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ASSESSMENT OF MOTHER’S KNOWLEDGE ATITTUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARD THE PREVENTION OF MALNUTRITION AMONG UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN

ASSESSMENT OF MOTHER’S KNOWLEDGE ATITTUDE AND PRACTICES TOWARD THE PREVENTION OF MALNUTRITION AMONG UNDER-FIVE CHILDREN

MUTESI, Belyse; UWONAKUNZE, Thabitha
URI: https://repository.kp.ac.rw/xmlui/handle/123456789/171
Date: 2023-09

Abstract:

Malnutrition is a public health concern. In 2022, 2063 children under the age of five were screened in Kibogora district hospital’s catchment area and revealed that 3% of children were malnourished. Acute and moderate malnutrition was at 82% and acute severe malnutrition was at 18%. (Kibogora DH, 2022).

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. INTRODUCTION Malnutrition is the leading global problem in developing countries (Edith et al. 2016). This causes mortality and morbidity among children and can impair physical and cognitive development of the children. The study aimed at assessing the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) regarding dietary practices in prevention of malnutrition among mothers of under - five children). ( sangra et al,, 2019)

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    Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. Nursing includes the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people.

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