Prevalence of pneumonia and its associated factors among under-five children in East Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pneumonia is defined as an acute inflammation of the Lungs' parenchymal structure. It is a major public health problem and the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in under-five children especially in developing countries. In 2015, it was estimated that about 102 million cases of pneumonia occurred in under-five children, of which 0.7 million were end up with death. Different primary studies in Eastern Africa showed the burden of pneumonia. However, inconsistency among those studies was seen and no review has been conducted to report the amalgamated magnitude and associated factors. Therefore, this review aimed to estimate the national prevalence and associated factors of pneumonia in Eastern Africa METHODS: Using PRISMA guideline, we systematically reviewed and meta

SUBMITTER: Beletew B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7251746 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature