Table 3.
Source of first consultation by diagnosis
| Source of first consultation | No pneumonia n = 302 | Pneumonia n = 302 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government hospital* |
183 |
171 |
354 |
| Government health centre* |
14 |
17 |
31 |
| Government health post* |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Private hospital/clinic* |
39 |
48 |
87 |
| Pharmacy/chemist/patent Medicine |
59 |
59 |
119 |
| Other private medical |
2 |
2 |
4 |
| Friend/relation |
4 |
2 |
6 |
| NGO |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Other | 0 | 2 | 2 |
NGO – non-governmental organisation
*Considered appropriate health care providers.