Predictors of Hospitalization During the First Year of Life among 31 999 Tanzanian Infants

Conclusions: This study determined high rates of neonatal hospitalization in Tanzania. Interventions to increase birth size may decrease risk of hospitalization. Equity in access to hospitals for poor rural families in Tanzania requires attention.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - October 1, 2015 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Briegleb, C., Sudfeld, C. R., Smith, E. R., Ruben, J., Muhihi, A., Mshamu, S., Noor, R. A., Masanja, H., Fawzi, W. W. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research