Field investigation of high reported non-neonatal tetanus burden in Uganda, 2016-2017.

Rebecca Mary CaseyJoyce NgunaBernard OparImmaculate AmpaireJoseph LubwamaPatricia TanifumBao-Ping ZhuAnnet KisakyeEva KabwongeraRania A TohmeBenjamin A DahlAlison D RidpathHeather M Scobie

Published in: International journal of epidemiology (2023)

A substantial number of non-NT cases and deaths occur in Uganda. The high CFR and high non-NT burden among men and older children indicate the need for TTCV booster doses across the life course to all individuals as well as improved coverage with the TTCV primary series. The observed data errors indicate the need for data quality improvement activities.

Keyphrases

quality improvement
electronic health record
middle aged
big data
patient safety
physical activity
risk factors
healthcare
emergency department