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ASSESSMENT OF IMCI IMPLEMENTATION IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTERS IN PORT HARCOURT

Dr. Alice Johnson Okafor·Prof. Michael Eze Chukwuemeka
Published 13 December 2024
Vol. 11, No. 3 (2024)
pp. 72-82
CC BY 4.0
  1. 1
    Dr. Alice Johnson Okafor
    Researcher, Department of Midwifery and Child Health, Africa Centre of Excellence in Public Health and Toxicology, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    NG
  2. 2
    Prof. Michael Eze Chukwuemeka
    Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
    NG

Childhood diseases are a major global health issue, causing millions of deaths each year in low and middle-income countries. To combat this, the World Health Organization introduced the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) strategy in 1992, designed as a standardized tool for nurses and midwives in primary healthcare settings. The IMCI guides healthcare providers through assessment, classification, treatment, counseling, and follow-up for childhood illnesses. This approach helps classify illnesses based on danger indicators and severity, enabling effective treatment. Nigeria adopted the IMCI strategy in 1996, yet consistent training programs have been lacking, resulting in limited improvements in child health. The under-5 mortality rate in Nigeria has risen from 128 to 132 deaths per 1,000 live births between 2013 and 2018.

JournalColumbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing
ISSN2998-8179
Volume / IssueVol. 11, No. 3 (2024)
Pages72-82
Published13 December 2024
Access Open Access
LicenseCC BY 4.0 — reuse with attribution
PublisherKeith Publications
Okafor , D., Chukwuemeka, P. (2024). ASSESSMENT OF IMCI IMPLEMENTATION IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTERS IN PORT HARCOURT. Columbia Journal of Health Education and Nursing, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 72-82

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