Neurological Disorders

Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Impact of the South African Covid-19 Lockdown on Incidence and Severity of Traumatic Brain Injury at Tshepong Hospital: A Multivariate Retrospective Cohort Study
  Author(s): Jesse KG Bulabula*, Akin B Ogunrombi, Mxolisi B Molefe, Victor Magumbeze and Kevin YG Kumasamba
  
  Background: Globally traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are the leading cause of death in people under the age of 45. 2020 saw a series of social lockdowns as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We aimed to unveil the impact of the different levels of lockdown on TBI incidence at Tshepong Hospital. Method: A retrospective review of patients with TBIs during the first 30 days of each of the 5 lockdown levels, between 1st of April-20th October 2020 was conducted. Each lockdown level was compared to a control of a similar period in 2019. Results: Level 5 lockdown resulted in a 66% reduction in total incidence of TBI, with a decrease in the daily incidence median value to 0 when compared to its control group median of 1 (P=0.004). However, Level 3 and 2 resulted in a significant 133% and 200% increase respectively in TBI.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-6895.11.1.539

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