Department of Family Life and Consumer studies Department ( Home Economics).https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/352024-03-29T12:55:06Z2024-03-29T12:55:06ZNutritional status of children 7–36 months old from millet consuming communities of Masindi District, Western UgandaEvyline, Isingoma BarugaharaSamuel, Kuria MbuguaGichohi, Karuri Edwardhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/15792024-02-01T00:21:13Z2019-01-01T00:00:00ZNutritional status of children 7–36 months old from millet consuming communities of Masindi District, Western Uganda
Evyline, Isingoma Barugahara; Samuel, Kuria Mbugua; Gichohi, Karuri Edward
Background
Several national reports have indicated poor nutritional status among children from Western Uganda where millet porridge is a predominant complementary food. However, little is known about the nutritional status of 7–36 months old children from millet consuming communities of Western Uganda.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Bujenje County of Masindi District. A total of 636 children from 23 villages within Bwijanga and Budongo sub counties were randomly selected. Anthropometric measurements of children were taken. Data on demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of children’s households, their dietary practices and morbidity patterns was collected using a self-administered questionnaire. A statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20 and Emergency Nutritional Assessment (ENA) Software Version 2010 were used for analysing data. The relationship between demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of households and children’s nutritional status was determined using Chi-square tests. Pearson’s correlation coefficient was used to determine the association between children’s nutritional status and the amount of millet porridge consumed. A p-value of < 0.05 indicated statistical significance.
Results
A proportion of 30.5% children were stunted, 11.6% underweight and 7.4% wasted. Underweight and wasting were significantly high in Budongo sub county at p = 0.044 and p = 0.005 respectively. Stunting and underweight were highest between 12 and 23 months at p = 0.005 and 0.020 respectively. Although millet porridges formed the bulk of children’s meals, they could only cater for < 60% of the recommended daily nutrient intake. Children with diarrhoea were 1.4 and 2 times likely to become stunted and underweight at p = 0.025 and 0.007 respectively. Feeding practices for children with diarrhoea were contrary to World Health Organisation’s recommendations in more than 50% of the studied children. There was a significant association between Height-for-Age Z scores, Weight-for-Height Z scores and the amount of millet porridge consumed by children (r = − 0.20, p < 0.001 and r = 0.14, p < 0.001 respectively).
Conclusions
Results showed slightly higher percentages of stunted, underweight and wasted children compared to national figures. This was attributed to high incidences of diarrhoea and inadequate feeding practices especially for children 12–36 months old.
2019-01-01T00:00:00ZChild saliva microbiota and caries: a randomized controlled maternal education trial in rural UgandaMuhoozi, Grace K. M.Li, Kelvin.Atukunda, Prudence.Skaare, Anne B.Willumsen, Tiril.Enersen, Morten.Westerberg, Ane C.Morris, Alison.Vieira, Alexandre R.Iversen, Per O.Methé, Barbara A.https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/10252023-05-24T00:36:34Z2022-05-12T00:00:00ZChild saliva microbiota and caries: a randomized controlled maternal education trial in rural Uganda
Muhoozi, Grace K. M.; Li, Kelvin.; Atukunda, Prudence.; Skaare, Anne B.; Willumsen, Tiril.; Enersen, Morten.; Westerberg, Ane C.; Morris, Alison.; Vieira, Alexandre R.; Iversen, Per O.; Methé, Barbara A.
Undernutrition is a public health challenge in sub-Saharan countries, including Uganda. In a previous randomized controlled trial (RCT) with a nutrition, hygiene and stimulation education intervention among mothers of 6 months’ old children, we found less caries in the intervention group when the children were 36 months of age. We now examined the effects of (i) the intervention on the microbiota, (ii) microbiota on caries, and (iii) the intervention and microbiota on caries. The original RCT comprised 511 mother/child pairs whereas in the current study we had access to data from 344/511 (67%) children aged 36 months. The saliva microbiota was determined using 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Carious lesions (a proxy for dental health) were identified using close-up intra-oral photographs of the upper front teeth. Statistical models were used to determine host-microbiota associations. The intervention had a significant effect on the microbiota, e.g. an increase in Streptococcus abundance and decreases in Alloprevotella and Tannerella. Significant associations between the microbiota and dental caries were identified: Positive associations of Capnocytophaga and Tannerella suggest that these taxa may be deleterious to dental health while negative associations of Granulicatella, Fusobacterium, and Abiotrophia suggest taxa potentially beneficial or benign contributors to dental health. Based on taxonomic profiles, the effects of the intervention and microbiota on dental health may be independent of one another. Educational interventions with emphasis on nutrition and oral hygiene may provide a feasible strategy to decrease progression of childhood caries in low-resource settings.
