This study was carried out to assess the factors that influence choice of treatment facility by the caretakers of
children with febrile illnesses in Ishaka town, Bushenyi district. A total of 50 questionnaires were issued to
respondents after attaining their consent. The respondents were chosen randomly. The study showed that
transport costs, good customer care and quality of health care were the major factors that influenced the choice of
treatment facility for children in Ishaka town. The biggest number of caretakers is the mothers of these children,
who are mostly housewives. These caretakers usually seek treatment from private providers near them, such as
clinics and drug shops. Caretakers prefer treatment facilities with a constant supply of drugs, knowledge of health
care provider, and diagnostic services as they have a perception that quality of care provided depends on these
factors. To increase access of quality health care for children with febrile illness, all aspects need to be addressed.
Health care providers need to be accessible, and avail the community with appropriate medication. The community
need to be sensitized on the signs and symptoms commonly affecting children with febrile illnesses, as well as
training the drug shop owners on how to diagnose diseases based on the symptoms manifested