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Table 2 Constraints reported by drug shop staff when referring patients

From: Treatment of fevers prior to introducing rapid diagnostic tests for malaria in registered drug shops in Uganda

Perceived constraint (N=65)

N (%)

No perceived constraints

25 (38%)

One or more constraints reported*

40 (62%)

   Patients do not have the money

30

   Patients do not comply (reasons unknown)

22

   No drugs at the referral facility

15

   Referral facilities are too far

11

   Waiting time at health centre

2

   No stamps on referral letters

1

   Patient doubt your advice

1

   Severe symptoms

1

  1. * More than one response possible.