TỶ LỆ BỆNH SỞI CÓ BIẾN CHỨNG VÀ CÁC YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN TẠI BỆNH VIỆN SẢN NHI TỈNH CÀ MAU NĂM 2024

Abstract

Background: Measles is an acute infectious disease that is usually benign. However, in some cases, complications may arise, even leading to death. Therefore, studying the complication rate of measles and its associated factors is necessary. Objective: To determine the complication rate of measles in children and the associated factors at Ca Mau Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on 753 children diagnosed with measles from January to December 2024 at Ca Mau Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. Results: The complication rate for children with measles at Ca Mau Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital was 54.58%. Children who were not vaccinated against measles had a higher complication rate compared to those who were vaccinated, with a complication rate of 63.33% versus 29.38%, respectively. Children exposed to measles-infected individuals had a higher complication rate compared to those not exposed, with increasing time from onset of illness leading to higher complication rates. Children hospitalized after 1 day of illness had a complication rate of 50.77%, after 2 days it was 55.79%, and after 3 or more days it was 5.66%. Conversely, older children had a lower complication rate, with rates of 73.81% in children under 9 months, 61.01% in those aged 9 months to under 24 months, 51.27% in children aged 2 to under 5 years, and 46.89% in children aged 5 years and older. Conclusion: The complication rate for measles at Ca Mau Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital is relatively high. Unvaccinated children, those exposed to infected individuals, and those hospitalized late have a higher risk of complications. Conversely, older children have a lower complication rate.