Factors associated with hospitalization in a pediatric population of rural Tanzania: findings from a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsThe higher risk of hospitalization for children without health insurance, and living far from the district capital underline the necessity to promote the implementation of primary care, particularly in small villages, and the establishment of an efficient emergency call and transport system. The observation of lower hospitalization risk for children attended by a pediatric trained staff confirm the necessity of preventing admissions for conditions that could be managed in other health settings, if timely evaluated.
Source: Italian Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
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