Home management of acute respiratory infections: a challenge to the family and the community

Abstract

Reports on a survey conducted to investigate acute respiratory infections (ARI) in children in developing countries, looking particularly at the Philippines. Explores the role of the National Committee for Acute Respiratory Infections and states its objectives and responsibilities. Asserts that state of health is associated with community structure, environmental factors, and social and psychological conditions. Finds also that maternal factors are important determinants in the incidence of ARI episodes, for example, the mother’s characteristics, level of health knowledge, her illness control activities, age, level of education, number of children, smoking behaviour, and the extent to which she has to fulfil other tasks. Explains the methodology used in the survey, the sampling procedure and research instruments used. Indicates that poor housing and living conditions should become the focal point of developmental efforts, and that better nipping in the bud health management should be encouraged through health education programmes.

Citation

Cabaraban, M.C. (1998), "Home management of acute respiratory infections: a challenge to the family and the community", International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Vol. 18 No. 7/8, pp. 102-127. https://doi.org/10.1108/01443339810788489