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McCollum, Eric D.
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The Burden and Risks of Pediatric Pneumonia in Nigeria: A desk‐based review of existing literature and data
Pneumonia is a leading killer of children under‐5 years, with a high burden in Nigeria. The study aimed to quantify the regional burden and risks of pediatric pneumonia in the country, and specifically the states of Lagos and Jigawa. It found that there i
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Community and Caregivers’ Perceptions of Pneumonia and Care‐seeking Experiences in Nigeria: A qualitative study
Pneumonia deaths can be reduced by timely care-seeking, however, the success of this is largely determined by caregivers and community norms of health. This study aims to understand the contexts that drive pediatric service uptake in Nigeria by exploring
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Health System Challenges for Improved Childhood Pneumonia Case Management in Lagos and Jigawa, Nigeria
There is a clear need for improved case management of pneumonia, through the sustainable implementation of the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) diagnostic and treatment algorithms, as case fatality rates remain high in Nigeria. The stud
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A Mixed‐Methods Evaluation of Stakeholder Perspectives on Pediatric Pneumonia in Nigeria: Priorities, challenges, and champions
Interventions to reduce pneumonia mortality exist in Nigeria; however, stakeholder engagement is needed to prioritize these. This study explores diverse stakeholder opinions on current policy challenges and priorities for pediatric pneumonia in the countr
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Outpatient Management of Children With World Health Organization Chest Indrawing Pneumonia: Implementation risks and proposed solutions
This article presents the authors' recommendations for the World Health Organization Integrated Management of Childhood Illness Guidelines, which provide the basis for treatment recommendations for children with pneumonia in most low-resource settings. It