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Publication Date:
20/04/2012

Author:
David Mukanga
James K Tibenderana
Stefan Peterson
George W Pariyo
Juliet Kiguli
Peter Waiswa
Rebecca Babirye
Simon Kasasa
Franco Pagnoni
Karin Kallender

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Access, acceptability and utilization of community health workers using diagnostics for case management of fever in Ugandan children: a cross-sectional study

Publication Date:
20/04/2012
Author:
David Mukanga
James K Tibenderana
Stefan Peterson
George W Pariyo
Juliet Kiguli
Peter Waiswa
Rebecca Babirye
Simon Kasasa
Franco Pagnoni
Karin Kallender
Type:
Journal article

Use of diagnostics in integrated community case management (iCCM) of fever is recognized as an important step in improving rational use of drugs and quality of care for febrile under-five children. This study conducted in the Ugandan District of Iganga, assessed household access, acceptability and utilization of community health workers (CHWs) trained and provided with malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and respiratory rate timers (RRTs) to practice iCCM.

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Country: Uganda

Keywords: Diagnosis | Child health | Community delivery