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. 2024 Dec 16:11:1470212.
doi: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1470212. eCollection 2024.

Risk stratification and contributing factors of deep vein thrombosis among patients admitted at Debre Markos comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia in 2024

Haymanot Zeleke Mitiku  1 , Birtukan Assefa Addis  2 , Afework Edmealem  1 , Dejen Tsegaye  1 , Yalemgeta Biyazin  2 , Abebe Abate  2
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Risk stratification and contributing factors of deep vein thrombosis among patients admitted at Debre Markos comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia in 2024

Haymanot Zeleke Mitiku et al. Front Med (Lausanne). .

Abstract

Introduction: Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. Studies conducted in various hospitals in Ethiopia have reported that the prevalence rates of deep vein thrombosis range from approximately 5-10% among hospitalized patients. The risk stratification of deep vein thrombosis and the identification of associated risk factors are critical for assessing deep vein thrombosis in hospital settings. Wells scoring provides a valuable framework for assessing individual risk. This study aims to assess the risk stratification of deep vein thrombosis and to identify the risk factors among patients admitted at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.

Method: A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2023 to February 2024. The study included 423 adult patients, and the data were collected using a structured questionnaire and chart review. Ordinal logistic regression analysis was conducted after performing the model test.

Result: The prevalence of deep vein thrombosis was found to be 7.9%, with 44.2% categorized as having no risk, 8.1% as moderate risk, and 47.7% as high risk for deep vein thrombosis stratification. Various risk factors, such as regular alcohol consumption (odd ratio 4.59, p = 0.032), a previous history of deep vein thrombosis (odd ratio 28.32, p = 0.000), the presence of a central catheter (odd ratio 12.92, p = 0.000), a severe lipid profile (odd ratio 3.8, p = 0.001), and a longer duration of stay in the ward (odd ratio 1.28, p = 0.000), were significantly associated with high risk for deep vein thrombosis stratification.

Conclusion: The prevalence of high-risk deep vein thrombosis stratification was found to be high, and the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis was also high within this risk group. Regular alcohol consumption, a previous history of deep vein thrombosis, the presence of a central catheter, a severe lipid profile, and a longer duration of stay in the ward were statistically significant for high-risk deep vein thrombosis stratification. This study highlights the importance of identifying patients who are at high risk for deep vein thrombosis stratification and addressing the risk factors for deep vein thrombosis stratification.

Keywords: Ethiopia; Wells Clinical Prediction Model; deep vein thrombosis; prevalence; stratification.

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The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Conceptual framework of DVT risk stratification, prevalence of DVT, and clinical factors among medical and surgical patients admitted at DMCSH.
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The chance of developing DVT due to the duration of stay in the ward among medical and surgical patients admitted at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, (N = 405), in 2024.
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The proportion of patients developing DVT due to ward difference among patients admitted at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, (N = 405), in 2024.
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The proportion of DVT stratification due to the duration of stay in the ward among patients admitted at the Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, (N = 405), in 2024.
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A bar graph illustrating the occurrence of DVT by risk stratification level among patients admitted at Debre Markos Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, (N = 405), in 2024.
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