Impact of socioeconomic and geographical factors on clinical care of biliary atresia patients: a cross-sectional study
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This cross-sectional study examines how socioeconomic status and geographic location affect biliary atresia outcomes in India, where most patients are from rural, lower-income backgrounds. Despite Kasai portoenterostomy availability, follow-up compliance declined and only one patient accessed liver transplantation due to cost and accessibility barriers.
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- Majority of biliary atresia patients in India come from rural areas and lower-middle socioeconomic status, creating access barriers.
- Patient compliance with follow-up care decreases over time, primarily due to financial constraints and geographical distance from care centers.
- Only 1 of 48 patients underwent liver transplantation due to prohibitive costs and limited accessibility in low-resource settings.
- Timely Kasai portoenterostomy is critical, yet socioeconomic factors delay presentation and reduce treatment adherence in LMIC contexts.
- Improving healthcare infrastructure, financial support programs, and patient education are essential to enhance biliary atresia outcomes in India.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Impact of socioeconomic and geographical factors on clinical care of biliary atresia patients: a cross-sectional study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-12-30. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9587?via_space=staycurrentmd
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