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Factors Associated with a Poor Treatment Outcome among Children Treated for Malaria in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria
Joint Authors
Omotade, Olayemi O.
Sangowawa, Adesola O.
Olumese, Peter E.
Olaniyan, Subulade A.
Amodu, Olukemi K.
Amodu, Folakemi A.
Source
Epidemiology Research International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-02-26
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present data on factors associated with poor treatment outcome (death or recovery with a neurological complication) among children treated for malaria in Ibadan, Nigeria.
A total of 2468 children (1532 with uncomplicated and 936 with severe malaria) were recruited from three government facilities.
History was obtained from caregivers and malarial parasite test was carried out on each child.
About 76.0% of caregivers had instituted home treatment.
Following treatment, 2207 (89.5%) children recovered without complications, 9.1% recovered with neurological complications, and 1.4% died.
The possibility of poor treatment outcome increased with decreasing child’s age (P<0.0001).
A statistically significant proportion of children with pallor, jaundice, hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, respiratory distress, and severe anaemia had poor treatment outcome.
Following logistic regression, child’s age < 12 months compared to older age groups (O.R = 5.99, 95% C.I = 1.15–31.15, and P=0.033) and loss of consciousness (O.R = 4.55, 95% CI = 1.72–12.08, and P=0.002) was significantly associated with poor treatment outcome.
We recommend interventions to improve caregivers’ awareness on the importance of seeking medical care early.
This will enhance early diagnosis and treatment and reduce the likelihood of complications that lead to poor treatment outcomes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Sangowawa, Adesola O.& Amodu, Olukemi K.& Olaniyan, Subulade A.& Amodu, Folakemi A.& Olumese, Peter E.& Omotade, Olayemi O.. 2014. Factors Associated with a Poor Treatment Outcome among Children Treated for Malaria in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. Epidemiology Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512787
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Sangowawa, Adesola O.…[et al.]. Factors Associated with a Poor Treatment Outcome among Children Treated for Malaria in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. Epidemiology Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512787
American Medical Association (AMA)
Sangowawa, Adesola O.& Amodu, Olukemi K.& Olaniyan, Subulade A.& Amodu, Folakemi A.& Olumese, Peter E.& Omotade, Olayemi O.. Factors Associated with a Poor Treatment Outcome among Children Treated for Malaria in Ibadan, Southwest Nigeria. Epidemiology Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512787
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512787