Table 1.
Characteristics of the Patients Admitted in Nekemte Specialized Hospital (n=351)
| Variables | Category | Frequency | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Female | 154 | 43.9 |
| Male | 197 | 56.1 | |
| Age | 18–34 | 140 | 39.9 |
| 35–64 | 178 | 50.7 | |
| ≥65 | 33 | 9.4 | |
| Hospital stay | 1–3 | 105 | 29.9 |
| 4–6 | 164 | 46.7 | |
| ≥7 | 82 | 23.4 | |
| Number of medications | ≤4 | 158 | 45.0 |
| ≤5 | 193 | 55.0 | |
| Presence of comorbidity | No | 139 | 39.6 |
| Yes | 212 | 60.4 | |
| Diagnosed diseases | Infectious disease | 168 | 47.9 |
| Cardiovascular disorders | 85 | 24.2 | |
| Gastrointestinal disorders | 55 | 15.7 | |
| Respiratory disorders | 42 | 12.0 | |
| Renal disorders | 32 | 9.1 | |
| Dermatologic disorders | 10 | 2.8 | |
| Hematologic disorders | 44 | 12.5 | |
| Endocrinologic disorders | 47 | 13.4 | |
| Neurologic disorders | 66 | 18.8 | |
| Malnutrition | 3 | 0.9 | |
| Others | 8 | 2.3 |