Journal of Tropical Diseases & Public Health

Department of Health Sciences, Victoria University, Uganda

Biography

Dr. Nwanna Uchechukwu Kevin is a renowned Public Health specialist, a citizen of Nigeria but resides in Uganda for over 7 years. He had his Doctoral degree in Public Health (specialization in Occupational Safety and Health) from City University, Cambodia. He obtained his Master of Science in Public Health from the International Health Sciences University, Uganda. He studied a Post-Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Management at Higher Education from the Islamic University in Uganda. In addition to his name, he is a U.K certified IOSH specialist (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health)

Publications

• Research Article   
  Level of Adherence to Feeding Guidelines for Infants Born to Mothers Living with HIV in Rakai District, Uganda
  Author(s): Nwanna Uchechukwu Kevin*
  
  Introduction: There are a number of challenges to both the mother and the healthcare workers due to the risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission as a result of infant feeding which poses a risk of HIV transmission. Proper and sufficient nutrition is crucial for child growth and development, and throughout the lifespan of the child. The focus of the Uganda national health sector is to promote health, disease prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of disease. National minimum health care package consists of Maternal and Child Health; Prevention, management, and control of communicable diseases; Prevention, management, and control of noncommunicable diseases; Health promotion and community health initiatives. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the level of adherence to feeding guidelines for infants born to mo.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-891X.19.7.327

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