Effects of mothers' socio-economic status on the management of febrile conditions in their under five children in a resource limited setting

Table 2 Mothers' Response / Management of Sick Child

Variable	Frequency	Percentage
*Was an action taken?*	(N = 200)
Took an Action	162	81
Did not take an action	38	19
Total	200	100
*Nature of Action Taken*	(N= 162)
Used drugs at home	129	79.6
Used local herbs alone	7	5.42
Combined both traditional and orthodox	19	11.72
Sponge with water	5	1.8
Took child to private clinic	2	1.56
Total	162	100
*Source of Drugs*	(N = 160)
Patent Medcine Store	98	61.25
Chemist	50	31.25
Private clinic	2	1.25
Home	10	6.25
Total	160	100

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