Research Article

Changes in complementary feeding practices and nutrition status in returnee children aged 6-23 months in northern Uganda

Published in: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Volume 26 , issue 4 , 2013 , pages: 201–211

DOI: 10.1080/16070658.2013.11734473

Author(s): A Mokori Institute of Food, Nutrition and Well-being, , Sl Hendriks Institute for Food, Nutrition and Well-being Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Rural Development and Agricultural Extension, , P Oriskushaba Lutheran World Federation Uganda, , A Oelofse Department of Human Nutrition Faculty of Health Sciences and Institute of Food, Nutrition and Well-being,

Keywords: complementary feeding , nutritional status , behaviour , practices , children , 6-23 months

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Abstract

Objectives: Evaluate changes in underweight and wasting, feeding patterns, water use, sanitation, immunisation, disease episodes, deworming and vitamin A supplementation in children aged 6-23 months in returnee villages benefiting from a community-based supplementary feeding programme in northern Uganda. Community perceptions on the causes and effects of childhood malnutrition, the use of community volunteers, the involvement of the men in the promotion of child nutrition and changes in childhood nutrition and feeding practices were also assessed.

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