Publications by authors named "Elizabeth Jowi"
BMC Public Health
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pneumonia is a major health issue for children, leading to significant illness and hospital re-admissions, which may reveal missed care opportunities or underlying health problems.
- A study in Kenya assessed over 20,000 hospitalized children with severe pneumonia, finding that 11% were readmitted, with notable risk factors including age, malnutrition, and existing neurological disorders.
- Readmitted children underwent more extensive testing and treatment, yet the inpatient mortality rates were similar between first-time and readmitted patients, suggesting continuous care challenges even after initial hospitalization.
