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A study to evaluate weaning practices in relation to development of malnutrition in children under two years of age admitted at the University teaching hospital/ Mirriam Mumba Chipumbu.
By: Chipumbu, Mirriam Mumba.
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BookPublisher: Lusaka; University of Zambia, School of Medicine, 2007Description: xi,53p.: ill.Subject(s): Diet therapy for children --Zambia | Infants --Nutrition --Zambia | Malnutrition in infants | Nutrition disorders --In infancy and childhoodDissertation note: A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. Summary: The aim of the study was to evaluate the weaning practices in relation to development of malnutrition in children under two years of age admitted at the university teaching hospital. the study was carried out A-block ward A 07 of th UTH. Out of 20 - 25 Admissions in A block, 6-7 children are malnourished and admitted to ward A 07. Respondents were prents or gaurdians nursing children that were admitted to ward A 07. The results of the study show that mothers lack knowledge about their children's nutrition and good weaning practices.
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A study submitted in partial fullfilment of the requirements for the award of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the weaning practices in relation to development of malnutrition in children under two years of age admitted at the university teaching hospital. the study was carried out A-block ward A 07 of th UTH. Out of 20 - 25 Admissions in A block, 6-7 children are malnourished and admitted to ward A 07. Respondents were prents or gaurdians nursing children that were admitted to ward A 07. The results of the study show that mothers lack knowledge about their children's nutrition and good weaning practices.
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