Caregivers' perceived treatment failure in home-based management of fever among Ugandan children aged less than five years

Caregivers' perceived treatment failure in home-based management of fever among Ugandan children aged less than five years

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Home-based management of fever (HBMF) could improve prompt access to antimalarial medicines for African children. However, the perception of treatment failure by caregivers has not been assessed.</p> <p>Methods</p>...

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Main Authors:	Karamagi Charles, Kato Fred, Mugisha Erieza, Malimbo Mugagga, Talisuna Ambrose O
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2006-12-01
Series:	Malaria Journal
Online Access:	http://www.malariajournal.com/content/5/1/124

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