Table 3:

Presenting issue(s) reported by parent/guardian

IssueNo. (%) of respondents*
Gastrointestinal926 (60.4)
 Jaundice/yellow colour of skin or eyes441 (47.6)
 Feeding problem251 (27.1)
 Vomiting201 (21.7)
 Problem with stool179 (19.3)
 Diarrhea109 (11.8)
 Ate something she/he should not have1 (0.1)
Respiratory403 (26.3)
 Congestion249 (61.8)
 Trouble breathing222 (55.1)
 Cough190 (47.1)
 Choked31 (7.7)
 Apnea/apparent life-threatening event6 (1.5)
Neurological: shaking/tremor/seizure16 (1.0)
Trauma70 (4.6)
 Lump/bump/swelling/abscess38 (54.3)
 Fall14 (20.0)
 Possible broken bone12 (17.1)
 Motor vehicle crash/other accident5 (7.1)
 Cut/scrape/bruise2 (2.8)
Cardiac: murmur/other14 (0.9)
Behavioural206 (13.4)
 Crying135 (65.5)
 Sleep problem99 (48.0)
 Lethargy/difficult to waken/acting “different”19 (9.2)
Skin/dermatologic194 (12.6)
 Rash82 (42.3)
 Problem with eyes/eye discharge80 (41.2)
 Redness/discharge near cord stump36 (18.6)
 Allergic reaction7 (3.6)
 Skin or nail colour4 (2.1)
Infectious150 (9.8)
 Fever138 (92.0)
 Thrush8 (5.3)
 Infection4 (2.7)
Urinary106 (6.9)
 Problem with urine85 (80.2)
 Circumcision24 (22.6)
Other16 (1.0)
 Examination4 (25.0)
 Vaginal secretion/bleeding4 (25.0)
 Syndrome/anomaly4 (25.0)
 Problem with ear3 (18.8)
 Doctor referral1 (6.2)
Do not know39 (2.5)
  • * Respondents could choose as many sources as applicable within each category