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 EssumanPublished 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.