Margaret Nampijja
Biographic Data
| ID | 6244584 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Margaret Nampijja |
| GIVEN NAMES | Margaret |
| FAMILY NAME | Nampijja |
| SIGNATURE | NAMPIJJA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | African Population and Health Research Center |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1200-6042 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 13 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 13 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2010 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Landscaping the early child care policy architecture in sub-Saharan Africa and an in-depth review of Kenya
Background: The demand for quality early child care is rapidly rising globally, yet in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is limited evidence on what drives quality, provision, and distribution of the burden of care across the different providers and what works locally. In particular, it is not clear to what extent existing local and regional as well as global policies and regulatory frameworks set the agenda and priorities for child care, and how e…
Understanding the relationship between child stimulation and brain function using neuroimaging techniques and behavioral measures
The study was registered under PACTR202408640904874 on 27th August 2024
Mentorship in health research institutions in Africa
Background In Africa, where the burden of diseases is disproportionately high, significant challenges arise from a shortage of skilled researchers, lack of research funding, and limited mentorship opportunities. The continent faces a substantial gap in research output largely attributed to the dearth of mentorship opportunities for early career researchers. Objective To explore existing mentorship approaches, identify challenges, gaps, successes,…
Parental stress and child stimulation practices
Background Parental stress often arises when parenting demands exceed the expected and actual resources available for parents to succeed in the parenting role. Parental stress is an important contributor to parent-child relationships. This, in turn, affects opportunities to engage their children in stimulating activities which could improve their development outcomes. However, limited evidence exists from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) on the associati…
The feasibility, acceptability, cost and benefits of a “communities of practice” model for improving the quality of childcare centres
Background Informal childcare centres have mushroomed in the informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya to meet the increasing demand. However, centre providers are untrained and the facilities are below standard putting children at risk of poor health and development. We aimed to co-design and test the feasibility, acceptability, cost and potential benefits of a communities of practice (CoP) model where trained community health volunteers (CHVs) pro…
Predictors of quality of childcare centers in low-income settings
Background Rapid urbanization and increased women’s involvement in paid work have contributed to the upsurge of informal childcare centers, especially in low-income settings where quality is a major issue. However, there are limited data on the factors associated with the quality of childcare centers in informal settlements in Africa. Methods We conducted a quantitative observation and questionnaire survey of 66 childcare centers to identify the …
Developing an intervention to improve the quality of childcare centers in resource-poor urban settings
Background Globally, 350 million under-5s do not have adequate childcare. This may damage their health and development and undermine societal and economic development. Rapid urbanization is changing patterns of work, social structures, and gender norms. Parents, mainly mothers, work long hours for insecure daily wages. To respond to increasing demand, childcare centers have sprung up in informal settlements. However, there is currently little or …
The economic burden incurred by families caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda
Each year, nearly 30 million children globally are at risk of developmental difficulties and disability as a result of newborn health conditions, with the majority living in resource-constrained countries. This study estimates the annual cost to families related to caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda. Nested within a feasibility trial of early care and support for young children with developmental disabilities, this s…
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Kidogo model in empowering women and strengthening their capacities to engage in paid labor opportunities through the provision of quality childcare
Worldwide, there is a wide gap between what women can contribute to the economy and what they actually contribute. One of the main barriers to women’s engagement in the labor market and productivity at work is the societal expectation that they should take care of their children in addition to meeting the demands of employment. Furthermore, those in informal employment face difficulties due to long working hours and environments that are not appr…
Improving early childhood development in the context of the nurturing care framework in Kenya
Introduction: The Nurturing Care Framework (NCF) describes "nurturing care" as the ability of nations and communities to support caregivers and provide an environment that ensures children's good health and nutrition, protects them from threats, and provides opportunities for early learning through responsive and emotionally supportive interaction. We assessed the extent to which Kenyan government policies address the components of the NCF and ex…
Community perceptions and practices of early childhood development in an urban-poor setting in Nairobi
Maternal HIV infection and other factors associated with growth outcomes of HIV-uninfected infants in Entebbe, Uganda
Objective To assess the associations between maternal HIV infection and growth outcomes of HIV-exposed but uninfected infants and to identify other predictors for poor growth among this population. Design Within a trial of de-worming during pregnancy, the cohort of offspring was followed from birth. HIV status of the mothers and their children was investigated and growth data for children were obtained at age 1 year. Length-for-age, weight-for-ag…
Adaptation of Western measures of cognition for assessing 5‐year‐old semi‐urban Ugandan children
BACKGROUND: The majority of available psychometric tests originates from the Western World and was designed to suit the culture, language, and socio-economic status of the respective populations. Few tests have been validated in the developing world despite the growing interest in examining effects of biological and environmental factors on cognitive functioning of children in this setting. AIMS: The present study aimed at translating and adaptin…
