Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of child caregivers towards oral rehydration salt and zinc for the treatment of diarrhea in under 5 children in Gondar town

Yimenu, Dawit Kumilachew; Kasahun, Asmamaw Emagn; Chane, Mohammed; Getachew, Yeelshaddai; Manaye, Biruktawit; Kifle, Zemene Demelash

doi:10.1016/j.cegh.2022.100998

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“…The utilization of ORS among women headed households is more likely as compared with men headed households. This finding is supported by the study conducted in Gondar town ( 35 ). This might be due to women having more health seeking behavior as compared with men ( 36 ).…”

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The magnitude of oral rehydration salt utilization in diarrhea hot spot regions of Ethiopia and its associated factors among under-five children: A multilevel analysis based on Bayesian approach

Negesse

Abebe

Addisu

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundDiarrhea leads the children to severe dehydration or death as a result of the loss of water and electrolytes (namely, potassium, chloride, sodium, and bicarbonate). To compensate for the losses, ORS is given to children who experienced diarrhea.ObjectiveTo estimate the magnitude of ORS utilization in diarrhea hotspot regions of Ethiopia and to assess its associated factors among under-five children.MethodsTo conduct this study, we used the 2016 Ethiopian demographic and health survey data. A total of 1,079 weighted sample children were selected. Each sample was selected randomly. Then, to identify factors associated with ORS utilization in diarrhea hotspot regions of Ethiopia, a multilevel analysis based on the Bayesian approach was applied. Finally, the credible interval of AOR that does not include 1 was considered statistically significant.ResultsThe magnitude of ORS utilization for children in diarrhea hotspot regions of Ethiopia was 28%. Being urban resident (AOR = 1.92; 95% CrI: 1.13–3.3), woman household head (AOR = 2.11; 95% CrI: 1.3–3.9), having higher educational level (AOR = 1.52; 95% CrI: 1.04–2.22), member of health insurance (AOR = 1.73; 95% CrI: 1.14–2.43), and being exposed for media (AOR = 1.43; 95% CrI: 1.18–2.5) increases ORS utilization for diarrhea management.ConclusionResidence, educational level, health insurance, and media exposure were the factors of ORS utilization. So, to increase the practice of ORS utilization for diarrhea management in Ethiopia, the Ministry of Health and the Government of Ethiopia should consider those factors when they design diarrhea prevention and control strategies.

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“…This might be due to women having more health seeking behavior as compared with men ( 36 ). In addition to the above, since women are close to children care ( 35 ), they might see their child when he or she experiences diarrhea. Therefore, women headed households might use ORS more likely as compared with men headed households.…”

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The magnitude of oral rehydration salt utilization in diarrhea hot spot regions of Ethiopia and its associated factors among under-five children: A multilevel analysis based on Bayesian approach

Negesse

Abebe

Addisu

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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“…The World Health Organization and United Nations Children’s Fund recommend the supplementation of both ORS and zinc as primary management of diarrheal diseases in children as they can reduce the most common complication which is dehydration and also the duration, severity, and recurrence of diarrheal diseases in children. 19 , 20 This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of combined use of ORS and zinc for diarrhea management in under-five children using a multi-level logistic regression model. Thus, the study finding revealed that maternal education, household size, and community level distance to health facilities were found to be statistically significant factors.…”

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The Co-Utilization of Oral Rehydration Solution and Zinc for Treating Diarrhea and Its Associated Factors Among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: Further Analysis of EDHS 2016

