Neurological conditions among pediatric patients seeking care at a tertiary level hospital in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Neurological disorders significantly contribute to the global burden of diseases, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. However, within local contexts in Kenya, little is known about the pattern of neurological and neurosurgical disorders within pediatric populations. A 3-month cross-sectional observational study was conducted at a tertiary-level hospital in western Kenya to describe these patterns and basic characteristics of the patient population. Consecutive pediatric patients presenting for neurological and neurosurgical care in inpatient and outpatient settings at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital were included in the study. A total of 485 patients were included in the study. The average age of the patients was 6.2 years, and most were male (57%). Out of these, 30.3% (n=147) were inpati

SUBMITTER: Oyungu E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11999119 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature