RThomas O Ulasi

Department of Paediatrics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (NAU)/Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Anambra state, Nigeria

Publications

• Research Article   
  Knowledge and Perception of Growth Monitoring among Caregivers Attending a Tertiary Level Health Care Facility
  Author(s): RThomas O Ulasi, Ogochukwu C Ofiaeli*, Nwaizu C Azuka, Joy C Ebenebe, Chijioke E Ezeudu, Nkechinyere G Obichukwu, Nwanneka O Ugwu and Chukwunonso O Epundu
  
  Background: Growth monitoring is one of the most effective measures for the prevention of malnutrition in childhood. Aim: The aim of this research was to determine caregivers’ knowledge and value of growth monitoring in under-five children. Materials & Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study in which Interviewer-administered questionnaires were used for data collection and growth charts were given to the caregivers to identify different growth patterns. Results: Under-fives sampled were 323. Males comprised 54.5%(176/323), females 45.2%(146/323). Mothers brought the children to the hospital 78.6%(254/323) of the time, fathers 10.2%(33/323), both parents 5.9%(19/323). Respondents who had heard of growth monitoring were 52.9%(171/323); 30.7%(99/3.. Read More»