TABLE 5.
Characteristics of included studies (Definitions of severity in treatment seeking studies of febrile illness in children in low and middle income countries: a scoping review, Switzerland, 2021).
| Characteristic | Number of studies (N = 82) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Publication year | ||
| 1990–1994 | 2 | 2 |
| 1995–1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000–2004 | 12 | 15 |
| 2005–2009 | 24 | 29 |
| 2010–2014 | 21 | 26 |
| 2015–2020 | 22 | 27 |
| Study location (WHO Region) | ||
| African Region | 67 | 82 |
| Eastern Mediterranean Region | 1 | 1 |
| South-East Asia Region | 10 | 12 |
| Region of the Americas | 3 | 4 |
| Western Pacific Region | 3 | 4 |
| Context | ||
| Rural | 40 | 49 |
| Urban | 15 | 18 |
| Rural + Urban | 22 | 27 |
| Not specified | 6 | 7 |
| Disease | ||
| Malaria | 53 | 65 |
| Pneumonia/ARI | 26 | 33 |
| Meningitis | 1 | 1 |
| Non-specific | 6 | 7 |
| Method | ||
| Quantitative | 38 | 46 |
| Qualitative | 27 | 33 |
| Mixed methods | 17 | 21 |
| Enrolment | ||
| Community | 55 | 67 |
| Provider | 21 | 26 |
| Community + Provider | 6 | 7 |