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Production and characterization of jack fruit waste briquettes
(Makerere University, 2021-01-03)
Naturally, 60% of a ripe jackfruit is not eaten and is usually discarded as agricultural waste. This research explores the possibility of producing briquettes from jackfruit waste as an alternative cooking fuel. Two main ...
Adherence and knowledge on feeding guidelines among HIV-positive mothers with infants aged 0-6 months in Iganga hospital
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: Globally, 14.8 million children were HIV exposed in 2018, 50% of whom were living in sub-Saharan African countries (Slogrove et al., 2020). HIV-Exposed children have higher morbidity and mortality rates than ...
Effects of aerial total crude extract of Gynandropsis gynandra on blood glucose levels of orally fed high glucose-load adult Wistar albino rats: Nested study
(Makerere University, 2021-04-01)
Background: Gynandropsis gynandra is a common indigenous plant found in the tropical and
pan tropical regions of the world where it is used as a food and medicinal plant. It has been
reported to have a hypoglycemic ...
Factors associated with enrolment of children aged 6-23 months into Maternal and Child Health Nutrition program in Dzaipi Sub – County, Adjumani District
(Makerere University, 2021-01-28)
In West Nile sub-region, the key development and health indicators including nutrition score poorly. The Maternal Child Health and Nutrition (MCHN) programme, was introduced in 2014 with the aim of reducing stunting and ...
Exclusive breastfeeding rates and associated factors among working mothers attending child care services at selected health facilities in Arua District
(Makerere University, 2021)
Background: The role of breastfeeding in ensuring a healthy childhood and survival cannot be
underestimated; the benefits span populations living in low income, middle income, and even
high-income countries.To reduce ...
Profiling the production process, nutrient content and shelf stability of Lawinya; An Acholi traditional snack
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Lawinya is a traditional food among the Acholi community comprising groundnut paste, sim-sim paste and honey. It is a snack that is presented to visitors and also served to replenish energy after tedious activities like ...
Grain Characteristics of Different Sorghum Lines
(Makerere University, 2021)
Grain characteristics namely 1000-Kernel weight, bulk density, color, tannin content and endosperm texture of three different lines of lines developed by the MaRCCI sorghum breeding program were tested. The three lines are ...
Assessment of on farm milking practices leading to milk spoilage and losses in Kabonera Sub-County Masaka - District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess milking practices at farm –level leading to milk spoilage and losses in Kabonera Sub-county Masaka district. Data was collected from 51 randomly selected farms in the sub ...
Caregivers' knowledge, attitude and practices towards management of diarrhoea among children below 5 years in Luwero district
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Diarrhea is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality among children under five
following acute respiratory infection and is also an important cause of malnutrition. Diarrheal
diseases can be caused by numerous ...
Nutritional awareness among secondary schools students in Maganjo – Wakiso district
(Makerere University, 2021-01-19)
Background:
The age bracket of secondary school students is an important period of learning most of the behaviors including nutrition related behaviors as one gets independent. The emergence of under nutrition and over ...