Ease-of-Use, Acceptability, and Perceptions of a Photographic Figure Rating Scale for Child Wasting Assessment by Low-Literate Mothers in Buyende District, Uganda

Child malnutrition remains a significant health concern in Uganda, particu- larly in rural areas such as Buyende District. This study explored the attitudes, perceptions, and acceptability of low-literate mothers towards using a photo- graphic figure rating scale to assess wasting in children under 5 years old. A mixed-methods approach was used, including focus group discussions and key informant interviews with mothers of infants 9 - 12 months old in six subcounties of Buyende district....