Treatment failure among children under 5 years hospitalized with pneumonia at the pediatric ward of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Southwestern Uganda: a prospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pneumonia remains a significant global health concern, particularly for children in low- and middle-income countries. Despite advancements in medical care and the availability of effective medication, treatment failure still occurs.

Objective

This study evaluated the incidence, associated factors, and outcomes of treatment failure among children under 5 years with pneumonia.

Design

A prospective observational study.

Method

We conducted this study among children under 5 years hospitalized with pneumonia at the pediatric ward of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital over a period of 3 months. We enrolled the participants in the study consecutively. Data was analyzed using SPSS software Version 27. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associat

SUBMITTER: Bacia L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12034947 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature