Journal of Health & Medical Informatics

Enyew Assefa

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• Research Article
  Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Associated Factors in Dessie-referral Hospital, Dessie, Ethiopia
  Author(s): Enyew AssefaEnyew Assefa
  
  Background: Tuberculosis is one of the most important public health problems causing significant morbidity and mortality globally. Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis has been increased from time to time and also it is a serious problem in our country. The main objective of this study was to examine risk factors related to pulmonary tuberculosis in Dessie-referral Hospital, Ethiopia. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study design was conducted by review of data from September 01, 2016 to August 31, 2017, GC in Dessie-referral hospital. A total of 126 cases were analysed using binary logistic regression. Result: Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis in Dessie-referral hospital was 67.5% relative to extra pulmonary tuberculosis... Read More»
  

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