Journal of Hematology & Thromboembolic Diseases
Open Access
ISSN: 2329-8790
ISSN: 2329-8790
Department of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea, Cameroon
Research
Factors Associated with Hospitalisations and 30-Day Readmissions among Patients with Sickle Cell Anemia in Two Hospitals in Cameroon
Author(s): Tchouda Sani Leticia Armelle*, Mah Evelyn Mungyeh, Fokam Yolande and Ngouadjeu Dongho Tsakeu
Background: Admissions are major events in the life journey of sicklers as it has the potential to jeopardise quality of
life.
Method: We carried out a cross-sectional study over a 04 months period at the Mother and Child Center of the
Chantal Biya Foundation (MCC-CBF) and Douala General Hospital (DGH). We assessed socio-demographic
characteristics of both children and their caregivers, clinical factors, duration of hospital stay, respect of hospital
appointments and the outcome hospital admissions and 30-day readmissions in the previous year. The factors
associated with admissions and readmissions were determined using the chi square test or fichers exact test were
appropriate. The threshold of significance was p<0.05.
Results: Overall, 200 children were included in the study. Most were female.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-8790.23.11.553