Risk factors associated with acute respiratory infections among under-five children admitted to Arthur’s Children Hospital, Ndola, Zambia.
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Acute respiratory infections (ARI) are among the leading causes of acute illnesses worldwide and remain the most important cause of infant and young children mortality especially in developing countries. In Zambia, ARI are among the top ten leading causes of morbidity leading to hospital visitations and admissions of children under five years of age. The objective of the study was to determine the risk factors associated with acute respiratory infections. Methods: A case-control study of hospitalized under-five children at Arthur Davison children’s hospital in Ndola was conducted. Results: The study comprised 220 participants of which 107 were cases and 113 were controls. A total of 126 (57.3%) were male children (56.1% of cases and 58.4% of controls). Factors associated with ARI were: mothers with history of ARI (AOR=2.31; 95%CI [1.57, 3.42]); siblings with a history of ARI (AOR=1.69; 95%CI [1.12, 2.55]); household with a separate room for cooking (AOR=2.86; 95% CI [1.54,5.32]); families that usually did not use any transport media (AOR=0.57;95% CI [0.32, 1.02]); families that used public transport (AOR=2.51; 95% CI [1.56, 4.05]); and households comprising of less or equal to 3 people (AOR=0.31;95% CI [0.16,0.63]).Conclusion: In a study of under-five children at Arthur Davison Children Hospital, ARIs were negatively associated with low socio-economic status and family history of respiratory infections. The present findings reiterate the need to intensify the administration of health education on the prevention measures for ARI.
Authors and Affiliations
Prof. Seter Siziya
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP525094
- DOI 10.21276/apjhs.2016.3.3.23
- Views 147
- Downloads 0
Intraoral radiographic diagnosis and management of an aberrant mandibular premolar: a case report
Mandibular premolars are known for their aberrant root canal variations. This is because, they are highly unpredictable and often present with a wide variety of morphological variations. Slowey et al. reported that these...
Abducens nerve palsy and diplopia concomitant with psa nerve haematoma secondry to posterior superior alveolar nerve block
Complications in local anesthesia practice have been described in literature in terms of their local and systemic manifestations. These complications arise to a variable degree. It is important for a practicing clinician...
Oral squamous cell carcinoma of tongue in a young patient- a rare case report and review of literature
Oral Squamous cell carcinoma is the most common malignant neoplasm affecting oral cavity, generally seen in individuals over 50 years of age and rarely before 40 years of age. As OSCC is rare in younger group, it may be...
“C”-shaped root canal configuration in mandibular second molars: A case series
The C-shaped root canal configuration is an unusual variation encountered in mandibular second molars. One should be prepared and equipped to treat such unusual features when performing endodontic treatment. The present...
Serum ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol levels in bidi smokers and tobacco chewers
Aim: To assess serum ascorbic acid and alpha-tocopherol levels in bidi smokers, tobacco chewers and tobacco non-users. Materials and Methods: Forty smokers [25 subjects smoking ≤24 bidi /day (moderate) and 15 subjects sm...