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Abstract
Globally, acute respiratory tract infections (ARIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five, particularly pneumonia. In 2019, pneumonia claimed 740,180 children's lives, constituting 14% of under-five deaths, with a child succumbing every 39 seconds. Predisposing factors vary, including low birth weight, pollutants, inadequate nutrition, and low maternal education. This study aims to assess the impact of socio-demographic factors on respiratory infection severity in pediatric patients.
A cross-sectional study included 221 pediatric patients with respiratory infections, analyzing socio-demographic and lifestyle factors. Statistical methods explored relationships between socio-demographics, lifestyle, and infection severity.
Descriptive statistics showed quasi-equal gender distribution and a mean age of 4.88 years with a normal distribution. Seasonal variations had gender and environment correlations, but chi-square tests found no statistical differences. Bivariate correlations revealed significant associations between gender and hospitalization days, C-reactive protein, and procalcitonin values.
This study sheds light on socio-demographic factors influencing respiratory infections in pediatric patients, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions.
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1 Pediatric Departament. Clinical Emergency Hospital for Children "Sfântul Ioan", Galaţi, Romania
2 Pediatric Departament. Clinical Emergency Hospital for Children "Sfântul Ioan", Galaţi, Romania; Clinical Medical Department, ”Dunărea de Jos” University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galati, Romania
3 ICU Departament, County Emergency Clinical Hospital Sfântul Apostol Andrei, Galati, Romania
4 Department of Morphological and Functional Sciences, Dunărea de Jos” University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galati, Romania
5 Medical Department, ”Dunărea de Jos” University, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, Galati, Romania