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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology
Cost analysis of care for children admitted to kenyatta national hospital with rotavirus gastroenteritis
Vaccine, Volume 29, No. 23, Year 2011
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Description
Rotavirus infection is the single most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children under five years of age. The costs of care and treatment for rotavirus gastroenteritis are high. The objective was to compute average cost of care for children admitted with rotavirus gastroenteritis. A survey was conducted in children admitted with a diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis in Nairobi, Kenya. These were recruited and followed up till discharge or death. The costs they incurred were collected and the average costs were calculated. We concluded that rotavirus gastroenteritis leads to considerable resource utilization in health care settings and the society. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Osano, Boniface
Kenya, Nairobi
Murang'a District Hospital
Wang'Ombe, Joseph K.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Kamenwa, Rose Wanjiru
Kenya, Nairobi
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
Wamalwa, Dalton C.
Kenya, Nairobi
University of Nairobi
Statistics
Citations: 13
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 3
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.vaccine.2011.03.053
ISSN:
0264410X
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Maternal And Child Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Kenya