Health Extension Workers’ diagnostic accuracy for common childhood illnesses in four regions of Ethiopia: a cross‐sectional study

Aim The Ethiopian primary care of sick children is provided within the integrated Community Case Management of childhood illnesses by Health Extension Workers (HEW). There is limited knowledge whether this cadre correctly assess and classify common diseases. The aim was to study their ability to correctly classify common childhood illnesses. Methods A survey was conducted from December 2016 to February 2017 in four regions of Ethiopia....