Table 2 Summary table of results
THEME | Caretakers' dilemma in deciding on whether or not to adhere to referral advice after pre-referral treatment with rectal artesunate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
CATEGORIES | Understanding the referral advice | Weighing the child's condition against other competing priorities; difficulties in reaching the health facility and perceived quality of care | ||
SUBCATEGORIES | When? [Understanding the urgency of the referral] | Why? [Understanding the reasons for the referral] | Weighing child's condition against competing priorities and difficulties in reaching health facility | Judging the quality of care at health facility |
CODES 1 | Go if condition changes | Go to facility for further investigation and treatment | Distance to facility is a deterrent if child improves | Referrals get first priority |
2 | Go as soon as possible | Go to facility for fear of symptoms recurrence | Priority can be given to other activities if child improves | Doctors do not care |
3 | Rest before going | Not go to facility because child condition has improved | Transport not a deterrent if child does not respond | Informal payment |