Under treatment of pneumonia among children under 5 years of age in a malaria-endemic area: population-based surveillance study conducted in Manhica district- rural, Mozambique

Under treatment of pneumonia among children under 5 years of age in a malaria-endemic area: population-based surveillance study conducted in Manhica district- rural, Mozambique

Background: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) guidelines were developed to decrease morbidity and mortality, yet implementation varies across settings. Factors associated with poor adherence are not well understood. Methods: We used data from Manhiça District Hospital outpatient depa...

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Main Authors: Sozinho Acácio, Jennifer R. Verani, Miguel Lanaspa, Tarayn A. Fairlie, Tacilta Nhampossa, Maria Ruperez, Pedro Aide, Brian D. Plikaytis, Charfudin Sacoor, Eusebio Macete, Pedro Alonso, Betuel Sigaúque
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-07-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Pneumonia
Mozambique
Guideline Adherence
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