Excess child mortality after discharge from hospital in Kilifi, Kenya: a retrospective cohort analysis (original) (raw)

This retrospective cohort analysis explores excess child mortality following discharge from hospitals in Kilifi, Kenya, from 2004 to 2008. The study tracked approximately 111,000 children and analyzed 14,971 discharge cases, revealing a higher mortality rate among recently discharged children compared to the community, particularly in those under five years with specific risk factors such as severe malnutrition and prolonged hospitalization. The findings suggest that continuous monitoring and targeted follow-up care are essential to mitigate post-discharge mortality.