Table 2

Diagnosis of pneumonia versus IMCI case definition in children 2–59 months old in Malawi (n=3136)

Test: clinician diagnosisIMCI Dx+IMCI Dx−
A. All children 2 months through 59 months
 Clinician Dx+118241359
 Clinician Dx−45523222777
57325633136
 Sensitivity20.6%
B. Children 12 months through 59 months
 Clinician Dx+78122200
 Clinician Dx−35015261876
42816482076
 Sensitivity18.2%
C. Children 2 months through 11 months
 Clinician Dx+40119159
 Clinician Dx−105796901
1459151060
 Sensitivity27.6%
  • IMCI, Integrated Management of Childhood Illness.