Incidence and predictors of COPD mortality in Uganda: A 2-year prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data is lacking on outcomes among COPD patients in sub-Saharan Africa. The objective of the study was to assess the incidence and predictors of mortality among COPD patients enrolled in the Uganda Registry for Asthma and COPD.

Research question

What is the Incidence and predictors of mortality among COPD patients in Uganda?

Study design and methods

Individuals with a diagnosis of COPD at six hospitals in Uganda were enrolled into the registry, and followed every six months. Mortality was ascertained through post-mortem reports and verbal autopsies. Mortality rates (MR), mortality rate ratios (MRR), and hazard ratios (HR) were computed to assess associations between socio-demographic, behavioural, and clinical characteristics at enrolment into the registry a

SUBMITTER: Alupo P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7877567 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature