Translating the strategy of integrating comprehensive nutrition assessment, counselling, and support into action using a grounded theory approach in Tororo district, Uganda
The study shows that although some aspects of nutrition are included in routine service delivery, the level of this integration varies across health facilities. The multidimensional model highlights the importance of health workers' cognitive attributes, client factors, interpersonal dynamics, service features, and external environmental influences in improving health service delivery. The study identifies key areas for enhancing daily nutrition services that could guide interventions to improve the overall effectiveness of nutrition service provision.
Authors
- Samalie Namukose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-0356-7659)
- Fredrick Makumbi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6460-7325)
- Suzanne N. Kiwanuka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4729-4897)
- Gakenia Wamuyu Maina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8680-543X)
Institutions
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
- Published
- 2025-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s41043-025-01123-7
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00