs the 2010 Tanzania Demographics and Health Survey (DHS), a representative probability sample of 10,139 women ages 15 to 49. To mimic randomization, regions are matched on education, wealth, and …
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Improving pediatric oral health in children under five with fluoride varnish application : an evidence-based practice project
Purpose: The United States Preventive Services Task Force has described dental caries as being the leading chronic disease in children in the US. The purpose of this project is to introduce preventative pediatric fluoride varnish in a family practice setting. Analysis and Synthesis of Support: …
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Prevalence and trends of diarrhoea in children under five in Masiphumelele, Cape Town, South Africa (2019-2023)
Background: Diarrhoea in children under five years is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in SubSaharan Africa. Informal settlements are disproportionately affected due to overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and unsafe water practices. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of diarrhoea …
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Assessment of biomas fuel use and its association with acute respiratory infections among under-five children in Zambia
… been said to cause 15% of all deaths in children under the age of five and over half of these deaths occur in developing countries including Zambia. According to the 2013/14 Zambia demographic and health survey (ZDHS), ARI is the leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality in Zambia. This …
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Environmental health hazards on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa : analysis using multilevel discrete-time hazard model
… of household environmental health hazards on under-five mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. The study has used DHS data sets of the following 12 countries in the region: Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Malawi, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal and Zimbabwe. These …
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