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2022-05-12T00:00:00ZMalnutrition and associated risk factors among children 6–59 months old in the landslide-prone Bududa District, Eastern Uganda: a cohort studyNahalomo, AziizaIversen, Per OleAndreassen, Bård AndersKaaya, Archileo NatigoRukooko, Archangel ByaruhangaTushabe, GeraldNateme, Nancy CatherineRukundo, Peter Miltonhttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/8752024-01-31T10:04:45Z2022-01-18T00:00:00ZMalnutrition and associated risk factors among children 6–59 months old in the landslide-prone Bududa District, Eastern Uganda: a cohort study
Nahalomo, Aziiza; Iversen, Per Ole; Andreassen, Bård Anders; Kaaya, Archileo Natigo; Rukooko, Archangel Byaruhanga; Tushabe, Gerald; Nateme, Nancy Catherine; Rukundo, Peter Milton
Background
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 2.2 calls for an end to all forms of malnutrition. This might be derailed due to persistent landslide disasters in low-income countries like Uganda.
Objectives
The prevalence of malnutrition and the impact of seasonal variations and associated factors were assessed among children aged 6–59 mo in the landslide-affected households in Bududa District, eastern Uganda.
Methods
A prospective cohort study using a 2-stage simple random technique was applied to select 422 households including 392 children during May–August (food-plenty season) 2019. After 6 mo, in January–March (food-poor season) 2020, 388 households and 366 children were assessed. Socioeconomic and demographic data were collected using structured questionnaires. Child malnutrition outcomes were defined according to WHO criteria. Factors associated with malnutrition outcomes were identified by bivariate and multivariate logistic regression.
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2022-01-18T00:00:00ZPerceptions on the right to adequate food after a major landslide disaster: a cross-sectional survey of two districts in UgandaRukundo, Peter MIversen, Per OAndreassen, Bård AOshaug, ArneKikafunda, JoyceRukooko, Byaruhangahttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12504/7562023-05-24T00:08:35Z2015-04-25T00:00:00ZPerceptions on the right to adequate food after a major landslide disaster: a cross-sectional survey of two districts in Uganda
Rukundo, Peter M; Iversen, Per O; Andreassen, Bård A; Oshaug, Arne; Kikafunda, Joyce; Rukooko, Byaruhanga
Despite the instruments on the right to adequate food adopted by the United Nations, there exists
limited information on how this right is perceived. Following a major 2010 landslide disaster in the Bududa district
of Eastern Uganda and the resettlement of some affected households into the Kiryandongo district in Western
Uganda, we surveyed both districts to explore perceptions about the right to adequate food among households
with different experiences; disaster-affected and controls.
Methods: We deployed qualitative and quantitative techniques to a cross-sectional survey. The index respondent
was the head of each randomly selected household from the landslide affected communities and controls from a
bordering sub-county. Data was collected by interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs). Structured entries were
tested statistically to report associations using Pearson’s Chi-square at the 95% CI. Information from FGDs was
transcribed, coded, sequenced and patterned. Findings from both techniques were triangulated to facilitate
interpretations.
Results: Analysis included 1,078 interview entries and 12 FGDs. Significant differences between the affected and
control households (P < 0.05) were observed with: age; education level; religious affiliation; existence of assets
that complement food source; and having received relief food. Analysis between groups showed differences in
responses on: whether everyone has a right to adequate food; who was supposed to supply relief food; whether
relief food was adequate; and preferred choice on the means to ensure the right to adequate food. FGDs
emphasized that access to land was the most important means to food and income. Affected households desired
remedial interventions especially alternative land for livelihood. Despite the provision of adequate relief food
being a state’s obligation, there was no opportunity to exercise choice and preference. Comprehension and
awareness of accountability and transparency issues was also low.
Conclusion: Though a significant proportion of participants affirmed they have a right to adequate food, relief
food was largely perceived as insufficient. Given the high regard for land as a preferred remedy, a resettlement
policy is of the essence to streamline post-landslide displacement and resettlement. Information materials need
to be assembled and disseminated to stimulate awareness and debate on the right to adequate food.
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