Table 2 Reasons for referral and reasons for not completing referral
aReason for referral | Proportion (N = 197) |
|---|---|
Fever (−ve RDT) | 46.8 % |
No drugs | 37.4 % |
Danger sign | 29.6 % |
Other | 4.9 % |
Main reason for not completing referral | Proportion (N = 107) |
Child improved | 28.4 % |
Facility closed | 24.8 % |
Long distance | 21.1 % |
Anticipated drug shortage | 12.0 % |
Facility not trustworthy | 7.3 % |
bOther | 6.4 % |