Post-hospital mortality in children aged 2-12 years in Tanzania: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sub-Saharan Africa has the highest rates of child mortality worldwide. Little is known about post-hospital outcomes after an index hospitalization for older children. We determined 12-month post-hospital mortality rate and identified factors associated with higher mortality.

Methods

In this prospective cohort study, we enrolled children 2-12 years of age admitted to the pediatric wards of two public hospitals in northwestern Tanzania. Participants or proxies were contacted at 3, 6 and 12 months post-hospitalization. The primary outcome measured was mortality. Factors associated with mortality were determined using Cox regression analysis.

Results

A total of 506 participants were enrolled. In-hospital mortality rate was 7.7% (39/506). Of the 467 participants

SUBMITTER: Hau DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6091952 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature