Undernutrition and Feeding Difficulties Among Children with Disabilities in Uganda: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Inclusive nutrition services and data on children with disabilities living in low- and middle-income countries remain limited. We estimated the prevalence of undernutrition and described feeding practices and difficulties among children with disabilities ages birth to 10 years at a rehabilitation hospital in Uganda and identified barriers and opportunities for inclusive nutrition. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 428 children. Data included demographics, weight, height, mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), hemoglobin levels, risk for feeding difficulties, caregiver-reported feeding practices, and functional difficulties complemented by 32 caregiver and stakeholder interviews. Undernutrition was defined using WHO z-scores, MUAC, and ane

SUBMITTER: Makhoul Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12844944 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature