Treatment outcomes among children treated for uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition: a retrospective study in Accra, Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives of the study were to describe outcomes of children with uncomplicated severe acute malnutrition (SAM) attending community-based management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) treatment centres in Accra Metropolitan Area (AMA) and explore factors associated with non-adherence to clinic visits and defaulting from the treatment programme.

Design

A retrospective cohort study analysing routinely collected data on children with uncomplicated SAM enrolled into CMAM in 2017 was conducted.

Setting

Study was conducted at seven sites comprising Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital, three sub-metropolitan health facilities and three community centres, located in five sub-metropolitan areas in AMA.

Participants

Children with uncomplicated SAM aged 6-

SUBMITTER: Takyi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10195301 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature