Spectrum of Pediatric Diseases at Upozilla Health Complex, Tungipara, Bangladesh

Abstract

Introduction:  To understand of the epidemiological trend in the outpatient department (OPD), is important for health care planning, appropriate management allocation & improving existing services facilities. So this study was done to evaluate the disease pattern of children in the OPD at Tungipara, Bangladesh. Methods & Materials: This was a descriptive type of observational study. The patient comes to the pediatric OPD from July 1 to December 31, 2017, was analyzed. Face to face interview was done through a semi-structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 1002 children were enrolled during this study period. Infant 42%, under five 47% and more than five age 11% of all children. Acute Respiratory tract infection 43% and among them URTI was 54%, LRTI 46%. Acute watery diarrhea (40%) was the most common of GIT morbidities and enteric fever (4%), dyspepsia. For skin problems, allergy and itching were 13.5% also suffered by impetigo, seborrheic dermatitis, and fungal infection. For eye problems, conjunctivitis was a common problem for OPD. It is important to mention that 164 (16%) patients had no diseases whereas they came to assess their health. Female (46%) were less than the male baby and 90% were Muslim. Conclusion: The disease frequency of this study will help to understand the depth and pattern of the problem. Multicentric and comparative studies at rural and urban level are important to develop more effective child management strategy.