title: Integrated management of childhood illness in Lahej, Yemen: a qualitative analysis from the perspective of health providers.
abstract: Health providers' perceptions about the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) in Lahej governorate, Yemen, were explored in a qualitative analysis of 12 in-depth interviews in 2007. The following themes emerged: appreciation of clinical aspects of IMCI but unclear about community IMCI; IMCI working better in peripheral than central health facilities; inflexible rules; lack of integration of services; poor supervision; multiple roles for one person; success of immunization; basic equipment and drug supplies deficient; conflicting views about health committees and community participation; and solutions for community health problems. After 4 years of IMCI experience in Yemen, the gaps identified would endanger the positive influence of IMCI unless action is undertaken at different levels.
authors: Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Aden, Aden, Yemen. hudabasaleem92@yahoo.com
authors: H O
authors: HO
authors: Basaleem
authors: R M
authors: RM
authors: Amin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000592:standards*; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000379:methods*; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010465:Perception; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D015006:Yemen; D055815:Young Adult