Starting at the community: Treatment-seeking pathways of children with suspected severe malaria in Uganda.

ABSTRACT: Community health workers (CHW) usually refer children with suspected severe malaria to the nearest public health facility or a designated public referral health facility (RHF). Caregivers do not always follow this recommendation. This study aimed at identifying post-referral treatment-seeking pathways that lead to appropriate antimalarial treatment for children less than five years with suspected severe malaria. An observational study in Uganda enrolled children below five years presenting to CHWs with signs of severe malaria. Children were followed up 28 days after enrolment to assess their condition and treatment-seeking history, including referral advice and provision of antimalarial treatment from visited providers. Of 2211 children included in the analysis, 96% visited a second provid

SUBMITTER: Brunner NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10321646 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature