Table 5.
Type of treatment provided or investigation requested by diagnosis
| No pneumonia (n = 302) | Pneumonia (n = 302)* | |
|---|---|---|
|
Chest radiography ordered: | ||
| Yes |
5 (2%) |
23 (8%) |
| No |
297 (98%) |
277 (92%) |
|
Antibiotics: | ||
| Yes |
253 (84%) |
278 (92%) |
| No |
49 (16%) |
23 (8%) |
|
Antimalarial: | ||
| Yes |
97 (32%) |
94 (31%) |
| No |
205 (68%) |
207 (69%) |
|
Other medicines: | ||
| Yes |
276 (91%) |
263 (87%) |
| No |
26 (9%) |
38 (13%) |
|
Number of drugs: | ||
| 1 |
9 (3%) |
8 (3%) |
| 2 |
16 (5%) |
25 (8%) |
| 3 |
62 (21%) |
52 (17%) |
| 4+ | 215 (71%) | 217 (72%) |
*Data on treatment provided was incomplete for two cases of pneumonia.