Danger Signs of Childhood Pneumonia: Caregiver Awareness and Care Seeking Behavior in a Developing Country

• Main Authors: Ikenna K. Ndu (Author), Uchenna Ekwochi (Author), Chidiebere D. I. Osuorah (Author), Kenechi S. Onah (Author), Ejike Obuoha (Author), Odutola I. Odetunde (Author), Ikenna Nwokoye (Author), Nnenne I. Obumneme-Anyim (Author), Ifeyinwa B. Okeke (Author), Ogechukwu F. Amadi (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Efforts to reduce child mortality especially in Africa must as a necessity aim to decrease mortality due to pneumonia. To achieve this, preventive strategies such as expanding vaccination coverage are key. However once a child develops pneumonia prompt treatment which is essential to sur...