Essays about: "children under-5"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words children under-5.

1. 1. Complementary porridge based on pearl millet and cow pea : the effect of traditional processing techniques and cooking methods on pasting properties and in vitro starch digestibility

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Signe Christerson; [2023]
   Keywords : Cow pea; pearl millet; traditional processing techniques; germination; fermentation; soaking; pasting properties; starch digestibility; energy density;

   Abstract : In Mozambique, malnutrition in children under 5 years is a serious concern. The condition is thought to be owing to nutritionally inferior diets and improper feeding practices on a mainly cereal-based diet, where porridges from millet- and legume-flours constitute the major staple food. READ MORE

3. 2. The association between maternal experience of lifetime intimate partner violence and symptoms of common illnesses among under five-year-old children – A cross-sectional study of the 2019-20 Rwanda’s Demographic Health Survey

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kvinnors och barns hälsa

   Author : Christa Erkkilä; [2022]
   Keywords : Intimate partner violence; Physical violence; Sexual violence; Psychological violence; Symptoms of common illnesses; Under-5 child; Rwanda’s Demographic Health Survey;

   Abstract : Background Under five years of age child mortality rates and the violence against women are prevalent in Rwanda. The violence is known to negatively affect the women’s and their children’s health. READ MORE

4. 3. The association between intimate partner violence and under 5- child mortality in Nigeria : A cross-sectional study based on Nigerian demographic health survey from 2018

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

   Author : Maija Liimatainen; [2021]
   Keywords : Intimate partner violence Emotional violence Physical violence Sexual violence Any violence Under-5 child mortality Nigeria Demographic Health survey;

   Abstract : Background  Both Intimate partner violence and under 5- child mortality are alarmingly high in the world, Nigeria is one of the leading countries. The adverse health outcomes for both women and children as a result of living in a violent environment need to be addressed and combatted. READ MORE

5. 4. Mothers’ treatment seeking behavior for children with diarrhea: a cross-sectional study in Zambia

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

   Author : Helena Dahl; [2021]
   Keywords : care-seeking; diarrhea; child under five; diarrhea; treatment; rural urban;

   Abstract : According to WHO, diarrhea disease is the second leading cause of death worldwide for children under five. Around 525 000 children under five are killed every year by diarrhea. Most deaths from diarrhea occur among children less than 2 years of age living in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. READ MORE

6. 5. Association between Entamoeba Histolytica infection and nutritional status among under-five children with severe diarrheal disease in South Asia: evidence from Global Enteric Multicenter Study (GEMS).

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

   Author : Dr Nusrat Jahan; [2020]
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   Abstract : ABSTRACT Background: South Asia has the highest burden of malnutrition compared to the rest of the countries in the world. The purpose of this study was to investigate association between Entamoeba Histolytica infection and nutritional status in a cohort of under-5 children treated for severe diarrheal disease. READ MORE