Factors associated with severe malaria-related mortality among hospitalized children under five years of age in Eastern Province of Rwanda: a cross-sectional study using hospital records from 2017 to 2021
In conclusion, coma, vomiting, and healthcare delays increased mortality in children with severe malaria. Prompt treatment, proper assessments, protocol adherence, and caregiver education on early symptom recognition are crucial for improving outcomes.
Authors
- Clarisse Marie Claudine Simbi
- Théoneste Ntakirutimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4870-6251)
- Laetitia Nyirazinyoye
- Jean Paul Hategekimana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9032-1709)
Institutions
- University of Rwanda (RW)
- Rwanda Biomedical Center (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Malaria Journal
- Published
- 2024-11-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-05159-8
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.22
Funders
- University of Rwanda
- Rwanda Biomedical Centre