Association of severe malaria with cognitive and behavioural outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: a meta-analysis and systematic review

Autor: Andrew Sentoogo Ssemata, Ann Jacquelline Nakitende, Simon Kizito, Melissa R. Thomas, Sumaiya Islam, Paul Bangirana, Noeline Nakasujja, Ziyi Yang, Yunpeng Yu, Tuan M. Tran, Chandy C. John, Megan S. McHenry
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Malaria Journal, Vol 22, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1475-2875
DOI: 10.1186/s12936-023-04653-9
Popis: Abstract Background Malaria affects 24 million children globally, resulting in nearly 500,000 child deaths annually in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Recent studies have provided evidence that severe malaria infection results in sustained impairment in cognition and behaviour among young children; however, a formal meta-analysis has not been published. The objective was to assess the association between severe malaria infection with cognitive and behavioural outcomes among children living in LMICs. Methods Six online bibliographic databases were searched and reviewed in November 2022. Studies included involved children
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