Health system challenges for improved childhood pneumonia case management in Lagos and Jigawa, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Case fatality rates for childhood pneumonia in Nigeria remain high. There is a clear need for improved case management of pneumonia, through the sustainable implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) diagnostic and treatment algorithms. We explored barriers and opportunities for improved case management of childhood pneumonia in Lagos and Jigawa states, Nigeria.

Methods

A mixed-method analysis was conducted to assess the current health system capacity to deliver quality care. This was done through audits of 16 facilities in Jigawa and 14 facilities in Lagos, questionnaires (n = 164) and 13 focus group discussions with providers. Field observations provided context for data analysis and triangulation.

Results

There were more pr

SUBMITTER: Shittu F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7977681 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature