Strengthening referral of sick children from the private health sector and its impact on referral uptake in Uganda: a cluster randomized controlled trial protocol

Strengthening referral of sick children from the private health sector and its impact on referral uptake in Uganda: a cluster randomized controlled trial protocol

Abstract Background Uganda’s under-five mortality is high, currently estimated at 66/1000 live births. Poor referral of sick children that seek care from the private sector is one of the contributory factors. The proposed intervention aims to improve referral and uptake of referral advice for childr...

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Main Authors: Esther Buregyeya, Elizeus Rutebemberwa, Philip LaRussa, Anthony Mbonye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Referral of under-five children
Febrile illness
Private sector
Higher level facility
Trial
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-016-1885-5

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