Table 3 Programme outcome indicators in comparison with Uganda national IMAM guideline and international sphere standards (Sphere project., [23])
Indicator | Results N = 637 Percentage (Frequency) | IMAM Standard | Sphere Standard | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Acceptable | Alarming | |||
Cured | 36.3% (231) | ˃75% | > 75% | < 50% |
Died | 1.1% (7) | < 5% | < 10% | > 15% |
Defaulted | 58.6% (373) | < 15% | < 15% | > 25% |
Non-respondent | 0.6% (4) | < 10% | 15% | |
Referred | 3.5% (22) | < 10% | ||
Average Length of stay | 21 days | < 60 days | < 8 weeks | > 8 weeks |
Average Recommended number of visits | 1.4 | 4 visits | ||