Revisiting current “barefoot doctors” in border areas of China: system of services, financial issue and clinical practice prior to introducing integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI)

Revisiting current “barefoot doctors” in border areas of China: system of services, financial issue and clinical practice prior to introducing integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Under-5-years child mortality remains high in rural China. Integrated management of childhood illness (IMCI) was introduced to China in 1998, but only a few rural areas have been included. This study aimed at assessing the current si...

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Main Authors: Li Xiuyun, Chongsuvivatwong Virasakdi, Xia Xiaoling, Sangsupawanich Pasuree, Zheng Wenjing, Ma Keling
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Village doctor
Integrated management of childhood illness
Health service
Clinical competency
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/620

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