Three delays model applied to pediatric injury care seeking in Northern Tanzania: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT: Pediatric injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in low-and middle-income countries. Timely presentation to care is key for favorable outcomes. The goal of this study was to identify and examine delays that children experience between injury and receiving definitive care at a zonal referral hospital in Northern Tanzania. Between November 2020 and October 2021, we enrolled 348 pediatric trauma patients, collecting quantitative data on referral and timing information. In-depth interviews (IDIs) to explain and explore delays to care were completed with a sub-set of 30 family members. Data were analyzed according to the Three Delays Model. 81.0% (n = 290) of pediatric injury patients sought care at an intermediary facility before reaching the referral hospital. Time from injur

SUBMITTER: Keating EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021368 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature