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Table 2 Thematic areas of concern expressed by caregivers of children with severe malaria (SM), severe malaria with repeated subsequent malaria attacks (SM + RMA) or otherwise healthy community children without any history of severe malaria or repeated malaria episodes (CC)

From: I feel so bad but have nothing to do.” Exploring Ugandan caregivers’ experiences of parenting a child with severe malaria and subsequent repeated uncomplicated malaria

Area of concern

Clinical group

SM

SM + RMA

CC

Sense of helplessness

X

X

 

Changes in behavior

X

X

 

Academic achievement

X

X

X

Caregiver response to child’s behavior

X

X

 

Family life disruptions

X

X

 

Balancing work and family life

X

X

X

Disagreements in seeking health care

X

X

 

Societal burden

X

X