Risk factors for death among children 0-59 months of age with moderate-to-severe diarrhea in Manhica district, southern Mozambique.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite major improvements in child survival rates, the number of deaths due to diarrhea remains unacceptably high. We aimed to describe diarrhea-associated mortality and evaluate risk factors for death among Mozambican children with moderate-to-severe diarrhea (MSD).

Methods

Between December 2007 and November 2012, children under-five with MSD were enrolled in Manhiça district, as part of the Global Enteric Multicenter study (GEMS). Clinical, epidemiological, and socio-demographic characteristics were collected. Anthropometric measurements were performed and stool samples collected upon recruitment. A follow-up visit ~ 60 days post-enrolment was conducted and verbal autopsies performed in all death cases.

Results

Of the 916 MSD-cases analyzed; 90% (821/916

SUBMITTER: Acacio S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6466733 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature