Wealth index is significantly associated with the early phase of fracture healing among fractured patients at the University of Gondar Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia

ConclusionBone ossification during the first month of fracture was low. Dietary diversity score, type of fractured bone, and household wealth index were the factors associated with the early phase of bone ossification. So, improving dietary practice after the incident is essential. Also, health care providers will have to consider the fractured bone type and household assets during the clinical intervention for fractured bone.
Source: Journal of Public Health - Category: Health Management Source Type: research