Severe malaria management: current situation, challenges and lessons learned from Gezira State, Sudan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present study aimed to evaluate the management of severe malaria at Gezira State hospitals in Sudan by assessing hospital readiness, health care provider knowledge and the care received by severe malaria patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional descriptive study was performed to assess the severe malaria management practices at hospitals level in Gezira State. The study population included hospitals, health care providers and patients. Data was collected using checklists and structured questionnaires.

Results

A total of 20 hospitals, 158 health care providers and 370 patients were included in the study. Out of the total hospitals, 95% (19/20) were providing 24 h outpatient services, 65% (13/20) had ICU units, while triage system was found in only 35% (7/20)

SUBMITTER: Elnour FA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6515598 | biostudies-literature | 2019 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature