Treatment Recommended by CHWs During Clinical Vignettes Assessing the Correct Management of Sick Children Under 5 in 3 Rural Counties, Liberia
| Vignette and Correct Treatment Activity | Activity Type | Percentage of Vignettes in Which CHWs Recommended Activity, % (95% CI) (N=155) |
|---|---|---|
| Pneumonia with danger sign | ||
| Treatment with amoxicillin | Lifesaving | 62 (54, 69) |
| Correct amoxicillin dose | Lifesaving | 39 (32, 47) |
| Referral to the facility | Lifesaving | 63 (55, 70) |
| Overall correct lifesaving treatment | Lifesaving | 23 (17, 31) |
| Overall fully correct treatment | Fully correct | 23 (17, 31) |
| Diarrhea with danger sign | ||
| Treatment with ORS | Lifesaving | 78 (71, 84) |
| Correct ORS dose | Fully correct | 46 (39, 54) |
| Referral to the facility | Lifesaving | 63 (55, 70) |
| Overall correct lifesaving treatment | Lifesaving | 50 (42, 58) |
| Overall fully correct treatment | Fully correct | 21 (15, 29) |
| Uncomplicated malaria | ||
| Treatment with ACT | Lifesaving | 74 (67, 81) |
| Correct ACT dose | Lifesaving | 65 (57, 72) |
| Treatment with paracetamol | Fully correct | 73 (65, 79) |
| Correct paracetamol dose | Fully correct | 39 (32, 47) |
| Overall correct lifesaving treatment | Lifesaving | 65 (57, 72) |
| Overall fully correct treatment | Fully correct | 28 (21, 35) |
Abbreviations: ACT, artemisinin-combined treatment; CHW, community health worker; ORS, oral rehydration solution.