Diarrhea hospitalization costs among children <5 years old in Madagascar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Following a recommendation by the World Health Organization, Madagascar introduced rotavirus vaccine in 2014. Though national rotavirus vaccine coverage has remained <80%, rotavirus hospitalizations declined by 78%. Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has provided financial support for rotavirus vaccine, however the Malagasy government has increasing responsibility for the financial cost.

Methods

In this evaluation, we describe the direct medical, direct non-medical, and indirect cost of illness due to diarrhea among children <5 years old at a public pediatric referral hospital. A 3-part structured questionnaire was administered during and following the hospitalization and the child's hospital record was reviewed.

Results

In total, 96 children were included in this

SUBMITTER: Burnett E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8095251 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature