Validation of an Integrated Management of Childhood Illness algorithm for managing common skin conditions in Fiji

• Main Authors: Andrew C Steer (Author), Lisi V Tikoduadua (Author), Emmalita M Manalac (Author), Samantha Colquhoun (Author), Jonathan R Carapetis (Author), Carolyn Maclennan (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: The World Health Organization, 2009-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

OBJECTIVE: To assess the sensitivity of an Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) algorithm to detect common skin conditions in children in Fiji. METHODS: We collected data from the assessments of children aged between 2 months and 5 years who presented to one of two health clinics. Every...