Capacity to provide care for common childhood infections at low-level private health facilities in Western, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-level private health facilities (LLPHFs) handle a considerable magnitude of sick children in low-resource countries. We assessed capacity of LLPHFs to manage malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea, and, possible severe bacterial infections (PSBIs) in under-five-year-olds.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey in 110 LLPHFs and 129 health workers in Mbarara District, Uganda between May and December 2019. Structured questionnaires and observation forms were used to collect data on availability of treatment guidelines, vital medicines, diagnostics, and equipment; health worker qualifications; and knowledge of management of common childhood infections.

Results

Amoxicillin was available in 97%, parental ampicillin and gentamicin in 77%, zinc tablets and oral r

SUBMITTER: Mwanga-Amumpaire J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8528317 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature