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Perceptions of mothers and caregivers regarding the detection and treatment of severely malnourished children in Kanchele, Kalomo district, Zambia
(Unisa press, 2014)
Each year, malnutrition accounts for about 50 percent of the deaths of under-fives in developing
countries. In Zambia, about 45 percent of children under the age of five exhibit stunted
growth, mainly due to malnutrition. ...
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on contributing factors among low back pain patients attending outpatient physiotherapy treatment in Malawi
(2017)
BACKGROUND: Low back pain (LBP) affects many people globally. Its aetiology is not clear.
Patients lack knowledge of its contributing factors and have negative perception about their
LBP. This study aimed to identify ...
Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control of Hypertension in Rural and Urban Communities in High-, Middle-, and Low-Income Countries
(American Medical Association, 2013)
IMPORTANCE:
Hypertension is the most important preventable cause of morbidity and mortality globally, yet there are relatively few data collected using standardized methods.
OBJECTIVE:
To examine hypertension prevalence, ...
Barriers experienced by service providers and caregivers in clubfoot management in Kenya
(SAGE Publications, 2015)
Disability in childhood remains a challenge globally. Linked to this disability is an apparent increase in the prevalence of infants born with congenital clubfoot. Clubfoot can, however, be effectively managed but this ...