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Table 4 Aggregate characteristics of the articles from the review

From: Identifying barriers for out of hospital emergency care in low and low-middle income countries: a systematic review

Study Design

 Observational

71% (22/31)

 Reviews

13% (4/31)

 Evaluations/reports

13% (4/31)

 Qualitative

3% (1/31)

Geographic Focus

 Sub-Saharan Africa

58% (18/31)

 India

16% (5/31)

 Pakistan

13% (4/31)

 More than one country

13% (4/31)

Populations Addressed

 Urban

39% (12/31)

 Rural

16% (5/31)

 Both

39% (12/31)

Disease Focus

 Medical emergencies

45% (14/31)

 Obstetric care

39% (12/31)

 Trauma care

16% (5/31)

Type of OHEC system

 Hospital-based

29% (9/31)

 Paramedic-based

26% (8/31)

 Physician-based

3% (1/31)

 Private company

3% (1/31)

 No organized OHEC (bystanders or family members provide care)

13% (4/31)

 Topic not addressed

26% (8/31)