Total N = 203

Variables

n (%)

Gender of Accompanying Parent

Mother

174 (85.7)

Father

29 (14.3)

Reason for Hospital Consultation

Fever

63 (31.0)

Diarrhoea/vomiting/Stomach ache/Poor appetite

30 (14.8)

Malnutrition

16 (7.9)

Cough/Catarrh/respiratory problems

49 (24.1)

Rashes

15 (7.4)

Combination/other Complaints

30 (14.8)

Parent’s Classification of Child’s Illness.

Psychological Only

2 (1.0)

Psychological and Physical

5 (2.4)

Physical Only

196 (96.6)