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. 2015 Apr 21;10(4):e0123135. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123135

Table 2. Hypothetical Case Scenarios and Video Presentations of Signs of CAP.

Level of CAP severity Hypothetical Case Scenarios used in Key Informant Interviews and Semi Structured Interviews Video Presentations used in Focus Group Discussions
Mild to Moderate Illness Scenario I: Child less than 5 years has cough, runny nose and was warm to touch. He/she is otherwise healthy and is also feeding normally. Video I: A child less than 5 years presenting with only fast breathing (an early sign of pneumonia)
Severe Illness Scenario II: Child less than 5 years has cough, runny nose, fever, fast breathing and chest in-drawing. He/she is feeding / breastfeeding less than usual. Video II: A child less than 5 years presenting with chest in-drawing along with fast breathing and difficult breathing
Very Severe Illness Scenario III: Child less than 5 years has cough, runny nose fever, difficulty in breathing and chest in-drawing. He/she is unable to drink/ breastfeed normally. He/she has altered sensorium and is also having bluish discoloration of the lips. Video III: A child less than 5 years presenting with chest in-drawing along with fast breathing, difficult breathing, grunting/groaning and altered sensorium