“Referral patterns and associated factors among adult patients admitted with Severe Malaria at Shedeho Meket Primary Hospital, Northeast Ethiopia”

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate referral patterns and factors associated with severe malaria in adults.
• Analyzed patient admissions for severe malaria at Shedeho Meket Primary Hospital.
• Observed WHO severity indicators and their occurrence in patients.
• Examined associations between referral decisions and clinical factors like anemia and hyperparasitemia.
• Severe malaria remains a significant health burden even in low-prevalence areas.
• Most WHO severity indicators were observed, excluding jaundice, convulsion, and pulmonary edema.
• There were significant associations between severe anemia, bleeding, hyperparasitemia, and referral decisions.

Abstract