Management of possible serious bacterial infections in young infants where referral is not possible in the context of existing health system structure in Mbeya, Tanzania: Experience and lessons from the end line assessment.

ABSTRACT: Severe bacterial infections (SBIs) are a leading cause of neonatal deaths in low- and middle-income countries. World Health Organization's (WHO's) guideline for outpatient management of danger signs indicating possible serious bacterial infections (PSBI) when referral is not possible was adopted by three pilot district councils in Mbeya Region, in Tanzania (Busekelo, Kyela and Mbarali Districts) in 2018 (the PSBI project). This study documented changes in practice during the PSBI project, and lessons learned. A cross-sectional study was conducted using both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods between July 2021 and January 2022, post-implementation. The study participants comprised stakeholders, health workers, community health workers, and mothers/fathers/caregivers who ha

SUBMITTER: Ngadaya E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620348 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature