Assessment of the knowledge and management of diarrhoea among women in Abakaliki metropolis, Nigeria

Efunshile, AM; Egwuatu, C; Elikwu, Charles John; Igwe, D.N.; Oduyemi, Rachael Olufunmilayo; Igwenyi, Chika; Oyobo, L.

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“…Nursing mothers should also be supported financially to ensure a more healthy and nutritious feeding, which will enable them to practise exclusive breastfeeding. Numerous studies have shown the stern defensive effects of breastfeeding (Efunshile et al, 2017; Ige and Olubukola, 2013; Ogbeyi et al, 2016; Singh et al, 2014). This study has implications for the global campaigns on the eradication of diarrhoea and other infant-related viral diseases.…”

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“…A particular risk of diarrhoea is also recorded with bottle-feeding. Numerous studies have shown the strong defensive effect of breastfeeding; the risk of diarrhoea following the colonization with enteric pathogens is reduced by a concentration of antibodies, cells and other mediators in breast milk (Efunshile et al, 2017; Ogbeyi et al, 2016).…”

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Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria: Practice considerations for social workers

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Onalu

Nwatu

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International Social Work

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Poor health conditions such as diarrhoea are often associated with low- and middle-income countries. Diarrhoea in Nigeria contributes to an estimated 151,700 (16%) annual infant deaths, with a prevalence of 10–18 percent. With the high rate of diarrhoea-related infant mortality, it becomes important to investigate the barriers to its prevention. Data were sourced using five Focus Group Discussions involving 18 health workers and 30 nursing mothers. Findings show high prevalence of diarrhoea and identified ignorance, cultural/religious beliefs, and lack of funds as major barriers to its prevention. To address these problems, engaging social workers as welfare professionals is recommended.

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Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria: Practice considerations for social workers

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Onalu

Nwatu

et al. 2021

International Social Work

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“…Diarrhea is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity among children under the age of five, even though it can be prevented easily [1]. Mortality due to diarrhea among infants and children is a very common and devastating problem throughout the globe, in lowand middle-income countries, and sub-Saharan countries [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9].…”

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Knowledge of ORS packet or pre-packaged liquids and its determinants for the management of diarrhea among women of reproductive age: multilevel analysis of 32 sub-Saharan African countries demographic and health survey

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Background Infant and child mortality due to diarrhea is a very serious and widespread problem all over the world, particularly in sub-Saharan African countries. Using an oral rehydration solution (ORS) is an easy, inexpensive, and reliable way of treating dehydration and reducing diarrhea-related mortalities. However, there is limited evidence on the magnitude of knowledge of ORS packets or pre-packaged liquids and determinant factors among women in sub-Saharan African countries. Hence, This study sought to assess knowledge of ORS packets or pre-packaged liquids and determinant factors for the management of diarrhea among women of reproductive age in 32 sub-Saharan African countries. Method Data for the study were drawn from a recent 32 demographic and health surveys (DHS) conducted in sub-Saharan African countries. A total sample of 234,848 mothers who gave birth in the last 5 years preceding the survey was included. STATA version 16 was used to clean and analyze the data. Multilevel multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify factors associated with knowledge of ORS packets or pre-packaged liquids in sub-Saharan African countries. In the multivariable analysis, an adjusted odd ratio with a 95% confidence level was reported to indicate statistical association with a P value < 0.05. Results The overall magnitude of knowledge of ORS packets or pre-packaged liquids in sub-Saharan African countries were 80.59% (95% CI: 80.42%, 80.74%). Individual-level factors such as women who were aged 25 -39, (AOR = 1.30; 95%CI; 1.27, 1.34) and aged > 35 (AOR = 1.44; 95%CI; 1.40,1.49),women having primary education (AOR = 1.51; 95%CI; 1.47, 1.56), secondary and above education (AOR = 1.80; 95%CI; 1.74, 1.86), women who were working (AOR = 1.38; 95%CI; 1.35, 1.42), household size of 6–10, & > 10, (AOR = 1.08; 95%CI; 1.05, 1.10) and (AOR = 1.10; 95%CI; 1.06, 1.14), women from middle and rich household (AOR = 1.09 95%CI; 1.06, 1.12) and (AOR = 1.51 95%CI; 1.47, 1.56), media exposure (AOR = 1.20 95%CI; 1.17, 1.23), ANC visit (AOR = 2.11 95%CI; 2.04, 2.17), living in regions of East Africa, West Africa and Southern Africa have 2.45 (AOR = 2.45 95%CI; 2.36, 2.53), 2.21 (AOR = 2.21 95%CI; 2.14, 2.27), 1.95 (AOR = 1.95 95%CI; 1.83, 2.08) were significantly associated with womens knowledge about ORS packet or pre-packaged liquids. Conclusion One in five women does not know ORS packets or pre-packaged liquids. Maternal age, women’s education, working status, household wealth index, household size Media exposure, ANC visit, and region were significant predictors of knowledge of ORS packets or pre-packaged liquids. Therefore, it is better to give special emphasis to young age, women who had no formal education and who have no media exposure, poor households, those women who have not currently working as well as those who have a household size of greater than six. Furthermore, it is critical to increase ANC visits to improve knowledge of ORS packets or pre-packaged liquids.

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Assessment of the knowledge and management of diarrhoea among women in Abakaliki metropolis, Nigeria

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Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria: Practice considerations for social workers

Factors associated with the prevalence of diarrhoea among children in rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria: Practice considerations for social workers

Knowledge of ORS packet or pre-packaged liquids and its determinants for the management of diarrhea among women of reproductive age: multilevel analysis of 32 sub-Saharan African countries demographic and health survey

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