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Table 5 Comparing case management for common childhood illnesses among PPMVs

From: Assessment of integrated community case management of childhood illness (ICCM) practices by trained patent and proprietary medicine vendors (PPMVs) in Ebonyi and Kaduna states, Nigeria

Variable

Observation

(N = 165)

Quarter 1

n (percent)

Quarter 2

n (percent)

𝜒2 (p-value)

Does the CORP ask or assess for danger signs?

Checked

94 (57)

100 (60.6)

2.59 (0.274)

Refers if child has a danger sign or condition he/she cannot treat?

Yes

92 (55.8)

156 (94.5)

66.47 (0.000)

Facilitate referral (provide referral note and first dose of drugs) and counsel for follow-up correctly

Yes

83 (50.3)

139 (84.2)

43.16 (0.000)