Kassa¹,

Alemu²,

Techane³

et al. 2022

PPA

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Introduction Diarrhea causes a loss of body water and salt, which can lead to dehydration and death. The use of oral rehydration salts and zinc together is regarded as an effective treatment for diarrhea in resource-poor settings like Ethiopia. However, studies that examine the co-utilization of oral rehydration solution and zinc in the treatment of diarrhea are limited Ethiopia. Objective To assess the prevalence and associated factors of oral rehydration solution and zinc co-utilization to treat diarrhea in children under the age of five in Ethiopia, EDHS 2016. Methods Secondary data from the 2016 Ethiopia Demographic and Health Survey (EDHS) was used to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with the co-utilization of ORS and zinc to treat diarrhea in under-five children. A multilevel binary logistic regression model was fitted to identify factors associated with the co-utilization of ORS and zinc. Adjusted odds ratios (AOR) with 95% CI were calculated and used as a measure of associations, and variables having a p-value of less than 0.05 were declared as statistically significant. Results The national prevalence of ORS and zinc co-utilization was 16.65% (14.66%, 18.84%). Maternal educational status (AOR = 1.45; 95% CI; (1.01, 2.09)), household size (AOR = 1.53; 95% CI; 1.09, 2.16) and distance to health facilities at the community level (AOR = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.02, 2.58) were variables significantly associated with the co-use of ORS and zinc. Conclusion The co-utilization of ORS and zinc for the management of diarrhea was low in Ethiopia. Education, household size, and distance to health facilities at the community level were significantly associated with the co-utilization of ORS and zinc in Ethiopia.

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“…But every year, millions of kids die because their bodies aren't hydrated enough. Over 1.5 million deaths annually, or 15% of all deaths in children under the age of five, might be avoided with the use of oral rehydration treatment (ORT) for diarrhoea (Dawit et al, 2022). The incidence and severity of diarrhoea can be mitigated with well-executed home management.…”

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Effectiveness of the WHO Combination Treatment Regimen in the Management of Dehydration as a Panacea to Diarrhoea Prevention in Under-Five Children in Oyo State

Oyewumi¹,

Okafor²,

Adegoke³

et al. 2023

IJNMH

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This study assessed the effectiveness of WHO combination treatment regimen in diarrhoea prevention through dehydration management amongst under-five children attending primary health care centres in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study used a quasi-experimental design consisting of a pre- and post-test for a single group. Sixty people who met the inclusion criteria were selected at random throughout the admissions process. Children with diarrhoea between the ages of 3 months and 60 months who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were hospitalised at the designated PHC Centres were the study's participants. Recovery rates at 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks post-intervention were used to evaluate the efficacy of the combined therapy regime using a standardised instrument of the WHO observational check-list. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The results of this study demonstrate that the median ages of the participants range from 13 to 24 months (21; 35.0%), 3 to 12 months (18; 30.0%), 25 to 36 months (12; 20.0%), and 36 to 60 months (9; 15.0%). There are a total of 32 men and 28 females in this sample (53.3% vs 46.7%). However, upon arrival (Baseline), 47 individuals (78.3%) were already somewhat dehydrated. However, within 24 hours post-intervention, the majority of subjects (46, or 76.6%) no longer showed any signs of dehydration. After two weeks of intensive monitoring during home visits, the situation had improved significantly, with the vast majority (52, or 86.7%) of participants displaying no signs of dehydration. After 4 weeks of home visits, all 60 participants (100%) were found to be well hydrated upon re-examination. Dehydration status improved significantly after 24 hours, 2 weeks, and 4 weeks post-intervention, suggesting the combination of WHO-ORS and zinc is extremely effective in the treatment of diarrhoea in children younger than five. Therefore, PHC health professionals should use a combination of therapies rather than relying on just one to treat dehydration.

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Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of child caregivers towards oral rehydration salt and zinc for the treatment of diarrhea in under 5 children in Gondar town

Cited by 11 publications

References 9 publications

The magnitude of oral rehydration salt utilization in diarrhea hot spot regions of Ethiopia and its associated factors among under-five children: A multilevel analysis based on Bayesian approach

The magnitude of oral rehydration salt utilization in diarrhea hot spot regions of Ethiopia and its associated factors among under-five children: A multilevel analysis based on Bayesian approach

The Co-Utilization of Oral Rehydration Solution and Zinc for Treating Diarrhea and Its Associated Factors Among Under-Five Children in Ethiopia: Further Analysis of EDHS 2016

Effectiveness of the WHO Combination Treatment Regimen in the Management of Dehydration as a Panacea to Diarrhoea Prevention in Under-Five Children in Oyo State

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