The quality of life of children with heart disease in Tanzania: a single center study

The quality of life of children with heart disease in Tanzania: a single center study

Abstract Background The demand for surgical intervention for congenital heart disease (CHD) exceeds the available resources in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This has resulted in a growing population of children with CHD, with only few receiving surgery and many more waiting. Health-relat...

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Main Authors:	Joëlle R. Koster, Naizihijwa G. Majani, Zawadi E. Kalezi, Johanna W. Hoefnagels, Nuru Letara, Deogratias Nkya, Stella Mongela, Godwin Sharau, Sulende Kubhoja, Vivienne Mlawi, Pilly Chillo, Martijn G. Slieker, Diederick E. Grobbee, Mohamed Janabi
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2025-05-01
Series:	BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:	Health-related quality of life Congenital heart disease Cardiac surgery Lower-middle-income country Africa
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-025-05761-y
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