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| Afghanistan Medical Council | UNKNOWN |
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This study aims to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among adult patients in hospitals across Afghanistan.
Malnutrition is associated with negative patient outcomes and increased healthcare costs. The purpose of this cross-sectional study is to determine the prevalence of malnutrition at admission or discharge in adult patients in hospitals across Afghanistan. The secondary outcome is to assess risk factors for malnutrition.
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Prevalence of Malnutrition | Nutrition status will be measured with the subjective global assessment (SGA).The SGA tool categorizes nutritional status as: well-nourished (SGA-A), moderately malnourished (SGA-B), and severely malnourished (SGA-C). | Baseline |
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All adult patients admitted or discharged from hospitals in Afghanistan during the defined study period will be eligible.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Shah | Contact | 5167490058 | jaffer.shah@kateb.edu.af |
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| Jaffer Shah | Medical Research Center, Kateb University | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
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| D044342 | Malnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
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| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
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