Very severe anemia and one year mortality outcome after hospitalization in Tanzanian children: A prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Africa has the highest rates of child mortality. Little is known about outcomes after hospitalization for children with very severe anemia.

Objective

To determine one year mortality and predictors of mortality in Tanzanian children hospitalized with very severe anemia.

Methods

We conducted a prospective cohort study enrolling children 2-12 years hospitalized from August 2014 to November 2014 at two public hospitals in northwestern Tanzania. Children were screened for anemia and followed until 12 months after discharge. The primary outcome measured was mortality. Predictors of mortality were determined using Cox regression analysis.

Results

Of the 505 children, 90 (17.8%) had very severe anemia and 415 (82.1%) did not. Mortality was higher for childre

SUBMITTER: Chami N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6586275 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature