Mothers knowledge of danger signs in childhood illnesses: the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) strategy in Alimosho area of Lagos State, Nigeria
2020; Volume: 2; Linguagem: Inglês
10.11604/pamj-oh.2020.2.8.23512
ISSN2707-2800
AutoresEdem Samuel Duke, Beatrice Nkolika Ezenwa, Alero Ann Roberts, Ekanem Efiong Ekanem,
Tópico(s)Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
ResumoIntroduction: according to the integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI), adequate knowledge of danger signs by caregivers is a vital parental tool that will result in a positive healthcare-seeking behavior. Most studies done in Nigeria have been facility-based. This study aimed at collecting baseline information on mothers/caregivers regarding their knowledge of danger signs of common childhood illnesses in under-five children in Alimosho Local government area of Lagos State.
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