Summary of indices of validity of maternal tactile assessment of temperature
| Rectal temperature <38.0°C (n=63) | Rectal temperature ≥38.0°C (n=346) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tactile assessment of febrile | 29 | 218 | 247 |
| Tactile assessment of not febrile | 34 | 128 | 162 |
| Sensitivity | 63.0% | ||
| Specificity | 54.0% | ||
| Positive predictive value | 88.3% | ||
| Negative predictive value | 21.0% | ||
| Positive likelihood ratio | 1.37 | ||
| Negative likelihood ratio | 0.69 | ||
| Accuracy | 62% |