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Incidence and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity in Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital: a baseline prospective study.

Imoro Zeba BraimahChristabel Enweronu-LaryeaAdziri Harold SackeyErnest KenuKofi AgyabengImelda-Odille Dziffa-Bella Ofori-AdjeiVera BeyuoAaron OkuVera Adobea Essuman
Published in: BMJ open (2020)
The rates of ROP at KBTH are comparable to other NICUs in sub-Saharan Africa. Birth weight less than 1.5 kg, confirmed neonatal sepsis, nasogastric tube feeding and poor pupil dilation were independently associated with increased incidence of ROP. ROP screening should be a part of the routine service for premature infants in Ghana.
Keyphrases
  • birth weight
  • gestational age
  • weight gain
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • acute kidney injury
  • risk factors
  • intensive care unit
  • septic shock
  • body mass index
  • physical activity
  • weight loss