A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE REGARDING PREVENTION AND HOME MANAGEMENT OF DIARRHEA AMONG THE MOTHERS OF CHILDREN’S UNDER THE AGE OF 5 YEARS AT SELECTED PHC OF VIJAYAPUR DISTRICT
Author Name: 1. Shankarling B. Javali, 2. Dr. Shailendra Shukla
Volume/Issue: 05/07
Country: India
DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://doi-ds.org/doilink/12.2024-58644332/UIJIR
Affiliation:
- Research Scholar. Himalayan university, Itanagar, India.
- Research Supervisor, Department of mathematics and statistics Himalayan University, Itanagar, India.
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION: Diarrhea is a common yet potentially serious condition affecting children under the age of five. It is defined as the passage of three or more loose or watery stools in a 24-hour period. Diarrhea in children is often accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The impact on a child's health can be particularly severe due to their smaller body size and higher vulnerability to fluid loss. In many developing countries, diarrhea is one of the leading causes of death in children under five, particularly when combined with poor healthcare access and limited resources. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, and practice regarding the prevention and the management at home among the mothers of children’s under the age of 5 years. STUDY DESIGN: A descriptive cross sectional study design was used. METHOD: 180 mothers of children’s under the age of 5 years were included in the study; the majority of the mothers were between 25 to 34 years of age. 44.4% of the mothers new that ORS is used to treat diarrhea, 53.3% of mothers believes that becoming weak is the danger sign of diarrhea, overall 108(60.0%) had adequate knowledge regarding diarrhea, and remaining 72(40.0%) had inadequate knowledge regarding diarrhea. 102(56.7%) had good home management practice.
Key words: Prevention, Home Management, Diarrhea
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