ABSTRACT;
Introduction; Malnutrition or nutritional deficiency according to world health organization
is the cellular imbalance between the supply of nutrients and energy and the body‘s demand
for them to ensure growth, and maintenance of specific functions. (World Health
Organization 2005)
Objective; To establish the knowledge regarding malnutrition among mothers of children
zero to five years admitted on pediatric ward of Kilembe Mines Hospital, in Kasese District.
Methodology; A cross-section qualitative study was carried out; where fifty participants
were representative in this research; and assumption was that, additional participants will do
less or no more on the end result. The participants were interviewed using a questionnaire
which contained both closed and open ended questions, to collect the required data. Eight
questions were asked in each part, and graded adequate knowledge if answered seven and
above, moderate if answered four to six and limited if answered three and below.
Findings; Regarding manifestation of malnutrition, 64% had limited knowledge, 30% had
moderate and 6% had adequate. About causes of malnutrition, 84% had limited knowledge;
14% moderate and 2% adequate. With knowledge level regarding prevention of malnutrition;
88% had limited knowledge, 8% moderate and 4% adequate.
Conclusion; This limited knowledge predisposes infants to risk of malnutrition even in the
hands of their mothers and the general society.
Recommendation; Adequate health education to the mothers regarding malnutrition is a
prerequisite to reduce malnutrition induced morbidity and mortality among infants.
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