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Adaptation of Western measures of cognition for assessing 5‐year‐old semi‐urban Ugandan children
BACKGROUND: The majority of available psychometric tests originates from the Western World and was designed to suit the culture, language, and socio-economic status of the respective populations. Few tests have been validated in the developing world despite the growing interest in examining effects of biological and environmental factors on cognitive functioning of children in this setting. AIMS: The present study aimed at translating and adaptin…
Maternal HIV infection and other factors associated with growth outcomes of HIV-uninfected infants in Entebbe, Uganda
Objective To assess the associations between maternal HIV infection and growth outcomes of HIV-exposed but uninfected infants and to identify other predictors for poor growth among this population. Design Within a trial of de-worming during pregnancy, the cohort of offspring was followed from birth. HIV status of the mothers and their children was investigated and growth data for children were obtained at age 1 year. Length-for-age, weight-for-ag…
Community perceptions and practices of early childhood development in an urban-poor setting in Nairobi
Evaluating the effectiveness of the Kidogo model in empowering women and strengthening their capacities to engage in paid labor opportunities through the provision of quality childcare
Worldwide, there is a wide gap between what women can contribute to the economy and what they actually contribute. One of the main barriers to women’s engagement in the labor market and productivity at work is the societal expectation that they should take care of their children in addition to meeting the demands of employment. Furthermore, those in informal employment face difficulties due to long working hours and environments that are not appr…
Improving early childhood development in the context of the nurturing care framework in Kenya
Introduction: The Nurturing Care Framework (NCF) describes "nurturing care" as the ability of nations and communities to support caregivers and provide an environment that ensures children's good health and nutrition, protects them from threats, and provides opportunities for early learning through responsive and emotionally supportive interaction. We assessed the extent to which Kenyan government policies address the components of the NCF and ex…
The feasibility, acceptability, cost and benefits of a “communities of practice” model for improving the quality of childcare centres
Background Informal childcare centres have mushroomed in the informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya to meet the increasing demand. However, centre providers are untrained and the facilities are below standard putting children at risk of poor health and development. We aimed to co-design and test the feasibility, acceptability, cost and potential benefits of a communities of practice (CoP) model where trained community health volunteers (CHVs) pro…
Predictors of quality of childcare centers in low-income settings
Background Rapid urbanization and increased women’s involvement in paid work have contributed to the upsurge of informal childcare centers, especially in low-income settings where quality is a major issue. However, there are limited data on the factors associated with the quality of childcare centers in informal settlements in Africa. Methods We conducted a quantitative observation and questionnaire survey of 66 childcare centers to identify the …
Developing an intervention to improve the quality of childcare centers in resource-poor urban settings
Background Globally, 350 million under-5s do not have adequate childcare. This may damage their health and development and undermine societal and economic development. Rapid urbanization is changing patterns of work, social structures, and gender norms. Parents, mainly mothers, work long hours for insecure daily wages. To respond to increasing demand, childcare centers have sprung up in informal settlements. However, there is currently little or …
The economic burden incurred by families caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda
Each year, nearly 30 million children globally are at risk of developmental difficulties and disability as a result of newborn health conditions, with the majority living in resource-constrained countries. This study estimates the annual cost to families related to caring for a young child with developmental disability in Uganda. Nested within a feasibility trial of early care and support for young children with developmental disabilities, this s…
Mentorship in health research institutions in Africa
Background In Africa, where the burden of diseases is disproportionately high, significant challenges arise from a shortage of skilled researchers, lack of research funding, and limited mentorship opportunities. The continent faces a substantial gap in research output largely attributed to the dearth of mentorship opportunities for early career researchers. Objective To explore existing mentorship approaches, identify challenges, gaps, successes,…
Parental stress and child stimulation practices
Background Parental stress often arises when parenting demands exceed the expected and actual resources available for parents to succeed in the parenting role. Parental stress is an important contributor to parent-child relationships. This, in turn, affects opportunities to engage their children in stimulating activities which could improve their development outcomes. However, limited evidence exists from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) on the associati…
Understanding the relationship between child stimulation and brain function using neuroimaging techniques and behavioral measures
The study was registered under PACTR202408640904874 on 27th August 2024
Landscaping the early child care policy architecture in sub-Saharan Africa and an in-depth review of Kenya
Background: The demand for quality early child care is rapidly rising globally, yet in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), there is limited evidence on what drives quality, provision, and distribution of the burden of care across the different providers and what works locally. In particular, it is not clear to what extent existing local and regional as well as global policies and regulatory frameworks set the agenda and priorities for child care, and how e…
Medicine (9 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (8 works) · Global Maternal and Child Health (7 works) · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare (7 works) · Economic growth (5 works) · Environmental health (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Business (4 works) · Economics (4 works) · Population (4 works)