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Moshi B, Yongolo N, Biswaro SM, Maro H, Linus S, Siebert S, Nkenguye W, McIntosh E, Shirima F, Njau RE, Andongolile AA, Mwanswila MJ, Halliday JEB, Krauth S, Kilonzo K, Walker RW, Temu GA, Mmbaga BT. Trends of frequency, mortality and risk factors among patients admitted with stroke from 2017 to 2019 to the medical ward at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre hospital: a retrospective observational study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071918. [PMID: 37524544 PMCID: PMC10391824 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-071918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The burden of stroke has increased in recent years worldwide, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. In this study we aim to determine the number of stroke admissions, and associated comorbidities, at a referral hospital in Northern Tanzania. DESIGN This was a retrospective observational study. SETTING The study was conducted at a tertiary referral hospital, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC), in the orthern zone of Tanzania. PARTICIPANTS The study included adults aged 18 years and above, who were admitted to the medical wards from 2017 to 2019. OUTCOME The primary outcome was the proportion of patients who had a stroke admitted in the medical ward at KCMC and the secondary outcome was clinical outcome such as mortality. METHODS We conducted a retrospective audit of medical records from 2017 to 2019 for adult patients admitted to the medical ward at KCMC. Data extracted included demographic characteristics, previous history of stroke and outcome of the admission. Factors associated with stroke were investigated using logistic regression. RESULTS Among 7976 patients admitted between 2017 and 2019, 972 (12.2%) were patients who had a stroke. Trends show an increase in patients admitted with stroke over the 3 years with 222, 292 and 458 in 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. Of the patients who had a stroke, 568 (58.4%) had hypertension while 167 (17.2%) had diabetes mellitus. The proportion of admitted stroke patients aged 18-45 years, increased from 2017 (n=28, 3.4%) to 2019 (n=40, 4.3%). The in-hospital mortality related to stroke was 229 (23.6%) among 972 patients who had a stroke and female patients had 50% higher odds of death as compared with male patients (OR:1.5; CI 1.30 to 1.80). CONCLUSION The burden of stroke on individuals and health services is increasing over time, which reflects a lack of awareness on the cause of stroke and effective preventive measures. Prioritising interventions directed towards the reduction of non-communicable diseases and associated complications, such as stroke, is urgently needed.
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Affiliation(s)
- Baraka Moshi
- Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Epidemiology, Tanzania Health Promotion Support (THPS), Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Institute of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
- Depatment of Inflammation Medicine and Rheumatology, Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA), University of Glasgow Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Glasgow, UK
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- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Depatment of Inflammation Medicine and Rheumatology, Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA), University of Glasgow Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Glasgow, UK
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, London, UK
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- Depatment of Inflammation Medicine and Rheumatology, Health Economics and Health Technology Assessment (HEHTA), University of Glasgow Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Glasgow, UK
- School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, London, UK
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- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Depatment of One health and Veterinary Medicine, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Department of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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- Department of Clinical research, Kilimanjaro Clinical Research Institute, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
- Depatment of Epidemiology and Applied Biostatistics and Depatment of Internal Medicine, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, United Republic of Tanzania
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Sadiq AM, Njau RE, Kilonzo KG. Disease patterns and clinical outcomes of medical admissions at a tertiary hospital in Northern Tanzania: A retrospective observational study. Health Sci Rep 2022; 6:e983. [PMID: 36514325 PMCID: PMC9731290 DOI: 10.1002/hsr2.983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2022] [Revised: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 11/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background and Aims The burden of noncommunicable diseases is increasing in developing countries and in settings with an existing communicable burden. The study aim was to identify the disease pattern, length of stay, and clinical outcome of medical admissions. Methods A retrospective observational study of patients admitted to medical wards between 1st July 2019 and 30th June 2020, excluding those admitted for chemotherapy. The outcome measures were the pattern of disease, length of stay, and clinical outcome. Results A total of 3930 patients were analyzed. A total of 53.5% were males, and 42.9% were aged 51-75 years, with a median age of 57 years (IQR 41-71). A total of 41.3% had health insurance, 21.7% died, and the median length of stay was 6 days (IQR 4-9). Cardiovascular diseases were the most common diagnosis (26.8%) on admission and cause of death (27.9%). The common causes of death were stroke (15.1%), chronic kidney disease (11.1%), and heart failure (9.0%). Noninsured patients had a high mortality risk (odds ratios [OR] 1.67, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.42-1.96), which was also seen among patients aged more than 75 years (OR 1.3, 95% CI 1.08-1.57), patients with communicable diseases (OR 1.44, 95% CI 1.23-1.68), and weekend admissions (OR 1.29, 95% CI 1.08-1.55). The 72-h admission window is critical due to a very high mortality risk (OR 3.03, 95% CI 2.58-3.56). Conclusion Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of hospital admissions and deaths in a tertiary hospital in Northern Tanzania. Lifestyle modification, health education, and community resources are needed to combat the growing burden of cardiovascular and renal disease.
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- Abid M. Sadiq
- Department of Internal MedicineKilimanjaro Christian Medical CentreMoshiTanzania,Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University CollegeMoshiTanzania
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- Department of Internal MedicineKilimanjaro Christian Medical CentreMoshiTanzania,Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University CollegeMoshiTanzania
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