Prevalence of Hospital Malnutrition in Afghanistan

A Multi-Centre Survey on Hospital Malnutrition in Afghanistan

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All admitted or discharged patients age 18-65
• Males and females
• Conscious
• Informed consent provided

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing surgery on the data collection day
• Outpatients
• Pregnant females
• Pediatric patients Patients with psychiatric or eating disorders Patients on dialysis