Prevalence and associated factors of nosocomial infection among children admitted at Jimma Medical Center, Southwest Ethiopia: a retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nosocomial infections are a significant public health problem worldwide, affecting hundreds of millions of patients annually. However, studies on nosocomial infections specifically focused on pediatric patients in Ethiopia are limited. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the prevalence of nosocomial infections and associated factors among children admitted at Jimma Medical Center, southwest Ethiopia.

Methods

An institution-based retrospective cross-sectional study design was conducted from June 1 to 30, 2023. Data were collected from the medical records of children. A systematic random sampling technique was employed to select a total of 417 medical records. Data were collected using structured checklists. The collected data were entered into Epi-data version 4.

SUBMITTER: Jima SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12006196 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature