Risk Factors Associated with Acute Respiratory Tract Infection Among Under 16 Age Group Children in Hospital, Jalal-Abad
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https://doi.org/10.55677/IJCSMR/V4I7-06/2024Keywords:
Acute respiratory tract infections, Children, Microbiology, PediatricsAbstract
Introduction
Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) are a significant health concern among children, contributing to high rates of morbidity and mortality, especially in developing regions.
Objective
To identify the risk factors associated with acute respiratory tract infections among children under 16 years of age in a hospital in Jalal-Abad, Kyrgyzstan. The present study was undertaken to know the various types of ARTIs in children under 16 years of Age and analyze factors influencing the morbidity and mortality of those cases. Prospective cross-sectional study for 243 infected children with ARTIs was conducted in a Jalal-Abad City Hospital, using secondary data from hospital records.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study analyzed secondary data from the medical records of children admitted with ARTIs at Jalal-Abad City Hospital, Jalal-Abad. Various Socio-demographic and health-related factors were examined using descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
Results
The analysis revealed that younger children, particularly those under 1 year of age, had the highest incidence of ARTIs. Significant risk factors included immature immune system, breastfeeding practices and under lying health conditions play. Male children were more frequently affected than females. Additionally, incomplete vaccination and low immunization status were associated with higher ARTI rates.
Conclusion
Addressing the identified risk factors through targeted public health interventions, such as enhancing immunization coverage, improving nutrition, and reducing exposure to Environmental pollutants (specially male Children those who are suffering with ARTIs), can significantly reduce the incidence of ARTIs among children in Jalal-Abad.
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