Browsing Department of Public Health and Biomedical Sciences Collections by Author "Rachel, Luwaga"
Now showing items 1-2 of 2
-
Exploring parental understanding of child sexual abuse and prevention as a measure for HIV prevention in Rwampara district
Aloysious, Kamukama; Rachel, Luwaga; Rodrick, Tugume; Margaret, Kanyemibwa; Betrace, Birungi; Obed, Ndyamuhika; Diana, Ampire; Timothy, Nduhukire; Deborah, Lowell Shindell (PLOS ONE, 2022-06-30)Background Worldwide, more than 95 million children are sexually abused each year with children in sub-Saharan Africa experiencing sexual assault at higher rates than those in more devel oped areas. In Uganda, 20% of ... -
Predictors of in-hospital mortality among under-five children with severe acute malnutrition in South-Western Uganda
Nduhukire, Timothy; Atwine, Daniel; Rachel, Luwaga; Byonanebye, Joseph E. (PLOS ONE, 2020)Background Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) affects about 13 million under-five children (U5), with an estimated one million dying every year. In this study we aimed at determining the in hospital mortality and its ...