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Archives   2003

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   15,  Number   1-3

TITLE:   Prevalence of acute respiratory tract infections and risk factors in under-five children.
AUTHOR:   Han Win; Khin Myat Tun; Aung Kyaw Zaw; Ohnmar; Thuzar Myint; Khin Khin Swe Myat; Sandar Kyi; Than Than Lwin
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2003; 15(1-3): 52-56
ABSTRACT:   This study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and risk factors of Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) among under-five children in a peri¬urban community. A cross-sectional community-based study was conducted in North Okkalapa Township during July 2003. Thirty out of the total of 669 children had ARI episodes during the study period. The prevalence of ARI in the community was 5.2%. Risk factor analyses were carried out using a univariate analysis and the association between exposures and outcomes was expressed as an odds ratio (OR) with its 95% confidence interval (CI). Risk factors for Acute Respiratory Infections included the practice of driving out mosquitoes by smoke (OR= 5.41, 95% 0= 1.08-27.07), Children aged between 6 months to 2 years had the greatest risk compared to less than 6 months although the result did not reach the statistical significance (OR= 3.60, 95% Cl= 0.81-15.92). Immunisation was found to have a protective effect as indicated by lower odds of BCG vaccination (OR-0.26, 95% CI- 0.09-0.72), complete DPT vaccination (OR-0.13, 95% Cl-0,04-0.44) and completion of all immunisation (017-0 16, 95% Cl= 0.01-0.29).
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   Respiratory Tract Infections. Risk Factors.
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