Factors associated with development of severe malaria in children under 5 years in Kanungu District

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dc.creatorOkello, Patrick
dc.date2012-01-18T11:53:59Z
dc.date2012-01-18T11:53:59Z
dc.date2004
dc.date.accessioned2018-09-04T13:12:09Z
dc.date.available2018-09-04T13:12:09Z
dc.descriptionA dissertation
dc.descriptionMalaria remains a major public health problem in Uganda. In Kanungu District, malaria is responsible for 40% of all outpatient visits, 25% admissions and 14% in-patient deaths. Ninety percent of these deaths are among children under-five due to severe malaria. This study aimed at indentifying factors associated with development of severe malaria in children under five years in order to assist the district health team and the Ministry of Health implement appropriate interventions geared at reducing morbidity and mortality due to malaria.
dc.identifierhttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/327
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10570/327
dc.languageen
dc.publisherMakerere University
dc.subjectMalaria
dc.subjectChildren under 5 years
dc.subjectKanungu District
dc.titleFactors associated with development of severe malaria in children under 5 years in Kanungu District
dc.typeThesis, masters
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