Magnitude and Associated Factor of Acute Appendicitis among Adult Patient Admitted At Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital in Surgical Ward
Journal Title: Journal of Surgery Research and Practice - Year 2022, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Acute Appendicitis (AA) refers to severe inflammation of the vermiform appendix, which is because of obstruction of the lumen of the appendix due to the inefficient emptying into the colon. In most parts of the world, including Ethiopia, acute appendicitis is one of the major causes for which many patients undergo surgical intervention. Objectives: The study aims to assess magnitude and associated factors of acute appendicitis among adult patients admitted to the surgical ward at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, (HUCSH) Sidema region Southern Ethiopia. Materials and Methods: Retrospective cross sectional study was conducted at HUCSH surgical ward and a review of all patient documents who present with acute appendicitis from July 2020 -Jun 2021. Data were abstracted from patient cards and registration books using structured Questioners. A bivariable and multivariate logistic regression model being used to determine predictors of AA. A p-value less than 0.05 were taken as a cut point to determine significant association. Results: A total of 237 patients record were reviewed and all samples were taken as the study participants. The mean age of study participants was 27.99 ± 9.45 years then Median age group of patients was 26 years and they lie between 25 years and 34 years. Among the study participants the magnitude of AA was 36 (15.2%). The associated factors such as being male (AOR=0.39; 95% CI (0.18-0.83), Study participant having fecal impaction (AOR=0.02; 95% CI (0.01-0.06) and having intestinal parasite AOR=0.14; 95% CI (0.06-0.32) were significantly associated with the magnitude of AA. Conclusion: The study revealed that the magnitude of AA from study participants was 36 (15.2%). In the current study associated factors like sex, residence fecal impaction and intestinal parasite were significant predictors of AA. So it requires timely designed and implemented medical intervention to reduce the incidence of AA.
Authors and Affiliations
Behre Dari Mosa1*, Jemal Bilal2, Getu Tilahun2, Ezedin Molla2, Zewde Oltaye2
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